Regarding an "Other Topics" area ...

Merrymeeting · 04-12-2004, 07:48 PM

I for one would vote to keep things as they are. As you suggest, there are PLENTY of forum/blog sites for those wishing to express their thoughts on other topics and exchange ideas. Please keep this site devoted to the Lakes Region.

If you need to see an example of the somewhat negative views that can develop with the other scenario, just take a look at a similar setup accross the lake from you. Lots of noise from a very small minority. Not to mention the potential legal issues that might arise.

You are doing a wonderful job. Please keep it that way!

islandAl · 04-12-2004, 09:08 PM

Even when you were reviewing, the issues sometimes got off the track. I vote for a Lake Winni focus only.

Island Girl · 04-12-2004, 10:58 PM

I would vote to keep the focus as it has been.

Mink Islander · 04-13-2004, 06:49 AM

There are plenty of places for people to share views on other topics on other forums. My vote is to keep this site focused on Winnipesaukee related topics.

Chris Exley · 04-13-2004, 09:17 AM

When another website in the lakes region area revamped their forum, they allowed any and all posts. Very soon all the conversations turned into political and personal sniping. It got to the point that I very rarely go to that site anymore to participate in discussions. I like to look at new posts, and they were all showing these discussions that I was not interested in (from a lakes region perspective), and I am afraid that would happen here as well.

Just my 2 cents worth.

DRH · 04-13-2004, 09:47 AM

I agree with the other posters above and vote to keep the Forum's focus on lake-related issues.

Pepper · 04-13-2004, 10:27 AM

After more thought on the matter, and viewing some other forums I enjoy, I have to agree that any non-lake-related areas would only serve to weaken the original focus of this wonderful forum. I'm changing my yea to a nay! Those who wish to chat about other topics can utilize their e-mail, as well as the multiple options for instant messaging, etc. Keep our forum the way it is.

BBS · 04-13-2004, 11:09 AM

I agree with those voting to keep this forum Winni-centric

It's the place that I turn to for information about the lakes region and I'd hate to see the focus get diffused.

obie · 04-13-2004, 11:30 AM

I think this should remain a forum about Lake Winni only, please don't let it become just another place for the politicians to sound off!

chocophile · 04-13-2004, 11:42 AM

I agree to keep a sharp focus for the forum, and would go further. Often threads deteriorate into topics that are totally unrelated to the original post and unrelated to the Lakes Region. The most obvious example are the digressions related to taxes or government in general, or rights vs. responsibilities flames. These simply don't belong in this forum, IMHO.

RI Swamp Yankee · 04-13-2004, 12:30 PM

When I need a "dose" of the Lake, this is the place I come to get it.

I think Don often allowed a little drift away but it always seemed to be posts that had some interest for people interested in the Lake.

Just my 3 & 1/2 cents (inflation)

04-12-2004, 07:48 PM	#1
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 304 Thanked 799 Times in 368 Posts	One vote for status quo I for one would vote to keep things as they are. As you suggest, there are PLENTY of forum/blog sites for those wishing to express their thoughts on other topics and exchange ideas. Please keep this site devoted to the Lakes Region. If you need to see an example of the somewhat negative views that can develop with the other scenario, just take a look at a similar setup accross the lake from you. Lots of noise from a very small minority. Not to mention the potential legal issues that might arise. You are doing a wonderful job. Please keep it that way!

04-12-2004, 09:08 PM	#2
islandAl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mountonboro Posts: 200 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Stay Lake related Please Even when you were reviewing, the issues sometimes got off the track. I vote for a Lake Winni focus only.

04-12-2004, 10:58 PM	#3
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,358 Thanks: 18 Thanked 577 Times in 183 Posts	Stay with the focus I would vote to keep the focus as it has been. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

04-13-2004, 06:49 AM	#4
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Another vote to keep this forum lake oriented There are plenty of places for people to share views on other topics on other forums. My vote is to keep this site focused on Winnipesaukee related topics.

04-13-2004, 09:17 AM	#5
Chris Exley Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mirror Lake, NH and Royersford, PA Posts: 134 Thanks: 26 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts	Keep it the same way! When another website in the lakes region area revamped their forum, they allowed any and all posts. Very soon all the conversations turned into political and personal sniping. It got to the point that I very rarely go to that site anymore to participate in discussions. I like to look at new posts, and they were all showing these discussions that I was not interested in (from a lakes region perspective), and I am afraid that would happen here as well. Just my 2 cents worth.

04-13-2004, 09:47 AM	#6
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,698 Thanks: 1,211 Thanked 678 Times in 180 Posts	Ditto I agree with the other posters above and vote to keep the Forum's focus on lake-related issues.

04-13-2004, 10:27 AM	#7
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	I'm changing my vote After more thought on the matter, and viewing some other forums I enjoy, I have to agree that any non-lake-related areas would only serve to weaken the original focus of this wonderful forum. I'm changing my yea to a nay! Those who wish to chat about other topics can utilize their e-mail, as well as the multiple options for instant messaging, etc. Keep our forum the way it is.

04-13-2004, 11:09 AM	#8
BBS Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree with those voting to keep this forum Winni-centric It's the place that I turn to for information about the lakes region and I'd hate to see the focus get diffused.

04-13-2004, 11:30 AM	#9
obie Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Other topics I think this should remain a forum about Lake Winni only, please don't let it become just another place for the politicians to sound off!

04-13-2004, 11:42 AM	#10
chocophile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 19-Mile Bay Posts: 117 Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Keep Focus I agree to keep a sharp focus for the forum, and would go further. Often threads deteriorate into topics that are totally unrelated to the original post and unrelated to the Lakes Region. The most obvious example are the digressions related to taxes or government in general, or rights vs. responsibilities flames. These simply don't belong in this forum, IMHO.

04-13-2004, 12:30 PM	#11
RI Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown RI Posts: 688 Thanks: 143 Thanked 83 Times in 55 Posts	another vote for status quo When I need a "dose" of the Lake, this is the place I come to get it. I think Don often allowed a little drift away but it always seemed to be posts that had some interest for people interested in the Lake. Just my 3 & 1/2 cents (inflation) __________________ Gene ~ aka "another RI Swamp Yankee"