Idea
Idea
I'll throw this at you:
Should threads in forums be limited to a maximum of, say, 20 posts?
My idea is that longer threads almost always have moved away from the subject of the original message (often earlier!).
Should threads in forums be limited to a maximum of, say, 20 posts?
My idea is that longer threads almost always have moved away from the subject of the original message (often earlier!).
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Re: Idea
I don't see how it is possible to just close or lock a thread just because it's reached a certain number of replies, especially if the thread is still active.
Stopping a thread by that process is almost as bad as censorship and I thought we left that behind when the previous forum gave up the ghost....
Stopping a thread by that process is almost as bad as censorship and I thought we left that behind when the previous forum gave up the ghost....
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Re: Idea
Some threads would only get contributions from 3 posters if limited to 20 posts. Not a good idea.
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Re: Idea
Most verbal conversations head off in different directions to that at the start. It's the nature of the beast. Yes, it can be mildly irritating when the topic goes a long way off, but a well-placed comment can always bring it back.
I see no reason to start gagging open and free conversation, Devil.
I see no reason to start gagging open and free conversation, Devil.
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Those who do not like cats, must have been mice in a former life!
Re: Idea
Devil, it is my hope to make Paphos Life, as much as possible, all things to everybody. This is why there are two political forums, and why people can opt to see neither if they so wish. It is up to them, especially when I have done the help system to show them how.
Now, your suggestion is easy to implement on a per user basis. When you see a thread with page numbers at the bottom, you will know immediately, before you even open it, that there are more than 20 posts.
So if you don't want to see a thread with more than 20 posts, look out for those tell-tale numbers, and avoid the thread.
Now, your suggestion is easy to implement on a per user basis. When you see a thread with page numbers at the bottom, you will know immediately, before you even open it, that there are more than 20 posts.
So if you don't want to see a thread with more than 20 posts, look out for those tell-tale numbers, and avoid the thread.
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Re: Idea
It depends on the topic. If somebody posts an item for sale, for instance, and somebody posts in the same thread about their pet gerbil, or something, then I will steer the thread back. Or if somebody is seeking advice, or wants to recommend something, I might step in then. But I think general chat should be allowed to meander. If the topic wanders too much, there is nothing to stop you posting a new thread and including a request to stay on topic. That may be seen as a challenge to some people though.
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Re: Idea
I agree, but just wanted to see if going wildly off-topic is as irritating for others as I find it
Re: Idea
Let's not make a saga of it, Maggie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saga_(cheese)
You see how easy it is to go off-topic
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saga_(cheese)
You see how easy it is to go off-topic
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Re: Idea
Is Saga cheese only for the over 50s?Devil wrote: ↑Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:16 pm Let's not make a saga of it, Maggie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saga_(cheese)
You see how easy it is to go off-topic
Do you have to cross The Bridge to get it? (You'll have to think about that one!)
Pete
Re: Idea
And nobody wants that. There are quite enough Trump threads as it is!
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Re: Idea
Now that you mention it, I also think there are a few links to the new President of the United States of America. What a fine up standing man he is. I like that he sticks to his word. What say you. ( gud on ere innit)
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Re: Idea
I was SO tempted to lock it.
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