Why have Off Topic, then?

[Kyralessa]

It seems that this topic got locked:

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Why was this locked?

What exactly is the point of having Off Topic, then?

Why not just get rid it?

[Loewchen]

For topics only indirectly related to the game.

[mmmPI]

But isn't it related to Factorio ? It's kinda "luck in misfortune" to be able to enjoy such great video game during perceived societal collapse, when others struggle to breathe, drink, get food, not get bombed or drafted to war.

Maybe not enough ^^

[Loewchen]

But isn't it related to Factorio ?

Originally absolutely, the next reply that got removed was just culture war stuff already and I have no desire to babysit the topic while nothing less would be sufficient to keep it "on topic". If someone with privileges wants to take this up on themself, they are free to open it up again.

[Tertius]

That thread was locked after exactly the right amount of posts. Spot on. Neither one post too early, nor one post too late.

[Kyralessa]

No, this is stupid. There was no vitriol in what I wrote.

Remind me: How many pages did that Ukraine/Russia thread go?

Either have an Off Topic, or don't. If even Off Topic has to relate to Factorio somehow, then you need to rename it. "Tangential Topics" or something similar.

[NineNine]

It's fine. I was just looking for some people to commiserate with. No biggie.

[mmmPI]

Remind me: How many pages did that Ukraine/Russia thread go?

I think that was the point, some malicious individuals are visibly happy to try and propagate narratives to try to justify war crimes and other despicable acts unfortunatly when they find a topic remotely suitable, or create one when needed.

I rejoice the luxury that i have to be able to advocate for less censorship with a little ai video that i hope is okay for the forum, although i don't have any priviledges to reopen the thread, i would gladly babysit , measure, analyze and what nots all the propaganda

It's fine. I was just looking for some people to commiserate with. No biggie.

Hey you can do it on private messages or in the multiplayer section of the forum, say you are looking for someone to commiserate with while playing, and you seem a little depressed, and you play factorio to forget about what makes you sad and want to play only with players that are also sad about the exact same thing ! I have that one friend who is always sad,