jacuzzigal
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I may be a little late but
I'm all for this new thread. And I like HT Cafe.
I'm all for this new thread. And I like HT Cafe.
Would you like an offshoot board to the 'How To' forum?
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MissTaken
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*spanking this bad boy to the top*
HT Cafe? My mind is wandering, yessss, mmmmm , the crystal ball says
Hot Topic Cafe: open discussion forum for topics involving sex and relationships.
*pffffft Pop* The batteries just died on the crystal ball.
HT Cafe? My mind is wandering, yessss, mmmmm , the crystal ball says
Hot Topic Cafe: open discussion forum for topics involving sex and relationships.
*pffffft Pop* The batteries just died on the crystal ball.
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MissTaken said:*spanking this bad boy to the top*
HT Cafe? My mind is wandering, yessss, mmmmm , the crystal ball says
Hot Topic Cafe: open discussion forum for topics involving sex and relationships.
*pffffft Pop* The batteries just died on the crystal ball.
careful with what you name it, if it has key words like Hot Topic you may get more 16 yr olds looking for gothic clothing and finding sex advice.
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This is an excellent point Hot Topic is a trendy clothing store for young adolescent girls - and they are probably not yet ready for Bobmi's sense of humor.BlueSugar said:
Nor does Lit need the aggravation of thousands of underage girls showing up here, followed shortly thereafter by some percentage of their parents.
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Kissophile said:This is an excellent point Hot Topic is a trendy clothing store for young adolescent girls - and they are probably not yet ready for Bobmi's sense of humor.
Nor does Lit need the aggravation of thousands of underage girls showing up here, followed shortly thereafter by some percentage of their parents.
Hey now! Whats wrong with my sense of humor?
My sense of humor isn't up for discussion here. Maybe on the new board perhaps. But this is the how to board, not the "Lets Fix Bob's sense of humor" board.
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I'd start such a thread but for the risk that someone would turn around and immediately start a thread called "How To Cure Kisso of Making Bad Puns."Bobmi357 said:Hey now! Whats wrong with my sense of humor?
My sense of humor isn't up for discussion here. Maybe on the new board perhaps. But this is the how to board, not the "Lets Fix Bob's sense of humor" board.
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Kissophile said:I'd start such a thread but for the risk that someone would turn around and immediately start a thread called "How To Cure Kisso of Making Bad Puns."
I was always under the impression that it's an incurable character trait. It's a pundamental (groan) part of your personality...
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I don't think it's incurable at all....you just have to inject a little humor into the subject.bobsgirl said:I was always under the impression that it's an incurable character trait. It's a pundamental (groan) part of your personality...
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Don't know how much weight my vote has, but...
I rather like HT Straight Talk and HT Salon.
I rather like HT Straight Talk and HT Salon.
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New guy
I may be new to this and haven't explored many of the other forums too much. Found what I like in here with some serious questions and discussion. I'd like an area for this, all for it.
Although the name is crucial. Not sure I like the HT Cafe suggestion. Being a "newbie" I wouldn't know what to expect in the Cafe.
Try something to the point "Deep discussion" or "Meaningful advice"
I may be new to this and haven't explored many of the other forums too much. Found what I like in here with some serious questions and discussion. I'd like an area for this, all for it.
Although the name is crucial. Not sure I like the HT Cafe suggestion. Being a "newbie" I wouldn't know what to expect in the Cafe.
Try something to the point "Deep discussion" or "Meaningful advice"
SweetErika
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Bobmi357 said:Hey now! Whats wrong with my sense of humor?
My sense of humor isn't up for discussion here. Maybe on the new board perhaps. But this is the how to board, not the "Lets Fix Bob's sense of humor" board.
I like your sense of humor...keeps me entertained!
For names, I tend to agree that if we go with something with a slightly more serious tone, it'll slip right to a good mixture between fun and meaningful discussion in no time. I like HT Cafe, but I think something like HT Discussion Circle might be more accurate.
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SweetErika said:
That's not like a "sewing circle", is it?
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zhukov1943 said:
I don't think so, Zhukov! I'd be fine with HT Discussion, but I'm wondering if that'd be confused with HT itself.
Zergplex Says
I definatly like the HT Cafe option. THe Straight Talk and such seems a bit constricting since I know many gays and bisexuals (I'm bisexual myself) post around here and the serious discussions to be held on that board I think would be relevant no matter your orientation. I realise that wasn't the intention of the suggestion, just my thoughts upon seeing it.
Either way I agree 100% that we need a new forum addition! Great job Cathleen and Bobmi (and hello since I havn't seen either of you for awile).
-Zergplex
I definatly like the HT Cafe option. THe Straight Talk and such seems a bit constricting since I know many gays and bisexuals (I'm bisexual myself) post around here and the serious discussions to be held on that board I think would be relevant no matter your orientation. I realise that wasn't the intention of the suggestion, just my thoughts upon seeing it.
Either way I agree 100% that we need a new forum addition! Great job Cathleen and Bobmi (and hello since I havn't seen either of you for awile).
-Zergplex
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This forum may have been started with the idea of having one place where the "how to" questions are answered, and that's good idea.
However, with the topical index, we already have a place to go and find answers. You don't have to search the forum; just the sticky thread. And searching an index thread is even better because the indexer has waded through so much to save you having to do the wading yourself.
That means that this forum, who's original purpose is now preserved in the sticky thread, can be extended beyond simple "how to"s.
I proposed changing the title to "How To and Informed Opinions" and keep the "not a question" threads that have been recently moved.
However, with the topical index, we already have a place to go and find answers. You don't have to search the forum; just the sticky thread. And searching an index thread is even better because the indexer has waded through so much to save you having to do the wading yourself.
That means that this forum, who's original purpose is now preserved in the sticky thread, can be extended beyond simple "how to"s.
I proposed changing the title to "How To and Informed Opinions" and keep the "not a question" threads that have been recently moved.
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Re: Re: Zergplex Says
I think I see Zerg's point...From a newbie's standpoint, Straight Talk might suggest that only heteros welcome and people may feel odd about posting in there or mentioning they aren't straight at first glance.
I think I see Zerg's point...From a newbie's standpoint, Straight Talk might suggest that only heteros welcome and people may feel odd about posting in there or mentioning they aren't straight at first glance.
Zergplex Says
Erika hit the point exactly (thanks hon!). The topics I find on this board are very relivant whether your straight, gay, or bisexual. I feel conversations at the HT Cafe (or whatever it's called) would have the same value regardless of orientation.
Sleepiness hits the best of us ^_^ trust me I'm feeling that way right now.
-Zergplex
LadyGuinivere said:I wasn't quite awake. I see it now
Erika hit the point exactly (thanks hon!). The topics I find on this board are very relivant whether your straight, gay, or bisexual. I feel conversations at the HT Cafe (or whatever it's called) would have the same value regardless of orientation.
Sleepiness hits the best of us ^_^ trust me I'm feeling that way right now.
-Zergplex
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I originally suggested the name Straight Talk because it implied that it was a place for people to talk. While I don't believe in discrimination, I do believe its discriminatory to allow for a Gay/Lesbian section without providing a place for the rest of us.
Frankly if someone places a post in the how to that is more suited to this new subboard (whatever we call it), I'm sure LadyG will move it to the appropriate place. While I'm not saying this section is just for straight people, I'll remind everyone here that there is a clearly marked gay section on this board.
However to keep this from becoming an issue. I'll retract the name Straight talk and say lets just call it the How To Cafe. We are spending time and energy fighting over names and are never going to find one that pleases everyone. And when we do, someone, probably representing the animal screwing portion of the pygmy eskimo population will step up and claim its discriminatory and misleading.
Call it how to cafe and be done with it.
Frankly if someone places a post in the how to that is more suited to this new subboard (whatever we call it), I'm sure LadyG will move it to the appropriate place. While I'm not saying this section is just for straight people, I'll remind everyone here that there is a clearly marked gay section on this board.
However to keep this from becoming an issue. I'll retract the name Straight talk and say lets just call it the How To Cafe. We are spending time and energy fighting over names and are never going to find one that pleases everyone. And when we do, someone, probably representing the animal screwing portion of the pygmy eskimo population will step up and claim its discriminatory and misleading.
Call it how to cafe and be done with it.
SweetErika
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Bobmi357 said:I originally suggested the name Straight Talk because it implied that it was a place for people to talk. While I don't believe in discrimination, I do believe its discriminatory to allow for a Gay/Lesbian section without providing a place for the rest of us.
Frankly if someone places a post in the how to that is more suited to this new subboard (whatever we call it), I'm sure LadyG will move it to the appropriate place. While I'm not saying this section is just for straight people, I'll remind everyone here that there is a clearly marked gay section on this board.
However to keep this from becoming an issue. I'll retract the name Straight talk and say lets just call it the How To Cafe. We are spending time and energy fighting over names and are never going to find one that pleases everyone. And when we do, someone, probably representing the animal screwing portion of the pygmy eskimo population will step up and claim its discriminatory and misleading.
Call it how to cafe and be done with it.
Fighting? Who's fighting?
I'm happy with whatever the majority likes...Cafe, Straight Talk, or otherwise.
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SweetErika said:Fighting? Who's fighting?
No one is fighting yet. But if we left the name in there sooner or later it would start. As the bard said, "A rose by any other name is still a rose", meaning it doesn't really matter what we call it. The content is what will drive the board, not the name. A name is a silly issue to be arguing about. So retracting it removes the possibility of any fights starting.
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Bobmi357 said:No one is fighting yet. But if we left the name in there sooner or later it would start. As the bard said, "A rose by any other name is still a rose", meaning it doesn't really matter what we call it. The content is what will drive the board, not the name. A name is a silly issue to be arguing about. So retracting it removes the possibility of any fights starting.
Good...after all, I'm a lover, not a fighter!
And hopefully anyone who would actually fight over something as trivial as the name won't frequent the new board. *Knocks on wood*
