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Originally Posted by desertgrandma
The "H"'s are causing divisiveness and hard feelings?
How about insisting on a separate place to "discuss serious things without having to wade thru silliness", when a simple request to "keep it on topic" might do the same thing? "
Had anyone even thought about doing that?
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You see, this is why I voted for the separate place. Not to avoid any silliness or threadjacking that might go on; but to easily be able to avoid an area where these things are not appreciated if I'm not in the right mood for ultra-seriousness. Tags really don't help me in that respect, as I just ignore them. Neko's and DGma's suggestion of leaving things as they are and respecting any request from the OP to get back on topic would be ideal from my pov, but I'm getting the feeling that it wouldn't be enough for some.
For those who would like to get involved in some of the more silly side of the lounge, but feel a bit intimidated or think it's a bit cliquey I have this to say:
Jump in.
It may take a short while to get a feel for things, but that's true of any area of any forum.
It may also take a short while to feel comfortable there, but again, that's true of just about any group situation - on fora or IRL.
I'm writing this from the perspective of having once been that person. Yes, there is a lot of shared history, but if you're not sure what some-one's talking about - ask. You won't be belittled or made fun of. You may be pointed at enough threads and posts to keep you reading til the following morning. What I can't guarantee, of course, is that you'll get on with everyone - we are (even the mods
) all human, and some of us may have personalities or views that conflict with yours too much. But again, that's true of every situation where you come into contact with people - some you like, some you don't, some you're indifferent about.