How about a "General off-topic Chat" area?

[Cyntax]

Hello,

I frequent quite a few forums based on a wide variety of subjects. All of which contain a "General off topic chat" type forum where people talk about other things. Its usually a good way to learn more about the people that post here.

Has there ever been a "general chat" area on this forum? Or do you think there ever will be one?

[Rich Z]

If enough people want it, I will put one here.

[CrazyCorn]

I think its a good idea myself as I like those type of forums but there is only one thing I dont like is sometimes they seem to attract heated topics that go a bit too far but I am sure that probably wont happen too often here.

[Spitfire]

I have to agree with CornCrazy. Even though they are great to learn more about the people, it sometimes draws away from the rest of the forum. I stand at a neutral.

[Cyntax]

Originally posted by CrazyCorn
I think its a good idea myself as I like those type of forums but there is only one thing I dont like is sometimes they seem to attract heated topics that go a bit too far but I am sure that probably wont happen too often here.

Yeah that is true, but thats what moderators are for. Heck i'd even volunteer to moderate the form if help is needed.

[Skye]

yes, but this site doesn't have "moderators"

people self-moderate, nice people come here, nice people stay.

I would only like the suggested addition if people continued to self-moderate, and it didn't require nominated moderators to have to tone down others posts.

There are plenty enough heated discussions on almost every other site I frequent - this is a pleasant haven from internet bickering.

Just my view, Skye

[Cyntax]

hrrmmm...the idea isn't as well recieved as I'd expected :)

Thats cool. It was worth a shot :cool:

[Rich Z]

Maybe when I get a spare moment, I will go ahead and set up a general chit-chat forum on a trial basis. If it doesn't work, I can always just delete it.

[StubbyUK]

Sounds like a plan. See how it goes. if it doesn't work or gets to taking up too much of your time, ditch it :)

Stubby

[Rich Z]

OK, it is done. We'll just see what happens there.