Solving the "Generic Thread" problem.

[sjpetry]

I like the idea.

On the idea of moderating people on "probation" I would be more than willing to do this anytime I am on.

These "Mods" would only have power to pass or decline threads.

I hope we can implement at least the page that come up to ask questions before WWDC.

 

[russed]

On the idea of moderating people on "probation" I would be more than willing to do this anytime I am on.

These "Mods" would only have power to pass or decline threads.

I hope we can implement at least the page that come up to ask questions before WWDC.

me also, im on pretty much all the time - especially when work is boring - like now (who wants to write an essay about bureaucracies for me?)

so are these ideas possible with the forum software?

and what would these mods be called? the thread police?

 

[atszyman]

I don't mean to rain on anyone's parade but I don't know that the instructions screen would accomplish much for the wave of new users that typically comes after an Apple event like WWDC.

How many people actually read the EULAs and various other warnings, disclaimers that appear when you are doing anything online? Most people scan the page quickly for the link that allows them to move on and will just click through the warning page in order to get their thread posted.

Not saying that the page isn't a good idea but I don't necessarily think it will miraculously solve the newbie posting waves.

 

[sjpetry]

me also, im on pretty much all the time - especially when work is boring - like now (who wants to write an essay about bureaucracies for me?)

so are these ideas possible with the forum software?

and what would these mods be called? the thread police?

What are you talking about bureaucracies is fun.

Something like "thread police" but without the police in it. (Too intimating)

 

[sjpetry]

I don't mean to rain on anyone's parade but I don't know that the instructions screen would accomplish much for the wave of new users that typically comes after an Apple event like WWDC.

How many people actually read the EULAs and various other warnings, disclaimers that appear when you are doing anything online? Most people scan the page quickly for the link that allows them to move on and will just click through the warning page in order to get their thread posted.

Not saying that the page isn't a good idea but I don't necessarily think it will miraculously solve the newbie posting waves.

We could have them type in something like "I promise to search the forum".
And if doesn't work we can make them do it 10 times like in Middle School.

 

[russed]

We could have them type in something like "I promise to search the forum".
And if doesn't work we can make them do it 10 times like in Middle School.

and make sure every letter is in a different colour to ensure that they are thinking about what they are doing!


so are there any mods around to say what they think of our ideas?

 

[edesignuk]

Quite honestly I don't see it as a huge problem. Sure they do pop up here and there, but they're hardly taking over. Most people do give decent thread titles. As for those who don't, I am now mostly of the opinion that if people can't be bothered to describe something properly then I sure as hell can't be bothered to help.

 

[russed]

Quite honestly I don't see it as a huge problem. Sure they do pop up here and there, but they're hardly taking over. Most people do give decent thread titles. As for those who don't, I am now mostly of the opinion that if people can't be bothered to describe something properly then I sure as hell can't be bothered to help.

thats a fair point i suppose!

 

[Mechcozmo]

I did make this at one point, but it never got stickied. It could use some updating, true, but overall it is pretty useful and I still direct people there.

Linkety

 

[sjpetry]

I did make this at one point, but it never got stickied. It could use some updating, true, but overall it is pretty useful and I still direct people there.

Linkety

The only problem with that is how many noobies read it.
Something like that would be helpful if it poped up when you joined MacRumors.

 

[StarbucksSam]

My idea involves the "PERM BAN" button. Just a thought to a viable solution.

Amen. No I'm kidding. That's not fair.

 

[Armsreach]

Thank You. I bet some other members will have some great ideas that will help. And I also hope this can be put in place before the next major event, to stop questions like "PowerBook G5s At WWDC?!" or "Should I wait?".

SO, will there be powerbook G5's at the WWDC?!

/ducks flying tomatoes

 

[James Philp]

There seem to be a lot at the moment!
odd request
Is this a good deal?
Connection dropping
Why did they take this function away? - particularly annoying - what function!?
Download times?

 

[buryyourbrideau]

new ibooks next tuesday?

what do you recommend?

why do people need help from others to pick out a computer. if you need help picking out a computer then i dont really think you should even have one.