**Pushes all the junk out of the way**
The map co-ordinates are set and I have just got a push of support forward with these forum ideas.
Considering what has been said, I am very glad that many members are starting to realize that the height and value of
the threads in these forums are truly getting ridiculous these days. After consulting with some forum moderators on
other forums who decided to check this site out, it's no wonder why the negativity is secretly revolving around the
corners.
That being said, the result is obviously simple. Nothing is being done to place some restrictions on these forums, as we
speak. It's such a blind and simple concept that really can be solvable if done in a fast, and efficient
manner.
As for EternalParadox, I'm glad you are pitching in your part of the advice, and thanks for reading my concern as
well.
I kind of liked the moderator's stamp of approval idea from the get-go. If we only had moderators who were somewhat
regularly active now, and having the time to actually go through some of these threads, that would be great. Even so,
really, it's that simple to look at a thread and mark if it is worth something, or not.
I can mark pages of good threads and useless threads all in less than an hour. As a matter of fact, many members can.
I'm sure you already have discovered that out yourself.
Quote by EternalParadoxJust my two cents on the issue:
These past few days, I have noticed a sharp sharp increase in the
number of new users making threads like crazy so they may gain levels,
most likely to get to 10 so they can get the scans. Many of these
threads are completely useless, even more are duplicates.
**Taps her forehead** That is affirmative.
Weeks ago, there were nearly 2,000 threads on Everyday Life. That number has doubled in approximately 2 to 3 months. I
last recorded yesterday's Everyday Life thread total to being around 4,200. It is approaching 4,300 right now.
Wait... **Checks again**
Wao! It just passed 4,300 already! What the?
Okay - Record 4,312 threads right this instance, and look back at the number a day later. Someone tell me, is this a
joke?
Sharp, sharp increases indeed.
Quote by EternalParadoxHowever
Shinsengumi close them and post up "please use the search box," he can
only do so much and these threads have no end in sight. I really
appreciate his great efforts to moderate the forums, but I think we all
can see that he is getting overwhelmed.
I kind of wished I would help him in the crusade, but you can
see he is building mentality fatigue over these threads as well as we speak. He's a thread-closing monster, but one
can only go so far. Punish members for constant duplicating? Well, I won't comment there.
Quote by EternalParadoxI
myself have posted many "this
is duplicate thread, here is the link to the existing one, please
search to avoid duplicates"s. In fact, I have seen some members get
duplicates closed, get told to use the search box, only to open up
another duplicate 5 minutes later.
Yes, some members, but I'm not saying all as well, I agree.
Some learn their mistakes the hard way, and others simply don't even care. It's hard to turn a blind eye on
these troublemakers who don't even care at all, really. It's like they aren't scared away or anything
like that. They are taking advantage over Shinsengumi's kindness and level-headed approach too severely. This is no
joke to him, you know. I would hate to see a forum moderator burst in madness and anger over this sort of situation,
though I could hardly see that in a couple of these people.
Quote by EternalParadoxThere are of course many interesting threads on
current issues, as
there are many users who are genuinely interested in intellectual
discussions.
Agreed, that current issues keep the forums alive. I have also passed by threads that
draw interest in the mind of the readers. So it's not all lost.
Quote by EternalParadoxI
agree with Celessa that there needs to be a moderator
mechanism in which only those threads having actual substance have any
weight toward leveling. Yes it is harsh, but the forums are getting
flooded with too many "oh who's better" and "what's your favorite this"
and the "which is best/worse/funniest/whateverest" threads.
And plus, I think members who make duplicates should have a "time out"
period that prevents them from creating any new threads, possibly even
making new posts (but the latter may be a little too harsh).
Time out? Like as in - if your thread is
closed, you can't make another one for hours / days? Sounds like a good plan. I never thought of this before.
**Giggles** And thanks for agreeing with me that selective threads should be weighted upon more carefully. I clearly
think its fair.
Quote by EternalParadoxToo many people simply do not learn. I think
shinsengumi can testify to how many people open duplicate threads without searching the forums even after
having their threads closed for being duplicates. A time out period, in
which no only are duplicates closed but they cannot open up another
one, I think teaches a much better lesson. Some consequences must
result from not using the search box when there are clear guidelines to
do so. Failure to read those guidelines does not justify not following
the rules. Follow them or be punished *evil laugh*
**Pulls out her broken mod stick** Gah, darn magic
wand. lol - ever heard the term, spare the rod, beat the child? A little harsh, but a kick in the teeth would prove most
effective. It's not a hate war against new members, as this applies to members of all levels. However, this
situation does fall towards the lower leveled members, which is why it is more stressed upon them. Not all are bad
apples, but there's been a lot lately.
Quote by EternalParadoxJust my two cents. And I do support the mod stamp
O'approval idea. :)
As long as a moderator decides to look over these threads from time to time,
it doesn't seem like a bad idea at all. Trust me, people would definitely be kissing Shinsengumi's feet right
now if that came true. lol - Oh, and as well, of course, more quality threads will be put into play. Who would want to
post useless threads if they aren't worth anything? Not only won't they count towards levels, but they will
get severely punished for spamming greatly in these threads. It's a nice 1-2 punch, really.
Feeling resorted to leeching the galleries instead because the forums are too harsh? I'm sure that's what
capping downloads are for. That's a different story.
