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in thread [OT] How about an Off Topic Section?

Clarity - here is where those posts go. Here is where to find them.

Is it a million pound change? I don't have access to the site innards to know. I'm sure it's non-trivial. From what I gather, patching the engine is not a task for the squeamish. But we aren't talking new functionality. It's been suggested that an existing section could be repurposed. Is there more to that than s/Something/Something Else/g? Probably. I would be very willing to help, if asked.

It ain't broke .. but that doesn't mean can't be improved. And that's my opinion. I think others would differ, would say it IS broke .. but I can't make their case for them.

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Re^8: [OT] How about a 'Related Topics' (Off Topic) Section?
by jdporter (Paladin) on Jun 09, 2015 at 03:38 UTC
    Is it a million-pound change?

    No, but that's not the point. I'm asking (I can't demand, obviously) that those who want to see the change make a really clear, complete, and compelling justification. Vague handwaving about "clarity", and potentially fixing a problem some believe we might have in the future.... That's not it. That's not going to persuade your client to drop a mil on your "improvement".

    I reckon we are the only monastery ever to have a dungeon stuffed with 16,000 zombies.
Re^8: [OT] How about a 'Related Topics' (Off Topic) Section?
by Anonymous Monk on Jun 08, 2015 at 22:58 UTC

    ...I'm sure it's non-trivial...

    Yes it is trival, it has been trivial at least since 2004, a long time ago

      ... which is a sign that it is un-necessary ...

        ... which is a sign that it is un-necessary ...

        Yes, its a clear sign, all those admonishments to mind the rules and stay on topic, and add "OT" to title, yes, that is a clear sign that an off topic section isn't warranted -- brilliant logic jeffart