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Jokes - Again
« on: 11 May 2008, 23:14:42 »
I'm aware this has been discussed before.

Every time I log onto general chat regularly I have to filter through a whole series of jokes before I can find any other posts.

While I'm not against jokes, I feel it is getting a little out of hand, and is personally making me avoid finding threads that I may otherwise find interesting and contribute to.

I am also against loads of stickies, but in comparison it would be better to have one dedicated thread for funnies.

As it stands, I am reading chat less and less for this reason.

Not asking directly for anything to be done, just making feelings known :y




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Re: Jokes - Again
« Reply #1 on: 11 May 2008, 23:19:02 »
Simple solution...

If it says 'joke', or 'funny', or similar or perhaps has a smiley face to the left side, simply do not waste the effort of opening and reading.....

Reduces the likelyhood of opening something that you don't want to read...

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Re: Jokes - Again
« Reply #2 on: 11 May 2008, 23:42:40 »
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Simple solution...

If it says 'joke', or 'funny', or similar or perhaps has a smiley face to the left side, simply do not waste the effort of opening and reading.....

Reduces the likelyhood of opening something that you don't want to read...

 :y

Point taken :)

But - we have a Sticky legal questions thread, that goes for weeks without a post. But jokes get posted several times daily.

I understand legal questions, when arise, are more pressing to people - but I do just wonder if all the jokes could be contained somewhere dedicated (maybe in future releases?)
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Re: Jokes - Again
« Reply #3 on: 11 May 2008, 23:48:33 »
Fair play....

The legal bit has some interesting ( and crap) bits of info that some folks are happy to wade backwards through.  Dunno if anyone would want to wade backwards through a shed load of old jokes and comments....

At present, if a joke appears and its a duffer, it soon dissappears into obscurity.  Wouldn't have the same if it was a sticky style thread.

My vote goes to individual jokes who will have (or not have) their 30 seconds of fame before crashing and burning....
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Re: Jokes - Again
« Reply #4 on: 12 May 2008, 00:02:13 »
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Fair play....

The legal bit has some interesting ( and crap) bits of info that some folks are happy to wade backwards through.  Dunno if anyone would want to wade backwards through a shed load of old jokes and comments....

At present, if a joke appears and its a duffer, it soon dissappears into obscurity.  Wouldn't have the same if it was a sticky style thread.

My vote goes to individual jokes who will have (or not have) their 30 seconds of fame before crashing and burning....

Sounds logical :)


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Re: Jokes - Again
« Reply #5 on: 12 May 2008, 16:39:47 »
maybe if you do want to post a joke, mention in the title of the thread that it is a joke or have a laughing smiley next to it :y
Just an idea :y
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Re: Jokes - Again
« Reply #6 on: 12 May 2008, 17:32:22 »
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maybe if you do want to post a joke, mention in the title of the thread that it is a joke or have a laughing smiley next to it :y
Just an idea :y

Most people do actually put "Joke" though   :-?

Can't see a problem myself, if they are in the General Chat Area....
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Re: Jokes - Again
« Reply #7 on: 12 May 2008, 18:45:47 »
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maybe if you do want to post a joke, mention in the title of the thread that it is a joke or have a laughing smiley next to it :y
Just an idea :y

Most people do actually put "Joke" though   :-?

Can't see a problem myself, if they are in the General Chat Area....
Other than they fill up half the page and you have to sift through them to find car relevent threads - the reason I personally come here :)

Not against jokes one bit - just think they could be cordoned off somewhere!
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« Reply #8 on: 12 May 2008, 18:59:21 »
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maybe if you do want to post a joke, mention in the title of the thread that it is a joke or have a laughing smiley next to it :y
Just an idea :y

Most people do actually put "Joke" though   :-?

Can't see a problem myself, if they are in the General Chat Area....
Other than they fill up half the page and you have to sift through them to find car relevent threads - the reason I personally come here :)

Not against jokes one bit - just think they could be cordoned off somewhere!

True ;) :y
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Re: Jokes - Again
« Reply #9 on: 12 May 2008, 19:10:00 »
I go into GENERAL chat to chat about GENERAL things --- most car related topics have their own sections.
Have no problem with jokes -- have posted a few myself, bit of light relief.
Agreed, maybe the word Joke in the title would help others to avoid these posts if so inclined.
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Re: Jokes - Again
« Reply #10 on: 12 May 2008, 19:13:11 »
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I go into GENERAL chat to chat about GENERAL things --- most car related topics have their own sections.
Have no problem with jokes -- have posted a few myself, bit of light relief.
Agreed, maybe the word Joke in the title would help others to avoid these posts if so inclined.

Totally agree, general chat covers everything else, jokes included.

As HC says all the main car related stuff is in Named sections.
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Re: Jokes - Again
« Reply #11 on: 12 May 2008, 19:14:27 »
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I go into GENERAL chat to chat about GENERAL things --- most car related topics have their own sections.
Have no problem with jokes -- have posted a few myself, bit of light relief.
Agreed, maybe the word Joke in the title would help others to avoid these posts if so inclined.

Dont get me wrong, i love the jokes but i do understand other people's viewpoints, jokes cheer me up, lol ;D :y
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Re: Jokes - Again
« Reply #12 on: 12 May 2008, 21:55:22 »
Would I be better off posting pics of my car rebuilds and what not in general help - even though I'm not directly requesting help, I guess it's more relevent than "general" chat?

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Re: Jokes - Again
« Reply #13 on: 12 May 2008, 22:00:50 »
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Would I be better off posting pics of my car rebuilds and what not in general help - even though I'm not directly requesting help, I guess it's more relevent than "general" chat?

No, keep them in gen chat.  Whilst interesting and useful, and car related, its not 'help' material if that makes sense :y

If people made titles more meaningful, things would be better  >:(
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Re: Jokes - Again
« Reply #14 on: 12 May 2008, 22:08:34 »
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Would I be better off posting pics of my car rebuilds and what not in general help - even though I'm not directly requesting help, I guess it's more relevent than "general" chat?

No, keep them in gen chat.  Whilst interesting and useful, and car related, its not 'help' material if that makes sense :y

If people made titles more meaningful, things would be better  >:(

Careful now ... do I see "Common Sense and Logic" creeping in ???

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