I have a suggestion. It seems that several people are annoyed with the lack of swimming content in many of the threads (darn those thread hijackers). What if we created a section for Off Topic Questions and threads. It seems that would be an easy solution and make everyone happy.
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Tom, your posts even when not swiming related are fall within a very tactful volume.
Noone is arguing that there should be no non-swimming posts. I think what a few people are little bit worn out with is that there has been a few individuals here lately with a rather high off-topic posting volume.
I think yours is a pretty good example of how to go about acting silly and friendlky and lighthearted at times, without annoying everyone around you with making it too much.
How about something like Mattson said. There are several little smilies and icons that can be added in front of the title, maybe we should designate one to be the off topic icon. Then you don't even have to look at the words in the title. Simpy look for the icon in the margin and you're good to go.
I can't believe how hostile people are getting. While I still don't understand why people can't just ignore threads that are clearly off topic (or why it bothers people so much) I think adding an icon to the beginning of the thread title (or somewhere in) is a great idea.
I suggest the :o smiley face ... just a thought.
I think we all enjoy coming here for different reasons. I love talking about swimming and getting great advice and hearing about what other people do at their workouts. I also think it's neat to hear about the likes and dislikes of other swimmers as well as being crazy with them. I am sorry that that has upset so many people. I am probably the queen of off topic posts so I am sure much anger is directed at me. I am sorry. I'll buy several pitchers at worlds next year and get you all so obliterated you won't care any more ;)
I got back in the pool last night for the first time in a long, long time...and... swam 2000 M and actually lived to tell about it....so count me in at Worlds Heather....
Mr. Moose said he is NOT mad at you....and still wants a big Moose hug at Worlds....
Originally posted by Michael Heather
......but only if the Moose is wearing high heels....
Another insightful helpful post.
Talk about the pot calling the kettle black...
Thanks for the life altering post Mikey. I mean before I didn't see it, but now it's so clear. Oh my gosh! My life will be forever changed.
Thanks again. :p
First off, I feel obligated to mention that you can't hide from the moderators. I'm currently flying in an airplane, 35,000 feet over Canada, and catching up on the discussion forums.
There are currently 3425 members subscribed to the forums, plus many non-members who read the forums. As a moderator and member of the USMS Board of Directors, I want to see us increase our member benefits, without increasing costs. I also realize that use of the forums will likely continue to grow exponentially. So, how do we continue to support the forums without increasing USMS fees? I feel that a large part of the answer is improving content. I'd like to ask everyone to take a few seconds before making each post and answer the following questions:
Is this providing a useful contribution to the forums?
Do you want your post to be read by 4000 people?
Would email or PM be more appropriate?
Do you want your post to be read by 4000 people? originally posted by Hugh
Yikes........that question does make me feel a tad uneasy I must admit!
newmastersswimmer
Originally posted by Hugh
I'd like to ask everyone to take a few seconds before making each post and answer the following questions:
Is this providing a useful contribution to the forums?
Do you want your post to be read by 4000 people?
You didn't say if posters should be able to answer "yes" or "no" to those questions. :p
