What is OT (off-topic)?
Any forum posting containing “OT” in the subject line is considered off-topic and liable to be summarily deleted by those with More Important Things To Do. It is considered rude to post off-topic messages without the “OT”. As to exactly what is considered on- or off-topic, or at what point on- becomes off-topic or vice versa, well that’s a matter for your good judgement. On/off-topic is not a binary choice when it comes to discussion threads, but subjects such as US gun laws are likely to descend into politics, religion or both. There is some guidance on this point in the (ISC)2 policies: “(ISC)2 forums are not moderated. Note that this is prime: you might see anything here. Don’t complain about it.” Actually, membership in the forum is strictly moderated, as you know. Postings are not specifically moderated. However, if you say something really annoying, somebody from (ISC)2, usually Dorsey Morrow, (ISC)2’s corporate counsel, will send you a nasty note and if you persist, you’ll be un
