I think you have to put things in perspective. Since PG has decided to put a forum titled “Off Topic” on their list of forums, I really don’t think the “music only” would apply. It is titled, after all “Off Topic”!

Without reviewing the “forum rules”, common sense would say that the only rule that would apply is no flaming in the “Off Topic” forum. (And of course, no spam).

If someone posts a subject that isn’t of any interest to anyone, then that subject dies away. It happens all the time.

If PG wants to eliminate “non-musical” topics, they should remove “Off Topic” from the forums. Problem solved. Replace it with something akin to “Musical Posts Not Related To PG Music”.

Even though I left the PG forum a couple of months ago, here I am again because I feel like I know a few of the folks here and I find some of the discussions interesting. I’ve also found help when I needed it. It’s funny how when I had a “boot” problem several months ago, no one complained that my post wasn’t “musical”!

We have an interesting cross section of people from across the world here. Since most of us who participate here have been around for quite awhile, don’t you think it’s possible to have non-musical discussions in a forum that is TITLED “Off Topic”?

All it takes is a little common courtesy. (But unfortunately, that's sometimes in short supply).

Bob
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