Request Concerning the Debate Forum

JoeRedskin · 07-23-2013, 10:24 AM

I see that the threads from the Debating the Enemy Forum our no longer listed on the home page. I am fine with this as I know most don't come here for that particular forum and would rather not be confronted with its threads.

At the same time, their are more than a view of us who do enjoy the discussions of that forum and the ability to discuss "touchy" issues with others for which an underlying commonality exists: At the end of the day, we are all Skins fans even if saden1's world view is obtuse and RedskinRat is an obnoxious ass.

As such, would it be possible to put a hyperlink to the DTE forum on the home page without listing the threads? I realize it's just saving one extra click but, hey, I am busy man!

If not, no worries. I just thought it would a nice convenience for many who consistently use the forum - and a way to let newcomers know it exists - w/o creating a consternation for the masses.

mredskins · 07-23-2013, 10:30 AM

Just subscribe to it.

IMO it is the most useless part of this entire forum glad to see it off the front page.

Hog1 · 07-23-2013, 11:12 AM

care to debate that.......

Daseal · 07-23-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog1

care to debate that.......

Bravo!

NC_Skins · 07-25-2013, 10:34 PM

I concur with JR.

mredskins · 07-26-2013, 09:40 AM

Honestly do you guys don't know how to subscribe to a thread?

JoeRedskin · 07-26-2013, 11:48 AM

Not looking to subscribe to a thread, rather to the forum. I have clicked the "subscribe to forum button". I did not click the e-mail notification 'cause I don't want that. Forum doesn't show on my home page. All I'm asking is for the forum - not a particular thread - to have a hyperlink on the homepage.

mredskins · 07-26-2013, 01:08 PM

1. Subscribe to forum
2. on home screen click User CP (on the left by your avatar)
3. Click on Debating subscription forum

Sorry I earlier said thread when i meant forum.

JoeRedskin · 07-26-2013, 01:46 PM

Okay. Just did it and forum shows up there. As I said in my first post, however, hyperlinking it to the home page saves a click, whether its first to the "off-topic" (where it shows up in the sub-forum list) or to "user cp" page (where it shows up as a subscribed page) doesn't matter. It's just an ease of access thing. Myself and other regular Warpathers do enjoy the discussions there and I was just looking for a compromise.

If it is on the front page as a forum hyperlink, (1) it saves my lazy as the one extra click; and (2) it may be of interest new members who would not otherwise know of its existence.

Lots of good solid contributors to the football discussions also partake in the DTE forum. I understand it is a small part of the site and that some members avoid it like the plague - great. I got no problem with that. Some new pontential solid contributors to the football threads might stay based on a discussion occuring in DTE. It's possible. I am not even seeking equal billing. Stick it at the bottom on the left. You will never, ever need to look into it or know any of the topics being discussed. I just wanted a slightly easier access to the forum on the home page. Really, didn't think it was that big a deal.

mredskins · 07-26-2013, 01:55 PM

That forum should be labeled Merry Go Around. Lets go around and around on a subject with no actually conclusion to anything until a moderator closes that thread.

IMO it is the black eye of this site.

JoeRedskin · 07-26-2013, 02:00 PM

^^ You're entitled to you're opinion. Lots of the threads peter out on their own. Lots of threads in the football forum get contentious with no minds changed and then locked (Jaws QB list comes to mind).

In MY opinion, DTE has a lot of interesting discussion by intelligent people. Few people change their minds, but a lot get a better understanding of some of the issues. You don't like, don't go there. There are lots who do.

MTK · 07-26-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mredskins

That forum should be labeled Merry Go Around. Lets go around and around on a subject with no actually conclusion to anything until a moderator closes that thread.

IMO it is the black eye of this site.

Agreed, I'd rather get rid of it completely to be honest. I get more complaints about that forum than anything. I gave up playing babysitter a long time ago.

JoeRedskin · 07-26-2013, 02:38 PM

lol. Okay. I guess that settles it. Thanks for letting it exist Matty.

NC_Skins · 07-26-2013, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

^^ You're entitled to you're opinion. Lots of the threads peter out on their own. Lots of threads in the football forum get contentious with no minds changed and then locked (Jaws QB list comes to mind).

In MY opinion, DTE has a lot of interesting discussion by intelligent people. Few people change their minds, but a lot get a better understanding of some of the issues. You don't like, don't go there. There are lots who do.

This.

No idea why anybody would complain about a particular section of the forum. Simply don't visit it if it's not your cup of tea.

RedskinRat · 07-26-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_Skins

This.

No idea why anybody would complain about a particular section of the forum. Simply don't visit it if it's not your cup of tea.

Some people thrive on their feelings being hurt, even when it's avoidable. It's the fashionable art of victimhood.

07-23-2013, 10:24 AM	#1
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Request Concerning the Debate Forum I see that the threads from the Debating the Enemy Forum our no longer listed on the home page. I am fine with this as I know most don't come here for that particular forum and would rather not be confronted with its threads. At the same time, their are more than a view of us who do enjoy the discussions of that forum and the ability to discuss "touchy" issues with others for which an underlying commonality exists: At the end of the day, we are all Skins fans even if saden1's world view is obtuse and RedskinRat is an obnoxious ass. As such, would it be possible to put a hyperlink to the DTE forum on the home page without listing the threads? I realize it's just saving one extra click but, hey, I am busy man! If not, no worries. I just thought it would a nice convenience for many who consistently use the forum - and a way to let newcomers know it exists - w/o creating a consternation for the masses. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

07-23-2013, 10:30 AM	#2
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,799	Re: Request Concerning the Debate Forum Just subscribe to it. IMO it is the most useless part of this entire forum glad to see it off the front page. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

07-23-2013, 11:12 AM	#3
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Request Concerning the Debate Forum care to debate that....... __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

07-25-2013, 10:34 PM	#5
NC_Skins Gamebreaker Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 14,420	Re: Request Concerning the Debate Forum I concur with JR. __________________ "So let me get this straight. We have the event of the year on TV with millions watching around the world... and people want a punt, pass, and kick competition to be the halftime entertainment?? Folks, don't quit your day jobs."- Matty

07-26-2013, 09:40 AM	#6
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,799	Re: Request Concerning the Debate Forum Honestly do you guys don't know how to subscribe to a thread? __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

07-26-2013, 11:48 AM	#7
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Re: Request Concerning the Debate Forum Not looking to subscribe to a thread, rather to the forum. I have clicked the "subscribe to forum button". I did not click the e-mail notification 'cause I don't want that. Forum doesn't show on my home page. All I'm asking is for the forum - not a particular thread - to have a hyperlink on the homepage. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

07-26-2013, 01:08 PM	#8
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,799	Re: Request Concerning the Debate Forum 1. Subscribe to forum 2. on home screen click User CP (on the left by your avatar) 3. Click on Debating subscription forum Sorry I earlier said thread when i meant forum. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

07-26-2013, 01:46 PM	#9
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Re: Request Concerning the Debate Forum Okay. Just did it and forum shows up there. As I said in my first post, however, hyperlinking it to the home page saves a click, whether its first to the "off-topic" (where it shows up in the sub-forum list) or to "user cp" page (where it shows up as a subscribed page) doesn't matter. It's just an ease of access thing. Myself and other regular Warpathers do enjoy the discussions there and I was just looking for a compromise. If it is on the front page as a forum hyperlink, (1) it saves my lazy as the one extra click; and (2) it may be of interest new members who would not otherwise know of its existence. Lots of good solid contributors to the football discussions also partake in the DTE forum. I understand it is a small part of the site and that some members avoid it like the plague - great. I got no problem with that. Some new pontential solid contributors to the football threads might stay based on a discussion occuring in DTE. It's possible. I am not even seeking equal billing. Stick it at the bottom on the left. You will never, ever need to look into it or know any of the topics being discussed. I just wanted a slightly easier access to the forum on the home page. Really, didn't think it was that big a deal. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

07-26-2013, 01:55 PM	#10
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,799	Re: Request Concerning the Debate Forum That forum should be labeled Merry Go Around. Lets go around and around on a subject with no actually conclusion to anything until a moderator closes that thread. IMO it is the black eye of this site. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

07-26-2013, 02:00 PM	#11
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Re: Request Concerning the Debate Forum ^^ You're entitled to you're opinion. Lots of the threads peter out on their own. Lots of threads in the football forum get contentious with no minds changed and then locked (Jaws QB list comes to mind). In MY opinion, DTE has a lot of interesting discussion by intelligent people. Few people change their minds, but a lot get a better understanding of some of the issues. You don't like, don't go there. There are lots who do. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

07-26-2013, 02:38 PM	#13
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Re: Request Concerning the Debate Forum lol. Okay. I guess that settles it. Thanks for letting it exist Matty. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

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