Message to site Administrator

[kiwigold]

Member contributions to this forum are to be limited to the discussion of topics relevant to Investing and/or the Share Market.

Enough of the Garbage already, this used to be a good site!!

[Capitalist]

Why don't you whingers put up threads about shares you would like discussed then? The ones who do most of the complaining never put up any threads.Or exercise your right not to read off-topic threads. I notice you have posted on off-topic kiwigold.

Who smashed that glass? Wasn't me :D

Anyway don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out.;)

[Alban]

The simplest conclusion, kiwigold, is that an "off-topic" forum be officially introduced and anyone who wishes to indulge can exercise their freedom of speech in the appropriate place, without causing irritation to others. From a number of recent posts, it's clear the degree of irritation with off-topic threads is rising. I for one would hate to lose the insight of many of the contributers who visit this site solely to read and write about shares.

How about it admin?

[craic]

Please not the Site Administrator posts under the names, Belgarion, Capatalist and Minder.

[zyreon]

cap are you part of the problem or part of the solution?

;) :P

Incidentally though, as the umpteenth request of such nature; I agree it would be 'nice' to send some of the more inane topics elswhere...

who/what is admin anyway? (some sort of deity?)

[Capitalist]

There is only 1 off-topic thread on this page--the OJ thread.Iraq and politics are not off-topic since politics is the main driver of markets. More abstract ideological topics are relevant as well ie capitalist/socialist debates. The Chelsea thread has had a huge response. A lot of OT threads are amongst the most popular.

I don't think you need to worry about ST losing posters-- this site has gained them, and gained some of the best, since the changes at Sharechat.

[marcer]

I agree Cap, political outcomes have a definite influence on markets around the world.

As others have mentioned, if you don't like them, don't click on them.

Have a great weekend y'all.

Marcer

[Capitalist]

Cheers Marcer ;) Back at you.

[Alban]

Yes, markets can be influenced by politics. If we are honest, however, we would have to admit that most of the political posts on Sharetrader are not made in the context of the markets. Like much of politics, their context is 'my political opinions are right and yours are wrong'. I should know, because I have certainly made quite a few of these posts in the past. Such posts add nothing to anyone's ability to trade shares effectively.

I personally would prefer a separate forum. Perhaps it could, euphemistically, be called,

"Politics and the Markets."

Or, more accurately,

"Political Rantings."

I would like to discuss only shares and money stuff in NZX forum. If and when I wish to read the other stuff that has been prominent on the site in recent weeks, I can drop in on the "Political Rantings' forum.

[Gryffyn]

Agree with Cap with one rider, spawning multiple threads on the same topic is akin to spamming and should be stepped on, e.g. umpteen RR threads started by minder - by all means have a political thread etc, no problem but DON'T take a spammers approach.

[Benlamnz]

yeah like us soccer fellows keep our Euro Cup discussion under the deceptively named Chelsea, although, unfortuanately thats where the majority of the best players in the tournament will end up (sorry can't help it).

[Risk]

ALban, I dont think an "off topic" forum will solve the problem, as the people that post off topic seem to invade all threads.
I still think an "ignore" facility is the best option...and I think minder, Capitalist and a handful of others will end up in most peoples ignore list ;)

[floyd]

ignore would be great....

[Capitalist]

Ha ha-- you just want to shut up those who don't agree with you Risk. I can, with absolute certainty, say that that is not going to happen. You leftists are just going to have to live with the fact that others disagree with you. Or else you can repair elsewhere. BTW I get many more hits than you Risk :D You could always try putting your fingers in your ears and singing "la la la, I can't HEAR you." Like kindy kids.

Try again my son :D:D:D

[Risk]

Cap, you took that bait hook, line and sinker!
(but thats to be expected, for we can see your insecurities from a mile away)

I also doubt an ignore facility will happen, but most of the biggest forums around the world do have one...it is a necessity once the number of members ...or the number of Trolls becomes too large.

[Capitalist]

You are quite wrong Risk. For example, Belgarion and I disagree on most things, except China :). I don't want to censure him, nor does he want to censure me.

The difference is we are adults who respect each others opinions. Whereas you are opposed to free speech and are an asshat.

F.E.T.E.

[belgarion]

But I would like your posts to carry a little more substance and less pomposity ;)

[Risk]

he he he...nice one belg.

[Leai_Se_Tupe]

My 2 cents...

We can all read about the sharemarket and the companies listed on it elsewhere. I think the point of having a forum like this is to be able to get other (ordinary?) people's views of the sharemarket in general and perhaps on shares we are interested in buying or selling. The views expressed by a poster don't really count for much unless you have some idea of the poster's personality and I find the off-topic posts gives insight into peoples personalities. This helps in my evaluation of the views expressed in their topical posts.
Keep the off-topic posts going!

[Capitalist]

quote:Originally posted by belgarion

But I would like your posts to carry a little more substance and less pomposity ;)


Quite right, and a little less of the verbose masturbationary excesses :D

Ah, who gives-- if this is all you have to worry about GET A LIFE :D:D[}:)]

[mikescott]

Minder is very supportive of an ignore button - great idea.[:p][:p][:p]

Trouble is, the site administrator is Belgarion = Marcer so what'sthe point? :D:D:D

[skinny]

So far on this thread we have:

6 in favour of some sort of modification of the existing system - off topic folders or ignore user options.
(alban, minder, kiwigold, risk, floyd, zyreon);

4 against(capitalist, marcer, gryffyn, leai_su_tupe);

2 where no opinion was expressed on the topic (benlamnz, belgarion); and

1 nihilist (craic)


I'll add my vote to the modification option but if I were a site administrator I wouldn't be inclined to change the staus quo at all given what we have so far ;)

[SEC]

Skinny, add me to those who want the off-topic/ignore list.


quote:Originally posted by Capitalist

BTW I get many more hits than you Risk :D

Only because you hit the 'refresh' button 100 times after you've posted:D:D:D

[duncan macgregor]

I like the forum the way It Is. It would be a shame to stop the mindless Idiots name calling each other. Keep It up guys and gals you are my competition In the markets. It gives me a great deal of confidence to know how stupid you are.
ALL the best to the lot of you MACDUNK

[stolwyk]

I refer to some of them as "Social Posters". They are well known on most sites. Mainly nuisance value. Plenty of exhibitionists.

Gerry

[lambton]

Agree Gerry - fun to wind up from time to time.

[wsheridan]

Perhaps the answer, Kiwi gold, is for all of us to keep opening posts on on-topic items so that the off-topics are swamped.

I suspect the number of off-topics is because those of us with a bit more interest in the market are quite busy at the moment.

[Placebo]

My tuppence-ha'penny...

Life is bigger than a single subject
Politics/ideology impacts on markets/financials. Occasionally, being aware of one's political views will enable you to make more informed judgments of their investing decisions/recommendations.
If you don't like the off-topic subjects, just don't read them.

An ignore function wouldn't necessarily work, because people can log on in multiple guises.

Sometimes these "discussions" are a welcome and entertaining distraction from a boring or frustrating day.

Keep it coming!

Now if they share discussion were to diminish, that would be another matter...

[Capitalist]

Yeah Placebo...people have diverse interests and it helps develop the on-line community as you say.

Anyway the pedants have lost the fight. Yet again. ;):D[^]