How 'off topic' can offtopic be?

[stargazer]

It looks like I'll be hanging around here (pun intended) for a while longer.

So it got me thinking: how off-topic can the off-topic section be allowed to be.

Like, I want to be able to post on news and current affairs of a global political nature or economic nature, but I recognise that two reasons come up:

1.) it's going to cause fights or arguments rather than peaceful opinions
2.) people will say because it's this sort of site, they don't want to stray "that far" off topic, in off topic.

so for those of us having to settle in here for a sort of long-haul, what are we thinking here?

 

[Severen]

I say go for it. If the fights start World War 3 here, moderators will handle it.

 

[NotWorthLiving]

Have you read some of the other off topic posts? I think this is more on topic than some of the others

 

[Sinbad]

You can start a thread about anything.. No limits.. But you need to select a topic that will get SS members engaged in a conversation.

 

[RememberWhatUCameFor]

i have the feeling people here get easily offended and react emotional to controversial topics ... dont think its a good idea to post about politics

besides there are other places for that

 

[iHeartRockArt]

I would definitely put a lot of thought into what you post if you decide to go the "political" route so that it remains respectful. Politics, religion and subjects of that sort always bring up some pretty strong emotions with everyone. Personally I would refrain from those type posts, but there's no rule against it, so make your post in a way that is respectful and engaging with no disrespect to others. Remember to keep things civil or the post will be removed by a mod or admin.

 

[Angst Filled Fuck Up]

Well if the $17 burnt cheeseburger thread is anything to go by, you can go pretty wildly off topic. Personally, I love that I have never read a political post on SS but I guess all good things must come to an end.

 

[Johnnythefox]

So it got me thinking: how off-topic can the off-topic section be allowed to be.

Well if people are willing to discuss how often they change their underwear, then I think you'll be safe.

 

[Jupiter]

I once burnt the tomato sauce for my spaghetti. It was 1.35 €. Any opinions?

 

[stargazer]

I would definitely put a lot of thought into what you post if you decide to go the "political" route so that it remains respectful. Politics, religion and subjects of that sort always bring up some pretty strong emotions with everyone. Personally I would refrain from those type posts, but there's no rule against it, so make your post in a way that is respectful and engaging with no disrespect to others. Remember to keep things civil or the post will be removed by a mod or admin.

Decided not to. Please close. :)

 

[Johnnythefox]

Decided not to. Please close. :)

You should go ahead and post, if things get out of hand the mods will take care of it, Express your opinion!!

 

[stargazer]

You should go ahead and post, if things get out of hand the mods will take care of it, Express your opinion!!

Nah. Never been a risk taker (I realise the irony being in here). Thanks anyway johnny.