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Location: Berkeley, CA | What is "OT" at the beginning of the subject line?
For example, what if I had typed "OT What is OT" in the subject?
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Location: East Tennessee | OT usually stands for a subject that would be considered "Off Topic" to anything guitar and Ovation related. |
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Location: Berkeley, CA | Originally posted by Capo Guy:
OT usually stands for a subject that would be considered "Off Topic" to anything guitar and Ovation related. Aha! kinda like a "scarlet letter" on one's forehead, I suppose. ;)
Thanks,
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Location: Scotland | Maybe we should have a completely separate "OT" section on the board. Then those who feel the need can post thier shite there and the rest of us relatively normal people will know that we can ignore it. |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by Paul Templeman:
Maybe we should have a completely separate "OT" section on the board. Then those who feel the need can post thier shite there and the rest of us relatively normal people will know that we can ignore it. Is being "relatively normal" something new you're working on? |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Originally posted by Paul Templeman:
Maybe we should have a completely separate "OT" section on the board. Then those who feel the need can post thier shite there and the rest of us relatively normal people will know that we can ignore it. Either that, or it would be the most popular section... :p |
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Location: big island | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
Originally posted by Paul Templeman:
Maybe we should have a completely separate "OT" section on the board. Then those who feel the need can post thier shite there and the rest of us relatively normal people will know that we can ignore it. Is being "relatively normal" something new you're working on? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by Paul Templeman:
Maybe we should have a completely separate "OT" section on the board. That's an outstanding idea. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Originally posted by Paul Templeman:
Maybe we should have a completely separate "OT" section on the board. Then those who feel the need can post thier shite there and the rest of us relatively normal people will know that we can ignore it. I have always felt rather than starting the topic with "OT"... just navigate to a site where what was about to be posted was ON TOPIC. I know I have used the OT thing too, but really... if it's "off-topic" than we're already kindof admitting it doesn't belong here.
On a brand specific motorcycle board I belong to, they don't allow "OFF TOPIC" but they do allow discussion of other brands... as long as it's still motorcycle related. Rather than OT, they put NGC - which stands for No Guzzi Content.
Maybe we should start NOC.. It might still be Music related, and guitar related, just Not Ovation Related... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | This post is OT, as are most of them at some point. Let's move it someplace else. If you start a post somewhere, where it will be "on topic", let me know where you moved it, so I can post there. But wait a minute. If I posted there about being "off topic" would it be "on topic" or "off topic?" |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Many people here, my self included, have developed friendships because of the "loose knit" nature of the OFC. It gives us the chance to pick at each other and have a flowing conversation that distance prohibits in person, as well as "meet" people that we would never have the good fortune to meet.
I feel that a certain amount of "OT" evolves from these relationships, and because of that, makes the OFC stand out like no other internet site that I regularly go to (guitar related or not).
We all can read the topic and choose to ignore it if we so desire, and I do that often. But, I do enjoy some of the "OT" posts. Do "OT" posts take away from the mission of this site? Only the moderators can decide that, after all, it is their vision and direction that makes this site what it is now and what it will become in the future.
I can't answer what the future will bring to the "OFC", but I like it fine just the way it is.
Just my 2 cents...and we all know that 2 cents ain't worth what it used to be. |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Originally posted by knuckles:
What is "OT"?
Nearly everything posted on the OFC. :D
S'why I like it so much. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | At least those that take the time to "OT" label their threads are forewarning those that are 'OOO' (Only Ovation Orientated). It's a kind of courtesy and an admission of guilt. :D
Now let's discuss those threads that are OT and not labeled as such...  |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | I think it's great just the way it is.
Hey 500 posts!! :D
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Originally posted by AussieJames:
AT No, we're talkin OT Jim. Keep up.
Geez, that was quick. I'll congratulate you at 1k.
That should take you about.... a month? 
Back on topic of off topic, I think this site wouldn't have anywhere near the traffic it receives and maintain the large number of regular contributors if the moderators didn't allow the OT stuff to flow. So a hearty thanks to Miles and Al. And if you go TOO far off topic, they'll pounce like predatory felines and shut you down.
Many of us foreign members here will never get to meet any of the American members and the OT banter gives us an insight into the various personalities.
Long may it continue. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | BTW, which of you out there would want to miss this "OT" ? Ummm...
Be VERY careful what you ask for!
BTW muzza ,
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Location: South of most, North of few | I think Beggin hit it on the head. There's a lot of OT in families, and that's kind of what we are. (like it or not, I'm part of it.)
Who would you pick on if I weren't here? |
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Location: south east Michigan | I agree that a seperate OT section might overwhelm the On Topic section. And I would think that a seperate OT secion would still be governed by the same rules. No politics, religion, etc. We would probably have add another moderator just for that.
I think we are given a pretty long leash as it is. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Originally posted by Slipkid:
We would probably have add another moderator just for that. I'm here and ready to serve. |
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Location: closely held secret | Sorry, Bubba. You can't moderate from that side of the line. |
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Location: Berkeley, CA | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
At least those that take the time to "OT" label their threads are forewarning those that are 'OOO' (Only Ovation Orientated). It's a kind of courtesy and an admission of guilt. :D
Now let's discuss those threads that are OT and not labeled as such...
First time ever I've had a chance to say "epee". :cool: |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Originally posted by The Wabbit Formerly Known As Waskel:
Sorry, Bubba. You can't moderate from that side of the line. Oh, I thought he said, "Instigator" |
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Location: closely held secret | Oh, for that you are eminently qualified. Carry on. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by Jeff W.:
Originally posted by The Wabbit Formerly Known As Waskel:
Sorry, Bubba. You can't moderate from that side of the line. Oh, I thought he said, "Instigator" |
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| I think this place is amazing in the way it self censors. I don't know if al and miles understand how much goes on off-board virtually every day of the year. If that stuff came to the board the feds would shut the place down in 10 minutes.
This place is unique and moderates itself (excepting the odd nazi conspiracy theory freaks) in a remarkable way.
I think everybody knows pretty much where the line in the sand is drawn. |
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Location: NJ | Originally posted by schroeder:
I think this place is amazing in the way it self censors. I don't know if al and miles understand how much goes on off-board virtually every day of the year. If that stuff came to the board the feds would shut the place down in 10 minutes.
This place is unique and moderates itself (excepting the odd nazi conspiracy theory freaks) in a remarkable way.
I think everybody knows pretty much where the line in the sand is drawn. believe me I DO know and I often ask to be removed from some of those mailing lists |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | I think it's fine. |
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What is "OT"?