Inspired by a thread started by {Emilia} in the Narnia-like section of the board known as TNZ, I'd like to take some suggestions on possible topics for discussion here in Miscellaneous, since things have become rather stagnant discussion-wise as of late.
I'd prefer if we solely provided suggestions for things you'd like to see discussed rather than pointing out existing topics or threads you dislike, since we don't want to scare anyone off or prevent them from having the kind of threads they prefer. Keep it positive and constructive and focused on what you'd like to see rather than what you dislike, please. If you disagree with a suggestion that is made and feel you have to say something, try and do so politely.
Sometimes you might want to discuss something but don't feel confident or sure about starting a thread on your own. Well, this might be an opportunity to put an idea out there and maybe have someone else start it for you. Perhaps you don't think the subject matter is allowed, like how many people don't think political or controversial subjects are allowed in Miscellaneous even though they are.
Please be mindful that the goal is to generate ongoing discussion of a meaningful or extensive nature. Which is not to say that discussions of what you just ate or listened to don't have their place and aren't perfectly acceptable, but the responses are usually just one line answers and not any kind of recurring dialogue. Nor should my comment be taken to mean the suggestions all have to be super serious. A creative writing thread or something else fun is welcome too. The goal is just to get some positive and lasting discussion flowing.
I look forward to seeing your suggestions.
I'd prefer if we solely provided suggestions for things you'd like to see discussed rather than pointing out existing topics or threads you dislike, since we don't want to scare anyone off or prevent them from having the kind of threads they prefer. Keep it positive and constructive and focused on what you'd like to see rather than what you dislike, please. If you disagree with a suggestion that is made and feel you have to say something, try and do so politely.
Sometimes you might want to discuss something but don't feel confident or sure about starting a thread on your own. Well, this might be an opportunity to put an idea out there and maybe have someone else start it for you. Perhaps you don't think the subject matter is allowed, like how many people don't think political or controversial subjects are allowed in Miscellaneous even though they are.
Please be mindful that the goal is to generate ongoing discussion of a meaningful or extensive nature. Which is not to say that discussions of what you just ate or listened to don't have their place and aren't perfectly acceptable, but the responses are usually just one line answers and not any kind of recurring dialogue. Nor should my comment be taken to mean the suggestions all have to be super serious. A creative writing thread or something else fun is welcome too. The goal is just to get some positive and lasting discussion flowing.
I look forward to seeing your suggestions.
I went ahead and bumped the existing "Casual Artwork" thread which had been dead since March, and started a new Creative Writing thread, incorporating your idea about possible monthly theme writing projects that could grow into a new Miscellaneous contest similar to the avatar threads but for writing. Hopefully that generates some interest.
/facepalm Sorry about that. Been so busy today that I forgot what thread I was in.
