Yak thread?

nOcLuE98 · 02-03-2008, 04:12 PM

I spend a lot of time here, and sometimes it is nice to just be able to chat with people, but we can't really do that in the threads (cept in OT) without thread jacking.

At another forum I spend a lot of time at, we have a YAK sticky thread. (Same as OT sticky thread) Just a place to say hi, talk about whatever is on your mind. The rules are a little bit more lax in that thread, double posts are ok... anything that you want to talk about, is talked about in there. No thread jacking, just talk. Of course the rules would be a little diff here, like possibly, no double posts, but that way we dont have to start a new thread for something small.
anyone else like the idea?

Saxon · 02-03-2008, 04:19 PM

Humm there realy is no point to that, OT is geared towards things non tech related. The rules we do have in place are there more to stop flaming an keep the peace rather than to restrict people.

Topics such as religion an politics can go down hill fast they are subjects people feel close to there hearts an can take offense at that is why they are not permitted, prity much anything else is a allowed subject although there are cases where the thread is deleted or locked to prevent it from becoming a flame fest.

nOcLuE98 · 02-03-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Chadwick

Humm there realy is no point to that, OT is geared towards things non tech related. The rules we do have in place are there more to stop flaming an keep the peace rather than to restrict people.

Topics such as religion an politics can go down hill fast they are subjects people feel close to there hearts an can take offense at that is why they are not permitted, prity much anything else is a allowed subject although there are cases where the thread is deleted or locked to prevent it from becoming a flame fest.

I understand all of that, but sometimes you dont want a whole thread to say something. But then again, I do do all of this at other forums, so it isnt a big deal, I was just wondering

Trotter · 02-03-2008, 06:32 PM

Interesting concept. Seems like it would be best served by a chatroom of some sort. Tech-Forums had one in ages past, but it didn't see any activity. Since I don't IM (anymore), I'm not current on which ones have this capability.

Putting one's IM info in their profile could help facilitate this, as it would allow others to give them a shout and an invite. You can use the Who's Online link to see who is online and logged on (duh). You will find said link at the bottom of the main index.

nOcLuE98 · 02-03-2008, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trotter

Interesting concept. Seems like it would be best served by a chatroom of some sort. Tech-Forums had one in ages past, but it didn't see any activity. Since I don't IM (anymore), I'm not current on which ones have this capability.

Putting one's IM info in their profile could help facilitate this, as it would allow others to give them a shout and an invite. You can use the Who's Online link to see who is online and logged on (duh). You will find said link at the bottom of the main index.

yeah, the main reason I like it better than a chatroom type of deal, is that it is slower. Just as slow as normal posting, but about nothing really. Check out the forum in my sig to see what i am talking about. You can view as a visitor, for someone as intelligent as you, the yak thread should not be hard to find.

Dave~ · 02-12-2008, 04:10 PM

The concept may not really be a concept, but it may be answered by us having the longest thread of any forum. I'll start the longest thread in the OT forum and it will be up to the members to keep it going, talking about anything and everything (except those things not allowed by the rules) and everyone can contribute to it as often as they like. There will really be no subject matter, except for making this the longest thread of any forum, and that will take a long time to beat.

So, go to the potentially longest thread in history and start posting. The thread is here.

Dave

nOcLuE98 · 02-12-2008, 08:07 PM

Cool.

I will be a contributor.

Redmo0n · 02-13-2008, 09:28 PM

I think tech forums should have mIRC.

mIRC: Internet Relay Chat client

Saxon · 02-13-2008, 10:23 PM

We did but it wasn't popular.

Redmo0n · 02-14-2008, 07:55 AM

lame

02-03-2008, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
nOcLuE98 Biohazardous Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,579	Yak thread? I spend a lot of time here, and sometimes it is nice to just be able to chat with people, but we can't really do that in the threads (cept in OT) without thread jacking. At another forum I spend a lot of time at, we have a YAK sticky thread. (Same as OT sticky thread) Just a place to say hi, talk about whatever is on your mind. The rules are a little bit more lax in that thread, double posts are ok... anything that you want to talk about, is talked about in there. No thread jacking, just talk. Of course the rules would be a little diff here, like possibly, no double posts, but that way we dont have to start a new thread for something small. anyone else like the idea? __________________ http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/pot...istory-167236/ POST NOW ^ cpu-e8400 @ 4.05(will go higher soon) ram-2gigs ballistix tracers ddr2 900 mobo- Maximus Formula gpu- eVGA 8800GTS 512mb psu- corsair 520 Dell 2407 24in monitor 12715 stock 3dmark06. OC soon

02-03-2008, 04:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Saxon Moderator Cylon. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On a Basestar near you! Posts: 2,614	Re: Yak thread? Humm there realy is no point to that, OT is geared towards things non tech related. The rules we do have in place are there more to stop flaming an keep the peace rather than to restrict people. Topics such as religion an politics can go down hill fast they are subjects people feel close to there hearts an can take offense at that is why they are not permitted, prity much anything else is a allowed subject although there are cases where the thread is deleted or locked to prevent it from becoming a flame fest. __________________ SAY NO TO IT OUTSOURCING! I am Saxon, please don't contact me for technical support via email, PM's, IM, all messages of this nature will be ignored. You can contact me for forum issues via PM only. Saxon has a low idiot threshold please don't try an find out just how low it is.

02-03-2008, 06:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trotter Tech-Forums Management Das BanHammer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The South Posts: 13,308	Re: Yak thread? Interesting concept. Seems like it would be best served by a chatroom of some sort. Tech-Forums had one in ages past, but it didn't see any activity. Since I don't IM (anymore), I'm not current on which ones have this capability. Putting one's IM info in their profile could help facilitate this, as it would allow others to give them a shout and an invite. You can use the Who's Online link to see who is online and logged on (duh). You will find said link at the bottom of the main index. __________________ Avatar created by pokernod Tech-Forums Management ~Das Banhammer~ CoolerMaster WaveMaster (black) - Vantec Stealth 520W DFI LanParty UT nF4 SLI-D - AMD Athlon X2 4200+ - Zalman CNPS9500 2GB (2x1 GB) G.SKILL ZS - Seagate 80GB, 250GB SATA - Razer Lachesis Sapphire X1950XT - NEC 19" MultiSync 1970GX RegistryBooster, SpeedUpMyPC, SpyEraser, WinTasks - Uniblue Free Software Trials

02-12-2008, 04:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dave~ Admin In Charge Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: "Almost Heaven" USA Posts: 4,810	Re: Yak thread? The concept may not really be a concept, but it may be answered by us having the longest thread of any forum. I'll start the longest thread in the OT forum and it will be up to the members to keep it going, talking about anything and everything (except those things not allowed by the rules) and everyone can contribute to it as often as they like. There will really be no subject matter, except for making this the longest thread of any forum, and that will take a long time to beat. So, go to the potentially longest thread in history and start posting. The thread is here. Dave __________________ Tech Forums Moderating Policies \| Forum Rules \| ***PROFANITY*** Note that I do not accept support requests via IM, email, or PMs. Please ask it on the forums. Trying this out: My Dollar Store :: Naturally Good

02-12-2008, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
nOcLuE98 Biohazardous Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,579	Re: Yak thread? Cool. I will be a contributor. __________________ http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/pot...istory-167236/ POST NOW ^ cpu-e8400 @ 4.05(will go higher soon) ram-2gigs ballistix tracers ddr2 900 mobo- Maximus Formula gpu- eVGA 8800GTS 512mb psu- corsair 520 Dell 2407 24in monitor 12715 stock 3dmark06. OC soon

02-13-2008, 09:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Redmo0n Techalicious Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,002	Re: Yak thread? I think tech forums should have mIRC. mIRC: Internet Relay Chat client __________________ E6550 @ 3.0Ghz Asus P5KR 2x1GB OCZ DDR2 800 X1950GT 250GiG Western Digital 430Watt XP550 Thermaltake Soprano Case Windows Vista Ultimate

02-13-2008, 10:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Saxon Moderator Cylon. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On a Basestar near you! Posts: 2,614	Re: Yak thread? We did but it wasn't popular. __________________ SAY NO TO IT OUTSOURCING! I am Saxon, please don't contact me for technical support via email, PM's, IM, all messages of this nature will be ignored. You can contact me for forum issues via PM only. Saxon has a low idiot threshold please don't try an find out just how low it is.

02-14-2008, 07:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
Redmo0n Techalicious Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,002	Re: Yak thread? lame __________________ E6550 @ 3.0Ghz Asus P5KR 2x1GB OCZ DDR2 800 X1950GT 250GiG Western Digital 430Watt XP550 Thermaltake Soprano Case Windows Vista Ultimate

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