Off topic - notice of deletion.

[Kiwi]

We've decided to remove the off topic forum from Basschat. Basically the reason is because it doesn't really get used for discussing anything constructive and the ranting and swearing and sexism is just dragging down the happy clappy atmosphere we'll now be insisting on from this point. There are some members who only seem to be on the forum for off topic as well. So its just better if we get rid of it and get people back to talking about bass.

We'll be deleting the group at midday today so if you want to save anything please do it before then.

[skankdelvar]

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='792827' date='Apr 1 2010, 01:25 AM']We'll be deleting the group at midday today so if you want to save anything please do it before then.[/quote]
Really? Blimey. I mean, I know it's your train-set, but a bit of consultation might not have gone amiss. Plus your page-count's going to halve.

Sorry Kiwi, but with all respect, I think this is enormously short-sighted. Surely there's a bit of room in the world for compromise. Maybe firm up the rules a bit.

A very bad day, all round.

Edited April 1, 2010 by skankdelvar

[Musicman69]

Im with Skank on this..

what about free-expression man?

Bummer.

Edited April 1, 2010 by Musicman69

[The_D]

Yup, completely outrageous decision to make without discussing with each forum member individually.

[thisnameistaken]

Bring it.

Edited April 1, 2010 by thisnameistaken

[Les]

I have to say I do sympathise with the mods/admons who have to police fora but I really think deleting off topic is a mistake.

[Sibob]

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='792835' date='Apr 1 2010, 01:39 AM']Maybe firm up the rules a bit.[/quote]

Which would no doubt be met with even more derision!?

You see the catch-22 involved

Si

[Jase]

But it says this:

[i]For talking crap really - or anything not bass related at least. Try and avoid religion, politics and anything sexist please. [/i]

That's what people do there.

[Mog]

seems like a bad move to me. how long has it been on the cards?

[Mog]

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='792827' date='Apr 1 2010, 01:25 AM']We've decided to remove the off topic forum from Basschat. Basically the reason is because it doesn't really get used for discussing anything constructive and the ranting and swearing and sexism is just [i]dragging down the happy clappy atmosphere we'll now be insisting on from this point[/i]. There are some members who only seem to be on the forum for off topic as well. So its just better if we get rid of it and get people back to talking about bass.

We'll be deleting the group at midday today so if you want to save anything please do it before then.[/quote]
Hang on, is this an April fools thing???????

[yorick]

I've just noticed the date as well...................... and at noon as well??????? Nah.

[Kiwi]

[quote name='Jase' post='792843' date='Apr 1 2010, 01:07 AM']That's what people do there.[/quote]
Exactly. Getting rid of off topic will excise that tendency completely and raise the standard of discussion. I will be leading a morning prayer as well. Some of you may have a problem with that but there's no obligation to participate. It will help some of us focus on the day and give thanks for having the forum.

[waynepunkdude]

Knew what it was before I opened the thread, must try harder

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

[Merton]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='792864' date='Apr 1 2010, 06:43 AM']Knew what it was before I opened the thread, must try harder [/quote]
Yip.

[johnny_frog]

happy valentines day.... oh... wait... wrong one

[phil.i.stein]

excellent shenanigans !!

[Bass-ic]

this time last year, it was the sale of Bass Chat!

[throwoff]

good effort

[Clarky72]

What's the date again today? Welll yesterday was March 31st, nothing special about that, and today is.... oh yeah! LOL

[MythSte]

lawlz

[xilddx]

Yeah, last years was brilliant! Had me going and I was really concerned

I'm afraid sussed this one out in an instant.

[Sibob]

[quote name='silddx' post='793346' date='Apr 1 2010, 02:25 PM']I'm afraid sussed this one out in an instant.[/quote]

I didn't .....and I'm on the bloody staff! lol
Shows how aware of the date I am

Si

[Kiwi]

Well thats what happens when I don't prepare much. I've been so preoccupied with work recently that I'd left it until the last minute although I remember someone mentioning something last year which made me think 'hmm'. The local newspaper caught me out, by printing a 'leaked' spoof story that was directly relevant to my job in the local council. I was on the verge of sending a fairly frank email to my General Manager asking how on earth this had happened when I realised the date...

[BigRedX]

Am I the only one who's a bit disappointed that off topic isn't being deleted?