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Title: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: TedNelly on September 20, 2005, 05:25:49 AM
 ;D

Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: polonus on September 20, 2005, 01:16:59 PM
Hi P3t3rb0nn,

Yes, I agree there. It is a sorry state of affairs. Moreover we have lost some very good and dear friends in the process, and saddened a few others. This cannot pass unnoticed however. Those responsible will be taken to account not by members of this forum, but just by the arrogance of their deeds. We have seen this coming a long time now. Inaction on moments that action should have been taken, made things run out of hand. PMs that should have been sent, never were. Ego clashes were not nipped in the bud. All very understandable and nobody is to blame, but it could have been all different. Well there will be something new on the horizon. Keep on fighting malware. All is well that ends well,

polonus
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: darth.mikey on September 20, 2005, 01:24:28 PM
life goes on...  ;)
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: Eddy on September 20, 2005, 01:28:21 PM
As Pavel told:

Do not use any of the other forums for off-topic stuff.
The three of you are doing just that imho.
Let this (my) post be the last here.
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: Spyros on September 20, 2005, 01:33:59 PM
As Pavel told:

Do not use any of the other forums for off-topic stuff.
The three of you are doing just that imho.
Let this (my) post be the last here.
General Topic:  anything and everything about this board
In my opinion, the closing of the Off-Topic board can be discussed here, although I won't participate in such a topic.
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: TedNelly on September 20, 2005, 01:37:22 PM
Eddy perhaps you could suggest a forum heading  that would be acceptable to discuss this issue
as OFF topic was closed due to the actions of so few I await your knowledgeable  reply ;D
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: darth.mikey on September 20, 2005, 01:38:50 PM
As Pavel told:

Do not use any of the other forums for off-topic stuff.
The three of you are doing just that imho.
Let this (my) post be the last here.
General Topic:  anything and everything about this board

That's right we are talking about this forum i don't see anything wrong with that.But if the moderators feel we can't talk about this then they can always lock this thread or delete it right?
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: TedNelly on September 20, 2005, 01:43:25 PM
 8)
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: bob3160 on September 20, 2005, 02:10:41 PM
For an alternative to the Avast! Off -Topic Forum, please take a look HERE (http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-T6Fs6sMzdKT2mRqcxZxIcQ--?p=9)
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: TedNelly on September 20, 2005, 02:25:57 PM
 8)
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: bob3160 on September 20, 2005, 02:42:40 PM


Lets just transfer the whole Avast site Over to the  My Virus Help site sound almost the same

How can a problem be truly solved by running away from it
Precisely my argument but the answer was to take the easy way out and close the Off-Topic forum.
The simple solution is this: MOVE (http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-T6Fs6sMzdKT2mRqcxZxIcQ--?p=9)
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: XMAS on September 20, 2005, 02:50:00 PM


Lets just transfer the whole Avast site Over to the  My Virus Help site sound almost the same

How can a problem be truly solved by running away from it
Precisely my argument but the answer was to take the easy way out and close the Off-Topic forum.
The simple solution is this: MOVE (http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-T6Fs6sMzdKT2mRqcxZxIcQ--?p=9)

I think that Peter is right. Why was taken the easiest way?
And I still hope that Alwil will change their decision  :-\ :'(
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: crofty59 on September 20, 2005, 02:54:18 PM


Lets just transfer the whole Avast site Over to the  My Virus Help site sound almost the same

How can a problem be truly solved by running away from it

I am normally a passive person, i agree 100% with the above statement.
What next a question about avast you felt the reply was abusive, you send abuse back etc.

Then is that topic closed and moved to another forum.

Other forums the people involved are warned and if they don't change they are barred from the forum.

With all the flaming in the off Topic the Flamers 1 Avast Nil.

From now on must watch replies might offend, Pity this doesn't work in the real world.
Is this the death nell  Cheerscrofty59 >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: bob3160 on September 20, 2005, 03:20:05 PM
The only good thing is that at this time the information in the Off-Topic forum is still available.
We might not be able to post in there but, we can still referr to the information on that forum.
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: DavidR on September 20, 2005, 03:46:29 PM
Perhaps that information, e.g. the sticky threads should be moved to this the General Forum?

The fact is the off-topic forums is closed and the only place to discus this is with the person who closed it, Pavel by PM or email, he may be able to reopen it (with stronger rules) at some point in the future. However I feel it shouldn't be discussed in another Forum contrary to the request by Pavel "Please do not use the other specialized forums for offtopic stuff."

Well that's my 2p worth and last post in this thread.
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: darth.mikey on September 20, 2005, 04:30:57 PM
Perhaps that information, e.g. the sticky threads should be moved to this the General Forum?

That's a good idea  ;)
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: bob3160 on September 20, 2005, 04:58:19 PM
Perhaps that information, e.g. the sticky threads should be moved to this the General Forum?

That's a good idea  ;)
They are still available right now and are still at the top of the list in the Off-Topic forum.
A better idea is to re-open that forum with stricter rules. IMHO
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: Ricky2005 on September 20, 2005, 06:03:29 PM
i was it was unlocked
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: bob3160 on September 20, 2005, 06:17:04 PM
i was it was unlocked
We must be wearing different glasses.... ;D
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: DavidR on September 20, 2005, 07:31:21 PM
i was it was unlocked
You can still enter and browse the contents of the off-topic but you will notice the absence of any New Topic, Reply/Quote buttons or the quick reply box at the bottom of the threads, e.g. you can't post, that is what is meant by locked (no more posts).
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: Ricky2005 on September 20, 2005, 08:47:45 PM
i know but its not the same ...

how can sasha say about his games? <- answer that please
No-one can just relax have to help all the time...
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: Luke6006 on September 20, 2005, 11:11:00 PM
I understand everyone is depressed with the idea, and so am I even though I'm not one the forums' active members, but I enjoyed a visit to the off-topic forum. I've made an avatar (which I'm wearing, as is Ricky.) for anybody to use. Please use it if you support the decision to bring back the off-topic forum.
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: bob3160 on September 20, 2005, 11:25:25 PM
Alwil closed the Off - Topic Forum and only Alwil will decide if it reopens.
We can all get as annoyed as heck but that will not restore the forum.
Maybe Alwil would reopen it if certain changes and restriction where put in place but that
again is something that has to come from Alwil.
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: crofty59 on September 21, 2005, 04:26:44 AM
Hi

I still do not fully understand why the Off Topic was closed.
If people get upset with replies ignore them etc.

One last thing in the outside world if i ((closed  down)) everybody that has upset me with what they have said.

Ï Would be a lonely man.

We are adults aren't we.

My last say on the subject

RIP crofty59 :-X :-X :'(
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: thedon57 on September 21, 2005, 01:12:36 PM
How do I get hold of sasha :'( can't see his post anywhere not in off topic on other forum :'( :'(
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: Lisandro on September 21, 2005, 01:44:58 PM
How do I get hold of sasha :'( can't see his post anywhere not in off topic on other forum :'( :'(
Seems that he is ok: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=9671.msg140437#msg140437
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: thedon57 on September 21, 2005, 01:48:39 PM
Thanks alot for info off now to my site. ;D ;D
Title: Re: **Off-Topic Screwed by Few Out Of Control**
Post by: Ricky2005 on September 21, 2005, 05:43:47 PM
I changed my sig and my avator for the offtopic!