We all have a common ground, the garden RR. We are also older, wiser (well, some of us) and better off financially. We have established families, careers and outlooks on life. Some of us are leaders in our communities, or occupy other influential positions. This invariably will lead to digressions in the topics. I can live with that, but perhaps we do need to stay a little more focused. I enjoy learning about the other members of this forum; it gives us a sense of community. The “off topic” thread seems to be doing well, I read the last 3 or 4 posts and if I have something to add I will. I don’t think posting a new topic every time an off topic idea pops into the head is a good way of doing business, adds to the clutter.
I like Matt’s work related topic, if we can add our lines of work to that, who would be offended? Good idea, Matt, I would like to know what every one here does for a living, but could you imagine if we each started our own personal work threads?
I frequent another forum over at British Only Motorcycles, what a dead zone that is. Topics like “does part xy123 fit a 72 bike?” gives about 3 or 4 responses then dies. No body talks about a nice ride they took, or a family outing, or anything other than strictly bike related topics. BORING! But informative if you actually own a Brittish bike. I don’t know any of those contributors, and I really don’t want to. I hope it never gets dull like that in the garden forum, that’s when I’ll pack up my toys and go home.
Right on! I’ll say it again, if you don’t like it, don’t read it, simple. However, I think any of us has the right to express his or her opinion on any reasonable subject. Example, if I find constant references to choice of beverage annoying, and I do, I should have the right to say so. I think a response along the lines of “I think this thread is interesting and here’s my input … but please stop making goofy coffee references”. No one should take offense at that, it’s my opinion and the next respondent can either honor it or ignore it.
Ah, but if the thread is titled “Coffee”, and you don’t want to read about coffee, but you do anyway, THEN you have no right to clomplain!
Like someone who gets an e-mail saying “click here for the latest (deleted)” and you know you HATE that stuff, but do you have the right to click on it then complain when you knew what you were doing?
Not really a fine line at all.
I think we’ve been down this road before. . .
FYI: for other discussion boards I’ve been on, the general term for posting a message that’s not topic related is to put: OT: xxx your subject here xxx.
The best part of all of this is we are discussing a subject like adults. With as diverse of a group as we have, it is amazing that we get along like we do. I have learned so much about trains in three months, I have move up in the HO world to better quality, I understand quality in O and G worlds, and enjoying playing trains with my kids. It is great to see everyone talking and having a good time.
I enjoyed
the submarines
the weather, (it’s raining again here)
the work photo’s (thanks matt)
the kind prayers and thoughts for my son (thanks again)
the COFFEE (or smoothies, or tea, or soda, or hard liquor)
My favorite hobby sites, usually have a seperate forum specifically for out of topic converstations. I like those sites, because there’s more of a feeling of a community.
I’m making an assumption that when you get with your train friends in the world, that you do make “small talk” in addtion to talking trains.
I’ve moved from NScale to LS. I used to visit 2 NScale sites. One I abonded upon the move. Why? Only NScale talk was allowed. I didn’t abandon the other site. Why? Off topic conversation is encouraged. There’s a lot of “friends” there. The “friendships” I have there transcend nscale and trains.
I am trying to think of something smart****d to say but i think it has all been said.
I have become very interested in ebay and possibly i have become the terror of ebay and would like to talk about strategy but no one seems interested. To me and these are my wifes words “ebay is like and Aladins Cave to Ian”.
With all the incredible bargains going; to do with G scale model trains i thought that we could nearly establish a separate section to do with ebay.
I am also having trouble raising interest in Germany, regard a very lage G scale order i am going to place, including 3 top range LGB locomotives with the works and i can hardly get them to answer me, am I doing something wrong. I thouhgt I might be offending them by using English so i had one message translated but still very little interest, can anyone help.
WOOW, this may NOT be worth it.
After finally recieving my 8 packets of people awhile back I thought, tonights the night. I shall install them.
After giving up on the obs car I thought the diner would look good with them, pep.
well how they EVER got those cars together is behond me???
I used a rubber mallet to brake it loose and then vise grips on the end that has the wire to the lights. (unpluged)
About half way off it got stuck, i was almost ready to give up but it suddenly broke loose.
Now after wiping up the blood off the car and getting my finger bandaged. I continued. I was so hot from the fight that I stripped down to my speedos. U.P. yellow.
I also realized how the HOT GLUE gun got its name.
Boy the people sure looked nice. Even a lady sitting on the table talking to her friend.
I need some stand up people or waiters would be nice.
Now the next half hour was spent tring to get it together. And yes with the pressure came the blood again from my figure.
From now on I decided its just not worth it.
Back when I did my dome cars they came right apart and back together.
Just thought I’d share this before you think about buying any more folks for the cars.
If you plow into a whimsical thread far enough and then find that it’s taking an annoying twist, you just don’t revisit it. But if the thread is about some other pertinent subject and gets hijacked with silly references to lord-only-knows-what, then you owe it to the forum to try to get the thread back on track by trying to cut off the foolishness.
I agree with Rene, if you’re going to start a new thread and it’s not train related, label it O.T. (off topic) and try to stick to the thread topic. If while responding to a thread and feel the need to digress, start a new thread.
I think you might have given us more information than we wanted, Marty.
I don’t even want to visualize that.
UP Yellow speedos.
In Nebraska, no less.
Ralph.
TOC
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Your probably not a U.P. fan. its neat, has the wings on the front and shield on the back.
You should see the N&S one with the horse on,
besides, this thread has no O.T. label???[}:)][;)]
On the RhB / Swiss Trains Forum we have a section called “The Village Fountain (ChitChat) —If it doesn’t fit anywhere else”.
The village fountain was/is the typical place in the mountains where the latest “news” would make the rounds.
Here in NA one could call it “The General Store Coffee Table”, same quaint idea. [;)][:D]
Tangerine-jack, “pick up my toys and go home”? Man, if the weather ever gets nice, pick up your toys and go outdoors and have fun!! That’s what I’m gonna do!
SandyR
b) have someone translate your order. It helps tremendously if the translator knows the ins and outs of LS since it is different from ordering electronics, automotive stuff or sausage casings[;)][}:)][:D][:D] AND is familiar with the general business practices in Germany.
On the “evilBay” score: many of us are willing to exchange some info, most of us are loathe to get into the nitty-gritty of someone elses “mistake”.
On eBay, like everywhere, “Buyer beware” rules. Or, you need to ask your own questions and make up your own mind if you like the answer. [;)][:)][:D]
I have had one bad experience on ebay an esso tanker with major parts missing and in very dilapidated condition, I gave him a negative and he gave me one right back but apart from that i have done really well. 20 items purchased 13 recieved in good time and only one dud.
On to the German thing they eirher wont answer me or when I get into detail they stop emailing me; the language doesn’t seem to be a problem.
1/ wouldn’t anyone regard an order for 3 top LBG loco’s a good order and try to pursue it?
2/ a) Do you think i am only tyre kicking (window shopping).
b) Too far away I have said I will be living in Bremen and they may not realise Aussies are big travellers?
c) Talking too far in the future (May to July) and not worth the effort, as it probably never happen.
Hi Ian,
I think LGB are strictly authorised agents only. If you haven’t got a trading deal with them they will not even speak to you, as you are finding out. Try to find a model shop on the net near where you are going to be and give him an advance order, if the deal is right.
Cheers,
Kim
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