RSJB18 posted:As others have said, there is a core group of modelers who frequent this thread, and yes, we do get off topic
We all do our best to abide by the TOS and understand that there have to be rules. We are but a humble group of guys who like to share our train and non-train events with others.
Respectfully.......
My impression is that about 75% of the content of this thread in the past six months or so is about "non-train events" or having little to do with working on a layout. This was once one of my favorite threads to read and learn from; however, it has devolved into water cooler chit-chat and a sort of facebook for some OGR members.
Also, why not use the "like" button to show appreciation for what someone did on their lay-out--is it really necessary to post a text expressing the sentiment every single time the opportunity presents itself no matter how meager the content?
I have posted these comments reluctantly. My hope was that after Alan said what he said, his words would be taken to heart. Instead, the opposite happened and it has led to more self-serving justifications for the unrelenting off-topic commentary that has diluted this thread of meaningful content.
With respect to all.
