POLL: Members are complaining about the off-topics, how should it be changed?

[Curly]

I don't know how you can say it was better before OT?  The site has always allowed discussion of topics such as politics.  I think OT was created because of some people complaining about politics being discussed.  Seems like OT helped so that people that don't wish to see it don't have to....... 

[boneaddict]

It used to be called Speak your Mind or SYM board.    People were a little too literal though.

[Southpole]

I don't know how you can say it was better before OT?  The site has always allowed discussion of topics such as politics.  I think OT was created because of some people complaining about politics being discussed.  Seems like OT helped so that people that don't wish to see it don't have to....... 

Also, I know a lot of members, that don't like the OT, probably won't agree with me on this but believe it or not there is some educational topics regarding trends that may effect all of our future. I think that's pretty important to know to protect our outdoor way of life. 

[Zardoz]

Six pages and going strong for this.................


The poll indicates most members want the off-topics to stay but there are many good comments indicating we need to make some changes to lessen the impact OT has had on some members

[CoryTDF]

Is this a good thread to talk about Pitbulls?

[jackelope]

Is this a good thread to talk about Pitbulls?

Only if they're OFA certified.

[jackelope]

I'll say again that if the OT bothers you that much that it dims your opinion of the rest of the forum, put it on ignore.

You quite literally won't even know it's there.

[CoryTDF]

 

Is this a good thread to talk about Pitbulls?

Only if they're OFA certified.

 

[Todd_ID]

I'll say again that if the OT bothers you that much that it dims your opinion of the rest of the forum, put it on ignore.

You quite literally won't even know it's there.

Works well for me. I don't feel that drama or pressure. I still feel this is a great hunting site.

[4fletch]

As far negatively you will find it everywhere not just in the O T. So why Target OT. If you don't like OT don't go there plain and simple. Don't remove it because some body doesn't like it.

[Russ McDonald]

I don't know how you can say it was better before OT?  The site has always allowed discussion of topics such as politics.  I think OT was created because of some people complaining about politics being discussed.  Seems like OT helped so that people that don't wish to see it don't have to....... 

Also, I know a lot of members, that don't like the OT, probably won't agree with me on this but believe it or not there is some educational topics regarding trends that may effect all of our future. I think that's pretty important to know to protect our outdoor way of life.

There is already a board Outdoor Advocacy & Agencies
Gun Rights, Hunting Issues, WDFW, Licenses, Draws, Hunter Ed, News, DNR, Fire Map, Join NRA http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/board,79.0.html I think some people forget it is there and it is regular forum rules not OT rules.  It really comes down to just abide by the rules. 

[Mudman]

Truthfully I don't care if its around or not.  I simply state it was a better place before OT and that this is a HUNTING forum not political facebook banter.  And yes it was better, members were much more respectful.  Bans were frequent, rules were followed mostly.  I can go on Wapititalk and its respectful.  Like it used to be on Huntwa.  Good job Rory.   Yes its a choice, ignore, log off etc blah blah.  I simply state its a hunt forum and was better before people had freedom to bash others so freely.  I don't care if it stays or goes, wont change my behaviors. 

[Southpole]

I don't know how you can say it was better before OT?  The site has always allowed discussion of topics such as politics.  I think OT was created because of some people complaining about politics being discussed.  Seems like OT helped so that people that don't wish to see it don't have to....... 

Also, I know a lot of members, that don't like the OT, probably won't agree with me on this but believe it or not there is some educational topics regarding trends that may effect all of our future. I think that's pretty important to know to protect our outdoor way of life.

There is already a board Outdoor Advocacy & Agencies
Gun Rights, Hunting Issues, WDFW, Licenses, Draws, Hunter Ed, News, DNR, Fire Map, Join NRA http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/board,79.0.html I think some people forget it is there and it is regular forum rules not OT rules.  It really comes down to just abide by the rules. 

I was just talking about social trends, i.e. what kids are being taught in schools.

[Curly]

Truthfully I don't care if its around or not.  I simply state it was a better place before OT and that this is a HUNTING forum not political facebook banter.  And yes it was better, members were much more respectful.  Bans were frequent, rules were followed mostly.  I can go on Wapititalk and its respectful.  Like it used to be on Huntwa.  Good job Rory.   Yes its a choice, ignore, log off etc blah blah.  I simply state its a hunt forum and was better before people had freedom to bash others so freely.  I don't care if it stays or goes, wont change my behaviors.

But why was it better before OT?  It wasn't because there was no politics being discussed because there was.  Like Bone said, before OT there was SYM.  Same thing but different name. 

I really think the difference is there are just more members now and more members mean more opinions and more chances for someone to get upset over something.      That would happen with or without OT.  The larger the forum gets the more conflict there is going to be.

I wonder what the main complaint is about OT?  Because if someone doesn't like it they can ignore the board.  If it is hurt feelings from OT bleeding over, I haven't witnessed it. 

[Mudman]

The venom wasn't so strong then.  It seems huntwa is dominated by politics now.  All the people who click ignore you can consider votes to eliminate OT.  Right?  I wonder if Admins counted # of posts in OT over the last year how it compares to ALL other posts combined?  Is it about web traffic and advertising??  I have no idea but am interested how it compares?  It isn't going anywhere, we all know it has too much use to be removed.  Result will be more rules or sumthing and Huntwa will continue to be more than outdoor forum.  I'm fine with that but if the vision is HuntWa it seems most politics could be expressed in another place/way.  Its all good, I am too old fashioned.  It can be more than hunt/outdoor.  I would like to see some of the person attacks be stopped.  It is progressing to a childish level for some and victims of insults probably just log out.  Example, how many Natives are on site?  Very few and for good reason.  Yet we could learn from them to advantage other agendas or ideas or work together maybe??