"Offseason only" forum idea

[thebigabd]

During the off-season perhaps we could have a temporary forum for people to discuss golf, baseball, football, etc and then close it on October 1st or something like that?

Would you guys be interested in something like that? Would the mods support it?

 

[seniorsooner]

I dunno. Part of me thinks it would be a decent idea, but then part of me thinks this board should be for hoops only. That off topic board on Insider is a real idiot fest at times, and inevitably degenerates into discussions about politics and religion. Those discussions lead long time posters to get into arguments and end up hating each other.

Edit: I guess if you restricted it to sports only it would be okay. But it seems like it would take a LOT of moderation and I'm not sure the mods have the time for that.

 

[thebigabd]

I dunno. Part of me thinks it would be a decent idea, but then part of me thinks this board should be for hoops only. That off topic board on Insider is a real idiot fest at times, and inevitably degenerates into discussions about politics and religion. Those discussions lead long time posters to get into arguments and end up hating each other.

This would be a sports only forum, not like the off topic board over there.

Just a place to talk about football a little bit, talk about golf (The Masters!), baseball, and anything else sports related....

I think its a good idea because its temporary, which keeps this site about OU hoops. Hell, you can close it on August 31st before the first OU football game to keep all the cleti out if they want.

Just a summer forum, really.

Edit: I guess if you restricted it to sports only it would be okay. But it seems like it would take a LOT of moderation and I'm not sure the mods have the time for that.

I would do it.

 

[OUHoops]

I'm going to be making some changes to the site whether it be expanding or decreasing. Probably expanding. If I expand, I think an off-topic board and maybe other OU sports boards could be added.

But I'm dealing with some personal stuff and I might not be on much over the next couple of weeks, so please forgive me if stuff doesn't get updated as it normally does. I will try though.

If anyone has any suggestions me or post them here. I'm all ears to your ideas.

 

[NickZepp]

I think having an OU Sports and off topic forum would be good for this board. Especially with the added traffic. Plus it would take away from some of the off season speculation that can go on in a year like this one. Not that we'll have many years like this one(hopefully)

 

[seniorsooner]

First of all god bless on your family situation. I hope it's nothing serious and hope everything works out for the best.

As far as an off-topic board, I would really hate to see that on this site. You can already see my thoughts on it above. In my opinion it would lead to nothing but negativity between posters, and the fact that there isn't much of that on this board makes this one of my favorite sites on the 'net.

I do think that an "other sports" board would work well provided you guys had the time available to moderate it. I'm all for that.

 

[Sooner Quick]

When OUHoops is away Ada and I shall play! Be afraid!

Get those personal things taken care of, we got this!

 

[duncansooner]

I'd vote no, but I certainly am not adamant about it. This is the place for hoops news. Expanding it would just make it a salt lick for the crazies who troll looking for places to talk OU football and be goofy.

JMO

 

[seniorsooner]

I'd vote no, but I certainly am not adamant about it. This is the place for hoops news. Expanding it would just make it a salt lick for the crazies who troll looking for places to talk OU football and be goofy.
JMO

lol, well said

 

[MercedeSooner]

I dont think its necessary. I mean if you really want offtopic just go to the OU rivals main board or OUI. Part of the reason I love this site is because its all about OU Hoops without a lot of the nonsense thats on other boards.

 

[thebigabd]

Guys, its not an "off topic" board. It is a summer sports board for current members of this site to talk about football, golf, baseball, etc and then close it in August or September.

During basketball season the forum (under my plan) wouldn't even be here. It is only here during the off season.

There are no politics, no religion, no economics, etc. Just football, golf, baseball, etc on a temporary basis.

 

[Tony]

I think it is a great idea. Baseball season, NBA Playoffs, Kentucky Derby and World Cup coming up.