Rationale Behind Closing Silly Thread
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Rationale Behind Closing Silly Thread
OK, I have seen many threads like this one closed before, so I was not surprised to see it closed after two pages. But I am curious as to the rationale behind closing a lot of these kind of threads early on.
I don't think the thread was turning into a padfest -- certainly not after just two pages -- and there were some honestly cute, creative answers.
I don't want to argue that this thread shouldn't have been closed -- again, I was expecting it to -- but I don't know that I've ever heard anyone explain why these kinds of threads are frowned upon.
I don't think the thread was turning into a padfest -- certainly not after just two pages -- and there were some honestly cute, creative answers.
I don't want to argue that this thread shouldn't have been closed -- again, I was expecting it to -- but I don't know that I've ever heard anyone explain why these kinds of threads are frowned upon.
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To discourage copy cat threads.
It wasn't as much as a problem when there weren't so many members posting in the Other forum, but with the increase in membership has come an increased need to manage topic variety in the forum.
At least that was the thinking when I was last a mod....
It wasn't as much as a problem when there weren't so many members posting in the Other forum, but with the increase in membership has come an increased need to manage topic variety in the forum.
At least that was the thinking when I was last a mod....
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Originally posted by NCMojo
Or as soon as a mod notices it?
Or as soon as a mod notices it?
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I didn't close it. If I had read the thread, even after just the opening post, I would have closed it. It's really not any different than a "I'm thinking of a number between 1 and 10 - Guess what it is" kind of thread. Threads should provide some sort of discussion, not just guessing games.
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Originally posted by NCMojo
I guess one obvious question is, who determines the validity of a thread? And when does it get cut off -- after 2 posts? 20? 50? Or as soon as a mod notices it?
I guess one obvious question is, who determines the validity of a thread? And when does it get cut off -- after 2 posts? 20? 50? Or as soon as a mod notices it?
Part of the reason you shouldn't piss them off.
And as soon as a mod notices it.
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Originally posted by Blade
To discourage copy cat threads.
It wasn't as much as a problem when there weren't so many members posting in the Other forum, but with the increase in membership has come an increased need to manage topic variety in the forum.
At least that was the thinking when I was last a mod....
To discourage copy cat threads.
It wasn't as much as a problem when there weren't so many members posting in the Other forum, but with the increase in membership has come an increased need to manage topic variety in the forum.
At least that was the thinking when I was last a mod....
Testing :blade: Drat!