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General chat thread needed?

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  • 11-07-2009 9:50pm
    #1
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭


    Do we need a thread for general chat? Like the bars in LL and Noc? I see some other regional forum has them, do you think we could do with one too?

    Yes, no, maybe? 32 votes

    Yes
    0% 0 votes
    No
    43% 14 votes
    Maybe, like whatever dude
    56% 18 votes


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    #2
    galwayrush
    Registered Users Posts: 12,815 ✭✭✭✭galwayrush


    I think it's a good idea, keeps drunken banter out of serious threads. Definitely will help keep me from crossing that line.........:D


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    #3
    PopeBuckfastXVI
    Registered Users Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭PopeBuckfastXVI


    Nah, big long threads are a pain in the hole.

    I do think you should allow general chat threads though. I know it's a Galway City forum, but in fairness we know most of the gang here can take an 'off-topic' thread every now and again.


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    #4
    Malice
    Registered Users Posts: 15,065 ✭✭✭✭Malice


    I would say it's not needed. This forum is a catch-all for goings-on in Galway city and so it already has a wide-range of topics.
    galwayrush wrote: »
    I think it's a good idea, keeps drunken banter out of serious threads.
    Is there that much drunken banter in serious threads? I haven't noticed much but then it can be hard to know the state of mind of a poster just from what they write.


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    4zn76tysfajdxp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,944 ✭✭✭✭4zn76tysfajdxp


    Magnus wrote: »
    Do we need a thread for general chat? Like the bars in LL and Noc? I see some other regional forum has them, do you think we could do with one too?

    I do.


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    Diabhal Beag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,238 ✭✭✭✭Diabhal Beag


    This forum doesn't need an Off-Topic-Thread as much as others IMO. The banter is great in the Galway forum and do we need to change it?


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    #7
    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    If it ain't broke.... then break it


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    #8
    [Deleted User]
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    No. If you want to have off-topic posting, go to tCN or AH.


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    #9
    Xiney
    Registered Users Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    snubbleste wrote: »
    If it ain't broke.... then break it

    If it ain't broke, rob it 'cause I am...


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    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users Posts: 25,960 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    snubbleste wrote: »
    If it ain't broke.... then break it

    +1


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    #11
    m83
    Registered Users Posts: 2,021 ✭✭✭m83


    Not needed at all.


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    #12
    cornbb
    Registered Users Posts: 6,790 ✭✭✭cornbb


    No need for change I think... sure the craic is mighty... I think most people like the way threads here tend to meander into off-topic territory from time to time anyway.


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    #13
    Sherifu
    Registered Users Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    So sick of these O/T threads on every forum. No need for one here.


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    #14
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,401 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    Don't care, if you make one...well, there's nothing forcing me to contribute to it so it won't make a difference to my posting/viewing habits. (That does not mean that I would not post in it, just that I won't miss it if you don't create an o/t thread)


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    #15
    inisboffin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,389 ✭✭✭inisboffin


    Yeah, agree mostly with Mactard. No harm if you make one I suppose..


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    #16
    toiletduck
    Registered Users Posts: 2,379 ✭✭✭toiletduck


    No, personally I hate those mega-threads in every forum now. Besides it would definitely rob us of some of the more... interesting threads like the Chronic masturbator or "need galway man"...


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    #17
    muskyj
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭muskyj


    ah please don't. off topic banter is a way of net life. most posters on this site as far as i can see can handle that. a general chat thread would just turn into a complete mess, and a very long one at that!


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    #18
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    It's too close to call yet imo, will leave it open another while. The Galway Racists thread seems to have taken off too.


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    #19
    Malice
    Registered Users Posts: 15,065 ✭✭✭✭Malice


    toiletduck wrote: »
    Besides it would definitely rob us of some of the more... interesting threads like the Chronic masturbator or "need galway man"...
    That's a very good point!


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    chris_oc
    Registered Users Posts: 230 ✭✭chris_oc


    malice_ wrote: »
    That's a very good point!

    +1


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    #21
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    15 No
    12 Yes
    People has spoken


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    #22
    Malice
    Registered Users Posts: 15,065 ✭✭✭✭Malice


    Hooray for democracy or something!


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    #23
    PopeBuckfastXVI
    Registered Users Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭PopeBuckfastXVI


    Magnus wrote: »
    15 No
    12 Yes
    People has spoken

    Give it another go as per your sig :D


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    #24
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Will just have to wait a year for everyone to get more informed on the "benefits" :D


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    #25
    Tomebagel
    Registered Users Posts: 1,138 ✭✭✭Tomebagel


    yes are catching up!:Deven tho i picked the third option.


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    #26
    cL0h
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭cL0h


    PopeBuckfastXVI wrote: »
    Nah, big long threads are a pain in the hole.

    I do think you should allow general chat threads though. I know it's a Galway City forum, but in fairness we know most of the gang here can take an 'off-topic' thread every now and again.

    Off topic? But what about the guy I met walking into town the last day with three botles of B, a ticket for the races and never bothered to indicate. What do you think of the New Living Room. I like jam. Terrible weather out. Which bus goes to Kingston? Where can I get my moustache coiffeured in town. Anyone know any jokes.

    No!


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