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Originally Posted by pshrynk
No, I think that there is a need for a forum where silliness doesn't leak into so that those with serious intent can escape the escapism of the Lounge. So, silliness will be met with a very stiff upper lip and asked to go elsewhere.  |
I hear you, but you have to admit that posts, no matter where they originate, have a life all their own. Every thread, no matter how serious it may start, has the potential for extreme silliness.
I'll tell you what might work ... and it's what they do over at the Renderosity Forums ... the members are able to select what forums they do or do not see posts from.
That way, people (such as myself) who have a hard time not being silly, could simply never see the "Salon" ... or whatever you call it .... and wouldn't be likely to post anything even remotely silly in it.
Come to think of it, the only forums (fora ... whatever) I ever really should be reading are the Kindle and Lounge and perhaps News/Commentary. I think a completely serious spot, no humor allowed at all, would probably interest some people, such as Wolfie, but me ... not so much, so much better that I just never get bothered sorting through those posts. And, someone like Wolfie could completely opt out of the Lounge.