Forum Reorganization

[ADMIN]

Members,

We have heard from several of you expressing your displeasure with the current forum layout (Democrats, Republicans, The Latest Happenings, et al). We would like to gauge the preferences of our membership before making any changes. Please let your opinion be known with the poll provided (your vote will remain private), and use this thread for discussion of the issue.

Thank you,

ADMIN

[Peter1469]

It doesn't matter to me, so long as the feature to list all unread messages remains. That is how I use the forum, unless I want to post a topic- then I go into the relevant forum.

[Carygrant]

It matters little at this point how you re-structure .
This is an increasingly cosy chatting club for Rep Extremists who live for name calling and abuse-- with one or two honourable exceptions .

[Captain Obvious]

Pot - meet kettle.

[Carygrant]

No , and Obviously not .
Fight fire with fire .
Or would you like the two or three people who detest you collectively to move so that you can bathe completely as a bunch of clones in hate and mutual back slapping ?
I am a real right winger and I detest how you abuse Conservatism and in your insularity have no conception of how far you have been left behind . That's why Europeans laugh at you .

[Captain Obvious]

No, you're basically a troll that foments agitation among members.

Thanks for playing, tho.

[Conley]

As a peace offering, I'd like to dedicate Carrie from Europe to Cary from Europe....let's be friends. :love4:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9JeiRi6QU8

[Chris]

No , and Obviously not .
Fight fire with fire .
Or would you like the two or three people who detest you collectively to move so that you can bathe completely as a bunch of clones in hate and mutual back slapping ?
I am a real right winger and I detest how you abuse Conservatism and in your insularity have no conception of how far you have been left behind . That's why Europeans laugh at you .

What a deluded statement.

[Conley]

Can't you see it in my eyes, that this could be our last goodbye? :cry:

Maybe we'll meet again, somewhere...

[Deadwood]

It matters little at this point how you re-structure .
This is an increasingly cosy chatting club for Rep Extremists who live for name calling and abuse-- with one or two honourable exceptions .



Some people even use a simple poll of members to slide the knife in......

How honorable

[Deadwood]

What matters most to me is being able to go to 'last unread" and "what's Happening."


The rest is fine, the layout is easy to read. I don't understand the rewards system but then I haven't availed myself of the instructions -- so it's all good.

[Peter1469]

In the modern American concept of liberal-conservative, there is no equivalent in Europe. Europeans argue who can better manage socialist programs.....

[Captain Obvious]

Wrong thread?

[respectfulguest]

No , and Obviously not .
Fight fire with fire .
Or would you like the two or three people who detest you collectively to move so that you can bathe completely as a bunch of clones in hate and mutual back slapping ?
I am a real right winger and I detest how you abuse Conservatism and in your insularity have no conception of how far you have been left behind . That's why Europeans laugh at you .

too new to render an opinion on site layout, but in the few days involved with site I have found it rather easy to navigate.

regarding Post above, while I respect the right to air most any opinion, I take exception to the statement.. "That's why Europeans laugh at you ." First as an American Citizen I really do not give a crap what Europeans think of us, and second if it were not for the brave and selfless acts of thousands of American Citizens that supposedly Europeans are laughing at , Europeans would be eating a steady diet of sauerkraut for breakfast, lunch and dinner and most likely without the ability to tell American Citizens how they are laughed at by them via the internet.. unbelievable.

[KC]

As a peace offering, I'd like to dedicate Carrie from Europe to Cary from Europe....let's be friends. :love4:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9JeiRi6QU8

I arbitrarily and with no basis assign +infinity points for this post.

[blarset]

Don't fix it -it aint broke, lol. The layout is user friendly! Nice forum.

[Chris]

In the modern American concept of liberal-conservative, there is no equivalent in Europe. Europeans argue who can better manage socialist programs.....

Disagree but I think we're in the wrong thread.

[Deadwood]

No , and Obviously not .
Fight fire with fire .
Or would you like the two or three people who detest you collectively to move so that you can bathe completely as a bunch of clones in hate and mutual back slapping ?
I am a real right winger and I detest how you abuse Conservatism and in your insularity have no conception of how far you have been left behind . That's why Europeans laugh at you .



And your not speaking Russian now because?

Those American tank battalions may have had something to do with it.

You're welcome.

[Goldie Locks]

Nice to see everyone trying to improve the forum....NOT!!!!!!!!

Can someone just give suggestions???

Latest world news
current events
political opinions....no link required
Elections
Polls
Humor and satire
Science
Military
Religion
Introductions


Just to name a few.

[roadmaster]

Members,

We have heard from several of you expressing your displeasure with the current forum layout (Democrats, Republicans, The Latest Happenings, et al). We would like to gauge the preferences of our membership before making any changes. Please let your opinion be known with the poll provided (your vote will remain private), and use this thread for discussion of the issue.

Thank you,

ADMIN

To be honest I think you have done a great job. I don't know why someone would be disagreeing unless they want different topics for something. I do know that sometimes I have to think hard to decide which topic is correct for a thread, but that's about it and I still think I get things wrong on occasion.

[Trinnity]

Nice to see everyone trying to improve the forum....NOT!!!!!!!!

Can someone just give suggestions???

Latest world news
current events
political opinions....no link required
Elections
Polls
Humor and satire
Science
Military
Religion
Introductions

Just to name a few.

Just in case you missed them, these topics are already in the forums.

Latest world news......World Affairs
Current Events...........The Latest Happenings
Elections...................U.S. Politics in General
Political opinions........Rants
Elections...................U.S. Politics in General
Polls.........................(A poll can be put in any thread)
Humor and satire......The Pub
Science....................The Science Room
Military.....................The Veterans' Room
Religion....................The Religion and Philosophy Room
Introductions............Member Introductions

Does that help?

[Carygrant]

Some people even use a simple poll of members to slide the knife in......

How honorable

And others are so challenged that they will deny the obvious .

[Calypso Jones]

Don't fix it -it aint broke, lol. The layout is user friendly! Nice forum.

BLAR...hello. Long time no see. Same for me. with the above. My only problem and it is a small problem was to determine sometimes where to post a topic i've found. Some sites get really nitpicky about where someone places a topic. It's good. We just need more conservatives to beat back the lefties. :wink:

[Calypso Jones]

Where do you admin/mods want people to post topics referring to culture. That was my only concern.

[Carygrant]

too new to render an opinion on site layout, but in the few days involved with site I have found it rather easy to navigate.

regarding Post above, while I respect the right to air most any opinion, I take exception to the statement.. "That's why Europeans laugh at you ." First as an American Citizen I really do not give a crap what Europeans think of us, and second if it were not for the brave and selfless acts of thousands of American Citizens that supposedly Europeans are laughing at , Europeans would be eating a steady diet of sauerkraut for breakfast, lunch and dinner and most likely without the ability to tell American Citizens how they are laughed at by them via the internet.. unbelievable.


Tough luck if you don't like the message . However , the total content of your Post is asinine , displaying a lack of knowledge in History and Current Affairs . It stands out as a beacon of ignorance .
You will be telling me next that as a Hollywood fan you think that you won the second World War and that you financially saved Europe afterwards .
Fortunately it is people like you who give credibility to my original observation .

[Carygrant]

Where do you admin/mods want people to post topics referring to culture. That was my only concern.


Isn't there only me here representing the cultural cradles of the free world . Will a monologue be enough?

[Carygrant]

No, you're basically a troll that foments agitation among members.

Thanks for playing, tho.


It's churlish to pick up on other people's typos . But when you refer to , members , I expect you meant to say Extremist Republicans .
Your good health, Sir !

[Carygrant]

As a peace offering, I'd like to dedicate Carrie from Europe to Cary from Europe....let's be friends. :love4:




Not heard of her before . Bloody awful row -- a tenth rate Whitney who scratches her fanny whilst singing on stage .
Try Florence and the Machine . A touch of culture in the name and an English flavour to wake you up .

[Carygrant]

Florence , Kiss with a Fist , sums it nicely .



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpsDegqioVA&feature=player_embedded

[Trinnity]

Folks, this thread is for suggestions on forum format,
and discussion of that topic. PLEASE stay on topic.
Thanks~

[Carygrant]

Kiss with a Fist seems about right , culturally speaking ..
We could limit the ERMTs --- more in quality terms than by numbers . Perhaps we could discuss that once some real Republicans join .


I am leaving now . Let me know how my suggestions are viewed as I have a list of 26 other suggestions that are even better .

[Smartmouthwoman]

Just in case you missed them, these topics are already in the forums.

Latest world news......World Affairs
Current Events...........The Latest Happenings
Elections...................U.S. Politics in General
Political opinions........Rants
Elections...................U.S. Politics in General
Polls.........................(A poll can be put in any thread)
Humor and satire......The Pub
Science....................The Science Room
Military.....................The Veterans' Room
Religion....................The Religion and Philosophy Room
Introductions............Member Introductions

Does that help?

This list helps, but I'm not sure a newcomer would know 'rants' means political opinions or U.S. Politics in General means elections.

Without being able to see who voted for what, I'd guess the one's who've been here the longest are comfortable with the way topics are listed. Maybe Trinnity's 'key' could be stickied in the intro section so folks would have a better idea where to post their topic?

[Smartmouthwoman]

Nice to see everyone trying to improve the forum....NOT!!!!!!!!

Can someone just give suggestions???

Latest world news
current events
political opinions....no link required
Elections
Polls
Humor and satire
Science
Military
Religion
Introductions


Just to name a few.

I'd like to see a Conspiracy section. It helps to give the tin-hats someplace to gather so they don't pollute the whole site. ;)

[Jack Fate]

I really don't care how it looks. I want some lefties who will at least make a reasonable argument. This current crop is tiresome and repeating old cliches, especially that dip from some infested place called england.

[Chris]

I voted reorg. Here's my suggestion: Collapse Dems and Reps into US Politics. They're confusing--and I don't mean I don't see a lick of difference between the Parties. I think they were created as rooms for Dems and Reps to discuss, but seem to be used to post anti-Dem and anti-Rep stuff, for example 15 of the top 20 threads under Reps are trolls by cigar. Also it leaves out Libertarians, Independents, and other political groups.

Mind you, it's not that big a thing, but since we're asked for examples, this is one. It's nothing at all when viewing, since I use What's New, but starting threads it's a bit confusing.

[Trinnity]

This list helps, but I'm not sure a newcomer would know 'rants' means political opinions or U.S. Politics in General means elections.
Let me say this....rants doesn't mean political opinions and beliefs, per se.
But it's a good place to put them. The rest are pretty straightforward. Maybe ADMIN can add a "Political Opinions and Beliefs".

[Smartmouthwoman]

I voted reorg. Here's my suggestion: Collapse Dems and Reps into US Politics. They're confusing--and I don't mean I don't see a lick of difference between the Parties. I think they were created as rooms for Dems and Reps to discuss, but seem to be used to post anti-Dem and anti-Rep stuff, for example 15 of the top 20 threads under Reps are trolls by cigar. Also it leaves out Libertarians, Independents, and other political groups.

Mind you, it's not that big a thing, but since we're asked for examples, this is one. It's nothing at all when viewing, since I use What's New, but starting threads it's a bit confusing.

Good idea, Chris.

Just for clarity, I'd like to see the The Latest Happenings renamed Current Events. It's what most viewers look for when they're looking for reaction to current news stories.

BTW, I think this is a great forum and I really like the whole 'vibe' here. Issues like section titles are no big deal when compared to the fact the owners are willing to listen to member suggestions. That alone raises this place about 3 notches above other forums I visit.

Thx for asking. ;)

[Goldie Locks]

Just in case you missed them, these topics are already in the forums.

Latest world news......World Affairs
Current Events...........The Latest Happenings
Elections...................U.S. Politics in General
Political opinions........Rants
Elections...................U.S. Politics in General
Polls.........................(A poll can be put in any thread)
Humor and satire......The Pub
Science....................The Science Room
Military.....................The Veterans' Room
Religion....................The Religion and Philosophy Room
Introductions............Member Introductions

Does that help?

Yes, but I guess some of the names of the sections are confusing...sorry, but they are to me.

[Chris]

Agree with Smartmouthwoman and Goldie Locks, the names of some could use improvement.

[Captain Obvious]

My only real input here is, IMO a forum with a bazillion forums and sub-forums can turn into a clusterfuck fast.

The layout should be easy to maneuver through, not a traffic jam in dahntahn NYC.

[Kabuki Joe]

Not heard of her before . Bloody awful row -- a tenth rate Whitney who scratches her fanny whilst singing on stage .
Try Florence and the Machine . A touch of culture in the name and an English flavour to wake you up .

...take her back and keep her over there...


Kabuki Joe

[Carygrant]

...take her back and keep her over there...

Kabuki Joe


You are right .
She's an international star . Why waste her talent on the country that made great music until around the seventies but has gone into decline since .
As national character declined , so did the appeal of your Pop music and the appeal of your performers . Must be a link .
Save Mister Jackson , nobody from America has been on the International Cool or Savvy list for decades .

[Carygrant]

I really don't care how it looks. I want some lefties who will at least make a reasonable argument. This current crop is tiresome and repeating old cliches, especially that dip from some infested place called england.


Once you graduate , look me up .

[respectfulguest]

Tough luck if you don't like the message . However , the total content of your Post is asinine , displaying a lack of knowledge in History and Current Affairs . It stands out as a beacon of ignorance .
You will be telling me next that as a Hollywood fan you think that you won the second World War and that you financially saved Europe afterwards .
Fortunately it is people like you who give credibility to my original observation .

Mr. Grant, I took exception to the message of 'Europeans laughing at Americans' (which most likely is accurate), not with you personally. Europeans enjoy many of the freedoms they have today in large part to the selfless sacrifice of thousands of American Citizens. So please have fun laughing at us and enjoy the freedom of beating on that keyboard hurling personal insults to people you do not even know. Even though I disagree with the personal attacks, your response to my Post is appreciated.

mod crew, know request was to stay on topic and will in future.

[Trinnity]

Folks, this is the last warning.
PLEASE take your off topic discussions to another thread.

[Jack Fate]

Once you graduate , look me up .

I'll find you like I always find you, by looking downward and behind me.

[Trinnity]

This thread is temporarily closed for mod team review.

[Captain Obvious]

Reopened.

Please stay on topic.

Thang yuh, thang yuh vurry much.

[GCF]

Meanwhile back at the Ranch..................

[Goldie Locks]

reopened.

Please stay on topic.

Thang yuh, thang yuh vurry much.


lmfao!!!

[Deadwood]

If I may, I want to return to the topic and reiterate that I find the forum easy to use, and visually appealing.

I compliment Admin for asking and at the risk of being called some names, add you're doing a fine job.

Now can we get some more input on how we can make this even better?

[Carygrant]

If I may, I want to return to the topic and reiterate that I find the forum easy to use, and visually appealing.

I compliment Admin for asking and at the risk of being called some names, add you're doing a fine job.

Now can we get some more input on how we can make this even better?


You could let us know your planned holiday schedule !!

[Trinnity]

IMO, we need a "Complaints and Suggestions" sub-forum where members can air grievances on whatever may concern them; where only the mods and admin can view the thread and converse with a member about his/her concern or complaint. I think this is something sorely lacking and definitely needed.

[Akula]

IMO, we need a "Complaints and Suggestions" sub-forum where members can air grievances on whatever may concern them; where only the mods and admin can view the thread and converse with a member about his/her concern or complaint. I think this is something sorely lacking and definitely needed.

THIS is a good idea.
I've noticed some double standards being "enforced" recently.

[Deadwood]

THIS is a good idea.
I've noticed some double standards being "enforced" recently.


I agree wholeheartedly.

Having said that it would HAVE to be a forum where the topic is strictly adhered to....

Frankly I am sick and fucking tired of a discussion aimed at improving this already good forum turning into deviant cheap shots and personal insults. FFS even a post designed to compliment the hard working mods and get this back on track turns into gutter slime slinging personalized bullshit.

While I like the "light handed" approach, the childish violations of one individual on this forum are insult and a cancer on the over all forum.

We can fight all we want in the appropriate forums, but to bring it in here, where people are mostly setting aside their differences to improve what we have is simply wrong.

Let's be adults here and work together for the benefit of the forum and leave aside our own petty peeves for this one instance....

Please!

[Canadianeye]

I have no preference to the layout. I am a Jr Mint poster on this site, but it seems to operate well and the categories are not confusing at all, just a different theme/concept names have been applied compared to some other sites.

Input. I like the non regulated language. Anti-PC is a refreshing direction.

[Jenda]

IMO, we need a "Complaints and Suggestions" sub-forum where members can air grievances on whatever may concern them; where only the mods and admin can view the thread and converse with a member about his/her concern or complaint. I think this is something sorely lacking and definitely needed.

This is a great idea.:smiley:


Although I have yet to figure out all of the features in this forum, I do like "Thanks" feature to give kudos to great posts. I would also like to be able to give a "thumbs down" for stupid posts. (Or I guess I could just use a thumbs down smiley.)

[Mister D]

I have no preference to the layout. I am a Jr Mint poster on this site, but it seems to operate well and the categories are not confusing at all, just a different theme/concept names have been applied compared to some other sites.

Input. I like the non regulated language. Anti-PC is a refreshing direction.

Yes, the disregard for PC is great. I've been on some forums (I have one in particular in mind) where thread after thread became arguments over the perceived racism of a poster. Who the heck cares. Argue ideas. If you can't beat "racist" ideas then it's time to reevaluate where you stand.

[Chris]

IMO, we need a "Complaints and Suggestions" sub-forum where members can air grievances on whatever may concern them; where only the mods and admin can view the thread and converse with a member about his/her concern or complaint. I think this is something sorely lacking and definitely needed.

Great idea but might be difficult to implement. For a member to post there s/he'd have to have access to also read and so how block from reading other's threads?

You might set up a forum area where you could give a member access to discuss an issue presented first by PM.

[Canadianeye]

Yes, the disregard for PC is great. I've been on some forums (I have one in particular in mind) where thread after thread became arguments over the perceived racism of a poster. Who the heck cares. Argue ideas. If you can't beat "racist" ideas then it's time to reevaluate where you stand.

Absolutely. I have long argued that the limitations of a contrived debate with PC restricitions, is a contrived answer of those afraid of the truth. Racism is real, it isn't pretty...and it certainly encapsulates the liberal ideology far more than the conservative ideology.

[Trinnity]

Great idea but might be difficult to implement. For a member to post there s/he'd have to have access to also read and so how block from reading other's threads?

You might set up a forum area where you could give a member access to discuss an issue presented first by PM.It's not hard to implement. The thread would be a private discussion between the member and mods (and admin, if admin chose to participate).

[Trinnity]

Maybe a conspiracy theory area?

[Carygrant]

And at the same time cutting out the Republican section and moving it into its rightful category .

[Trinnity]

That was not nice.

[sec]

I'm confused by the Democrat and Republican section. I do however feel that since there is re-organization being considered that a section just for SEC Football needs to be created. That way we can discuss real college football in that section and the wannabe teams in the "sports section"

SEC SEC SEC SEC

[Carygrant]

Excellent Post . Exactly where the Rep Extremists will feel happiest .
Politics is not their natural place .

[Carygrant]

Is that Trolling or taking the piss out of people who take themselves far too seriously ?
One person's Troll is another's Pulitzer prize winner .
I am off to the Sport's section because the one thing you will not find is Americans --- unless they are starting the Fat Pudding Club .

[Chris]

How about a forum area for trolls? Oh, wait, tried that with Where the Wild Things Are


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKNaYlzssbc

[Captain Obvious]

I would still like to advocate for a troll room.