Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I know you love to consolidate threads, but since we don't have a way to update the subject line -- er, at least I don't *think* we do -- to reflect a change or whatnot, could you please allow followup threads to stand alone? For example, if there's a general concern broadcasted for a co-worker or kid or situation, and time passes, then someone posts a followup and labels it as such, would it be really wrong to leave it as its own thread? I know that I don't go back into threads that are quite old that pop up again if I think I already know what the concern is. I'm thinking specifically right now of Quiver's update on her dd. If it stands alone without further consolidation, more people will see it. Or if you'd allow changes to subject lines by the OP -- and I think I'm going to go back and see if that's allowed and then possibly edit this post -- that would work, too. Thanks! *Aha! So the OP can edit subject lines by going into the "Go advanced" edit mode. Okey doke. But my request still stands, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Agreed. Consolidation of threads is confusing and I never go hunting for the update once it's consolidated into an earlier thread. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I've found this tendency to consolidate *extremely* confusing as well, and not even remotely helpful. I second your request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancypants Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I know you love to consolidate threads, but since we don't have a way to update the subject line -- er, at least I don't *think* we do -- to reflect a change or whatnot, could you please allow followup threads to stand alone? You can edit your subject line! When you go to edit a post click on "Go Advanced." VOILA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 You can edit your subject line! When you go to edit a post click on "Go Advanced." VOILA! You're so smart Smartypan... I mean Nancypants. Where have you been all my life? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I know you love to consolidate threads, but since we don't have a way to update the subject line -- er, at least I don't *think* we do -- to reflect a change or whatnot, could you please allow followup threads to stand alone? For example, if there's a general concern broadcasted for a co-worker or kid or situation, and time passes, then someone posts a followup and labels it as such, would it be really wrong to leave it as its own thread? I know that I don't go back into threads that are quite old that pop up again if I think I already know what the concern is. I'm thinking specifically right now of Quiver's update on her dd. If it stands alone without further consolidation, more people will see it. Or if you'd allow changes to subject lines by the OP -- and I think I'm going to go back and see if that's allowed and then possibly edit this post -- that would work, too. Thanks! *Aha! So the OP can edit subject lines by going into the "Go advanced" edit mode. Okey doke. But my request still stands, I think. It's like a prisoner edit---only visible on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 It's like a prisoner edit---only visible on the inside. Oh, shoot! You're right! Ok, YOU are the smartypants. Sorry Nancypants. You are only MOSTLY smart. Well, ok, then my original request stands full on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Roflol! hee hee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancypants Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 You're so smart Smartypan... I mean Nancypants. Where have you been all my life? :D I'm here for ya babe! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancypants Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 It's like a prisoner edit---only visible on the inside. It shows up on the outside for mine. I even went over and tested it on the test board. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 It shows up on the outside for mine. I even went over and tested it on the test board. :D Well [whine], why are YOU special and I'm not special? [/whine] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancypants Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Well [whine], why are YOU special and I'm not special? [/whine] Hmmm... That bears further reflection... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Well [whine], why are YOU special and I'm not special? [/whine] Oh, Pam, you ARE special. You get to carry a sword :D. I'm wondering if it has to do with replies. As in--you can change it on the outside without any replies. But once you get replies, it won't show up. But I'm just guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 Oh, Pam, you ARE special. You get to carry a sword :D. I'm wondering if it has to do with replies. As in--you can change it on the outside without any replies. But once you get replies, it won't show up. But I'm just guessing. Oooh, let's go test it in the test place. [hopping off to test...] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancypants Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Oooh, let's go test it in the test place. [hopping off to test...] That JudoMom really is a keen one. She needs some sort of crown. JudoMom, . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 That JudoMom really is a keen one. She needs some sort of crown. JudoMom, . Awww, shucks :cool:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I agree with Pam and All Her Letters. I found it amusing when people were still telling me that contacting my daughter's college would be a waste of time....while she was sleeping in her new dorm room. Because sometimes you simply cannot read the whole thread looking for the update!! Life is just too short to read every word of long threads. I think it is confusing when the updates get stuck in the original thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Where is that "go advanced".....I am not seeing it anywhere.... NEVERMIND.....I see it now....! (edited) Tammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 That JudoMom really is a keen one. She needs some sort of crown. JudoMom, . Nah, she deserves a new toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Nah, she deserves a new toilet. Or a cabana boy. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 It comes across to me as very...how shall I say this?...dismissive on the part of the Powers That Be when a thread is consolidated. If people want to tack an update on to the original discussion, they can do that. In most cases, though, it makes far more sense to simply post a separate update. And goodness, it's not as if it's happening on such a frequent basis as to push aside all other threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I'll settle for a new vacuum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I don't like them moving them to the original thread either.....very hard to find! Of course I think everything is hard to find....and keep up with here now :( Tammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Oh, Pam, you ARE special. You get to carry a sword :D. And an icy, er...thermometer! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Or a cabana boy. Barb Or, maybe...just maybe...some Amish FRIENDSHIP spew...I mean bread. Maybe? Please? What if I pay you? ;) Doran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 It's still happening, and it's *exceedingly* frustrating. It's not POSSIBLE to find an update in the *middle* of a long thread. Ack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 In other boards I frequent, threads are only combined in exceptional circumstances: (1) the threads are lists of resources and brought together to form a sticky; or, (2) threads are combined in a moderated and low traffic forum, e.g. admin issues. I greatly prefer a hand's off approach by admin's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Separate, 'updated' threads for an existing thread is not how we want this board used. The 'updated' thread was necessary for the old board format because the original post would be buried. That is no longer true with this new format. 'Updated' threads are exceedingly frustrating for those who aren't on the boards enough to know what the original thread was about. Split threads on the same topic making searching more cumbersome. To make finding the new posts easier, we suggest you use the "New Posts" link at the top of the page, or use the linear mode. The Admins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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