Expansion of the Lounge - your vote counts (poll) - Page 7

YGG- · 03-29-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jellby

Do you mean Foreign English?

P'bly something like... or globish?

kazbates · 03-29-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Neko, please don't misunderstand. I don't think either option would do harm and I would support either of them. I simply cringe at some of the attitudes that have been expressed. I'll leave it at that.

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Originally Posted by mjh215

I have to second these sentiments. I didn't have a problem at all with Jon's original request or reasoning. But subsequent posts, by others, were very disheartening at best, and I'll likewise leave it at that.

As for myself I have definitely decided to cut back a great deal on all my public posting on the forum. And that is for a number of reasons and attitudes. So my vote is, I don't care, do what you want.

-MJ

I am sorry that you both feel that way. As a contributor to the previous thread, I very much appreciated the discussion. It gave me a chance to express some thoughts that I'd had for quite awhile. The problem with reading responses rather than hearing them is that we miss the emotions that are expressed in voices and the written words can be interpreted in different ways depending on the reader. There were strong opinions presented, but I don't feel that anyone truly meant anything negatively.

I think both forums can happily coexist. There are times when you feel like you need to discuss a topic in a serious way and other times when you feel like kicking back and having a little fun. Having two forums gives people that choice and both choices are equally important!

As the saying goes, "Sometimes you feel like a nut, some times you don't!"

Kaz

Dr. Drib · 03-29-2009, 01:08 PM

I've noted that most everyone who has posted to this thread has indeed voted. The few who have not have stated their reasons for not doing so.

I see this Poll Thread as now serving three purposes, the most important being a place to vote for one's choice, if one wishes. As noted:

1) A Place to Vote
2) Expressions on choice and why (or why not)
3) Naming

While various names are now being pitched, the voting is NOT over and that whatever choice one chooses your vote certainly does count.

Naming:

Cafe Talk
Plain Talk
Cafe Discussion
Thematically Speaking
Topic Discussion

A number of people have mentioned other names. The above suggestions are merely mine and nothing more. Your suggestions may be more creative or correct.

Don

JSWolf · 03-30-2009, 09:24 AM

I have a name I think would do well for US and UK users alike...

The Conservatory

pshrynk · 03-30-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I have a name I think would do well for US and UK users alike...

The Conservatory

I like Conservatory.

Ea · 03-30-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I have a name I think would do well for US and UK users alike...

What about the rest of us?

Sparrow · 03-30-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

I like Conservatory.

I suggested that in post 46 - not that anyone was listening ('cept KazBates), hmmph

.

My other suggestion was The Asylum.

JSWolf · 03-30-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ea

What about the rest of us?

For the non-US and non-UK users, I have another good idea...

The Conservatory

Ea · 03-30-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

For the non-US and non-UK users, I have another good idea...

The Conservatory

Thank you

Patricia · 03-30-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I have a name I think would do well for US and UK users alike...

The Conservatory

Because people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones?

Daithi · 03-30-2009, 10:14 AM

I like Conservatory too.

Professor Plum did it with the candelabra in the conservatory. Yeah, I like that.

JSWolf · 03-30-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Daithi

I like Conservatory too.

Professor Plum did it with the candelabra in the conservatory. Yeah, I like that.

I came upon the name because last night, we were talking about my mother-in-law's conservatory in her house. The UK meaning fits very well as does the US meaning. And then there the Clue reference as well that also works.

kazbates · 03-30-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

I suggested that in post 46 - not that anyone was listening ('cept KazBates), hmmph

.

My other suggestion was The Asylum.

I liked your suggestion of "The Conservatory" although it does give me flashbacks to the game, CLUE.

The only thing I worry is that it gives the impression that only conservative topics can be discussed there. I would hope the new forum would except many kinds of topics, just not with the added silliness that runs rampant in the Lounge.

Additionally, it is my hope that tangential thinking will also be allowed on any given topic as long as it does not digress to the afore mentioned silliness. Going "Off Topic" at times helps to keep the flow of ideas and information fluid.

(As a side note, I am NOT against silliness! Truth be told, it affects much of my daily life and I do enjoy reading the banter in the Lounge!!)

Kaz

frabjous · 03-30-2009, 10:22 AM

If we must go this way, I'd try to keep the labels unambiguous.

Serious forum: just call it "Off Topic".

Silly forum: call it something like "Rumpus room".

kazbates · 03-30-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

I suggested that in post 46 - not that anyone was listening ('cept KazBates), hmmph

.

My other suggestion was The Asylum.

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Originally Posted by Daithi

I like Conservatory too.

Professor Plum did it with the candelabra in the conservatory. Yeah, I like that.

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Originally Posted by kazbates

Having recently played a number of games of CLUE with my kids, this begs the question, "Professor Plum in the Conservatory with the Wrench?"

Sorry, I think I'm having flashbacks.

Kaz

Don't feel bad Sparrow! They weren't listening to my reply to your post, either!

Kaz

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03-29-2009, 01:08 PM	#93
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,748 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	I've noted that most everyone who has posted to this thread has indeed voted. The few who have not have stated their reasons for not doing so. I see this Poll Thread as now serving three purposes, the most important being a place to vote for one's choice, if one wishes. As noted: 1) A Place to Vote 2) Expressions on choice and why (or why not) 3) Naming While various names are now being pitched, the voting is NOT over and that whatever choice one chooses your vote certainly does count. Naming: Cafe Talk Plain Talk Cafe Discussion Thematically Speaking Topic Discussion A number of people have mentioned other names. The above suggestions are merely mine and nothing more. Your suggestions may be more creative or correct. Don

03-30-2009, 09:24 AM	#94
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,998 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I have a name I think would do well for US and UK users alike... The Conservatory

03-30-2009, 10:14 AM	#101
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	I like Conservatory too. Professor Plum did it with the candelabra in the conservatory. Yeah, I like that.

03-30-2009, 10:22 AM	#104
frabjous Wizard Posts: 1,213 Karma: 12890 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Amherst, Massachusetts, USA Device: Sony PRS-505	If we must go this way, I'd try to keep the labels unambiguous. Serious forum: just call it "Off Topic". Silly forum: call it something like "Rumpus room".

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