The future of NOOL

Ally3000 wrote: As for minor off-topic quips, I don't see the problem there, as I said it makes the place more sociable. But entire off topic threads should be moderated.

*Yes Ally, but the problem is when do enjoyable minor off-topic quips become proper annoying disruptions? When and how to stop them? Must we have an off-topic post count and tell people to shut up when we reach the quote? Maybe the only solution is to create that "Disrupted Threads" forum and move there the threads after, say, 10 off topic posts after a warning (some more extra work for our good Nic, since he has nothing to do! ;) ). If people will want to post again on the original subject, they'll start another thread recalling the original one.

Just to state the obvious once again, it's now 31 to 4 in favor of spontaneity.

Hey hey guys, remember the time when we were discussing how good in English we are (I mean Mick, Nic and myself here) and all that in a thread called New Forum Vs Old Forum ... It was totally off-topic but very informative as well.

Oops. 32.

Patrick wrote: Oops. 32.

I've not voted yet, Pat. I am waiting to hear all the arguments before I form my point of view

Glad to see Trick is still involved

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eCKOh wrote: Glad to see Trick is still involved

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Thank you, T.

BIGINOIL wrote:

Patrick wrote: Oops. 32.

I've not voted yet, Pat. I am waiting to hear all the arguments before I form my point of view

I suspect the arguments have been pretty fully presented. It might be time to start thinking about the possibility of starting to think about how you are going to vote, Big. Just a thought.

Patrick wrote: I suspect the arguments have been pretty fully presented. It might be time to start thinking about the possibility of starting to think about how you are going to vote, Big. Just a thought.

I think I'll give it another couple of days, just to see whether anyone comes up with something that convinces me either way. Then I'm going to have to draw lots.

BIGINOIL wrote:

Patrick wrote: I suspect the arguments have been pretty fully presented. It might be time to start thinking about the possibility of starting to think about how you are going to vote, Big. Just a thought.

I think I'll give it another couple of days, just to see whether anyone comes up with something that convinces me either way. Then I'm going to have to draw lots.

Is there anything I could do that might help you decide, Big? Money, perhaps?

Well, in the meantime, it's now 33 to 4.

But, P, real love can't be bought

Beatrix Kiddo wrote: But, P, real love can't be bought

my votes for sale

The Haçienda must be (re)Built wrote: my votes for sale

Name your price, Hac.

Then I'll have two!

Beatrix Kiddo wrote: But, P, real love can't be bought

I thought we were talking about votes, M?

This will all be meaningless after May 5th

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Patrick wrote:

Beatrix Kiddo wrote: But, P, real love can't be bought

I thought we were talking about votes, M?

Yes, Sir, we were. ;)

Beatrix Kiddo wrote:

Patrick wrote:

Beatrix Kiddo wrote: But, P, real love can't be bought

I thought we were talking about votes, M?

Yes, Sir, we were. ;)

Well I vote this thread be tossed and the originators be stoned to death

eCKOh wrote:

Beatrix Kiddo wrote:

Patrick wrote:

Beatrix Kiddo wrote: But, P, real love can't be bought

I thought we were talking about votes, M?

Yes, Sir, we were. ;)

Well I vote this thread be tossed and the originators be stoned to death

This seems unlike you, T. What's wrong?

Tell me it's not true, tell me it's alright

Gotta keep it New Order related though

Patrick wrote:

eCKOh wrote:

Beatrix Kiddo wrote:

Patrick wrote:

Beatrix Kiddo wrote: But, P, real love can't be bought

I thought we were talking about votes, M?

Yes, Sir, we were. ;)

Well I vote this thread be tossed and the originators be stoned to death

This seems unlike you, T. What's wrong?

Well Trick I think this is a petty thread and beneath the intellect of everyone who posts on here.

There's always a few bad apples but that shouldn't ruin it for everyone else.

Plus I aint get none in a week now so I'm a little irritable

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eCKOh wrote:

Patrick wrote:

eCKOh wrote:

Beatrix Kiddo wrote:

Patrick wrote:

Beatrix Kiddo wrote: But, P, real love can't be bought

I thought we were talking about votes, M?

Yes, Sir, we were. ;)

Well I vote this thread be tossed and the originators be stoned to death

This seems unlike you, T. What's wrong?

Well Trick I think this is a petty thread and beneath the intellect of everyone who posts on here.

There's always a few bad apples but that shouldn't ruin it for everyone else.

Plus I aint get none in a week now so I'm a little irritable

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Perhaps it's time for us to go :topic:!

eCKOh wrote:

Patrick wrote:

eCKOh wrote:

Beatrix Kiddo wrote:

Patrick wrote:

Beatrix Kiddo wrote: But, P, real love can't be bought

I thought we were talking about votes, M?

Yes, Sir, we were. ;)

Well I vote this thread be tossed and the originators be stoned to death

This seems unlike you, T. What's wrong?

Well Trick I think this is a petty thread and beneath the intellect of everyone who posts on here.

There's always a few bad apples but that shouldn't ruin it for everyone else.

Plus I aint get none in a week now so I'm a little irritable

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Sorry to hear that, T.

Well, E, I must say I totally disagree with your point of view, mate. Just like P said in one of his previous posts, this is the healthy conversation we lead here. Once there is a problem we should all discuss it, at least that's what I've been taught.

a problem shared is a problem ......

My point is I do not see the problem...I mean for the most part everyone who posts is a New Order fan right??

For the most part the threads normally stay on topic...Yes or No?

Everyone is probably guilty of trailing off the topic at one time or another and we did come on here to talk about the band and get others input and we're all human.

Thus, I think this particular thread is petty.

I may not like someone and they may not like me but just because you have 50000000000 damn posts doesnt give you the right to judge someone who just came on the board.

I just think we need to get over it and move on to more important matters like who's got the first round at the after parties

Beatrix Kiddo wrote: Well, E, I must say I totally disagree with your point of view, mate. Just like P said in one of his previous posts, this is the healthy conversation we lead here. Once there is a problem we should all discuss it, at least that's what I've been taught.

I think he's just down in the dumps, M.

I aint mad at ya's

have a good weekend everybody

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eCKOh wrote: I aint mad at ya's

have a good weekend everybody

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You too, T.

My vote has now been cast. Truthfully, my decision was made some time ago. I would really have been happier if I could have voted as follows: After hearing the excellent arguments on this thread, I have a deeper understanding of the forum, the way it works and the way it should work. Off-topic posts belong on BCD. On topic threads which have a serious and well defined subject (the prices that are paid for things on ebay, for example) should really remain free of off-topic posts, although odd light-hearted posts are of course accepted, even expected. Threads that start with a comment on an event, or particular opinion (video treat for today, Revenge Photos, Big Announcement Tomorrow), while certainly on topic, are fair game for a bit of wandering onto other subjects, whether or not they are related to the band. Once a thread has become over inflated with conversation, it will simply die. The subject had probably run itself dry, and anyone with more to say could start another thread anyway. Besides, anyone interested in the subject could monitor the thread from the front page and only read it when someone posted who he suspects might have something interesting to say. I would have voted for that one sooner.

Jeff Tomlinson posted a thread about his art band. It was immediately (albeit unintentionally) hijacked, and became a classic, with Dr. Garymac ultimately diagnosing JSB's geliophobia and prescribing treatment, before the thread was artfully returned to young Master Tomlinson with some astute observations on art bands he should become acquainted with.

There are many other examples of relatively mundane threads that once (unintentionally) hijacked, become classics. If this concept is confusing, please refer to Hank's choices in the poll that began this thread. That should explain it all.

'Nuff said?