Dubbya? Search?

SoiledOstrich · 2012-07-06, 08:11 PM

Forums are for posting, not searching! The "Search this" mentality and thread closed makes the site a lot less interesting to me. People want to talk about something then they should freely be able to do it. Who cares how much text it takes up. I hate searching for anything. I'd rather come to a forum to read through the current gossip. Pretty sure most good webhosts have a nice unlimited bandwidth package. The Library of Congress fits on 3 gigs... have a heart, save a thread!

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Hamma · 2012-07-06, 08:14 PM

To what are you referring exactly?

We simply don't want a mass of duplicate threads on the same issue in an extremely busy game discussion forum.

SoiledOstrich · 2012-07-06, 08:17 PM

Read around 30 different posts with some pretty good comments only to have them end with "Thread Closed." Just an opinion, felt like voicing it.

Sirisian · 2012-07-06, 08:48 PM

Which threads specifically? Some of them were closed because they got to over 50+ pages of identical discussion. Lot of reading in them.

I personally haven't seen any thread closed unjustly yet and I've been following all the threads.

SoiledOstrich · 2012-07-06, 09:08 PM

Nah not mentioning anything about "unjust" or "thewaffleaintfair" just mentioning there is aaaaa lot of them.

Notturno · 2012-07-07, 02:17 AM

Not to cite any specific threads, but I have to agree with the sentiment expressed in the original post.

There are some times where thread locks are absolutely warranted and necessary. It does not make sense to have two duplicate, active threads discussing the same topic. It's easier to center all of the conversation in one location, as it condense the subject into a singular thread, rather than polluting a section with regurgitation.

The problem is that sometimes a topic hasn't been relevant for a while, or something has developed and changed the context of the discussion. It has generally been part of forum etiquette for years to not "necro" threads, basically bringing them back from the dead with a new reply. It's poor form because you end up with a lot of potentially irrelevant posts on the front end, with the new content being somewhat difficult to locate over an extended period of time. Occasionally, it is warranted to start a new thread on a subject, even if there are past threads already covering it. It's generally something you need to judge on a case by case basis, as well as the context of the resurgence in the discussion, but there are times where a new thread is preferred over resurrecting an old one.

Basically, locks are cool most of the time, but there are times where it does go overboard and a new thread is preferred. Specifically, for renewed discussion interest, as well as fresh perspectives and arguments.

Ghryphen · 2012-07-07, 03:22 AM

If you run across a specific thread, feel free to report it and make your case. We can't guess at where the issue lies. We read nearly every thread for the last 10 years, we are quite attuned to how a thread is going to turn out by the first post, how recent an existing thread is and how acceptable a necro may be.

Notturno · 2012-07-07, 03:45 AM

Originally Posted by Gryphon

If you run across a specific thread, feel free to report it and make your case. We can't guess at where the issue lies. We read nearly every thread for the last 10 years, we are quite attuned to how a thread is going to turn out by the first post, how recent an existing thread is and how acceptable a necro may be.

Personally, it wasn't a jab at the PSU staff. I was merely trying to elaborate on what may constitute a new thread. I can't speak for the original poster, but I personally think the moderation team does a pretty damn good job around here.

A valid point, though, you guys can't exactly remedy something if we can't cite specific points. I'll keep the reporting tool in mind for the future, thanks.

Hamma · 2012-07-07, 10:15 AM

Yes definitely report the thread so we can review it.