# On topic? **URL:** \ **Category:** Network Information\ **Created:** [December 1, 2008, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013 "2008-12-01T04:34:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/21 "2008-12-01T06:58:48Z")
Just moderate serious threads in OT. Where is it written that every thread in OT has to be allowed to become a worthless shit fest? You can tell what threads are just for fun, and which are intelligent discussions worth keeping clean. The current fitness thread is a decent example. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/22 "2008-12-01T07:00:23Z")
ehhhh, in keeping with the general theme of off topic - anything goes - it’s a big grey area. Is a subforum for ontopic discussion that we can nazi mod that big of a deal? ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/23 "2008-12-01T07:06:21Z")
this would be awesome, too many times you ask a serious question in off topic, and the first person in is way out in left feild with some stupid shit haha ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/24 "2008-12-01T07:07:59Z")
> [@Just Karter](#): > > this would be awesome, too many times you ask a serious question in off topic, and the first person in is way out in left feild with some stupid shit haha ---
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/25 "2008-12-01T07:37:35Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > And for some reason ILC will never get a invite :lol: Its for the greater good! ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/26 "2008-12-01T09:11:29Z")
This thread reeks of hypocrisy… Not just OT, but almost every thread on this site evolves into some sort of pissing match of who can be the funniest via “clever” insults or the most “intelligent” or the most “edgy”… Tully, unless you know the poster in person, their jokes are not captivated very well and end up only projecting themselves to friends. It makes threads cluttered with useless “inside joke” garbage and makes things go sooo OT. ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/27 "2008-12-01T09:43:16Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > No not even close. Its the retards on the site that come in and bash someone with a serious question that never gets anwsered and page 3 ends up locked. The maturity levels on this site are appauling. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/28 "2008-12-01T10:05:14Z")
> [@MOBOOST4U](#): > > This thread reeks of hypocrisy… > > Not just OT, but almost every thread on this site evolves into some sort of pissing match of who can be the funniest via “clever” insults or the most “intelligent” or the most “edgy”… > > Tully, unless you know the poster in person, their jokes are not captivated very well and end up only projecting themselves to friends. It makes threads cluttered with useless “inside joke” garbage and makes things go sooo OT. I’m suggesting a heavily modded subforum where that wouldnt fly. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/29 "2008-12-01T10:10:49Z")
As heavily modded as this? ![http://shell.deru.com/~sgn1/AW11/images/4age20v.jpg](http://shell.deru.com/~sgn1/AW11/images/4age20v.jpg) It would be a pretty solid subforum, but it is what OT is supposed to be anyhow. Maybe just crack down on OT a little bit and it will come around. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/30 "2008-12-01T10:11:18Z")
might as well just rename the forum [wnyhangout.com](http://wnyhangout.com) and create and create an automotive subforum. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/31 "2008-12-01T10:11:20Z")
i think people generally have enough decency (sp) to see when a decent, serious conversation is going on and they wont shit it up. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/32 "2008-12-01T10:11:43Z")
> [@evolve](#): > > I’m suggesting a heavily modded subforum where that wouldnt fly. Yeah I know… and I agree with that. Like no bullshit at all. Need homeowner advice Want to discuss an unfavored music genre Want to discuss relationship shit Need medical insight Ect ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/33 "2008-12-01T10:13:22Z")
> [@95LS1t](#): > > i think people generally have enough decency (sp) to see when a decent, serious conversation is going on and they wont shit it up. Really, thats what you think. Have you read your infractions lately? There are so many people that shit up a thread, even with an innocent comment that just gets harped on. I have been guilty of this as have we all in the past. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/34 "2008-12-01T10:17:07Z")
> [@tpgsr](#): > > Really, thats what you think. Have you read your infractions lately? > > There are so many people that shit up a thread, even with an innocent comment that just gets harped on. I have been guilty of this as have we all in the past. lol yes i have shitted up a few threads in my day, but if i see a conversation going on where people can benefit from reading it, i will put my input (when i actually know what im talking about) to help inform others, and keep it on a serious note. which is the approach most people should take. the fitness thread is a good example of where this is done right ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/35 "2008-12-01T10:18:11Z")
ok so lets just make this happen and lock this ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/36 "2008-12-01T10:19:44Z")
There is no just make it happen. There is Howie and he makes it happen. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/37 "2008-12-01T10:22:21Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > You can tell what threads are just for fun, and which are intelligent discussions worth keeping clean. The current fitness thread is a decent example. Whose definition of “for fun / for srs” is going to be used to enforce this universally? > [@Just Karter](#): > > this would be awesome, too many times you ask a serious question in off topic, and the first person in is way out in left feild with some stupid shit haha define serious question: > [@95LS1t](#): > > i think people generally have enough decency (sp) to see when a decent, serious conversation is going on and they wont shit it up. define decent, serious conversation: > [@MOBOOST4U](#): > > Yeah I know… and I agree with that. Like no bullshit at all. Define bullshit: > [@ILC](#): > > On-topic would be fun… If it harbored actual intelligent conversation. Unfortunately this is Nyspeed. So talking about the proper way to boost your b16 will quickly turn into, oh hay… have you checked out the CTS-V its sooo awesome… or the Viper kicks soo much ass you don’t even know it. define intelligent conversation: also, define the singular proper way to boost a b16: > [@justa4door](#): > > ok so lets just make this happen and lock this This is a community site, but such things are up to the site owner. You want something (off road forum, bike forum), petition him. > [@boardjnky4](#): > > might as well just rename the forum [wnyhangout.com](http://wnyhangout.com) and create and create an automotive subforum. /thread. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/38 "2008-12-01T10:24:58Z")
There’s no rule that says OT has to be allowed to be a shitfest. We’ll moderate the more serious discussions as per our judgement. If we create a subforum where people aren’t allowed to act like pricks, then we’ll effectively be saying that you are allowed to be a prick in OT. That’s not cool. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/39 "2008-12-01T10:25:36Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > Whose definition of “for fun / for srs” is going to be used to enforce this universally? > > define serious question: > > define decent, serious conversation: > > Define bullshit: > > define intelligent conversation: > also, define the singular proper way to boost a b16: > > This is a community site, but such things are up to the site owner. You want something (off road forum, bike forum), petition him. > > /thread. I know what you mean, but I think a poorly over monitored attempt at this thread is better than where this site is heading… Hell, ill even mod it if nobody wants to. but it sounds like evolve has his gameface on for the task. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2008, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013/40 "2008-12-01T10:26:52Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > There’s no rule that says OT has to be allowed to be a shitfest. We’ll moderate the more serious discussions as per our judgement. > > If we create a subforum where people aren’t allowed to act like pricks, then we’ll effectively be saying that you are allowed to be a prick in OT. That’s not cool. > [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/58040/131): > > OT is fine, so long as it stays in OT. > > Anything is fine in OT, so long as it isn’t blatently offensive, willfully ignorant / abusive by the standards of which the community holds itself too. /nikuk [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic/59013.md?page=3)