September 15, 2001, 21:38
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New "Current World Events" section?
In light of the numerous discussions on the current world situation, what about a new threads section called Current World Events or somesuch which could be inserted just before Off-Topic and everything pertaining to current world events could be shifted there. I think it's now important enough to consider.
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September 16, 2001, 12:25
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What if you split the OT into
1: Fun/Humor/Non-Debates (but no spam)
2: Debates
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September 16, 2001, 12:32
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I think the format during this crisis worked just fine.
I don't think a separte format would be good, the OT is where many of us gather.
A news format might not be viewed by all, and vital things might be missed.
All I can really say is, the OT and the people there helped me greatly when I needed them, and I'll not soon forget it.
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September 16, 2001, 17:10
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I agree with Chris, whilst the News certianly filled theOT up, it was all interesting readig and deserved to be there where most people seem to go...
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September 16, 2001, 19:50
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don't divide the OT. That way leads to death. A big happy community is best.*
*Except for shy people who need a small group. They can got to CivFanatics.
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September 16, 2001, 20:51
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OT is already empty enough. This would cause the death of the two forums spawned from it.
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September 17, 2001, 01:08
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Nah, the current setup is good.
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September 17, 2001, 01:15
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Originally posted by DarkCloud
What if you split the OT into
1: Fun/Humor/Non-Debates (but no spam)
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But if there were no spam there would be no fun.
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September 17, 2001, 03:43
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You will be allowed to spam the debate threads. For instance with posts that have a gasmaske image.
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September 17, 2001, 07:09
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Originally posted by GP
You will be allowed to spam the debate threads. For instance with posts that have a gasmaske image.
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like this?
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September 17, 2001, 07:10
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Or this?
(I can't work out how to attache two images otherwise I would have done this in one post)
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September 17, 2001, 14:54
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No splitting up the OT, I just find it would ruin the flow of the whole thing. Stay as it is! 
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September 17, 2001, 15:21
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Keep it as is - changing it would screw up my routine.
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September 17, 2001, 17:29
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Originally posted by Gasmaske
Or this?
(I can't work out how to attache two images otherwise I would have done this in one post)
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More like the first one. Or in-between. And of course no text, just gasmaske image.
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September 17, 2001, 21:35
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I vote that you not split up the OT by adding a current events forum, but instead split it up by adding a history forum 
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September 17, 2001, 22:35
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Originally posted by Case
I vote that you not split up the OT by adding a current events forum, but instead split it up by adding a history forum
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Today's current affairs is tomorrow's history.
But at what point is it defined as history? Would discussion of the terrorist acts be in the history forum? After all, it was a week ago!
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September 18, 2001, 02:21
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Originally posted by GP
More like the first one. Or in-between. And of course no text, just gasmaske image.
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[text removed to please GP]
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September 18, 2001, 05:47
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Originally posted by Case
I vote that you not split up the OT by adding a current events forum, but instead split it up by adding a history forum
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I second this.
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September 18, 2001, 06:08
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We also need a forum for mass debaters 
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September 18, 2001, 15:55
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Originally posted by Provost Harrison
We also need a forum for mass debaters
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