What About the "implied" lack of value to Off Topic?

[William33 110]

Some have commented negatively, on the value of "Off Topic" content. In other words, stating that off topic is Sh!te.

Personally, I sense value here, in most cases.

Given that we have ALL experienced immigration he!!, we deserve an outlet that offers a forum to vent and discuss any issue, any issue at all. We deserve it, all of it.

Most do contribute to the immigration forums, if not, get with the program!!!

How about you?

Thoughts?

Edited March 24, 2007 by William33

[Sofiyya 1,687]

I like it here.

[William33 110]

How about some thoughts on this topic.

Agreement? Not acceptable!!!

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

It would sure be boring if we all agreed and every post was about puppy dogs and ice cream.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

It would sure be boring if we all agreed and every post was about puppy dogs and ice cream.

Amen to that, brother. The 1st Amendment is a beautiful thing.

I want to know if there's a big red target on my shirt though because why is it that when I post a political topic in OT, somebody who isn't a regular poster here accuses me of being a liberal propagandist? I mean, do they not see the numerous other political threads by Gupt, LS, peejay, or Gary?

I don't see how we can avoid talking politics, whether it's immigration or the war in Iraq. I just find it a bit peculiar that some get fussy about certain subjects (politics, sex, to name a few) and feel obliged to tell those who start a thread what they should or shouldn't post. Nobody forces anyone here to reply to a thread, let alone even read it. Censorship beyond the Terms of Service should be at an individual's discretion.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

But your our liberal propagandist.

[Niels Bohr 72]

There's interesting news on the OFF TOPIC section. How can you neglect it?

[Dan J 277]

i can't imagine if there's no off topic. this site will be a major headaches with all visa problems. sometimes in your life, you need to take a break and breathe.

[Nagishkaw 510]

I used to think OT was a waste of space, but have since reformed. I now enjoy it, as Dan said, you need to take a break and breathe. For myself it takes the edge off of focusing on immigration and personal problems . Also makes for a good belly laugh from time to time.

[brnidokiegurl 1]

Its fun and a break away from the "other" (immigration) thoughts constantly going thru our heads. Thats the point that brought everyone together and we have learned or asked when there was a need then we visit with friends during the different stages or waits. How boring would it be without it???? very

[Caladan 19]

Off-Topic serves three purposes that I can see: 1) it builds a community, which is essential to keeping a board growing 2) it is a place to let off steam and 3) it keeps some people around after they've finished their visa process... meaning people are more likely to update their information, let you know how their lives are going, &c.

[Otto 83]

<---is Fun

[KansasDragon 1]

Hmmm, Off Topic is needed. That's where you go from "Working" to "Let's Have a Drink after work"..This is the place to kick off the shoes, and get to know someone, not just the "How Do I?"..

Every community needs their little get away spot, and for VJ, that's OFF TOPIC.

[SoL. 0]

Oh we need Off Topic, that's our conversation place and Happy Hour!

There are all kinds of fun stuff sometimes posted in here that doesn't apply to other forums. It's a place to relax from AOS, K-1 etc...

[one...two...tree 2,762]

But your our liberal propagandist.

Thanks, Rich...and you're testimony that all that liberal propaganda hasn't brainwashed you yet.