Originally Posted by RenShen (Post 7928337)

I really don't like the way that a lot of threads, sometimes really interesting ones, get killed off when a few clicky mates start their banter and innuendo. Its always the same people and its wearing a bit thin now. Its getting so predictable that I follow a thread, then when a particular person starts to post, I stop following because I know thats the end of whatever the OP wanted to talk about.

Don't ask me who though, it would be cruel to post the names. But if they are reading this they should know who they are and perhaps it will ring a bell with them :o

Originally Posted by RenShen (Post 7928337)

I really don't like the way that a lot of threads, sometimes really interesting ones, get killed off when a few clicky mates start their banter and innuendo. Its always the same people and its wearing a bit thin now. Its getting so predictable that I follow a thread, then when a particular person starts to post, I stop following because I know thats the end of whatever the OP wanted to talk about.

Don't ask me who though, it would be cruel to post the names. But if they are reading this they should know who they are and perhaps it will ring a bell with them :o

Originally Posted by The_Wookie (Post 7928880)

This.

It is happening far more frequently recently, and killing off threads where people are asking for genuine information.

The mods do a fantastic job on these boards, but I feel this is something that could be tightened up on. If a thread is seriously going way off-topic there needs to be a bid of admin control.

Originally Posted by The_Wookie (Post 7928880)

This.

It is happening far more frequently recently, and killing off threads where people are asking for genuine information.

The mods do a fantastic job on these boards, but I feel this is something that could be tightened up on. If a thread is seriously going way off-topic there needs to be a bid of admin control.

Originally Posted by The_Wookie (Post 7928924)

That's a call of judgement I guess on the part of the mods. But surely if someone for example is asking for opinions on something, it's better to get as many opinions as possible. This isn't going to happen if the thread descends into something akin to a Benny Hill show.

Originally Posted by The_Wookie (Post 7928924)

I know that when I've seen a thread asking a question, and I go to the last page only to see the thread is miles off-topic, I won't bother answering. Because it's a sure bet that the OP won't be reading it.

Originally Posted by The_Wookie (Post 7928880)

The mods do a fantastic job on these boards, but I feel this is something that could be tightened up on. If a thread is seriously going way off-topic there needs to be a bid of admin control.

Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 7928946)

I agree with you, Wookie. However, it's a case of damned if you do and damned if you don't. If a thread is closed or people spoken to when they do this there is a huge backlash and shouts of over-moderation. On the other hand if nothing is done there are shouts of under-moderation.

Maybe it's time for people to grow up and start taking their chats to the chat room or MSN.

Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 7928951)

But the Barbie, by BE's own definition, is an 'off-topic chat forum'.

Is it, or is it not, so?

Originally Posted by The_Wookie (Post 7928956)

Yeah, but that surely doesn't give people free-reign to go into threads and completely deviate from the original topic?

Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 7927660)

I hate that I don't get nearly enough karma. I'm a nice person, dammit and I deserve to be justly rewarded!

Originally Posted by The_Wookie (Post 7928956)

Yeah, but that surely doesn't give people free-reign to go into threads and completely deviate from the original topic?

Originally Posted by comet555 (Post 7928961)

Totally agree, I'm always giving people karma. Whether it for something really funny, clever, helpful or just to be nice.

I do get some karma, but it's usually from all the same peole. Maybe some peole just don't do the karma thing, or have no idea what it is.

Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 7928781)

Posts that read like War and Peace. Get to the point and ask your question already!

Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 7928965)

Have you been really funny, clever or helpful recently?