Why isn't there a specific sub forum for this sort of stuff; lots of fora I use have a "coffee lounge" for those that want to post and communicate on non car reated or off topic stuff - been holding off on all this for a bit but it's getting silly...

If we could have a choice between eliminating all risque humour so that noone can take offence & the whole world lightening up a bit, I know which option I would choose.

Those are not the only two options though - as always, most people would be happiest with something in between - a compromise. On the one side, continued tolerance of those more interested in double entendres than posting about the Yeti. On the other, a touch less determination to turn so many threads into second-rate Benny Hill sketches.There is no need to demonise anyone; it is an opportunity to collectively improve the forum for everyone.

Why isn't there a specific sub forum for this sort of stuff; lots of fora I use have a "coffee lounge" for those that want to post and communicate on non car reated or off topic stuff - been holding off on all this for a bit but it's getting silly...

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/forum/82-off-topic-chat/ - any help?

"Drive it Day" tomorrow ... off in the MG.

Why isn't there a specific sub forum for this sort of stuff; lots of fora I use have a "coffee lounge" for those that want to post and communicate on non car reated or off topic stuff - been holding off on all this for a bit but it's getting silly...

there is, it's the "off topic" chat section.

precisely for this very purpose

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/forum/82-off-topic-chat/ - any help?

Dont ask me - I don't need it ;-)

Just checked out the "off topic chat" forum, more out of intrigue than anything else (did not know there was one - like most others I presume). Anyway, first thread I clicked on looks like saving me £60pa on my Sky subscription, so it is not all bad. Have a look, you might be surprised what's on there.

Just checked out the "off topic chat" forum, more out of intrigue than anything else (did not know there was one - like most others I presume). Anyway, first thread I clicked on looks like saving me £60pa on my Sky subscription, so it is not all bad. Have a look, you might be surprised what's on there.

Quite how people could miss the existence of it escapes me, it's sixth from the top when you enter the site, the Yeti section is number 43 on the list. :think:

Why isn't there a specific sub forum for this sort of stuff; lots of fora I use have a "coffee lounge" for those that want to post and communicate on non car reated or off topic stuff - been holding off on all this for a bit but it's getting silly...

There's one in the Yeti forum too.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/267930-bobdogs-yeti-naughty-corner-off-topic-chat/page__st__30

I created it for the very purpose.

The title could be a little clearer as to the content.

Edit: changed to better reflect the content.

But there's no point putting a response to posts in other threads in there as they'll loose all context.

I can't help feeling that if people understood how the forum works threads like this would be completely pointless.

Although arguably it is anyway.

1. The option to report posts exists. The mod team will then look at it and make a decision.

2. Ignore user function. Using this you can block posts from daft/annoying/trolling members if you want to

This way you can protect yourself from people who get up your nose.

Or even protect your five year old from Carry On comments if you so choose, the option is yours.

Oh Matron. I turn my back for a wee while and come back to find... well, what did I find?! Children (reading my comments!!!) Ah, yes that and banter and what not. Yes, a specific type of banter has been growing lately (not seen on here by myself since I joined 3 years ago, has to be said), sometimes totally taking a topic off topic and leading to said topic dying a sad death. We usually manage to go off topic, I agree, but not by discussing (those) flaps and such like. Nothing wrong with going off topic. Or banter to be honest. But there is banter and there is banter. I ignore these comments as much as most but would also think we are all grown up enough to A: ignore them on the whole, B: know when to stop making them, C: be able to notify a moderator if need be and D: not flame someone who dares mention these things might become a little less than tasteful.

But all in all I'd rather have a chuckle in life than be miserable and only discuss BMW diesel engine swirl flaps or why Škoda grommets are better than Audi ones. All whilst being respectful and tasteful of course.

Children should be used to protect us from those we cannot argue with using logic (and not heard).

Hello campers.

Looks like you all had fun without me then!!

Graham, tell me about it! oufffff!

Quite how people could miss the existence of it escapes me, it's sixth from the top when you enter the site, the Yeti section is number 43 on the list. :think:

The reason I do not see it (or have even bothered to look for it), is because I have the Yeti section stored as a "favourite", so when I open the forum I get taken straight to Yeti bit, thus bypassing all the other sections.

So the fact that it is 6th from the top is irrelevant!

+1

chaps, you should get out more, there's information about all sorts of things in your yeti which also apply to other Skodas and even things which are non Skoda related.

shocking I know but it's true.

:sun:

chaps, you should get out more, there's information about all sorts of things in your yeti which also apply to other Skodas and even things which are non Skoda related.

You'll be telling us we "should" be attending all the various meets, too!!

Such schoolmistressly lecturing is unbecoming of you Domhnall... ... ...

It's precisely because I do "get out more" that I go straight to the section that I'm interested in. It takes me long enough to wade through that ... don't have time for all the other shizz as well :sun:

It's precisely because I do "get out more" that I go straight to the section that I'm interested in. It takes me long enough to wade through that ... don't have time for all the other shizz as well :sun:

+1

You'll be telling us we "should" be attending all the various meets, too!!

Such schoolmistressly lecturing is unbecoming of you Domhnall... ... ...

You misunderstood me, just trying to be helpful. but when people ask why there's no off topic section when there already is one it makes you realise people are not realising that these things already are there.

I find the fastest way to use the forum is to click on the unread content link, scan the list and open the ones that look interesting. Often I have no idea what model of skoda (if any) they're listed under.

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You misunderstood me, just trying to be helpful. but when people ask why there's no off topic section when there already is one it makes you realise people are not realising that these things already are there.

I find the fastest way to use the forum is to click on the unread content link, scan the list and open the ones that look interesting. Often I have no idea what model of skoda (if any) they're listed under.

Ok!

Sorry!

Now 100 lines "I must not be cheeky to Domhnall" :lol:

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Now 100 lines "I must not be cheeky to Domhnall" :lol:

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Maybe it was your tone of your post in your OP that got up people's backs - I know that it did mine. Perhaps you could have made your point in a more personable/amusing way, such as your post in # 97, and not use phrases such as ..."Quite how people could miss the existence of it escapes me".

2. Ignore user function. Using this you can block posts from daft/annoying/trolling members if you want to

I'd always assumed there wasn't an ignore function here 'cos I'd never found it - had a proper look and there it is. . Marvellous - thanks chief.