Keep it lighting. « on: May 30, 2013, 01:17:57 PM » Author: jercar954
I've noticed there has been an increase in off topic postings as of late e.g. a current posting of a front load washer and it's functions. Why can't we keep it on the subject of lighting ( hence the name Lighting Gallery ) and save the server space for exactly what this site is intended? What's your feeling?
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	Re: Keep it lighting. « Reply #1 on: May 30, 2013, 01:27:19 PM » Author: dor123
Most forums of specific areas (For example: HWzone.co.il , the Isreali computer forum), have also off-topic forums. Also embedded Youtube videos, barely consumes space on the server, since they are on Youtube servers, and are embedded (Not uploaded) into the site. Also, I try to upload the less off-topic pictures as possible.
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	Re: Keep it lighting. « Reply #2 on: May 30, 2013, 08:12:24 PM » Author: BG101
Some forums are strict on their content, others seem to allow just about everything .. I think in specialist forums such as this it's nice to see a few related subjects posted now and then, I feel it is only a problem when it detracts from the intended direction the forum owners and core membership wish to follow. Some forums are too stifling in my opinion and won't allow members to follow the natural course of conversation if it happens to stray off-topic, for good reasons maybe as the owners wish to keep the forum as a specialist interest site without having to read through hundreds of unrelated topics. I'm pleased that is not the case here. BG
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	Re: Keep it lighting. « Reply #7 on: June 04, 2013, 07:29:07 PM » Author: themaritimegirl
I think an off-topic section of the forum would be very valuable to the site. I think it would allow all of us to connect more by sharing our knowledge and opinions on other topics. A great number of us here are electrical engineers and electronics technicians, and so could probably give such a section a good workout. As it is, I've been itching to post for some assistance in diagnosing a deaf CB radio I have, but I'm biting my tongue.
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	Re: Keep it lighting. « Reply #9 on: June 05, 2013, 11:07:10 AM » Author: themaritimegirl
Nope, this is for lighting-related discussion that doesn't fit in any of the other forums.
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	Re: Keep it lighting. « Reply #10 on: January 18, 2014, 04:30:19 PM » Author: themaritimegirl
We've had a huge influx of off-topic photos uploaded recently. It seems we could really benefit from an off-topic forum. Those photos could be posted there, perhaps? It's awesome to see photos of other stuff because a great deal of us (including myself) are interested in those things, as well, but as it is right now nearly a quarter of the photos uploaded in the last two days have been off-topic, and it's starting to turn the home page a little weird. Just my $0.02. Trent
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	Re: Keep it lighting. « Reply #11 on: February 03, 2014, 02:12:10 PM » Author: Patrick
I've added an off-topic board.
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	Re: Keep it lighting. « Reply #12 on: May 02, 2014, 05:56:51 AM » Author: CrestwoodOhio
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