Suggestion Create separate politcal subforum

ryan s · 12-22-2009, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Site news, not pentax news.

The rumors forum is perhaps our #1 source of burst search engine traffic!

Oh yeah...that News forum

ryan s · 12-28-2009, 12:31 PM

Here's a question...

How can one report a post when someone is on one's Ignore List?

Thread derailment happening here https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/84654-canada-cool-2.html#post860316

Adam · 12-28-2009, 02:08 PM

Yes- just report the first post of the thread and specify the details in your message.

Damn Brit · 12-28-2009, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by ryan s

Here's a question...

How can one report a post when someone is on one's Ignore List?

Thread derailment happening here https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/84654-canada-cool-2.html#post860316

A lot of threads get derailed in GT, it's best not to bother reporting them.

See also the new GT Guidelines - https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/5-general-talk-guidelines.html

GeneV · 01-06-2010, 01:17 PM

FWIW, in another forum in which I participate, politics were made a separate subforum and taken out of the "anything goes" forum, and the political discussions were decreased dramatically with the content becoming less snarky and nasty.

ve2vfd · 02-02-2010, 08:59 PM

How about renaming "General Talk" to the "Trainwreck Forum"?

Choochoo!!!

Pat

Damn Brit · 02-02-2010, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by ve2vfd

How about renaming "General Talk" to the "Trainwreck Forum"?

Choochoo!!!

Pat

Hey Pat, you keep spotting them and I'll keep clearing the tracks.

Wheatfield · 02-03-2010, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by Adam

This is a Pentax forum, not a political forum.

Yes well, your Pentax forum has a section called "Off-Brand (Canon, Nikon, etc.) Camera Talk" with, at the moment, a thread titled "Canon 5d II, 1Ds II, OR Nikon D700", and another one called "40d died, long live the 50d (bird pics)".

I'm wondering how this is on topic in a "Pentax" forum?

Damn Brit · 02-03-2010, 11:31 AM

I think the question should be changed to "Have the Political Threads outstayed their welcome?" and I used to defend them.

Blue · 02-03-2010, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by ve2vfd

How about renaming "General Talk" to the "Trainwreck Forum"?

Choochoo!!!

Pat

Because then you wouldn't have any place to rabble rouse?

Blue · 02-03-2010, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Yes well, your Pentax forum has a section called "Off-Brand (Canon, Nikon, etc.) Camera Talk" with, at the moment, a thread titled "Canon 5d II, 1Ds II, OR Nikon D700", and another one called "40d died, long live the 50d (bird pics)".

I'm wondering how this is on topic in a "Pentax" forum?

Because it is in the offbrand forum.

Some of us talk about vintage stuff in there.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/off-brand-canon-nikon-etc-camera-talk/361...tml#post888754

gokenin · 02-03-2010, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

I think the question should be changed to "Have the Political Threads outstayed their welcome?" and I used to defend them.

but if we did that where can i be so wrong all the time

Thinks the politics threads are fine as long as they dont devolve to personal attacks on the posters once that happens then it should be stopped. As for heading off course heck thats the nature of conversations isnt it you start with one thing and sooner or later you end up somewhere completely diffrent its just human nature. ok im off to see whats in the marketplace

Wheatfield · 02-03-2010, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Because it is in the offbrand forum.

My point being, this is "PentaxForums", not "CanonForums" or "NikonForums".
The offbrand forum is as off topic as General Talk is.
I realize that this will probably tick off the Goderators, but they should really just leave GT alone and not stick their noses in it if they are prone to closing threads.

Blue · 02-03-2010, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

My point being, this is "PentaxForums", not "CanonForums" or "NikonForums".
The offbrand forum is as off topic as General Talk is.
I realize that this will probably tick off the Goderators, but they should really just leave GT alone and not stick their noses in it if they are prone to closing threads.

cwood · 02-03-2010, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

My point being, this is "PentaxForums", not "CanonForums" or "NikonForums".
The offbrand forum is as off topic as General Talk is.
I realize that this will probably tick off the Goderators, but they should really just leave GT alone and not stick their noses in it if they are prone to closing threads.

People come here because they either have a Pentax, Had a Pentax or at least appreciate the Pentax Brand.

Some people who have Pentax also carry other brands and some people who have Pentax are interested in buying another brand of Camera because Pentax does not offer a solution to their needs.

How is this as off topic as the hatred being shoveled in the General Talk forum? I could personally stand to see all the hateful media (CNN, Fox, Pentax Forums etc) take a step back... I heard a 10 year old playing war games in my neighborhood recently when he said "DIE IN PEACE BARACK OBAMA". Exactly how truly informed do you think that 10 year old was and where did he learn to shoulder such hatred towards the leader of his country. What makes you think that the kind of political discourse that goes on in political chat rooms is necessary, healthy or appropriate and why exactly does it need to happen on the Pentax Fourms?

12-28-2009, 02:08 PM	#18
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02-03-2010, 11:31 AM	#24
Damn Brit Guest	I think the question should be changed to "Have the Political Threads outstayed their welcome?" and I used to defend them. Last edited by Damn Brit; 02-03-2010 at 11:47 AM.

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12-22-2009, 06:13 PM	#16
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Site news, not pentax news. The rumors forum is perhaps our #1 source of burst search engine traffic! Oh yeah...that News forum

12-28-2009, 12:31 PM	#17
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383 Original Poster	Here's a question... How can one report a post when someone is on one's Ignore List? Thread derailment happening here https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/84654-canada-cool-2.html#post860316

12-28-2009, 07:57 PM	#19
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by ryan s Here's a question... How can one report a post when someone is on one's Ignore List? Thread derailment happening here https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/84654-canada-cool-2.html#post860316 A lot of threads get derailed in GT, it's best not to bother reporting them. See also the new GT Guidelines - https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/5-general-talk-guidelines.html

01-06-2010, 01:17 PM	#20
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	FWIW, in another forum in which I participate, politics were made a separate subforum and taken out of the "anything goes" forum, and the political discussions were decreased dramatically with the content becoming less snarky and nasty.

02-02-2010, 08:59 PM	#21
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	How about renaming "General Talk" to the "Trainwreck Forum"? Choochoo!!! Pat

02-02-2010, 09:07 PM	#22
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by ve2vfd How about renaming "General Talk" to the "Trainwreck Forum"? Choochoo!!! Pat Hey Pat, you keep spotting them and I'll keep clearing the tracks.

02-03-2010, 05:08 AM	#23
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by Adam This is a Pentax forum, not a political forum. Yes well, your Pentax forum has a section called "Off-Brand (Canon, Nikon, etc.) Camera Talk" with, at the moment, a thread titled "Canon 5d II, 1Ds II, OR Nikon D700", and another one called "40d died, long live the 50d (bird pics)". I'm wondering how this is on topic in a "Pentax" forum?

02-03-2010, 12:23 PM	#25
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by ve2vfd How about renaming "General Talk" to the "Trainwreck Forum"? Choochoo!!! Pat Because then you wouldn't have any place to rabble rouse?

02-03-2010, 12:26 PM	#26
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Wheatfield Yes well, your Pentax forum has a section called "Off-Brand (Canon, Nikon, etc.) Camera Talk" with, at the moment, a thread titled "Canon 5d II, 1Ds II, OR Nikon D700", and another one called "40d died, long live the 50d (bird pics)". I'm wondering how this is on topic in a "Pentax" forum? Because it is in the offbrand forum. Some of us talk about vintage stuff in there. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/off-brand-canon-nikon-etc-camera-talk/361...tml#post888754

02-03-2010, 01:31 PM	#27
gokenin Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lowell,ma Posts: 1,899	Originally posted by Damn Brit I think the question should be changed to "Have the Political Threads outstayed their welcome?" and I used to defend them. but if we did that where can i be so wrong all the time Thinks the politics threads are fine as long as they dont devolve to personal attacks on the posters once that happens then it should be stopped. As for heading off course heck thats the nature of conversations isnt it you start with one thing and sooner or later you end up somewhere completely diffrent its just human nature. ok im off to see whats in the marketplace

02-03-2010, 05:44 PM	#28
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by Blue Because it is in the offbrand forum. My point being, this is "PentaxForums", not "CanonForums" or "NikonForums". The offbrand forum is as off topic as General Talk is. I realize that this will probably tick off the Goderators, but they should really just leave GT alone and not stick their noses in it if they are prone to closing threads.

02-03-2010, 09:22 PM	#29
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Wheatfield My point being, this is "PentaxForums", not "CanonForums" or "NikonForums". The offbrand forum is as off topic as General Talk is. I realize that this will probably tick off the Goderators, but they should really just leave GT alone and not stick their noses in it if they are prone to closing threads.

02-03-2010, 11:18 PM	#30
cwood Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 851	Originally posted by Wheatfield My point being, this is "PentaxForums", not "CanonForums" or "NikonForums". The offbrand forum is as off topic as General Talk is. I realize that this will probably tick off the Goderators, but they should really just leave GT alone and not stick their noses in it if they are prone to closing threads. People come here because they either have a Pentax, Had a Pentax or at least appreciate the Pentax Brand. Some people who have Pentax also carry other brands and some people who have Pentax are interested in buying another brand of Camera because Pentax does not offer a solution to their needs. How is this as off topic as the hatred being shoveled in the General Talk forum? I could personally stand to see all the hateful media (CNN, Fox, Pentax Forums etc) take a step back... I heard a 10 year old playing war games in my neighborhood recently when he said "DIE IN PEACE BARACK OBAMA". Exactly how truly informed do you think that 10 year old was and where did he learn to shoulder such hatred towards the leader of his country. What makes you think that the kind of political discourse that goes on in political chat rooms is necessary, healthy or appropriate and why exactly does it need to happen on the Pentax Fourms?