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| Author | Message Text |
| Les Ismore |
04/27/2012 03:32AM That's a great idea. Hate people who post just for more trees. By the way, can anyone help me buy a new car, as I just got accepted by Harvard to play football? |
| fitgers1 |
11/22/2011 05:46PM I am seeing threads on my iPhone and my computer at work. But not here at home. Can't figure that out. Could it have something to do with OT? |
| adam |
10/11/2011 07:38PM Correct |
| Hawbakers |
10/11/2011 07:01PM Hi. Question. I understand the need for this but I guess I'm wondering why one of my threads about meeting another member of this board would be an off-topic post. I don't recall marking it as an off-topic thread. Do the moderators have the ability to change a thread to be an OT one? I'm assuming that someone did change it and I figure the reason is: A: The general thought is there is no archival value of off-topic posts so they will end up being automatically deleted after being inactive for a period of time. Not that it bothers me that it will disappear, I just wanted to be clear as to when I should mark my threads as such. Thanks. ~ Karen |
| Frenchy19 |
07/19/2011 01:00AM |
| ladyspiller |
04/01/2011 08:18PM Thanks, Adam!!! We love all you do for us. -Ed |
| Corndog |
03/02/2011 01:44PM This is the greatest idea since sliced bread! |
| Bog |
02/18/2011 01:42PM Wow, you guys are awesome! |
| dogwoodgirl |
01/11/2011 02:57PM Cool! |
| fisher |
01/11/2011 11:30AM once again, your site is 'dope' dude. :) |
| inthewoods |
01/11/2011 09:33AM sounds good, but alot of work for the moderators |
| Merganser |
01/10/2011 07:52PM More nice work... thanks |
| lars54 |
01/10/2011 06:48PM thanks adam, it sounds fair to me |
| Boppa |
01/10/2011 05:07PM Wow Adam, Thanks for the option. Boppa |
| adam |
01/10/2011 04:18PM The option is available to turn off seeing OT posts in your profile. |
| mocha |
01/10/2011 02:30PM Thanks Adam! Great solution. |
| nojobro |
01/10/2011 01:45PMquote AndySG: "Also, if the OT thread is controversial, a troll guest would not be able to post a negative or threatening response." Very interesting idea! |
| AndySG |
01/10/2011 01:26PM I agree with your solution, but I will likely not opt to block the OT threads. However, knowing your advertising revenues may be based on the number of "hits" the site receives, may I suggest that marked OT threads remain hidden when non-members or guest posters visit the site? If these folks see the site cluttered with OT threads, would they be less interested in retuning or becoming members? Also, if the OT thread is controversial, a troll guest would not be able to post a negative or threatening response. Thanks again for addressing the concerns of the membership. |
| nojobro |
01/10/2011 10:28AM I like how you solved the problem for those who don't like off-topic posts without changing the board into different parts or disallowing off-topic posts. Thanks, Adam. |
| fisher |
01/10/2011 10:08AM i had to let you know this is brilliant. its a bit discouraging when "non regulars" post on here and the topic or thread gets side tracked by off topic discussion. sometimes it becomes a conversation that should be done between two or more in private and it loses all credible or related content. i cant tell you how many times i have recieved the response, "i dont know" or "no idea" from users who have registered clout. not a big deal but whats the point in posting idk? (to get trees) on the other hand there are users on here who's comments i search just to read what they are saying because thier comments are so straight forward and valuable. dont get me wrong, i like the humor, but often pull back from participating on the forum due to the excessive amount of poppycock from some regulars. i have not seen how this new feature has or will effect the threads but im guessing in the future, we will see less, frivilous comments when searching archives. thanks adam, your always on top of it. |
| solotrek |
01/10/2011 08:23AM Sounds good! Also sounds fair. |
| Minnesotian |
01/10/2011 08:04AM Excellent. Thanks much. |
| sleepnbag |
01/09/2011 10:09PM Like, Thanks adam! |
| kanoes |
01/09/2011 08:39PM thanks adam. crystal clear now. |
| adam |
01/09/2011 07:49PM Q: Hey what is this new tiny "OT" in the document image next to a post? What's changing? A: We have added an option when posting a new thread to mark it as off-topic by checking the checkbox next to the subject. We also ask that you put OT in front of the subject. An option will be added to your profile to hide or show off-topic posts. Q: So what is an off-topic post? A: The easy ones to identify are football posts, help me buy a new car, my kid just got accepted to Harvard, etc. The tough one are posts which are related to canoeing, camping, kayaking, general outdoor adventuring, fishing, etc. Use your best judgment. Q: Does this mean I can/should post more off topic posts? Or posts which are political posts and other controversial topics. A: No Q: Will some off-topic posts be deleted anyway? And should I expect an answer as to why a post is deleted? A: Yes and No respectively. Q: What happens to posts which are marked OT? A: The general thought is there is no archival value of off-topic posts so they will end up being automatically deleted after being inactive for a period of time. Q: How will this impact my trees? A: You may in the short term gain points toward trees for posts made in OT threads, but long term these posts will be deleted and your count lowered again. |
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