Large Scale Central

An example of objective postings -- no derisive comments

General Discussion
#1

Tim Brian’s clearly stated post regarding a change in modeling emphasis in large scale generated four pages of responses.

Those posted responses are a clear example of the LSCentral site intent – a significant input of varied opinions, observations, statements of fact, speculations, and feelings WITHOUT derisive comments directed to the posting writers.

Read Barry’s statement directly after Tim’s initial posting. Barry set the tone of congeniality for the ensuing responses.

Kudos to all contributors!

Wendell Hanks
La Mirada, CA

#2

See - We can play nice when we want to :smiley:

#3
Jon Radder said:
See - We can play nice when we want to :D
Which makes me wonder why I have an off-topic forum.
#4

Yes Bob.
Why do you?
I vote we stick to trains or Marvin will just drag it all down again with some other “persona” he creates for himself.

#5

I don’t think anyone was drug across the tracks to the off-topic posts.
If you don’t have anywhere to take it “out back”, more of it will end up “out front”.
Ralph

#6
Bob McCown said:
Jon Radder said:
See - We can play nice when we want to :D
Which makes me wonder why I have an off-topic forum.
we all share a common like,love of trains. How ever we may not share that same like and love for everything. Its nice to talk about something other then trains every now and then with friends.

I for one would be lost with out this forum. Having to be away from my railroad for 5 to 6 months I relie on this site to feed my needs and let me vint every now and then. There is one really neet thing about this site. Even when I was a newbie with less then 10 post. You old timers (only in the nice way) never made me feel out of place.

thanks

So Bob that is why you have a off topic forum. So we can all share more then just or love of trains and even vent everynow and then.

#7

Part of the problem with the off topic forum is that it tends to generate 75% of the postings here, I remember when we used to argue about trains :wink:

#8

Wendell,

I just went back and read the entire thread as it is now. I believe more strongly that Tim did attract a very thoughtful group. If I helped, good. But you are correct, the temper of the group remains constant, it is actually a “good read”.

And Wendell I am flattered by your observation and comment.

We’ve both been around this hobby for a long time and hopefully have conducted ourselves as gentlemen (at least in my recollection, I believe that you have).

Barry - BBT

#9

I firmly believe that as heated as the Off Topic topics can get, they are still postings among people who are first and foremost, friends, then folks who have differing views on things. The Off Topic Forum reminds me, as I have often said, of old cronies sitting around the pot-bellied stove at the station, waiting for the 10:27 to come in, swapping lies, stories and arguing about this and that to pass the time.

(http://www.sceneryexpress.com/images/WD2727_CHECKERS.jpg)

That’s us! Someday, the 10:27 will be on time, and then what will we do? :lol: :stuck_out_tongue: :smiley:

#10

I wholeheartedly agree. The fact that I hold different political views than others on this forum has absolutely no impact on my respect for them as individuals and as modelers. I don’t care how many black helicopters hover over your railroad–you’ve got a railroad and that makes you cool in my book. Heck, I even socialize with diesel people! :wink:

Later,

K

#11

Personally I enjoy an “intelligent” debate with friends. Those discussions don’t get personal, but sometimes do get heated, and I think that’s okay. No? But, ad hominen attacks because one disagrees with another point of view is usually a sign of a weak argument, or frustration, admittedly I’m guilty of “returning the favor”, but I know better.

“Now can’t we all just get along?”

#12
Victor Smith said:
Part of the problem with the off topic forum is that it tends to generate 75% of the postings here, I remember when we used to argue about trains ;)
Likely 99+ % for some members post counts. I like the low level of moderating but it does appear to make LSC more of a "rant" forum for train buffs than a train forum with the occasional rant.
#13

There is the option of limiting ‘approved’ subjects to those things that I, personally, discuss with friends. Which leaves out religion and politics, since people have, to put it nicely, “strong” opinions in those areas.

#14
Bob McCown said:
.... people have, to put it nicely, "strong" opinions in those areas.
Let's not pick on Kevin. I think his opinions are very good ;-)
#15
Bob McCown said:
There is the option of limiting 'approved' subjects to those things that I, personally, discuss with friends. Which leaves out religion and politics, since people have, to put it nicely, "strong" opinions in those areas.
Lets cut out talk about religion, global warming and evolution. Global warming and evolution because they always turn to religion, or lack of. Cut out politics and we can't even discuss the economy or much of anything besides trains. Ralph
#16
Ralph Berg said:
Bob McCown said:
There is the option of limiting 'approved' subjects to those things that I, personally, discuss with friends. Which leaves out religion and politics, since people have, to put it nicely, "strong" opinions in those areas.
Lets cut out talk about religion, global warming and evolution. Global warming and evolution because they always turn to religion, or lack of. Cut out politics and we can't even discuss the economy or much of anything besides trains. Ralph
After thinking about it a bit more, IMHO I would just like it left as is. Nobody is forced to participate in the off -topic. If you limit the topics we may discuss, LSC then becomes just like the other large scale forums. Then we may as well start using some silly alias too. Ralph
#17

Personally, I don’t care what topics you all pick, I only respond to the ones I feel like responding to…

My only gripe is, just because you don’t like someone, or their comments, doesn’t mean that an individual goes, and slams the other person in every forum topic he makes a comment in… It’s a pain in my butt, to open a topic, and find out, it’s only getting longer because two, three or 4 people have to act likes little kids, and just keep slamming each other… It’s a total other thing, when they are discussing what actually was the topic for that forum…

You want to fight/argue/slam a person, go privately, and don’t make it all public…

:slight_smile:

#18
Andy Clarke said:
Personally, I don't care what topics you all pick, I only respond to the ones I feel like responding to..

My only gripe is, just because you don’t like someone, or their comments, doesn’t mean that an individual goes, and slams the other person in every forum topic he makes a comment in… It’s a pain in my butt, to open a topic, and find out, it’s only getting longer because two, three or 4 people have to act likes little kids, and just keep slamming each other… It’s a total other thing, when they are discussing what actually was the topic for that forum…

You want to fight/argue/slam a person, go privately, and don’t make it all public…

:slight_smile:


Thats my main gripe, too. Its getting close to the point where I REALLY need to start watching EVERY thread (which I don’t do) and put the brakes on things when they get out of hand. I really don’t want to do that, but certain people cant help but snipe at other people.

Grrrrr

#19

Fair enough, Bob. It is after all your sandbox.

I propose a truce between the waring parties. If political, or other discussions are raised, honest thoughtful answers about the topic with no personal insults about someone’s heritage or faith, I think should be acceptable. Or would you prefer we totally abstain from any posts that are known “kindling for a brushfire”?

Respectfully,

Dave

#20
Ralph Berg said:
Bob McCown said:
There is the option of limiting 'approved' subjects to those things that I, personally, discuss with friends. Which leaves out religion and politics, since people have, to put it nicely, "strong" opinions in those areas.
Lets cut out talk about religion, global warming and evolution. Global warming and evolution because they always turn to religion, or lack of. Cut out politics and we can't even discuss the economy or much of anything besides trains. Ralph
That sounds like a plan to me.

This is a train site. Why do we we need anything discussed that is not train related?