What's with all the OT threads lately?

[welovedis]

Just curious why there are so many totally OT threads lately on this board? I've been able to see the reasoning of posting a good deal on something or a freebie since you'll save $$ on an item and then save that for your trip. That I can see, but whatever happened to posting things like "Where can I find XXX" etc....on the Community Board? I have always figured that I could ignore the posts I'm not interested in, but these OT posts seem to be multiplying.

Not trying to flame anyone, but since I'm sure I'll get some red hot zings, I've donned by flame resistant suit, lol!

 

[purplebelle]

I guess it's just a trend of the audience and their interests. I bet it'll swoop back to more Disney-related items after a little bit.

 

[meandtheguys2]

I think people get used to certain boards and the people on them. The CB is an entity of it's own with it's own cast of charactors! Thus it is just easier to ask in this seemingly safe space.

 

[CheapMom]

Where can I find... is a shopping type question and there are some expert shoppers on this board - that is how I see it.

 

[grlpwrd]

No flames from me, but may I point out this very thread is OT, too.

Yes, there are expert shoppers here and some folks like to board hop.

 

[brivers222]

No flames from me, but may I point out this very thread is OT, too.

I was about to point out that very fact as well

Anyways, The shopping questions have really helped me out a bit. I haven't asked that many but in reading some of the OT questions, I have found information on items I wouldn't normally of even thought about.

This being the Budget Board, I find that people asking "OT" for help finding the lowest prices on items to help cut down their budget is more relavant than the OT subject line really lets on.

IMHO
No flames here!

 

[welovedis]

No flames from me, but may I point out this very thread is OT, too.

Yeah but if I posted it on the CB they'd have no clue what I was talking about, lol! Since it has to do with the threads here I posted here.

I agree that money saving tips are what this boards is all about, guess that's why I was wondering about some of the others I've seen lately that have nothing to do with saving $$$. Not saying I'm not guilty of answering some of those either, just wondering what's up.

I really never thought about people not venturing to other boards here. Everyone has always been *mostly* friendly in the other areas but I can see how some people might just be used to being here.

Thanks for the thoughts everyone!

 

[CheapMom]

I have really gotten to know the people on this board also and sometimes I want to share something- I know if I post it on the community board many of my budget buddies won't see it.

 

[meandtheguys2]

That is it exactly! I was on the boards for a year before I venture away from the planning boards.

 

[meandtheguys2]

That is it exactly! I was on the boards for a year before I ventured away from the planning boards.