Topic: Is the cr0 forum dying?

[Les]

A forum is what the members make it.

+1

[Madrasandy]

It appears that way

[Madrasandy]

....but what can be done about it? I love this forum but tbh I want to log in and see things about curry, I dont want to see pizzas, doorflap springs, royal baby names, snakes on the plane and josaphine.
I want to see banging curries and recipes and talk about curries, techniques, people trying different ideas, sharing knowledge and helping each other and new comers alike.

[Peripatetic Phil]

I want to log in and see things about curry, I dont want to see pizzas, doorflap springs, royal baby names, snakes on the plane and josaphine.

Then don't read the thread entitled "Talk about anything but curry", and use the "Report to moderator" button if such topics occur (other then transiently/fleetingly) in curry-related threads.  For myself, I enjoy civilised discourse on any subject with my fellow curry-lovers.

I might add :  "Once I have logged in, and opted to view a member's video on his/her curry creation, then I want to hear only about that curry; I am not the least bit interested in his/her taste in music (which is highly unlikely to be the same as mine), nor do I want what would otherwise be an interesting and informative video to be dubbed with music that has (and can have) no connection whatsoever with the subject matter of the video". 

** Phil.

[Madrasandy]

  "Once I have logged in, and opted to view a member's video on his/her curry creation, then I want to hear only about that curry; I am not the least bit interested in his/her taste in music (which is highly unlikely to be the same as mine), not do I want what would otherwise be an interesting and informative video to be dubbed with music that has no (and can have no) connection with the subject matter of the video whatsoever". 

** Phil.

Well in the keeping with the tone you can always use the "mute" button Phil

[Peripatetic Phil]

Well in the keeping with the tone you can always use the "mute" button Phil

Exactly -- just as you can use the metaphorical "mute" option by not reading any content in the "Talk about anything but curry" thread.  Incidentally, regarding your original complaint that "I want to log in and see things about curry, I dont want to see pizzas, doorflap springs, royal baby names, snakes on the plane and josaphine.", I assume you are referring to content such as this :

THE TIME IS NOW !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq4yziav8mg

Cant believe its nearly 25 years ago, amazing atmosphere on the day 

** Phil.

[Madrasandy]

Yep thats right Phil , well done Sherlock, give yourself a pat on the back, bad MA succumbing to the post on music, have very dare I

[littlechilie]

I believe it may be a little misleading to new members, they are entering a curry forum only to find a list of non curry related topics in the time line!

This must be discouraging to potential and new members and is showing itself in the loss of contributing members. 

Myself I would not have a problem with non curry related topics, as long as they didn't show in the time line, this would mean someone interested in random posts could search for the tread without any die hard curry fans ever knowing they posted!

As the forum banner says it's curry recipes online
LC

[Garp]

The banner I can see says 'Curry Recipes....Indian Takeaway Recipes and Chat'.

Perhaps you should join CA's, if you feel this site is a bit too liberal for you 

[littlechilie]

I believe the word chat is related to the BOLD words that precede it Garp! It's a shame your not onboard supporting the growth of a healthy busy curry forum.

LC.