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[Sandvich]

Originally Posted by EricVanWyk

And there are plenty of other places to share that type of humor.

So?? There are other places to talk about programming and pneumatics but we talk about them here too.

[Madison]

Originally Posted by Sandvich

So?? There are other places to talk about programming and pneumatics but we talk about them here too.

They are topics directly related to building a robot for the FIRST Robotics Competition. There are fewer things that are MORE apropos than that.

Memes have their place ... somewhere. It isn't here.

ChiefDelphi isn't 4Chan; it is a place to exchange ideas and learn new skills with some very busy, very talented professionals. Don't waste their time.

[the man]

So we can only share ideas that you approve of? This seems very counter productive.

[nitneylion452]

Originally Posted by the man

So we can only share ideas that you approve of? This seems very counter productive.

That argument is going nowhere, fast.

Madison's point is that there is a time and a place for everything. A website like ChiefDelphi is one for serious discussion, not memes (save the FIRST meme thread.) Trying to keep a professional aura about you and your posts/content is a very valuable skill to have, and arguing in the manner quoted with a well respected member of the CD community is not a good way to do that.

Just remember, CD is a very fun environment, but this thread is for serious discussion and CD is very good at keeping on topic. As previously mentioned, we aren't 4chan (though I prefer reddit.)

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Madison

They are topics directly related to building a robot for the FIRST Robotics Competition. There are fewer things that are MORE apropos than that.

Memes have their place ... somewhere. It isn't here.

ChiefDelphi isn't 4Chan; it is a place to exchange ideas and learn new skills with some very busy, very talented professionals. Don't waste their time.

I thought the point of the Chit Chat area was for stuff like this.

[come-at-me-bro]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

I thought the point of the Chit Chat area was for stuff like this.

It is. When I want to relax at school I go to chit chat. If there is going to be rules against being off topic on an off topic board then I'm going somewhere else