Mutley Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 It took me a while to find this are for what it is. "Miscellaneous" to me doesn't really yell out "Off-topic", the area is rather empty, maybe something a little more friendly like "The Lounge" or just "Off-Topic Banter" would be more appealing? Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/61425-rename-miscellaneous-area/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ober Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I somewhat agree. I'll see what the others think. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/61425-rename-miscellaneous-area/#findComment-305820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamProductions Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I don't mind but you get use to it being called Miscellaneous, plus its more professional than Off Topic. but if it was called Off Topic everything gets shoved in there then it comes more spam. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/61425-rename-miscellaneous-area/#findComment-306537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
akitchin Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 what about "Largely Irrelevant?" just kidding. renaming miscellaneous is a good idea, seeing as the ubiquitous miscellaneous drawer in everyone's house is the last place they look to find something. maybe "Non-Programming?" Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/61425-rename-miscellaneous-area/#findComment-306540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamProductions Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 After reading his post i came up with some better ones than Off Topic: 'Non-Related' 'None Programming' 'Off Subject' 'I have no where to put my topic' 'General Chit-chat' 'General' 'General Chat' Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/61425-rename-miscellaneous-area/#findComment-306545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neylitalo Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 It could just be my aversion to having to learn something new, but I don't think this is a good idea. We've got thousands of members that are used to the "Miscellaneous" title, and it usually takes very little time to adapt to an "odd" naming convention. And, just out of curiosity, how difficult is it to read the board description to figure out that if you can't find a board for it, put it in Miscellaneous? Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/61425-rename-miscellaneous-area/#findComment-306579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ober Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I'm kind of in the same boat. Although Misc never really made sense to me. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/61425-rename-miscellaneous-area/#findComment-306592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 It could just be my aversion to having to learn something new, but I don't think this is a good idea. We've got thousands of members that are used to the "Miscellaneous" title, and it usually takes very little time to adapt to an "odd" naming convention. And, just out of curiosity, how difficult is it to read the board description to figure out that if you can't find a board for it, put it in Miscellaneous? So your saying it's an odd title but shouldn't be changed because current users might get confused. I never read the forum descriptions. It's like magazine covers, book covers and DVD covers, your first impression is the title, not the descriptive text on the back. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/61425-rename-miscellaneous-area/#findComment-306596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
448191 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 IMO, Misc is already attracting enough attention. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/61425-rename-miscellaneous-area/#findComment-306683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 what about "Largely Irrelevant?" just kidding. Glad you're kidding. Otherwise a large portion of some people's posts would fill it up. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/61425-rename-miscellaneous-area/#findComment-306693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
akitchin Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 at least then it could serve as a statistical basis for banning people. but i concede - renaming the section is probably more trouble than it's worth, since any other name would simply be a synonym for "anything that doesn't seem to fit elsewhere." Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/61425-rename-miscellaneous-area/#findComment-306713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 ... since any other name would simply be a synonym for "anything that doesn't seem to fit elsewhere." How about 'dark matter'? Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/61425-rename-miscellaneous-area/#findComment-306718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ober Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 >>How about 'dark matter'? WINNER! Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/61425-rename-miscellaneous-area/#findComment-306761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 Some people are taking this seriously, lol, come on guys, rename it! I think there should be a Poll. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/61425-rename-miscellaneous-area/#findComment-306766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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