With respect to BV...

Lots of OT threads of late, folks still ain't getting that BV wants us to keep those to a minimum!

That being said, the constant flow of OT threads tells me that there is a need for an off topic forum or such mainly because it's only natural that we are going to talk about other stuff and it seems the IORR natives just can't help posting lots of off topic threads.

Thoughts, opinions?

I am 100% for an off-topic section to this place.

It's been brought up many, many times in the past. It ain't happening.

I am guilty of posting one today, but its rare I do. At least it was about music.

I'm all for status quo. The idea of nerdism is daunting to me.

Gotta agree..
Ive moaned before because its a jumble here..
Its not a dig its just trying to be constructive and help bv with ideas..
Ot older posts can be deleted easier and the true stones posts with good info kept apart for easier reference.
its a good forum and I like ot posts...just not the structure here really.
PS can't wait to see if keef can come up with goods tommorow night..
Doughie

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It's been brought up many, many times in the past. It ain't happening.

What he said.

"It's just some friends of mine and they're busting down the door"

I imagine if there was another forum for OT that people would STILL post OTs here, and then people would yell at those people and blah blah blah etc etc.... The question is where is the line between OT and NOT OT? Who knows? so I agree leaving things the way they are is fine.



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I think there already is one out there called Facebook and wouldn't want to change a thing. Even Off Topic threads eventually get around to the Stones.

To quote my astute pals email from just 2 days ago: "All roads lead to the Rolling Stones"....and he's never even heard about IORR. peace

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His Majesty
With respect to BV...

Lots of OT threads of late, folks still ain't getting that BV wants us to keep those to a minimum!

That being said, the constant flow of OT threads tells me that there is a need for an off topic forum or such mainly because it's only natural that we are going to talk about other stuff and it seems the IORR natives just can't help posting lots of off topic threads.

Thoughts, opinions?

Yeah, why not do it on Facebook...

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If this thread is connected to the chair-thread.....well, it's the only chair I ever bought. And I won't be buying any more chair - as I'm fully satisfied

30 topics on the 1st page.

21 (or 22 depending on POV about old rockers) are Stones topics.

I don't think OT is a big deal.

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Stoneage
I'm all for status quo. The idea of nerdism is daunting to me.

Here's your dreamboard. Off Topic AND Status Quo

[www.statusquo.co.uk]

Not sure why anyone would be against this idea. I think it'd be great. It would clear up the Stones section and still give people a place to post their non-Stones stuff.

more OT!!!! in fact, i think we need to break out some NT (non-topic) threads...

Since I started an OT yesterday (Pandora), I feel a bit guilty. But as an esteemed IORR writers notes above, all roads do lead to the Stones. And most of the OT stuff I've seen is music-related & interesting to follow.

The Chair thread is particularly gripping...

We should try to make him edit the front photo first.
That´s a tough task for some years now.

Some people get so upset at the sight of threads they don't like. It's so ridiculous. I think they fail to realize that this forum fluctuates. Some days there will be many OT topics on page 1 and other days there won't be. Someone the other day was calling for the closing of the Whitney Houston thread because they couldn't stand the sight of us discussing her. But look now, it's on page 3. The discussion declined on it's own without having to resort to shoving a ball gag in our mouths. I know we live in a world of instant communication and when some visit this site they expect to get instant gratification for their own selfish needs. My advice is, wait 24 hours or 48 or whatever and the forum will start to look more to your liking. No need to demand us to stop talking about off topic things or crying to bv to close threads you don't like. An OT section would make this place much more organized and efficient and less stressful for those that are easily stressed out or offended by something.

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An OT section would make this place much more organized and efficient and less stressful for those that are easily stressed out or offended by something.

Those people would be loving IORR after that change....true

I would probably be leaving, though



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Stoneage
I'm all for status quo. The idea of nerdism is daunting to me.

Here's your dreamboard. Off Topic AND Status Quo

[www.statusquo.co.uk]

Thanks for the tip, Dandelion. Actually, Status Quo used to be one of my favourites . I still have a soft spot for the good old English boogie rockers. But I'm a creature of habit so the idea of switching boards is even more daunting to me...



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I don't know if it is technically possible, but it would be great if there was an option that could allow us to see all therads opened in the different sections of IORR (or selected combinations of them) in one single page.

Something the general inbox folder that includes all mail received on different accounts.

This way a new dedicated section, be it OT, Taylor/Wood, whatever, wouldn't make this forum too dispersive.

There are forums with so many sections, that at the end there are only a few users for each section.

I myself hardly ever go to the hot stuff section only for laziness.

C

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His Majesty
With respect to BV...

Lots of OT threads of late, folks still ain't getting that BV wants us to keep those to a minimum!

That being said, the constant flow of OT threads tells me that there is a need for an off topic forum or such mainly because it's only natural that we are going to talk about other stuff and it seems the IORR natives just can't help posting lots of off topic threads.

Thoughts, opinions?

Since I just posted an OT thread (about Chuck Leavell) I suppose I'm guilty of contributing to the OT threads.

How about this as an idea:

- OT threads which are *somewhat* related to the Stones (Chuck, Blondie, Lisa, Bobby, Bernard,etc.) are fine

- but OT threads about buying a chair, getting your hair dyed, having a manicure, etc. which have absolutely nothing with the Stones should be placed elsewhere (unless Mick dyed your hair and Keith gave you a manicure!)

Hair by Mick/Nails by Keith



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more OT!!!! in fact, i think we need to break out some NT (non-topic) threads...

If we're doing that, then MT (Mick Taylor) or EMPTY (nothing in them) threads should also be allowed. I'm all for creating more rules.

Perhaps there should be a Tiny Todger Topic Forum as well...

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