Various Methods for Optimising the Pleasures of Partcipating in the Forum - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Bazz4CQJ · 2nd Feb 2014, 4:36 am

It often seems to be the case that someone starts a thread and the subject is discussed, but may be pretty much talked out after a certain number of posts. Sometimes, someone else will then give the thread what I consider to be a new lease of life by letting the subject matter progress or evolve slightly.

Curiously, rather than go along with having the read continue to be productive, posts are taken down because they are 'off-topic', at which point the thread is dead. Perhaps it may be best to utilse thread titles which are not too specific and therefore allow some breadth of subject?

Sean Williams · 2nd Feb 2014, 9:22 am

Barry,

This forum has been in existence since 2002, and has run a tight moderation and posting style since it's inception.

One of the rules mentions that thread titles should convey an accurate meaning of the thread content - I doubt that this will change.

There is some latitude offered in threads, normally moderators will nudge drifting threads back on track, however there are situations where the spread is too far, then deletion or closure of threads is deemed to be best.

There are of course other places where wildly deviating threads are accepted, members here are of course well within their rights to go and enjoy this sort of thing in other locations.

I think given the age, and sheer number of active participants we have here, there are no real reasons to change the way of things.

Sean Williams · 2nd Feb 2014, 9:46 am

On the instruction of Paul Stenning, this thread will be closed.

2nd Feb 2014, 4:36 am	#1
Bazz4CQJ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 4,934	Various Methods for Optimising the Pleasures of Partcipating in the Forum It often seems to be the case that someone starts a thread and the subject is discussed, but may be pretty much talked out after a certain number of posts. Sometimes, someone else will then give the thread what I consider to be a new lease of life by letting the subject matter progress or evolve slightly. Curiously, rather than go along with having the read continue to be productive, posts are taken down because they are 'off-topic', at which point the thread is dead. Perhaps it may be best to utilse thread titles which are not too specific and therefore allow some breadth of subject? __________________ Saturn V had 6 million pounds of fuel. It would take thirty thousand strong men to lift it an inch.

2nd Feb 2014, 9:22 am	#2
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,517	Re: Various Methods for Optimising the Pleasures of Partcipating in the Forum Barry, This forum has been in existence since 2002, and has run a tight moderation and posting style since it's inception. One of the rules mentions that thread titles should convey an accurate meaning of the thread content - I doubt that this will change. There is some latitude offered in threads, normally moderators will nudge drifting threads back on track, however there are situations where the spread is too far, then deletion or closure of threads is deemed to be best. There are of course other places where wildly deviating threads are accepted, members here are of course well within their rights to go and enjoy this sort of thing in other locations. I think given the age, and sheer number of active participants we have here, there are no real reasons to change the way of things. __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished

2nd Feb 2014, 9:46 am	#3
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,517	Re: Various Methods for Optimising the Pleasures of Partcipating in the Forum On the instruction of Paul Stenning, this thread will be closed. __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished