Why do people keep saying certain topics don't belong on here?

In nearly every other thread I keep reading "this is a video game site, what are you doing posting this s***"
 
Yet this is an off topic forum.  Are there any rules about posting in an off topic forum besides the obvious?  I would think relationship, politics, and other topics some posters complain about all fit within the realm of an off topic forum.  
 
If those threads aren't allowed, that should be made clear at the top.  But the constant bashing of those topics because "this is a video game site" is annoying, to say the least.  It's also very immature to immediately question the validity of a random topic, when clearly this is an off topic forum, which I would presume to mean "topics other than video games." What else can off-topic mean?

People tend to get pissy about every little thing.

^ People are needlessly pissy and jumpy on the internet :/

" People tend to get pissy about every little thing. "

Those people are the ones who think they are mods.

I just feel awkward when people talk about family/relationship issues. I've always just thought that some subjects are better kept away from the internetz, but that's just me. ;)

ME ANGRY AT THIS.

 Like everyone said, people are kind of jerkoffs.
 
That being said, I'm really fucking sick of people crying about their relationship issues on here. If I see one more "I like this girl but I don't know what to do and I think that she might think I scalp people and wear it like a hat" thread, I'm finally going to sit down and invent whatever it is that I need to invent in order to be able to reach through the internet and punch someone directly in the cock.

Personally I don't have a problem with it, (since, you know, I don't actually have to click on posts I'm not interested in) but I can kinda understand that having a heap of random ass topics could be annoying when you came here to talk about them video games.

People will always complain about every little thing, especially if they don't agree with it.

If they don't like it they should go to the general discussion forum. Those people are dumb, just ignore them. 

They're dumbass mod wannabes. and I don't understand why people are mad over the relationship threads. It's in off-topic dude, just filter it. Every other game forum I go to has relationship threads and such but they never get these kinds of complaints, instead they become spam beacons. But you can't blame that on anyone except for those that spam in them.

" Personally I don't have a problem with it, (since, you know, I don't actually have to click on posts I'm not interested in) but I can kinda understand that having a heap of random ass topics could be annoying when you came here to talk about them video games. "

It's best not to make a big deal about something so small.

This thread doesn't belong here.

OH MY GOD THIS DOES NOT BELONG HERE. WHAT THE FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!~~~

Because they think you're just showing off (that you have a life, or whatever). Then they get jealous, or they feel that you don't have the right to tell everyone you are able to interact with girls, and try to push you down by being assholes. By for example trying to exclude you from the group, and/or making you regret creating your topic, and submit to conformity.

" People tend to get pissy about every little thing. "

Most relationship threads posted here are pointless, everyone just posts pictures and Cool Story Bros.

I was going to be all ironic, but decided against it.

" @RJay_64: I usually just go to the page that shows all topics from all the forums, and sometimes it is mostly dominated by off topic threads.  I completely agree with you that the threads have a right to be here but I get why people get frustrated. "

People usually say "this doesn't belong here" in the forums when it's a touchy subject matter that could get ugly. Discussing military conflicts between countries, at what point is an abortion unethical during pregnancy, etc. won't end well. 

Animevice for anime threads.

" I just feel awkward when people talk about family/relationship issues. I've always just thought that some subjects are better kept away from the internetz, but that's just me. ;) "

Preferences, Hide Off-Topic, Problem solved.

Its ok to post that kinda stuff but threads like ones that involve religion and politics really drive people nuts and turns us against each other. For example that thread about the ban on gay marriage being lifted today.

" Preferences, Hide Off-Topic, Problem solved. "

Lol this is a thread about a thread about a thread. But i do have to agree with this thread.

The politics/religion/relationship threads tend to bring out the worst in some people, building bad energy. Then some participants take that energy with them to the other on-topic threads. So I can understand the irritation with some of the topics that don't pertain to gaming even if I think it's fine to have an off-topic forum. So long as the arguments stay compartmentalized.

I really only do that when something should have been posted on Tested or Anime Vice or whatever. Those communities need more similars.

90% of this website are a bunch of 13 yr old elitist who believe only they know what belongs on the internets.

people get self entertained by questioning other people thread that dont belong in this dont belong in that. it is their joy. and people tend to have fun finding fault at someone. it is their nature.
 
ign forums system seems to be freedom but once a thread with much spam reply like "moo" "huu" "santa clause" theyll close it. therefore it is easily for people to manipulate the the rule if they want a certain thread close by their own will regardless of how cool the thread is, they can make it close by their will by just replying spam. it is the nature of people entertainment.  ign rule is broken. someone say fuc you to other user and dont get anything.
 
when im in gamespot i feel like im being watched and told every step. like working and crazy boss watching every step and say dont do that dont do this. gamespot mods seems like a currupted police in a peaceful city, got nothing to do and find fault on users.

maybe there should be one all encompassing relationship-help thread? a singular place for people to seek guidance and love gurus to shine? one thing i hate about the off-topic is that so many of the same types of threads get made when one topic would be sufficient.

people as asses on the internet. i just have to say that i hate it when i see something video game related on off topic. it is the only threads that i care about that are on these forums. other topics i do not care about.

"  when im in gamespot i feel like im being watched and told every step. like working and crazy boss watching every step and say dont do that dont do this. gamespot mods seems like a currupted police in a peaceful city, got nothing to do and find fault on users. "

" Those people are the ones who think they are mods. "

I know they always say politics is never a good thing to bring up in public, but I always love a good civil political debate. As far as my views let me just say I listen to talk radio and don't think our country the USA is on the path it needs to be on. Ill give specifics if you want.