Ot

[*PAF]

Why don't we have an OT sub board?

Many times people like to see other Port posters opinions on various subjects rather than BF as a whole, but we obviously have a no OT policy, so why not a sub board?

[Arsene Wenger]

i know - we had an OT - Tour topic last year - why is it moved... ? I like talking about it with my fellow Port fans

[*PAF]

i know - we had an OT - Tour topic last year - why is it moved... ? I like talking about it with my fellow Port fans
Yep me too. Personally I couldn't give two hoots about the rest of BF's opinions.

[Porthos]

I know I couldn't give two hoots about the Tour De France, or what Port fans think of it. The internet is enormous, and there are plenty of other places to talk cycling.

[*PAF]

I know I couldn't give two hoots about the Tour De France, or what Port fans think of it. The internet is enormous, and there are plenty of other places to talk cycling.
A number of posters probably think the same about Magpies news, cyber games or quiz nights.
They're all OT but have a place on this board as they are seeking input from "interested" people from this board.

[dreamkillers]

Why don't we have an OT sub board?

Many times people like to see other Port posters opinions on various subjects rather than BF as a whole, but we obviously have a no OT policy, so why not a sub board?
When we asked everyone here at the beginning of the year what they would like to see on the Port board the overwhelming majority of regular posters here said (as they have also done in previous years I've been a mod here) stick to footy as there are many other boards on Bigfooty that cover other topics.

Now if the majority here have suddenly changed their opinion it's something we can look at when we review the year and look at doing from the end of this season.

Don't forget Bigfooty has many different boards covering many different topics/themes and we try to ensure subjects are kept to the most relevant board so the discussions don't get too insular and people interested in the topic will have little trouble finding and getting involved in those discussions.

[*PAF]

When we asked everyone here at the beginning of the year what they would like to see on the Port board the overwhelming majority of regular posters here said (as they have also done in previous years I've been a mod here) stick to footy as there are many other boards on Bigfooty that cover other topics.

Now if the majority here have suddenly changed their opinion it's something we can look at when we review the year and look at doing from the end of this season.
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I actually remember it with a different conclusion, I'll have to do a search.

[dreamkillers]

A number of posters probably think the same about Magpies news, cyber games or quiz nights.
They're all OT but have a place on this board as they are seeking input from "interested" people from this board.

Again the majority of people here wanted info about the Magpies as quite a few of us support both clubs.

Cyber games I presume relates to the Alberton Swamprats of which the side was formed by this board.

Quiz nights are run by the Port Adelaide Football Club so we're only promoting the club we support by having threads about them.


As I stated in the previous thread the overwhelming majority of posters here when asked at the beginning of each season what they wanted to see on this board was to stick to the footy and let other topcis be covered by the most appropriate board/s on Bigfooty. If the majority have changed their view on this we'll look at making changes at the end of the season.


Not trying to be a miser but I'm getting awfully sick of the bs around here lately and wonder if it's really worth putting the effort in any more given no matter what we do we cop it.

[bringbackbucky]

I know I couldn't give two hoots about the Tour De France, or what Port fans think of it.

If you dont give too hoots, dont read it, and dont post in response. Not hard.

[*PAF]

Again the majority of people here wanted info about the Magpies as quite a few of us support both clubs.

Cyber games I presume relates to the Alberton Swamprats of which the side was formed by this board.

Quiz nights are run by the Port Adelaide Football Club so we're only promoting the club we support by having threads about them.


As I stated in the previous thread the overwhelming majority of posters here when asked at the beginning of each season what they wanted to see on this board was to stick to the footy and let other topcis be covered by the most appropriate board/s on Bigfooty. If the majority have changed their view on this we'll look at making changes at the end of the season.


Not trying to be a miser but I'm getting awfully sick of the bs around here lately and wonder if it's really worth putting the effort in any more given no matter what we do we cop it.
The only two people I recall being totally against OTs were Porthos and one other who's name totally escapes me atm (doesn't post as often as he once did).
I certainly do not recall a no OT policy or selective OT policy, however is there a reason why a sub board cannot be set up, it really is a very easy solution if there is no major BF red-tape involved.

[portentous]

*PAF just wants to be the mod of something DK-don't take it personally :)

[shaz63]

A number of posters probably think the same about Magpies news, cyber games or quiz nights.
They're all OT but have a place on this board as they are seeking input from "interested" people from this board.


The quiz night is promoted on here as like DK mentioned, its run by the Port Adelaide Football Club and its a good way to meet up with other posters here from Big Footy. The table is even booked under BF every week.

I have no problems with discussing OT here as long as it just over take the footy talk.

[*PAF]

*PAF just wants to be the mod of something DK-don't take it personally :)
Me a "Mod"? :eek:
I have never been one for scooters and badges.

[portentous]

Me a "Mod"? :eek:
I have never been one for scooters and badges.
I reckon you'd make a great "bum chum" :p

[*PAF]

The quiz night is promoted on here as like DK mentioned, its run by the Port Adelaide Football Club and its a good way to meet up with other posters here from Big Footy. The table is even booked under BF every week.

I have no problems with discussing OT here as long as it just over take the footy talk.
Before you get the wrong idea, I actually enjoy reading about the three "examples" I used, but strictly speaking they too are OTs as not all Power supporters are Magpies supporters.

[*PAF]

I reckon you'd make a great "bum chum" :p
Yesterday it was closets, today bum chum, are you going through some sort of poof phase or something? :eek:

[portentous]

Yesterday it was closets, today bum chum, are you going through some sort of poof phase or something? :eek:
Only in the way that some people wish they could say "poof" and I'd disappear. :D

You and BD are very close though. :eek:

[*PAF]

Only in the way that some people wish they could say "poof" and I'd disappear. :D

You and BD are very close though. :eek:
Geesh, you're on your own in this one. Line of joke that is.
Time to exit stage left me thinks. :p

[dreamkillers]

The only two people I recall being totally against OTs were Porthos and one other who's name totally escapes me atm (doesn't post as often as he once did).
I certainly do not recall a no OT policy or selective OT policy, however is there a reason why a sub board cannot be set up, it really is a very easy solution if there is no major BF red-tape involved.

It wasn't so much the ones that said they were totally against it but the majority saying we should stick to footy on this board.

To have an OT sub-board we would need to check with the bosses as they prefer people posting subjects on the relevant boards that are already here instead of having insular little communities..........but before we do that lets hear the opinion of the Port posters here to see what they say.

[portentous]

Can someone define at least what is, and isn't, OT? Is it OT when threads start about the level, consistency etc of moderation on the board? Technically it's not directly related to the PAFC but the board itself so is that OT?

Not having a go at the mods here by any stretch, just wondering what a reasonable definition of what's allowed is? I must have slept through the debate over it earlier in the year.

[shaz63]

Before you get the wrong idea, I actually enjoy reading about the three "examples" I used, but strictly speaking they too are OTs as not all Power supporters are Magpies supporters.

No hassles PAF. I didnt take it the wrong way. Just explaining to the general public here why I post the quiz nights on the board each week.

[dreamkillers]

Can someone define at least what is, and isn't, OT? Is it OT when threads start about the level, consistency etc of moderation on the board? Technically it's not directly related to the PAFC but the board itself so is that OT?

Not having a go at the mods here by any stretch, just wondering what a reasonable definition of what's allowed is? I must have slept through the debate over it earlier in the year.

Other topic means as you said not related to the PAFC or the Port board itself on Bigfooty without getting technical at all.

[portentous]

OK cool. I prefer it to be mainly footy related here and don't like it when it becomes like the "Tisers (confidential) pages.

[Macca19]

however is there a reason why a sub board cannot be set up, it really is a very easy solution if there is no major BF red-tape involved.

There is BF red tape. The bosses have to approve of it. As DK said, they prefer site wide discussion than insular discussions but if enough people want a 'social club' board or whatever then we'll see what they say.

[*PAF]

There is BF red tape. The bosses have to approve of it. As DK said, they prefer site wide discussion than insular discussions but if enough people want a 'social club' board or whatever then we'll see what they say.
Please do Macca. I remember both you and DK thinking along the same lines as myself and most others, and that is along the lines of as long as there aren't too many then it's fine.
There really aren't and have never been that many OT threads on this board, but nowadays it seems to have become a delete at all cost type policy. That in itself can make the board very insular.

[scotty13]

Me a "Mod"? :eek:
I have never been one for scooters and badges.

Come on mate thats not what u were saying last weekend.
You were trying to get me to help you come up with plans to get rid of DK. U wanted to go in for the kill :eek::p:eek:

[Pred]

I know I couldn't give two hoots about the Tour De France, or what Port fans think of it. The internet is enormous, and there are plenty of other places to talk cycling.Maybe so, but if some ppl want a sub-forum, that doesnt do you any harm, does it?

[*PAF]

Come on mate thats not what u were saying last weekend.
You were trying to get me to help you come up with plans to get rid of DK. U wanted to go in for the kill :p
:eek:
Anything I may have said and done last Friday night I claim no responsibility for. Sunday I was a good lad. :p

Nah, not moi but I can picture DK, BD, Macca and even Porthos and portentous at Mod parties with their scooters. I even have a photo of their last meeting. :p
http://www.fishtailparkas.com/images/Mods/Vintage%20Mods.jpg

[*PAF]

This is what BD did to his scooter after the parachuting in Darwin. :eek:

http://www.ultralightnews.com/airventure2001/images/flitebike2small.JPG

[Porthos]

Maybe so, but if some ppl want a sub-forum, that doesnt do you any harm, does it?Absolutely not, I'm just pointing out that OT definitely needs to be somewhere else.

[Andre]

I don't see the need for an OT sub-board. I think we strike a good balance here (at this board and across BF as a whole). There are boards for almost everything and I don't think anyone really minds an OCCASIONAL OT thread for just Port supporters opinions.

If we get one once a month or so during the season and a bit more off-season it's a 'blah' to me. It's only if we suddenly got a lot of them cluttering the board I'd feel we were going off-track.

[*PAF]

I don't see the need for an OT sub-board. I think we strike a good balance here (at this board and across BF as a whole). There are boards for almost everything and I don't think anyone really minds an OCCASIONAL OT thread for just Port supporters opinions.

If we get one once a month or so during the season and a bit more off-season it's a 'blah' to me. It's only if we suddenly got a lot of them cluttering the board I'd feel we were going off-track.
I think most on here would agree with you Andre, and that is pretty well what seemed to have been decided over Christmas (including the no need to label them as OTs) when OT threads caused a bit of debate, but since it appears that OTs are now a no-go zone perhaps we do need a sub board after all.

[PowerKat]

I think the occasional OT is not the end of the world so to speak but this makes it hard for the mods. Which ones are OK? How many is too many? It's all subjective. If someone put an OT thread that was left here and then I put one up and it is moved or deleted do I then get upset about it? It's likely that we will see "oh well you let so and so have their OT then I can't have mine". It's just asking for trouble I reckon. If it is not a subject that can be (however tenuously ;)) linked to PAFC then it shouldn't be here IMO. A sub-board would seem the best solution, if people really want one considering the range of boards already avail on BF

[captain ebert]

Yesterday it was closets, today bum chum, are you going through some sort of poof phase or something? :eek:

yes, believe me, she's obsessed & its not a phase - apparently, as i live in sydney, that makes me.......& i suppose porthos is too & anyone else that lives in sydney for that matter, according to some :rolleyes:

[portentous]

It was actually your friend (the now departed) GO161 who coined the phrase "bum chum" recently in relation to the mods here. That was the context in which it was meant too.

I refuse to get in a brawl with you over a lighthearted remark directed at an entirely third party, who took no offense to it.

[captain ebert]

you've got form, regardless.

[*PAF]

It was actually your friend (the now departed) GO161 who coined the phrase "bum chum" recently in relation to the mods here. That was the context in which it was meant too.

I refuse to get in a brawl with you over a lighthearted remark directed at an entirely third party, who took no offense to it.
Talking about third party, I have heard that Hillary Clinton once got named as the third party by an irate husband. :eek:
No idea how true or false it is though.

[portentous]

Talking about third party, I have heard that Hillary Clinton once got named as the third party by an irate husband. :eek:
No idea how true or false it is though.
You mean you haven't.........:confused: :D

[*PAF]

You mean you haven't.........:confused: :D
Hillary? No why, have you? :p

[portentous]

Ah so many lines, so little leeway. :)

[*PAF]

Ah so many lines, so little leeway. :)
No idea what you are talking about.

portentous: You mean you haven't (heard about it)?
PAF: (About) Hillary? No why, have you?

Seems pretty innocent to me. :confused: :D

[morell]

seriously. a lot of you on here really need one of these >

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/1387/3278607237b5611102la9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

you all seem like a lot of fun, but relax allready!

[portentous]

Seriously, I'd have nowhere to put one :)

[Toots Hibbert]

We've had the odd OT thread on here that the mods have allowed to run their course, e.g. some discussion about the soccer World Cup, a couple of others too. I think we have about the right balance with >98% football related discussion. I sometimes wonder about the amount of personal stuff that appears but don't care enough to take issue with it. Besides, I've come to know some people here in a cyberspace way and have a few jokes myself. The board's been pretty good this year IMO and we've had some high level discussion on such things as tactics, drafting, football politics and history that have been really informative to me.

You can't have perfection so I think things are about as good as one could hope for.

[Andre]

I think there's an easy way to moderate the number of OT's. You see about twenty or so threads on the front page. If there's already an OT on there don't post a new one.

[portentous]

Can we have a sticky re the quiz nights rather than a separate thread every week? It seems to work ok for the Supporters Club and FFL stuff.

[PowerKat]

I think there's an easy way to moderate the number of OT's. You see about twenty or so threads on the front page. If there's already an OT on there don't post a new one.

Sounds like a plan. :thumbsu:

Maybe if you do want to post a 'new one' you run it by the mods first?

[Bresh]

God help us all.

[MrMeaner]

Oh my!

Megahead and Doc are involved too. :o

[RogerRabbit69]

I'm ...... umm ....... speechless (well, almost).

Did you notice they referred to your side as "Port Power", too?

[*PAF]

:confused:

[Ford Fairlane]

God help us all.

I'll see your Heyskip and raise you the crows new boots. Talk about A Chorus Line! What next - red, yellow and blue feather boas? :p

[*PAF]

Why don't we have an OT sub board?

Many times people like to see other Port posters opinions on various subjects rather than BF as a whole, but we obviously have a no OT policy, so why not a sub board?
:thumbsu: