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Is it time?

Woola, I'd like to explain my 'no' vote.

Sometimes, not very often, moderators feel compelled to move prurient content from the un-password protected areas to the Spoodle Zone. Some of the content would scandalize even the most battle-hardened Woodsheders so I don't feel moving prurient content to the Wood Shed would be appropriate. The alternative to a Spoodle move would be a topic delete (I can hear the screams of "CENSORSHIP!" now) or a post edit which isn't always a pleasant option. Having the Spoodle Zone allows the moderators to 'flush the terlet'.

There's a lot of trash on the 'net; some of it's funny, some of it isn't. Having the Spoodle Zone is probably a good outlet for those that wish to share without impinging on the gray area of social acceptability and a cesspool for topics from those who are completely clueless about the concept.

If you'd like to have the storage space, I can't think anyone would be upset if you deleted all the topics except the Sasquatch Sighting topic which is more of a Public Service Announcement/Advisory.

I agree with Dale. It is an outlet for those of us who feel the need to post something offensive. I mean, where else is it appropriate to post a picture of someone selling a mirror on eBay?

Anyhow there are some places that would be appropriate to delete threads for the sake of storage space. For example, I do not believe that posts over a month old are relevant in the "Orchid Trader" section. Additionally, since this is an orchid forum, any posts to "Chit Chat", "Political pit", and even "Announcements" that have been dormant for over 90 days can be deleted.

*Jon wanders off to update Ron's toilet thread*

"... I do not believe that posts over a month old are relevant in the "Orchid Trader" section. Additionally, since this is an orchid forum, any posts to "Chit Chat", "Political pit", and even "Announcements" that have been dormant for over 90 days can be deleted."

*Dale nails a post-it note to his monitor reminding him to email Lynne and ask her to do a complete delete in Pollen Trader*

Any updates to the Online Orchid Software?
That's been unused for quite a while

Cool, just what I'm looking for... I'd like to consolidate some stuff, get rid of some stuff to put in some forums for specific Orchid related topics. So far looks like the spoo zone is staying.

Unfortunately, Daniel has publicly rejected his interest in moderating Chef's Place. There's a lot of work to do there. I nominate Forrest for moderator of Chef's Place. It's a good brand name; it just needs a moderator.

holy shit! 88 pages of wtf over in chefs place!??? man I dont get out enough

See? I told ya.

OK Forrest, you`re the man!

LOL!

I think chefs place can get axed at least till he wants to open it back up... I used to dig the foam art etc.

Adverse Possession cannot get axed. Nobody cares about Chef's Place. It's AP that people like.

Oh no! Please Woola, I think Chef should have to come back and fight to win his place back. (I watched 300 over the weekend!)

where you been girl!!! 300 so rocked Spartan style....

I`m here,,,just in lurk mode but ramping up to be more active this summer. Love this place, don`t let go Woola!

cool,

we've had no time at all to work on our Orchid software, ecommerce is more than a full time gig

Woola, may I suggest that you ax what you need to
regardless of topic. Anything over a month old
could be axed with no ill will I should think.

I've noticed recently...well, since I've had DSL service...that I have very fast internet action everywhere but here. I suspect over-load on many
topics.

No Spoodle. This place has changed a tad. You would be reported to Woola so fast it would make your pasties spin out of control.
I don't think your area will be axed but you can see for yourself how little it is used anymore.

oh, please. :rolleyes:

ellen fl

Okay. :rolleyes:

No, as far as I know I wasn't reported after my disgraceful display with TxJohn coz Woola never contacted me but if you believe Woola wasn't alerted, you missed his about "please don't pm me" post. I guess everyone was welcoming him back.

Anyway, Spoodle..welcome back.

Woola, I belong to a couple of forums (baking and tropical fish) and they have "pinned" topics. Is that possible on this forum? A lot of the stuff that gets posted would be excellent for noobies and others who need a refresher but it gets lost in the shuffle. Just wondering.

Are you wanting to 'pin' something in the Spoodle Zone, Ann?

There is a place called the FAQ Info Archive. Not sure why it's not used more.
Maybe if it were renamed Noob Corner it might get more use.

Woola, please don't axe Chef's place! Adverse Possession is a joy.

I know about the FAQ area. It has ONE topic in it. I'm mostly talking about the questions noobies ask the most -- what is this bug, what is this spot on my leaf, is this a new growth or a spike? The pinned threads I am talking about stay in the subject area and always stay on top. Maybe it isn't possible with this forum software. That's why I asked Woola.

I think that he is planning a knowlage base. This is a searchable database of common stuff.