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Started by LizStreithorst, October 20, 2013, 06:10:20 PM

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LizStreithorst

Why are child boards called child boards?  I've always wondered.
Always move forward. Never look back.

Mugwump

Quote from: LizStreithorst on October 20, 2013, 06:10:20 PM
Why are child boards called child boards?  I've always wondered.

The main board could be called the parent board, 'child' boards are mostly closely related subjects. Think of the structure of an 'outline'......remember, Roman numeral I, sub categories A, B, C..etc...Roman numeral II, sub categories A, B, C, etc.....yada yada
Jon

?Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ?Wow! What a Ride!? ~ Hunter S. Thompson

LizStreithorst

I may be silly but I think it's rude to call them "child boards".  It makes them seem like second class citizens.
Always move forward. Never look back.

Mugwump

Quote from: LizStreithorst on October 20, 2013, 06:48:29 PM
I may be silly but I think it's rude to call them "child boards".  It makes them seem like second class citizens.

I'm sure that they understand, and their feelings aren't hurt.....sheesh...LOL
Jon

?Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ?Wow! What a Ride!? ~ Hunter S. Thompson