[zelda_pinwheel]

Please re-read the explanation i gave previously in this thread :

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

actually this has already been discussed among the moderators quite a while ago, and it's been agreed that it's not necessary, and would not go towards simplifying the use of the forum for all members, which is the overreaching goal. there are many ways to filter content, and it's easy enough to skip over the silly threads in the lounge if you aren't interested in them ; the "silliness" prefix makes that even easier. among other things, the lounge often serves as a less intimidating entry point to the forum for new or inexperienced members while they are learning about the technical questions, and we want new members to feel welcome and comfortable here.

there are plenty of different forums here for all ebook related topics ; anything not concerned with ebooks that you would like to discuss can find a home in the lounge, including serious discussion about not specifically ebook-related topics. everyone is welcome to start a discussion there on any topic.

serious discussions about books can be had in the reading recommendations forum, about writing in the writers' forum, about formats, devices, conversion etc. in their respective forums.

there is plenty of room in all the forums here for discussions about any topic you are interested in. conversely, there are plenty of ways to avoid topics which don't interest you. please feel free to join in or not join in any discussion, and to start your own threads about any topics you'd like to discuss, including in the lounge.

This topic has already been discussed previously at length and Alex has decided that it is not a good idea.

ANY topic which does not obviously belong in one of the other forums can be discussed in the lounge ; please feel free to start a thread there any time. If you would like to have a serious discussion, do not add the "Silliness" thread prefix.

Regarding filtering content, this is what Alex said about that in the original discussion :

We have so many ways to filter out content we don't like to deal with. We can hide entire sections from appearing in New Posts; we can ignore individual users and the threads started by them; we can guide our reading by thread prefixes. I don't find it difficult to jump over threads containing content I don't feel like spending my time with.

if you navigate the site by looking at the "new threads" and want to exclude a particular sub-forum, you can simply double-click on the small arrow icon in front of its name in the forum listing to mark all threads as read ; then, they will not appear in the "new posts" list.

You can also create your own personal filter to display only the forums which interest you.

You can easily skip over threads that you do not want to read and guide yourself by prefixes.

I do not think there is anything more productive to say about this topic, since a decision has already been made by Alex, who is the owner of the site and therefore has the final say.

If you have any questions about how to filter content by hiding specific sub forums, please take a look at the forum FAQ. If you don't find the answer you are looking for there, please feel free to start a new thread to ask.

This thread is closed.