On another topic: there's been a few requests from members here regarding the status of the next Wii U thread, suggesting it be moved over to the main gaming side to sit with other discussion threads (eg: Vita/3DS general threads, and so on). I've had a talk with Nirolak about this, and current answer to the request is "yes" with a "but".
The first is a word of warning: moving this thread over the general gaming will attract attention from a wider variety of posters, including those less optimistic though still interested in the Wii U, and those who are not interested at all. There is a line between trolling we'd manage, but the point is by keeping the thread heavily active on the main page, you can expect a greater influx of opinions and discussion that you may not be used to. Our goal is not to keep threads positive, but relevant. Having a Wii U general on the front page means you must accept the wider spectrum of opinions from users, including those outright disappointed with the system.
Trolling and unnecessary provoking would result in bans, but this goes for both sides of the table. More optimistic Wii U fans engaging in hostilities and over defensive behaviour with members expressing pessimistic opinions will enjoy similar bans. Getting along does not mean everybody feeling the same way about something. It means people freely discussing a wide range of opinions and topics and not taking disagreements to heart.
That is the main point we'd want to get across with a new thread. It would be a thread for everybody interested in discussing the Wii U.
The second point would be that we'd talk about what kind of name we'd call it, and it likely would not be called the "Wii U X debate thread" or "Wii U speculation thread", but a new thread entirely. Something to start on fresh ground in the gaming forum.
So, I dunno, discuss it amongst yourselves and see what you think. End of the day, this is how we feel about moving the discussion over to gaming.
