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I'm a relatively new member at MR but have frequented many many forums. I never understood the need for a "Conservatory" and a "Lounge". Why not a simple "Off-Topic" forum as most forums have and where the community members and moderators help to police it when things get out of control? The moment a topic get out of hand, the mods should just lock the thread with an explanation and move on.
I consider myself a guest of the forum. If it doesn't satisfy my needs, I can move on to another forum that fits my needs. I come to MR to get information about ebooks and ebook devices which I believe is the primary focus of this forum. As I become more comfortable, I may engage in Off-Topic discussions with the community but that's not why I'm here to begin with.
No decision will satisfy everyone and Alex has demonstrated leadership by making a decision that he believes is in the best interest of the community and benefit the majority. For those not satisfied with the decision (i.e. EA), you continue to have the choice to move on to another forum.
I just don't get the time being spent on trying to convince EA. He/She is clearly upset and is still not supportive of the decision to close the Conservatory even though alternatives were presented. I think it's naive to continue to believe that we can satisfy everyone with Alex's decision. Time to move on as far as I'm concerned.
This is not a paid subscription site after all.
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