To the moderators...

iwantmypup · 04-09-2007, 10:26 PM

Agreed Sillylilykitty

so wait...by doing what we do best is dave taking out the Off Topics?

DOBERMAN_07 · 04-09-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RonE

Somewhere on this BB there are some questions and concerns about dogs going unanswered because everyone would rather debate whether so-and-so should have had one more warning before being banned.

I'd like a show of hands from the dog lovers who are willing to get back to what we all do best: talking about dogs.

This is embarrassing. If anyone has stumbled across this normally excellent forum for the first time tonight, they are thinking, "Dog lovers? I don't see any dog lovers here."

And this is exactly why I will resist any efforts to encourage the kind of off topic debates that can best be handled elsewhere.

Im assuming that the OffTopic section of the site is to not talk about dogs

Besides, Im sure the site will be so much better now. I cant wait to create a good OT thread that will last

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Raising hand

RonE · 04-09-2007, 10:37 PM

Off topics can be fun and interesting but, when they suck the life and resources out of a BB, it's maybe time to reevaluate.

There are all sorts of possible scenarios. What's the worst that could happen if the moderators just stayed out of the off topic threads unless someone specifically reported a post?

With the short-lived Bible thread that came and went tonight, we really tried to keep the thread open and just delete the most argumentative posts. It didn't work and it was a LOT of work. I'd rather focus on the dogs myself.

Wimble Woof · 04-09-2007, 10:39 PM

AMEN to that

sorry I couldnt resist, I'll take my warning now.

sillylilykitty · 04-09-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RonE

Off topics can be fun and interesting but, when they suck the life and resources out of a BB, it's maybe time to reevaluate.

What does BB mean? Another one that I dont understand!!

Laurelin · 04-09-2007, 10:42 PM

I enjoy not talking about dogs around here some. Breaks up the monotony. You can only discuss Cesar Milan, Designer Dogs, working versus showing splits, and bad dog food so many times without a break. LOL

Here's to hoping that in the future off topic threads of a more sensative nature remain civil and everyone is mature!

sillylilykitty · 04-09-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Wimble Woof

AMEN to that

sorry I couldnt resist, I'll take my warning now.

Why would you get a warning? You didnt do anything wrong?

RonE · 04-09-2007, 10:43 PM

Sorry. Bulletin Board. It's probably an archaic term, but it refers to the collection of individual forums like the one we have here.

sillylilykitty · 04-09-2007, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurelin

I enjoy not talking about dogs around here some. Breaks up the monotony. You can only discuss Cesar Milan, Designer Dogs, working versus showing splits, and bad dog food so many times without a break. LOL

Here's to hoping that in the future off topic threads of a more sensative nature remain civil and everyone is mature!

here, here!

iwantmypup · 04-09-2007, 10:44 PM

same here..

Wimble Woof · 04-09-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sillylilykitty

Why would you get a warning? You didnt do anything wrong?

Im just poking fun, in hopes to lighten the mood. You know a little walk on the wild side

sillylilykitty · 04-09-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Wimble Woof

Im just poking fun, in hopes to lighten the mood. You know a little walk on the wild side

Haha, yeah I thought thats what you were doing

lightening the mood is always a good thing

RonE · 04-09-2007, 10:49 PM

Everyone's getting a little gunshy here.

I, for one, plan to go to bed, dream happy dreams and wake up refreshed.

Then I can come back here and be the kick-ass moderator for another day.

iwantmypup · 04-09-2007, 10:54 PM

haha nice! bye night night RonE!

peace36 · 04-10-2007, 10:43 AM

I am of course willing to follow the rules of the forum but really. It is off topic. and if it bothers people to argue well then just dont and if you choose to argue then that is your problem. I do not see why the thread should be closed since it is off topic an no one is being forced to read it or respond. and it is a good subject. And is it really arguing or a debate?

I just do not understand why it was closed. I am wondering is one of the Mods or sight owners so against any type of religion they can not bear for any words written about it to be on their forum? NOT REALLY WANTING AN ANSWER. If the answer is yes well then since it is their forum maybe just make that clear in the begining that no talk of religious beliefs is ever allowed.

Anyway it just does not make sense to me no one was swearing and I did not see anything really bad on that thread. Who is loosing sleep over anything posted there? It is OFF TOPIC.

Thats all I have to say about that.

cshellenberger · 04-10-2007, 10:48 AM

We have made statements on why. Continue to debate the owners and moderators and face the consequinces. I'm locking this thread down.

http://www.dogforums.com/7-off-topic...s-debates.html (Important Notice - Religious Debates)