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No discussion on this topic would be complete without a mention of this thread, which I think is the oldest thread on the topic (and it isn't a one of the ones particle listed, so follow that link!).

I don't mind posts that maybe have an SQL or HTML question because sometimes the poster isn't aware that her or his problem doesn't involve Perl, or perhaps is aware of that, but has contributed to the site and hopes to get a little help with a tricky problem. I also don't mind the rare off-topic meditation that considers what kind of music you like while coding, or discusses a political issue that might be relevant to many people here, so long as they are clearly marked as off-topic. I'm of the opinion no section is needed if such posts are rare.

Still, I wouldn't make a strong objection to the introduction of such a section, provided it was limited to people who have first proven they know what this site is about. And I'd almost say there should be no voting on nodes in the section, or at least no plus voting, if it were implemented.

Even if there were such a section, a level of relevance should be required. Wildly off-topic discussions belong in the chatterbox, irc, or the poll nodelet. Questions like what colour you like best or who will win the world cup have no business here. Personally I try to ignore wildly off-topic posts, and when they cross my path, I downvote.


In reply to (kudra: previous thread) Re: "Off Topic" Section? by kudra
in thread "Off Topic" Section? by dws

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