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| Thread ID: 49422 | 2004-09-18 13:13:00 | New Ideas for PF1 | george12 (7) | Press F1 |
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| 273552 | 2004-09-20 05:53:00 | I too would like to see the ability to edit a post (with say a 5 minute limit to edit any spelling mistakes or to acknowledge a duplicate post etc.) provided the post has not been responded to. So often an entire meaning can be lost due to a typo on one word. Also, if we could split the posts between the "flame-infested" off-topic posts and the rest, split into say hardware, software etc. then it may be easier to avoid the inevitable "flame-fest". Lastly, I don't have an issue with "bumping" a post - although IMHO it should really be bumped by the post originator. My 2c, Andrew. |
andrew93 (249) | ||
| 273553 | 2004-09-20 05:56:00 | You people talk about flames like they are a bad thing?..... | metla (154) | ||
| 273554 | 2004-09-20 06:14:00 | > Lastly, I don't have an issue with "bumping" a post - > although IMHO it should really be bumped by the post > originator. You forget andrew93 most of the posters on Press F1 are computer/internet newbes So I would think that most of them don’t know what ** bump ** means That is one reason why Mrs Bump, me & a lot of other press F1 members ** bump ** up other peoples posts, So they are bump up to the top so if there is a member out there who might know the answer to that person post then they can answer it if they want, & if we did not bump up those posts then they would disappear in to the Press F1 archive with out a answer. My 5c |
stu120404 (268) | ||
| 273555 | 2004-09-20 06:25:00 | Hey Metla, some of the flame-fests are just cringe material and I believe the moderators here a very tolerant given some of the vacuous, vapid, petulant & stroppy posts. I'm not referring to your posts / flames, IMHO yours have humour - shame others can't see it. And thanks for your comments Stu - I appreciate posters looking out for newbies but I was looking at it from the angle of a newbie posting a problem and then never returning to the site. I don't have an issue with "bumps" as such. A |
andrew93 (249) | ||
| 273556 | 2004-09-20 06:33:00 | As this is not a forum dedicated to a specific topic or topics such as gaming and OC'ing (where it does work), I believe breaking it up into sections would be either counter productive to the Help aspect but would also add to the Mod's/Admins work in shuffling posts and threads around to best fit into the subject, once the true nature of the problem is diagnosed that is. The way it is now both software and hardware leaning posters get a crack at peoples problems and put their own view of the issues which is an added benifit to the postee and therefore a solution. Sections will tend to isolate the factions to an extent. However, and I used to be against this idea, an OT section would help IMO. The Mod and Admin's could go straight there to put out bush fires without having to bother the rest of the forum. Maybe we could even have a go at knocking Metla off his flamemeister perch and do it with [a little more] impunity ;) Cheers Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 273557 | 2004-09-20 07:50:00 | > However, and I used to be against this idea, an OT > section would help IMO . The Mod and Admin's could go > straight there to put out bush fires without having > to bother the rest of the forum . Nice idea Murray, but unfortunately the majority of the bush fires occur in the regular technical posts . Having a separate OT section will only encourage people to let rip with the flames . |
Jen C (20) | ||
| 273558 | 2004-09-20 08:15:00 | Any facility that immediately cancels a user log-in when the user reverts to l33t speak or txt speak would be most welcome as well. | godfather (25) | ||
| 273559 | 2004-09-20 09:45:00 | >However, and I used to be against this idea, an OT section would help IMO . We've also discussed starting additional forums, such as a general one related to discussions related to material from the mag and an off topic section . I've used several forums where flame-infested off-topic posts became such a problem that they started off-topic areas that were no holds barred and un-moderated -- you entered at your own risk . That let everybody else get on with normal life and the flame-obsessed had a merry old time without someone locking their posts . I'm not advocating that here but a forum where off-topic threads would be a part of the diet would help clear the air in PressF1 and let those who want the tech stuff, and just the tech stuff, avoid complications . |
Biggles (121) | ||
| 273560 | 2004-09-20 10:45:00 | In forums ive seen where a backyard area has been provided it seems this just creates an enviorment for people to spam,abuse,argue and it in turn spills out into the proper forums and lowers the tone overall . I believe a general forum has merit,but it would have to be moderated to the same standards as the rest of the forum . And as already noted,the threads turn into arguments,they don't start off that way . |
metla (154) | ||
| 273561 | 2004-09-20 11:32:00 | >And as already noted,the threads turn into arguments,they don't start off that way. True, true. |
Biggles (121) | ||
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