Why we're at the bottom

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by Major Attitude, Sep 8, 2008.

  1. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    Considering adding more forums to this secion, now known as Off Topic section. Suggestions welcome based on frequently discussed topics. This will allow for more non technical forums without disturbing our main purpose, to help others, which is prominently on top. As we add more forums here, it should be more notceable. At least, thats the plan.

    Your suggestions for sub forums?
     
  2. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    Re: Why were at the bottom

    I would suggest a forum for non support based Software/OS/Application discussions. I've noticed a few different discussions that sort of didn't belong in Software or Interesting links on Google's Chrome and then FF3.

    Another good one based on how many Cell phone discussions we have is a non computer Electronic forum where people can ask opinions, talk about some new non computer based tech, Cameras, etc.


    Good idea, btw. :)
     
  3. Horsey

    Horsey Sergeant

    I suggest a forum for Game discussion :). I've noticed a few people giving their opinions and asking for strategy/walk-through help in the 'Games' forum, though not very many.

    LauraR's suggestion for a non-PC tech forum sounds great :cool.
     
  4. Mimsy

    Mimsy Superior Imperial Queen of the MG Games Forum

    A forum for general gadgets? Yay!! :)
     
  5. Cat_w_9_lives

    Cat_w_9_lives Major KittyCat

    Is there also an update to the forums? Thought I saw a screen w/info flash that I don't remember seeing before after posting.

    Gadgets would be nice, everyone likes them and easier to keep up on new tech stuff.
     
    Last edited: Sep 8, 2008
  6. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    It was being added as you both were typing. Have it it, any others I would be glad to. Hoping to find more niches for ya all to enjoy.
     
  7. musksnipe

    musksnipe Guest

    Photography tips?

    Never mind. Just checked out the new forum listings. :)

    Good deal, MA.
     
  8. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek

    Trucks, rides and motorcycles.....
     
  9. wildwolf220

    wildwolf220 Oracle of Doom

    To free up a bit of space in the lounge how about.

    Sports Arena.. For all sport related topics.

    Speaker's Corner.. For debate of newsworthy issues.

    Just a thought:p
     
  10. Triaxx2

    Triaxx2 MajorGeek

    A forum specifically for hot button issues, such as politics. A forum I assist in running had to create one to keep them from over running other boards and topics. (We aren't so strict about topicality.)
     
  11. LI_Geek_95

    LI_Geek_95 Post-and-Run Geek

    Maybe one in the Support section for help using websites. Like, for example, if I didn't understand how to use gmail webmail, I could ask there.
    Thanks
     
  12. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    How about a "Collector's Corner". I collect knives, coins, stamps, books, almost anything. :-D Bazza
     
  13. LI_Geek_95

    LI_Geek_95 Post-and-Run Geek

  14. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    Old-ish thread, but I wanted to make a suggestion...

    Move the Interesting Website Links forum to directly under the Lounge.

    It's a good forum, but since it's sort of been buried at the bottom of Off topic, it's not seeing much action.
     
  15. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    Gracias. :)
     
  16. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    Done. Were trying to be less strict.

     
  17. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    You interested in posting and getting it started? If so, I would be glad to. I collect a few things, amatuer digger as well with my metal detector..

     
  18. Triaxx2

    Triaxx2 MajorGeek

    Glad to hear it. And when I say not strict, it's a case of at least one topic changing subjects four times before ending up where it began. :-D
     
  19. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    Yeah, we enforce that in the technical lounges but not here. Hopefully everyone likes and uses the new forums.
     
  20. BILLMCC66

    BILLMCC66 Bionic Belgian

    When you say less strict, I do hope you are not talking about really bad language because that is one of the real plus points of MGs,it's safe for kids.
     
  21. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    No, our policies remain intact, however I think with the number of mods we have that things were being overly moderated. It's a fine line of course, but most members will notice nothing.
     
  22. BILLMCC66

    BILLMCC66 Bionic Belgian

    Thats great MA nice to hear
     
  23. abz1nthe

    abz1nthe Command Sergeant Major

    Good deal I like the new sections!!

    Thanks.

    i like the collector's corner idea! I used to collect all kinds of things I need to get back into it.
     
  24. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    Where Is there a link to a Collectors section? The only link I can find is to Trucks, Cars, Motorcycles & Rides. :confused Bazza

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  25. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

  26. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    :-D How do I go about it? Bazza

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  27. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Think of a title for a forum heading and submit it here or to MA for consideration and he will action it, then it will need you to be active in new and exciting topics for that forum area or it will die a death due to lack of enthusiasm.
     
  28. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    I'm going to have to find a better way of photographing close up objects (like a shadow box) as my current expertise, digital camera and flash don't cut it. Anyone with link/s to close up photography using digital cameras? I'd really appreciate that. A Collectors Corner without photos won't be of much use.

    I've just plugged in my SD card from my digital camera into my laptop and it doesn't even register so I've a long way to go. :-D Bazza
     
  29. Speculant

    Speculant The Confused One

    how about a super off topic section? where you could just post whatever you wanted to (forum rules would apply, obviously)

    maybe it could be configured that posts in the super off topic section didnt count toward your total post count?
     
  30. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek

    It's called The Lounge ;)
     
  31. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

  32. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek

    MA...how about a Music Forum...oftentimes we have threads going from music itself (linked to youtube sometimes) to discussion around instrument projects people have on the go, to bands that we've seen in concert.
     
    Last edited: Nov 15, 2008
  33. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Actually a great idea Lev as many do love music here and suggestions to new bands are a great way to learn anout new music we wouldn't necessarily have heard before.
     
  34. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    Now why didn't I ever think of suggesting this?:confused:-D (I guess that's why they pay you the big bucks around here, eh Lev?;)) Perhaps making it a multimedia forum would make more sense by including all the entertainment that we enjoy. I enjoyed the music threads that we had going but they got really long and unless one participated in them on a regular basis, the threads would not be useful IMO. Rock on!:doodette.
     
  35. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek

    You want me to spell it out? :p

    Yup - the recession's got nothing on MajorGeeks.com ;)
     
  36. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    I think you just did.:)

    Those jazz and blues threads were/are fun but it was mainly classics that were posted. I agree with Halo, new stuff would be nice as he's already given me some good leads and I'm sure the members have much more to share.:)
     
  37. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    Im doing collectibles now, might erase some forums that are not moving before I add more. Heads up Bazza.
     
  38. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    Ya MA, I'm sure you don't want to end up with 30 lounge type subforums! :eek:-D
     
  39. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    No, but I love the niche idea, the lounge bores me because it lacks any sort of focus.
     
  40. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    Like you said, as long as folks use it. Otherwise, then what's the point eh? I like the lounge just to shoot the bull without any serious thinking involved. That's why I really like the 'Hot Topics' forum, but then that's just me.
     
  41. BoredOutOfMyMind

    BoredOutOfMyMind Picabo, ICU

    So if we stop posting in some areas, they will die off to archives only?

    Or are you going to remove them entirely?
     
  42. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    I get the message. :-D Point me towards it when it is born. Bazza

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  43. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member


    Psst...bazza... Collector's Corner ;)
     
  44. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    Have bookmarked it. :-D :cool Bazza

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  45. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    I've posted a couple of items, from my Collection, to get the Collectors Forum going. Please contribute photos and descriptions of any item submitted so this new Forum just doesn't die very quickly. :(

    Go to http://forums.majorgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=61 for the Collectors Forum. Might be an idea to Bookmark it. :major

    Thanks LauraR. :-D
     
  46. KingSteve

    KingSteve MajorGeek

    How about a server section or does that fall into networking?
     
  47. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi Steve

    Would fall into networking and software really as I think MA said earlier, expanding with too many topic headings may not be best thing as some areas will end up dead.

    Ideas a goodun though, and keep em coming.
     
  48. abz1nthe

    abz1nthe Command Sergeant Major


    I support that notion :cool
     
  49. LI_Geek_95

    LI_Geek_95 Post-and-Run Geek

    srry 2 drag up an old thread but maybe a music forum
     
  50. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek


    I suggested that in Post #32 rolleyes
     

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