Quote from: Pierce InverarityAnd once again I propose the Off-Topic Forum be dumped. It's just not worth it.

I'd add that this would only have even a slim chance of working if the RPGPundit's own forum were removed. It would become the defacto off-topic, only exclusively shitstorm.

Quote from: JimBobOzMcMurray did not start a thread inviting Nox back into the Off-Topic forum, he started a thread asking if anyone knew how to get in touch with him so he could discuss some rpg-related stuff with him. That's entirely within the general purpose of this place.

The Off Topic subforum ban for McMurray is unnecessary and wrong. He does have the annoying habit of carrying a grudge about RPGPundit, but vice versa, so it comes out even. See, most of the posters here are sensible, we can call someone a cocksmock in one thread and agree with them in another. But certain posters - James McMurray, RPGPundit, J_Arcane, and a few others - just can't let shit go.

Both McMurray and RPGPundit need to grow the fuck up, drop grudges, and focus on talking about roleplaying stuff on these forums. McMurray should not be prevented from seeing or posting to the Off Topic subforum.

I agree with most of that, though we do have to remember how most of us know Pundit. He has rightfully earned the reputation of being a paranoid lunatic with many axes to grind. That said, even I agree with him now and again (I don't, however, agree with him on this call).

As far as most of us being able to call each other names in one thread and then cordially discuss things in another, I wholeheartedly agree. I mean, over at RPGnet I don't think you and I (or Seanchai and I, J Arcane and I, etc) ever exchanged a kind word.

Here, though, we manage to do that (if infrequently).

I thhink that's part of theRPGsite's charm, really. Actions like this (i.e., the forum ban) run directly contrary to what makes this dynamic work, however. Pundit's ad copy is gold, though lately, his actions have tarnished the silver lining of the place.

As I said in the off-topic forum, I think the more that Pundit distances himself from performing moderation duties, the better this site will be for everybody (including him). He works better as the man behind the curtain, rather than the public face of enforcement.

Quote from: jdrakehI mean, over at RPGnet I don't think your and I (or Seanchai and I, J Arcane and I, etc) ever exchanged a kind word.

Here, though, we manage to do that (if infrequently).

Good morning!

Seanchai

Quote from: jdrakehAs far as most of us being able to call each other names in one thread and then cordially disucss things in another, I wholeheartedly agree. I mean, over at RPGnet I don't think your and I (or Seanchai and I, J Arcane and I, etc) ever exchanged a kind word.

With certain troubled people on rpg.net, I had no kind words, no.

Not words, but...

I wonder how old Rob Lowry's going these days.

Quote from: SeanchaiGood morning!

Seanchai

Good morning, neighbor!

Quote from: JimBobOzI wonder how old Rob Lowry's going these days.

I don't know. I suspect that I'll find out soon, though. Living ammends and all that.