(Out of Topic) Do we need a "OUT OF TOPIC" forum?
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(Out of Topic) Do we need a "OUT OF TOPIC" forum?
Hi all,
I want to propose Ghisler to add a new forum to the current list:
" OUT OF TOPIC "
I see that with many frequency someone proposes some topic that is not of pure TC.
What do you think about?
Joaquin
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Lefteous (Moderator)
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I want to propose Ghisler to add a new forum to the current list:
" OUT OF TOPIC "
I see that with many frequency someone proposes some topic that is not of pure TC.
What do you think about?
Joaquin
[mod]Some threads about creating an offtopic forum have been merged:
- (Out of Topic) Do we need a "OUT OF TOPIC" forum?
- We want the TAVERN!
- OT - OT posts
Lefteous (Moderator)
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Re: (Out of Topic) Do we need a "OUT OF TOPIC" for
I second that!Jqn wrote:I want to propose Ghisler to add a new forum to the current list: " OUT OF TOPIC "
"My only reason for still using M$ Window$ as an OS is the existence of Total Commander!"
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I support the principle
2Jqn
Hi Joaquin !
¤ Interesting, I support the principle.
* A poll and users' suggestions about the rules seem needed …
KR
Claude
Clo
Hi Joaquin !
¤ Interesting, I support the principle.
* A poll and users' suggestions about the rules seem needed …
KR
Claude
Clo
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2pdavit
The current situation is that Offtopic threads are placed in the appropriate language forums.
If an offtopic forum is created all languages (german, english and french) must be covered. This could mean we have to create 3 offtopic forums.
Here is an idea for this problem:
If a thread is created in the offtopic forum the author has to append a language information to the thread title.
Here is an example: Offtopic: My offtopic topic title (English)
(maybe offtopic before the thread title is no longer required then)
If a moderator moves a thread to this forum he could append the language info to the thread title.
In addition an offtopic forum should be placed into a new category (not into Total Commander)
What do you think?
This topic is currently discussed in the Moderators thread too.2 Moderators (excluding Clo who already placed his opinion) & Christian himself
Any comments/arguments about the need for an off-topic forum section?
The current situation is that Offtopic threads are placed in the appropriate language forums.
If an offtopic forum is created all languages (german, english and french) must be covered. This could mean we have to create 3 offtopic forums.
Here is an idea for this problem:
If a thread is created in the offtopic forum the author has to append a language information to the thread title.
Here is an example: Offtopic: My offtopic topic title (English)
(maybe offtopic before the thread title is no longer required then)
If a moderator moves a thread to this forum he could append the language info to the thread title.
In addition an offtopic forum should be placed into a new category (not into Total Commander)
What do you think?
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I'm afraid, the only reasonable solution for the language problem is to agree on a common language, most likely English. All other possibilities lead to strange results. Three additional forums would be nonsense. And to install one forum where parallel discussion in different languages take place would hardly be better.
Grüße/Regards,
Wilhelm
Wilhelm
2Wilhelm M.
For your instance this is currently handled the same way for german and french plugin questions.
That would mean german and french offtopic threads will remain in their language forums and english ones will be discussed in a seperate forum.I'm afraid, the only reasonable solution for the language problem is to agree on a common language, most likely English. All other possibilities lead to strange results. Three additional forums would be nonsense. And to install one forum where parallel discussion in different languages take place would hardly be better.
For your instance this is currently handled the same way for german and french plugin questions.
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I know the problems. But the other possibilities, i.e. a single forum with different languages - how do you expect to manage that? Assume someone asks a question in french. The probability that he/she gets an answer from a non-native french speaker is almost zero. The same is true for german. So what sense should it make to post this question in a forum that is not french/german/etc?
And three additional forums? Does not sound nice to me. At least not in forum where more general questions are discussed.
And three additional forums? Does not sound nice to me. At least not in forum where more general questions are discussed.
Grüße/Regards,
Wilhelm
Wilhelm
2Wilhelm M.
We could maybe declare such an offtopic forum as multilangual or german/french/english allowed. Maybe this could be a solution for the problem with the plugin forum too.So what sense should it make to post this question in a forum that is not french/german/etc?
I fully agree.And three additional forums? Does not sound nice to me.
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Wilhelm M. wrote:I know the problems. But the other possibilities, i.e. a single forum with different languages - how do you expect to manage that?
Hello everybody.Lefteous wrote:We could maybe declare such an offtopic forum as multilangual or german/french/english allowed. Maybe this could be a solution for the problem with the plugin forum too.
Nice idea the off-topic forum. I don't know if it's possible but how about, in the "post new message" screen, you put a language-selection combo-box (visible in the off-topic forum only)? If a user does not select the language of the message, the system will not allow the message to be posted. In the main forum screen, there could also be a language filter, which could also exist in the user preferences as a "default language filer". That way you have one forum and you give the users the ability to select the language they wish to see (there could also be an "all-languages" selection). In the message list of the forum, you could add the language automatically before the title of each message, or have a separate field in the list.
If there is no technical problem in doing this, it would be nice.
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Normally using latest TC on:
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x64: Clients/Servers from Win7 to Win11 and Win2K12Srv to Win2K22Srv, mainly Win10 though.
I don't see any reason why not to put three languages in the offtopic forum.
Either I can read the topic or not. If I can read it, I can take part, if not I cannot. If there is a topic taking my interest, but I do not unerstand I can post a request for translation/summary in my language. Maybe someone will help.
To keep track of it one may add the language info as Lefteous proposed..
sheepdog
Either I can read the topic or not. If I can read it, I can take part, if not I cannot. If there is a topic taking my interest, but I do not unerstand I can post a request for translation/summary in my language. Maybe someone will help.
To keep track of it one may add the language info as Lefteous proposed..
sheepdog
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There's a very definite opinion of @ghisler. Since he's responsible for the content of the forum he mandatory want to be able to understand what is written in this forum. And there are only french, german and english he knows enough to understand the postings.Jqn wrote:AND ...
Why to limit the forum to only three languages?
Is it possible to increase it to four, or to five...?
So it's a brave attempt but I fear it's hopeless.
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