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gr8fuldaniel · Apr 15, 2005, 01:09 pm

OK, I think I see. That could work.

bishop · Apr 15, 2005, 07:06 pm

"the fringe" sounds fine to me.

gr8fuldaniel · Apr 15, 2005, 08:56 pm

Sounds OK 2 me 2.
How about "Footnotes from the Fringe"?

Or "Flames Licking at the Fringe"

Or "Not My Magma-nation"

:)
Edit:
Bleh, I am not an ad man.

Mia · Apr 15, 2005, 09:16 pm

I still think there needs to be a new category, not a new name for the same one. "Off the Beaten Path" or something for new ideas/unproven theories, etc. These are not negative topics and shouldn't be put in with them.

After all, many of the things now accepted as fact were once only theories, many so contested that society spurned those who believed in them!

gr8fuldaniel · Apr 16, 2005, 01:21 am

Quote:

Quote by: Sean

Sort of an anything goes forum.

Call it "The Cage" maybe? But that still sounds like punishment. Sheesh, we just want to talk. We didnt do anything wrong. None of the other topics have a stigma attatched to them. Its not like we are trying to prove the moon is green cheese. Crop Circles are not my bag. But they do exist. Flame-Fest is where you put , um flame-fests. Raving lunatics and the bad boys. Its a free for all where you can cuss and bang your head and stomp and get away with anything except threats of violence.

How about adding a sub topic to Science/Technology named: Science Fact or Fiction? Or, Hey Pin that threadScience Fact or Fiction? in Sci/Tech , you can always un-pin it later, I think that may fix the prob.

Unless it became popular, I know Sci-Fi is a HUGE market, Trekkies and Star Wars fans may want to start their own threads, I like Douglas Adams, myself.

If Science Fact or Fiction? gets just a thread, Volcans (not Vulcans) may butt in to existing discussions

I vote for a Sub Topic in Sci/Tech
Leave Flame Fest alone, it serves its own purpose
I agree with Mia.

Of course, its Seans castle, I defer to the boss.

Mia · Apr 16, 2005, 02:13 am

I agree with me too. But now we've hijacked this whole thread, and Sean started a new one on a new name for flame fest, which hopefully turns into a new category instead, but anyhoo....we should discuss it in there.

bishop · Apr 16, 2005, 02:43 pm

interesting that this thread was moved to the flame-fest, while sean decided to leave this other retarded thread in general discussion..

Weird object comming at us.

seems like somebody's playing favorites...

**Sean** · Apr 16, 2005, 03:10 pm

Hey Bishop,

Yea, I actively monitor the forums and have the ability to play favorites :rolleyes:

I can not believe you would be crazy enough to think I can keep an eye on every topic. You know damn well that if you reported a topic I would evaluate it and respond to you.

Oh an Ironic that you are pretending to be concerned about this, yet you ignore Pat's last post within this, and merely came to insult me.

bishop · Apr 16, 2005, 03:27 pm

i didn't mean to pretend as if i was concerned.. i'm not concerned. but, there is a lack of consistency, and a lack of consistency creates problems.

i also don't expect you to keep an eye on every topic - isn't that what you have all these moderators for??

**Sean** · Apr 16, 2005, 03:29 pm

It is impossible to be 100% consistent-moderators or not. The only way we can get closer to that is if you guys actively demand good topics by reporting ones that need to be moved to others areas, etc.

The moderators also cannot be expected to monitor EVERY topic. It is like saying the police can catch every criminal.

Now if we could stop with this distraction, and see if people respond to the actual subject here (for once within this topic) perhaps it can be moved somewhere-but I am not sure where.

**Sean** · Apr 16, 2005, 11:38 pm

Split from original topic as the flame-fest is not a proper alternative in its current form.

Mia · Apr 17, 2005, 02:38 am

Whose idea was the name 'Boiler Room'? I like it.

**Sean** · Apr 17, 2005, 04:29 am

mine heh. I hold a contest then decide on the name lol..

Apr 15, 2005, 01:09 pm	#21 (permalink) (top)
gr8fuldaniel Fire the Liars Location: California Posts: 7,090	OK, I think I see. That could work. ~~ Helpful Linx * Huff Post * WRH * RAW STORY ~~

Apr 15, 2005, 07:06 pm	#22 (permalink) (top)
bishop moderat-e/o-r Location: boston Posts: 11,184	"the fringe" sounds fine to me. hope for america... http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

Apr 15, 2005, 08:56 pm	#23 (permalink) (top)
gr8fuldaniel Fire the Liars Location: California Posts: 7,090	Sounds OK 2 me 2. How about "Footnotes from the Fringe"? Or "Flames Licking at the Fringe" Or "Not My Magma-nation" :) Edit: Bleh, I am not an ad man. ~~ Helpful Linx * Huff Post * WRH * RAW STORY ~~

Apr 15, 2005, 09:16 pm	#24 (permalink) (top)
Mia Retired Posts: 7,312	I still think there needs to be a new category, not a new name for the same one. "Off the Beaten Path" or something for new ideas/unproven theories, etc. These are not negative topics and shouldn't be put in with them. After all, many of the things now accepted as fact were once only theories, many so contested that society spurned those who believed in them! "...with like-minded people one cannot discuss. With like-minded people one can only participate in a church service, and you know how I feel about church services." Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Apr 16, 2005, 02:13 am	#26 (permalink) (top)
Mia Retired Posts: 7,312	I agree with me too. But now we've hijacked this whole thread, and Sean started a new one on a new name for flame fest, which hopefully turns into a new category instead, but anyhoo....we should discuss it in there. "...with like-minded people one cannot discuss. With like-minded people one can only participate in a church service, and you know how I feel about church services." Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Apr 16, 2005, 02:43 pm	#27 (permalink) (top)
bishop moderat-e/o-r Location: boston Posts: 11,184	interesting that this thread was moved to the flame-fest, while sean decided to leave this other retarded thread in general discussion.. Weird object comming at us. seems like somebody's playing favorites... hope for america... http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

Apr 16, 2005, 03:10 pm	#28 (permalink) (top)
Sean former overlord Location: New York Posts: 2,383	Hey Bishop, Yea, I actively monitor the forums and have the ability to play favorites :rolleyes: I can not believe you would be crazy enough to think I can keep an eye on every topic. You know damn well that if you reported a topic I would evaluate it and respond to you. Oh an Ironic that you are pretending to be concerned about this, yet you ignore Pat's last post within this, and merely came to insult me.

Apr 16, 2005, 03:27 pm	#29 (permalink) (top)
bishop moderat-e/o-r Location: boston Posts: 11,184	i didn't mean to pretend as if i was concerned.. i'm not concerned. but, there is a lack of consistency, and a lack of consistency creates problems. i also don't expect you to keep an eye on every topic - isn't that what you have all these moderators for?? hope for america... http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

Apr 16, 2005, 03:29 pm	#30 (permalink) (top)
Sean former overlord Location: New York Posts: 2,383	It is impossible to be 100% consistent-moderators or not. The only way we can get closer to that is if you guys actively demand good topics by reporting ones that need to be moved to others areas, etc. The moderators also cannot be expected to monitor EVERY topic. It is like saying the police can catch every criminal. Now if we could stop with this distraction, and see if people respond to the actual subject here (for once within this topic) perhaps it can be moved somewhere-but I am not sure where.

Apr 16, 2005, 11:38 pm	#31 (permalink) (top)
Sean former overlord Location: New York Posts: 2,383	Split from original topic as the flame-fest is not a proper alternative in its current form.

Apr 17, 2005, 02:38 am	#32 (permalink) (top)
Mia Retired Posts: 7,312	Whose idea was the name 'Boiler Room'? I like it. "...with like-minded people one cannot discuss. With like-minded people one can only participate in a church service, and you know how I feel about church services." Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Apr 17, 2005, 04:29 am	#33 (permalink) (top)
Sean former overlord Location: New York Posts: 2,383	mine heh. I hold a contest then decide on the name lol..