What happens to Off-Topic posts?

nania · 24th May 2003, 12:55 PM

I recently replied to this thread and noticed that it wasn't displayed on the diyaudio homepage as a recent post/reply. Will someone please explain why this is so? Is this a discovered quirk or a design feature for all moved posts?

Peter Daniel · 24th May 2003, 01:11 PM

It is design feature of the Off Topic forum. New posts don't appear on a main list and you have to go there yourself to look for any updates. Since you decided to pursue the subject in this thread, I moved it to Everything Else forum and it is visible now. Also, if you think about a better title, let me know and I will change it for you.

pinkmouse · 24th May 2003, 01:13 PM

Off Topic posts are exactly that, so in an attempt to keep the main part off the board more Audio related, they are not listed in the New posts section on the front page.

We chose this method so we could keep the Forums a little neater and more relevant, without being accused of cutting healthy debate amongst members, and as the page is not listed, people are less likely to stumble on it by accident and be offended or misled. We can also be a teeny weeny bit more liberal in moderating there

pinkmouse · 24th May 2003, 01:14 PM

Peter- you type too fast

nania · 24th May 2003, 01:33 PM

Thanks for the explanation guys. I think that some valid stuff is in that thread and could find a home in Everything Else under the title of "Designing Phred" or the "6181/inverted gainclone challenge". I'm open to other suggestions but it would be a shame to make this thread inconveniently accessable to the membership. It has a lot of potential vitality.

Peter Daniel · 24th May 2003, 01:35 PM

I'll choose the second title, since the first one may be too personal

nania · 24th May 2003, 01:48 PM

LOL, okay but the second title may belong in the chip amp area since this would defiinitely be a Chip Amp design.

Peter Daniel · 24th May 2003, 01:51 PM

If the topic gets more interest (and Fred's involvement), I will move it there.

nania · 24th May 2003, 02:02 PM

Peter Daniel

Why should this decision be based on Fred Dieckmann's involvement? There are many other members that would be equal to this task so don't limit its possibilities for one man. Yes it would be nice if he (Fred) would take this on but given his posts on the subject, I don't think it likely.

Peter Daniel · 24th May 2003, 02:09 PM

I was only thinking that it would be nice if Fred got involved, but of course, this decision isn't based only on that. Anybody who picks the subject and will move into more creative direction, will contribute and make it worth the place in Chip Amps forum.

24th May 2003, 12:55 PM	#1
nania diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NY Area	What happens to Off-Topic posts? I recently replied to this thread and noticed that it wasn't displayed on the diyaudio homepage as a recent post/reply. Will someone please explain why this is so? Is this a discovered quirk or a design feature for all moved posts?

24th May 2003, 01:11 PM	#2
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	It is design feature of the Off Topic forum. New posts don't appear on a main list and you have to go there yourself to look for any updates. Since you decided to pursue the subject in this thread, I moved it to Everything Else forum and it is visible now. Also, if you think about a better title, let me know and I will change it for you. __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

24th May 2003, 01:13 PM	#3
pinkmouse diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chatham, England	Off Topic posts are exactly that, so in an attempt to keep the main part off the board more Audio related, they are not listed in the New posts section on the front page. We chose this method so we could keep the Forums a little neater and more relevant, without being accused of cutting healthy debate amongst members, and as the page is not listed, people are less likely to stumble on it by accident and be offended or misled. We can also be a teeny weeny bit more liberal in moderating there __________________ Al I conceive of nothing, in religion, science or philosophy, that is more than the proper thing to wear, for a while. Charles Fort

24th May 2003, 01:14 PM	#4
pinkmouse diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chatham, England	Peter- you type too fast __________________ Al I conceive of nothing, in religion, science or philosophy, that is more than the proper thing to wear, for a while. Charles Fort

24th May 2003, 01:35 PM	#6
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	I'll choose the second title, since the first one may be too personal __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC


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24th May 2003, 01:33 PM	#5
nania diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NY Area	Thanks for the explanation guys. I think that some valid stuff is in that thread and could find a home in Everything Else under the title of "Designing Phred" or the "6181/inverted gainclone challenge". I'm open to other suggestions but it would be a shame to make this thread inconveniently accessable to the membership. It has a lot of potential vitality.

24th May 2003, 01:48 PM	#7
nania diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NY Area	LOL, okay but the second title may belong in the chip amp area since this would defiinitely be a Chip Amp design.

24th May 2003, 01:51 PM	#8
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	If the topic gets more interest (and Fred's involvement), I will move it there. __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

24th May 2003, 02:02 PM	#9
nania diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NY Area	Peter Daniel Why should this decision be based on Fred Dieckmann's involvement? There are many other members that would be equal to this task so don't limit its possibilities for one man. Yes it would be nice if he (Fred) would take this on but given his posts on the subject, I don't think it likely.

24th May 2003, 02:09 PM	#10
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	I was only thinking that it would be nice if Fred got involved, but of course, this decision isn't based only on that. Anybody who picks the subject and will move into more creative direction, will contribute and make it worth the place in Chip Amps forum. __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

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