GlennLouEarl3 brothers, 1 gone Premium Member join:2002-11-17 Richmond, VA |
Anime/Sci-Fi is now in Technical forums?Huh? What bonehead decided this? Nobody comes to this forum because they create, setup, fix or otherwise do something technical with anime or sci-fi or fantasy content. People come here to talk about what they've seen or read or want to see or read. Sure, there may be the occasional technical issue associated with how to watch or read something (for example, streaming issues), but that doesn't make this a technical forum. This forum has always been [almost exclusively] about talking about the topic--about what others do; and talking about some "technical" details now and then doesn't make this a technical forum either. This is still a "social" forum. And unless someone is planning to cater to the few people who actually do make the content (in which case that someone will have a long wait), then this will remain an "all talk" (no walk) forum. |
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captokita Premium Member join:2005-02-22 Calabash, NC
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I agree. Don't know why they moved it, as it was under social before, which is where it belongs. |
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IanR join:2001-03-22 Fort Mill, SC |
to GlennLouEarl
I come here for all my technical news;) |
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elwoodbluesElwood Blues Premium Member join:2006-08-30 Somewhere in |
to GlennLouEarl
I posted in a forum dedicated to things you don't like about the site. Justin is not going to move it, he's going to change what "technical" is but that's about it. If you'all want to express your views. » Re: Something changed, and if it isn't a bug, I don't/do like it |
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darciliciousCyber Librarian Premium Member join:2001-01-02 Forest Grove, OR ·Ziply Fiber
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I don't bother giving feedback about the "design" or "organization" of this site anymore. It just falls on deaf ears (blind eyes?). Anyone have a recommendation for other scifi-related community forums out there? I tried io9.com for awhile but I'd be happier with just a straight-up forum... P.S. the librarian in me cringes when I look at: » Tech / Special Interest and see this forum listed there now. Sigh. |
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Please imagine what I am about to post as said in the voice of Doctor John A. Zoidberg from Futurama:
"What, you have a problem with the Anime/SciFi being in the Technical,.....????" |
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to GlennLouEarl
It seems strange to me as well. Of course, I suppose that warp drive, hyperdrive, FTL, time travel, robots, steampunk, cyberpunk, and death stars, [are] technical topics. |
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TheBionicFunkier than a mohair disco ball. Premium Member join:2009-07-06 united state
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TheBionic
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2013-Sep-20 12:02 pm
As I have this marked as a favorite and I'm not that observant, I may not have ever noticed it was moved to technical if OP hadn't pointed it out. But yeah it's definitely misclassified which may result in new users not finding us. |
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said by TheBionic:which may result in new users not finding us. 1+ ----- Ideally it should be under Social. Or perhaps it would be possible to place some type of forwarding link under Social. |
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TwiztedZeroNine Zero Burp Nine Six Premium Member join:2011-03-31 Toronto, ON |
said by PX Eliezer1:said by TheBionic:which may result in new users not finding us. 1+ ----- Ideally it should be under Social. Or perhaps it would be possible to place some type of forwarding link under Social. I think I sort of addressed this in another thread above adding TV to the mix (Movies, TV, On Demand, Streaming) so it'd be similiar to the DSLr Pub. Since most of the technical gadgetry is allready taken care of on the Audio/visual board. |
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ZZZZZZZ Premium Member join:2001-05-27 PARADISE |
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I didn't even notice cause it was a thread that's in my favorites.
Don't understand why it makes much difference. |
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Boricua Premium Member join:2002-01-26 Sacramuerto |
Boricua
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2013-Sep-22 2:44 pm
It's in my favorites too. Like what TheBionic said, it if wasn't for someone posting this move, I never would've known. |
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Rook008Miles To Go Premium Member join:2002-02-05 Far Rockaway, NY |
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When did all of this happen?
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Rook008
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2013-Sep-24 8:36 pm
Ugh, nevermind. There's a thread already about it. |
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to GlennLouEarl
Good news everyone,....... |
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DarkLogixTexan and Proud Premium Member join:2008-10-23 Baytown, TX 1 edit |
to GlennLouEarl
Doesn't make sense but oh well
Though I'd like to register my DUFAC with the forum. |
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DarkLogix
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2013-Sep-25 11:06 am
Also suddenly the health forum is in tech |
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elwoodbluesElwood Blues Premium Member join:2006-08-30 Somewhere in |
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I fail to understand how Justin doesn't think this is social, like the Pub or Exec Lounge? |
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DarkLogixTexan and Proud Premium Member join:2008-10-23 Baytown, TX |
DarkLogix
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2013-Sep-25 11:37 am
said by elwoodblues:I fail to understand how Justin doesn't think this is social, like the Pub or Exec Lounge? I gave up on trying to understand him |
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darciliciousCyber Librarian Premium Member join:2001-01-02 Forest Grove, OR |
Ditto |
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FutureMonDude Whats mine say?
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to GlennLouEarl
You guys are all hung up on the word 'Technical' but IMO, Anime and Sci-Fi -are- special interests...
- FM |
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darciliciousCyber Librarian Premium Member join:2001-01-02 Forest Grove, OR |
This thread is about the move before the Special Interest uber-category was created |
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TwiztedZeroNine Zero Burp Nine Six Premium Member join:2011-03-31 Toronto, ON |
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said by elwoodblues:I fail to understand how Justin doesn't think this is social, like the Pub or Exec Lounge? IMHO they still need to make this board like the Pub board, and set tabs for each special interest category, I think that would help loads. But thats just my opinion. Entertainment| Sci Fi | Anime | Fantasy | Drama | Action | Movies | Misc. | ... etc. |
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to GlennLouEarl
When I noticed the change from "Anime/Sci" Fi/ to "Anime/Sci Fi/TV" I though:
"OK, I guess",....
Although I didn't mention it I had a sinking feeling that we would see more and more generalized TV posts and "Anime/Sci" posts would get lost in the shuffle as time goes by,......
So I guess its a good thing that there are group links at the top to filter.
Still can't shake the feeling that the floodgates are now open though,.... |
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elwoodbluesElwood Blues Premium Member join:2006-08-30 Somewhere in |
I'm not into Animie,and that's me, so i would ignore those threads, sci fi otoh I do like, so I'm happy to get involved in that.
Being that specialized keeps the forum a tad to quiet, and opening it up a bit more can't hurt. |
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said by DarkLogix:Also suddenly the health forum is in tech What health forum? |
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Omega Premium Member join:2002-07-30 Golden, CO |
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said by FutureMon:You guys are all hung up on the word 'Technical' but IMO, Anime and Sci-Fi -are- special interests...
- FM TV isn't. |
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IcarusCHAOS RULES Mod join:2000-11-08 Off Center
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said by TwiztedZero:said by elwoodblues:I fail to understand how Justin doesn't think this is social, like the Pub or Exec Lounge? IMHO they still need to make this board like the Pub board, and set tabs for each special interest category, I think that would help loads. But thats just my opinion. Entertainment| Sci Fi | Anime | Fantasy | Drama | Action | Movies | Misc. | ... etc. If youre looking for sub forums I think that is highly unlikely to happen. I did add your suggestions and a few more to the "Group" tab for thread starters if that helps sort things out a bit. Best I can do at this point but will gladly add anything else in there. Just fire me an IM. |
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said by elwoodblues:I'm not into Animie,and that's me, so i would ignore those threads, sci fi otoh I do like, so I'm happy to get involved in that.
Being that specialized keeps the forum a tad to quiet, and opening it up a bit more can't hurt. I see your point but I love both Anime and SciFi so,..........things were perfect from my perspective,... I'm sure I posted non-Anime / SciFi stuff here before though. |
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