Bang Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Hi I figured I'd just make a moron thread so I can join in the party. Seems every Tom Dick and Harry with half a thought will just make a new thread and pop it up, so I figured why not. Discussions on this board are disappearing. It's getting to be just a collection of random thoughts. Threads with quality posts drop off the front page in about ten minutes it seems. A thread I noticed this afternoon is now on page five. Nevermind trying to keep up with it, or enter into any discussions. Sorry to vent, mods, but it's getting harder and harder to enjoy this. You guys know me, and you knowc I have your back and support you in all your endeavors. This is in no way a complaint about the site or the merger with the Redskins. I understand totally about the need for merges, because I totally understand Art and TKs point about folks not really paying attention to the board before popping up their thoughts on Lavar or the refs or Gibbs... thoughts that are often exactly.. EXACTLY the same as in four or five other 1 post threads. I don't know what the solution is. Merged threads are hard to follow, but the board gets so cluttered so fast anymore, it seems to be the only way to keep some semblance of conversation. So, look, if you're one of the newbies here, post responsibly. This is a discussion board, not a bulletin board. A lot of you are drowning this place. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSkins Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Just went back and looked at WHY it was the moron thread. I retract said statement about potatoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I agree ...and I am going to start another thread to tell everyone that I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Isifhan Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Bang has a valid point here. The improvements are quite noticeable on the site and the mods deserve a big thumbs up for making it happen. But the drawbacks are becoming pretty obvious too. It's not just the amount of non sensical posts that are being made but often times they are being made by the same person or persons. The same subjects are being posted literally dozens of times and while the mods are doing the best they can to merge the most obvious ones I wish people would use some discretion before making a new thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Montana Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I agree with Bang. There have been a lot of garbage threads flooding this site since the merger. It's really getting out of hand. The mods should possibly consider instituting a set minimum post count that a member has to reach before he/she can start a new thread. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Scary too, is that after reading one of the merged Lavar threads, I have come to the conclusion that the same 6 or 7 things have been said over the course of about 298 posts and lord knows how many merges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I want to be able to speed up the hands of time when it comes to natural selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isifhan Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 The mods should possibly consider instituting a set minimum post count that a member has to reach before he/she can start a new thread. :2cents: Totally agree with this. Excellent idea. A minimum length on posts maybe an idea too to limit the one word post padding. Not sure how possible that would be though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 Scary too, is that after reading one of the merged Lavar threads, I have come to the conclusion that the same 6 or 7 things have been said over the course of about 298 posts and lord knows how many merges. And the Lavar threads just keep coming and coming, and they are VERY repetitive. Even after last week when Art and TK pretty much pleaded with folks to use the search feature, or read the other posts that might be remotely about the same topic to see if their thought could be used in that discussion. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSkins Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Isn't the minimum character number 10 for posts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampSkinsFanatic Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I agree...and I am going to start another thread to tell everyone that I agree. :laugh: I love the comedians on this site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Don't sweat it too much, Bang. We're trying to let the explosion of new members get a footing. But, at some point very soon, we're going to clean out about a thousand people who don't get it. It's going to be a lovely thing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampSkinsFanatic Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Why dont u make a cartoon about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Why dont u make a cartoon about it Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canyonero! Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Amazing isn't it? And while I worry you may get flamed with people crying "elitist!", that's really not the case at all. I belong to many message boards/forums with far more active members, and none of them suffer from this same problem. You're definitely not the only one that's noticed the steady decline in not just knowledgeable discussions, but knowledgeable posters as well. I've been a member hear for a few years now, and I couldn't get by without the site, but it is upsetting to see what's happened here. As for a solution? Sadly other than limiting the number of new threads people can create (which I don't think is a real answer anyway), I'm at a loss. Bless the mods for all their good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 Don't sweat it too much, Bang. We're trying to let the explosion of new members get a footing. But, at some point very soon, we're going to clean out about a thousand people who don't get it. It's going to be a lovely thing . Ka BOOM. Art has a Q-36 Space Modulator, and he's not afraid to use it. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampSkinsFanatic Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I belong to many message boards/forums with far more active members, and none of them suffer from this same problem. Exaggerating just a little arent we?:chug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishomelette Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Don't sweat it too much, Bang. We're trying to let the explosion of new members get a footing. But, at some point very soon, we're going to clean out about a thousand people who don't get it. It's going to be a lovely thing . :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Just give it time. Pretty soon we're just going to start banning everyone who makes us merge a thread -- though, we'll only do this with people who we don't like . That'll get rid of 500 people right there. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titaw Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 HiI figured I'd just make a moron thread so I can join in the party. Seems every Tom Dick and Harry with half a thought will just make a new thread and pop it up, so I figured why not. Discussions on this board are disappearing. It's getting to be just a collection of random thoughts. Threads with quality posts drop off the front page in about ten minutes it seems. A thread I noticed this afternoon is now on page five. Nevermind trying to keep up with it, or enter into any discussions. Sorry to vent, mods, but it's getting harder and harder to enjoy this. You guys know me, and you knowc I have your back and support you in all your endeavors. This is in no way a complaint about the site or the merger with the Redskins. I understand totally about the need for merges, because I totally understand Art and TKs point about folks not really paying attention to the board before popping up their thoughts on Lavar or the refs or Gibbs... thoughts that are often exactly.. EXACTLY the same as in four or five other 1 post threads. I don't know what the solution is. Merged threads are hard to follow, but the board gets so cluttered so fast anymore, it seems to be the only way to keep some semblance of conversation. So, look, if you're one of the newbies here, post responsibly. This is a discussion board, not a bulletin board. A lot of you are drowning this place. ~Bang I compltely agree with you Bang. I have not been here long and I am a product of the mereger, but I try to bring my knowledge to the table. All of my posts have had some sort of value and I have seen in the short time I have been here that the majority of the newbies just post to get their avatar to change. I have even seen the posts that say that they are trying to "shake" the cheerleader avatar. I myself hope to stay here for a long time and make some friends that I can tailgate with at the games. I know the mods are working diligently to fix this problem and I appreciate them for it. SkinsXL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 That'll get rid of 500 people right there. . AKA the first week of Sept 2005 Wait till I break out my new E-11 Blaster Rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I compltely agree with you Bang. I have not been here long and I am a product of the mereger, but I try to bring my knowledge to the table. All of my posts have had some sort of value and I have seen in the short time I have been here that the majority of the newbies just post to get their avatar to change. I have even seen the posts that say that they are trying to "shake" the cheerleader avatar. I myself hope to stay here for a long time and make some friends that I can tailgate with at the games. I know the mods are working diligently to fix this problem and I appreciate them for it.SkinsXL Thank you for getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titaw Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Just give it time.Pretty soon we're just going to start banning everyone who makes us merge a thread -- though, we'll only do this with people who we don't like . That'll get rid of 500 people right there. . Any way to get rid of the "I still believe Patrick Ramsey should be the starter" threads and polls or the "Lavar Arrington injustice" threads and/or polls. These are as juvenile as "Do you like me? Check yes or no" polls. I for one am excited about this team and I want to talk about them, but the constant drivelling on the same issues get OLD!!! :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sableholic Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Agreed, tired of Lavar threads and just people posting everything that pops into their head in a seperate thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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