Over-Merging of threads?

dmek25 · 03-02-2006, 04:12 PM

do we have a rift among ranks?

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-02-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

do we have a rift among ranks?

Yes, it looks like we're almost evenly split between the yea's and nay's. But fortunately it's being discussed in an intelligent, thoughtful, and civil manner.

That Guy · 03-02-2006, 04:23 PM

I like Squawk, he's a pretty parrot

That Guy · 03-02-2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TAFKAS

How would everyone feel if the mods set a cap on number of posts in a thread, or number of days a thread is open?

Let's say, hypothetically, after 100 posts, or 5 days we lock the thread so it doesn't get stale. And if it goes off-coure before hand we'd lock it then. Threads such as Super Happy Fun, Question 3, and game day threads are exempt.

We mods are just tossing around some ideas and want to get your input as well. Keep in mind though that Matty is away for the weekend so no real changes will be implemented until he gets back next week.

auto-locking and max post counts are a lot of work and they won't please anyone... when you have a progresional topic though, like the cba/how can we get under thing, after a while it'd make sense to take the collective solutions and answers an summarize them in a sticky or something... so instead of 200 posts of reading, someone can be caught up in under 5minutes.

the problem is digging out the answers to where everyone sees them to prevent (literally) hundreds of repeated questions in under a week... sometimes (like the cba thread again) it takes us days to actually figure out the answers and be comfortable that our conclusions are correct.

Huddle · 03-02-2006, 05:26 PM

My suggestion is that the moderators focus on seeing that threads are labelled clearly and that any debate doesn't disintegrate into personal attacks.

What difference does it make to the rest of us if two or three posters want to rehash the Brunell-Ramsey topic? We're not obligated to read it.

As for limiting the number of posts, I don't see the sense in that. Recently, while lurking on a Dophins board, I came across a 700+ posts thread discussing the 2006 draft that was the most interesting I've come across on fansites. The main posters were very knowledgeable. If they weren't Dolphins' scouts, they could have been.

MTK · 03-02-2006, 09:27 PM

I think this thread needs to be merged

GoSkins! · 03-02-2006, 09:44 PM

Lavar

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-02-2006, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GoSkins!

Lavar

Brunell

Daseal · 03-02-2006, 11:00 PM

I didn't meant his as any sort of attack on TWP staff, most people I think are a bit timid because of the duplicate thread posts and was just an idea.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-02-2006, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

I didn't meant his as any sort of attack on TWP staff, most people I think are a bit timid because of the duplicate thread posts and was just an idea.

I don't think anyone has taken your posts as an attack. Well Mattyk might have, but that's only because he has a huge ego.

Redskins_P · 03-03-2006, 12:02 AM

Taylor Jacobs is a bitch

Schneed10 · 03-03-2006, 08:33 AM

I've noticed that not many threads are getting merged over the last 12 hours or so, and just wanted to offer my comments on it. I like it. There are a bunch of crap threads out there now that weren't there before, but you know what? I just skip them. I find myself naturally gravitating towards the quality threads with quality discussion going on.

backrow · 03-03-2006, 10:03 AM

Just what was the answer to Q#3?

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-03-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Redskins_P

Taylor Jacobs is a bitch

And how.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-03-2006, 10:12 AM

Taylor Jacobs once tried to have "sex" with a "girl" but then he found he had female parts.

View Poll Results: Should the mods ease up on the merging of threads?
Yes, the threads are becoming unmanagebly big and new ones should be started.	29	52.73%
Yes, threads on different topics are being merged	6	10.91%
No, there are too many threads on the same topic	17	30.91%
No, for whatever reason.	3	5.45%
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03-02-2006, 04:12 PM	#31
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 64 Posts: 10,672	Re: Over-Merging of threads? do we have a rift among ranks? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

03-02-2006, 04:23 PM	#33
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Over-Merging of threads? I like Squawk, he's a pretty parrot

03-02-2006, 05:26 PM	#35
Huddle Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 352	Re: Over-Merging of threads? My suggestion is that the moderators focus on seeing that threads are labelled clearly and that any debate doesn't disintegrate into personal attacks. What difference does it make to the rest of us if two or three posters want to rehash the Brunell-Ramsey topic? We're not obligated to read it. As for limiting the number of posts, I don't see the sense in that. Recently, while lurking on a Dophins board, I came across a 700+ posts thread discussing the 2006 draft that was the most interesting I've come across on fansites. The main posters were very knowledgeable. If they weren't Dolphins' scouts, they could have been.

03-02-2006, 09:27 PM	#36
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: Over-Merging of threads? I think this thread needs to be merged __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-02-2006, 09:44 PM	#37
GoSkins! The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yorktown, Va Age: 57 Posts: 1,587	Re: Over-Merging of threads? Lavar __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts. A. Einstien

03-02-2006, 11:00 PM	#39
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 8,341	Re: Over-Merging of threads? I didn't meant his as any sort of attack on TWP staff, most people I think are a bit timid because of the duplicate thread posts and was just an idea. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

03-03-2006, 12:02 AM	#41
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 48 Posts: 4,101	Re: Over-Merging of threads? Taylor Jacobs is a bitch

03-03-2006, 08:33 AM	#42
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Over-Merging of threads? I've noticed that not many threads are getting merged over the last 12 hours or so, and just wanted to offer my comments on it. I like it. There are a bunch of crap threads out there now that weren't there before, but you know what? I just skip them. I find myself naturally gravitating towards the quality threads with quality discussion going on. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

03-03-2006, 10:03 AM	#43
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03-03-2006, 10:12 AM	#45
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Over-Merging of threads? Taylor Jacobs once tried to have "sex" with a "girl" but then he found he had female parts. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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