time to throw this out:
some off topic posts starting to show up on this thread, and the end result of too much of that is generally that posting privilidges are cut to people who aren't registered. which sucks, since a good number of unregs make very insightful posts. the admin guys are burdened enough keeping the site up in this heavy-traffic period, they don't need to worry with folks who clutter the main board.. don't push it.
if your post consists of a couple of sloppy sentences, information that isn't suited for this board (several forums are nearly idling elsewhere on the site) or pedantically obvious information, it probably doesn't belong here.. this board is for current events discussion/analysis, with leeway for other critical information, or questions that are generally addressed.. it shouldn't be thought of as a personal chat room.
i'll PM regs who stretch the rules, and edit directions onto unreg posts with questionable content. that's where we are now.
HF 0125z03september