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"Not allowed" to post off-topic threads IN an off-topic area...?
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eti:
According to some seemingly arbitrary, fluid set of "rules", one "isn't allowed" to post off-topic in "general chat" - inherently an off-topic area, unless someone decides you're suddenly allowed to (COVID has literally NOTHING to do with engineering, and is equally as off-topic as threads I've started).

So okay, if this off-topic area isn't off-topic approved... where IS; do you change the "rules" depending on who's posting or on your mood?

:/

Don't shoot me down, it's a sincere and honest question.

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wilfred:
The rules are there. This one seems most appropriate.
5) This is an electronics forum, so try to stay on-topic. We understand that threads drift off-topic, but try not to start deliberately and grossly off-topic stuff.

Lots of borderline topics are started and you just need to sit back and go with the flow. Because the rules are only occasionally enforced you need to lurk a bit to get the "vibe".
eti:

--- Quote from: wilfred on June 04, 2020, 02:12:29 am ---The rules are there. This one seems most appropriate.
5) This is an electronics forum, so try to stay on-topic. We understand that threads drift off-topic, but try not to start deliberately and grossly off-topic stuff.

Lots of borderline topics are started and you just need to sit back and go with the flow. Because the rules are only occasionally enforced you need to lurk a bit to get the "vibe".

--- End quote ---

I'm posting on an electronic device to a forum hosted on electronic devices; I think I'm fine.
JPortici:
Hi, consequences of covid DID HAVE MUCH to do with engineering. Remember how it started as a prolonged chinese new year festival and people went around screaming because new orders from china wouldn't be accepted? Then how it changed the way most of us work? Then how it is changing the job situation for many people?

i personally found your last couple of threads to be useless "abe simpson style"  ranting

there is off topic and off topic. you really need to get the vibe
tggzzz:

--- Quote from: JPortici on June 04, 2020, 03:53:25 am ---i personally found your last couple of threads to be useless "abe simpson style"  ranting

there is off topic and off topic. you really need to get the vibe

--- End quote ---

Agreed.

I don't want this forum to descend into being anything like Farcebook or Twatter. General rants are actively welcomed there.

I didn't report the recent music rant, preferring to limit myself to making that comment. Having skimmed some of the threads eti has started recently, I may make a different choice in the future.
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