What exactly does the off topic discussion mean to you....tell us why you like this ability to have the once a week ability to discuss anything and everything....
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What exactly does the off topic discussion mean to you....tell us why you like this ability to have the once a week ability to discuss anything and everything....
Means to me? just a little brake from the peoples computer
problems.
Once a week ability....... interesting at times. At times it kinds of
rounds the VDr. Forum out.
I thank you for having it.
Take Care your Friend DELTREE
"A song and dance will not pay the rent.":D
Hi, I like the opportunity to broaden our understanding of each other. We are a diverse lot, and seem to be able to discuss issues without getting too heated. We have had religion so why not politics? In Aus we will have a federal election later this year, the incumbent is a strong supporter of GW Bush and the opposition thinks he is the worst President in your history. What is the mood in the US is Bush going to get another term or will the democratic candidate roll him?
BTW maybe Usil's thread on this subject should be rolled into this one, I couldn't respond properly to that thread (didn't meet the qualifications):D
Too funny Jen......I asked this question this week to get a feeling of what you all get out of it.....in my mind..I personally think off topic chat is the root of all evil at a tech support forum....but we the mods and admins of this forum know the members like it....and we have it for that reason....as long as it does not turn ugly.....I just thought you all could give me some insight into why it is so popular....I for one do not get it.
jenae, most people I know can't wait till November to vote Bush out. He is-by far-the worst president in US history.
What do I get out of OT's. Hummmmm, the opportunity to express my political opinions?? (see answer above)
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Originally posted by Sarrkazztic
What exactly does the off topic discussion mean to you....tell us why you like this ability to have the once a week ability to discuss anything and everything....
This question reminds me of one those "female questions" like "Why do you love me?" or "What are you getting out of this relationship?" Considering I was never able to come up with a satisfactory answer to either of those (like one really exists) I find it quite surprising I ever got married. :)
Apart from the 'break of other people's problems' and getting to know one another a little better it's an opportunity to share my sense of humour with people who although they may not appreciate it but at least they might recognise it the next time out.
Bush isn't t too popular up here either but when it comes to public scorn he doesn't hold a candle to our home grown politicians. Am I sensing the start of a trend? Is anyone happy with their national leader these days?
:D :D :DQuote:
This question reminds me of one those "female questions" like "Why do you love me?" or "What are you getting out of this relationship?" Considering I was never able to come up with a satisfactory answer to either of those (like one really exists) I find it quite surprising I ever got married.
And I thought it was only me!
What do I get out of OT? It allows me to get to know the people on a more personal basis. Also lets you unwind after all those hours spent answering and learning about computers :)
I guess i feel the same.
The reason for an OT is to take a seat and relax for the weekend with a good topic either by discussing or by reading it.
and then your ready for another week of hard Doctoring:)
It allows me to understand the feelings of others and being able to get to know other members on a more personal basis. I feel that the OT creates a happy and much closer community and brings a little humour to the forum.Quote:
Originally posted by Sarrkazztic
What exactly does the off topic discussion mean to you....tell us why you like this ability to have the once a week ability to discuss anything and everything....
It also allows you to get something off your chest e.g.:
Two small things in my life that really wind me up:
1) People using mobile phones when driving and
2) HGV’s hugging the centre lane of a motorway whilst overtaking another HGV travelling a couple of mph slower.
Yes, totally agree, but its when a third HGV is trying to overtake the second, so what you have is all three lanes blocked for about 10 seconds, as happend to me a couple of days ago:mad:Quote:
Originally posted by TJolly
HGV’s hugging the centre lane of a motorway whilst overtaking another HGV travelling a couple of mph slower.
From what I can remember of studying traffic law some 34yrs ago it was an offence for a HGV to use the fast lane on a motorway othe than in an emergency or as directed by a Police Officer or lawfully placed traffic sign.Quote:
Originally posted by P3-450
Yes, totally agree, but its when a third HGV is trying to overtake the second, so what you have is all three lanes blocked for about 10 seconds, as happend to me a couple of days ago:mad:
Ill keep that in mind the next time i see one.
Luckily i wasnt the car behind it, although it did cause slow down.
Now here are some trucks not those little toys you have in England. :D
By the way, you should see a bobtail [trucks without the trailers] race. Them folks really move.
The various thoughts folks have that are posted here in OT at times I find interesting. So, I keep coming back to see what has been posted.
1 meter = 3.28 feet :D
The trucks around here are limited to 104,500 pounds [divide by 2.2 to get kilograms]
Hey Train
We've got bigger trucks than that.
What's an HGV?
Huge Great Vehicle?
Homer's Grand Vacuum?
Horrible Gargantuan Van?
Hungry Guy Venting?
A SUV?