Contact with thread starter before a thread is closed

Key · 01-14-2013, 11:36 AM

This could be a completely stupid idea, or it could be a good one, but I wanted to post it while it's on my mind.

I'm not a big fan of seeing threads closed, as many other people are the same way i'm sure. Especially when it's a thread that could create some good discussion. I'm wondering if there's a more constructive way we can go about it than just simply saying 'closed'. I'm not talking about those threads that are obviously duplicates of other threads, or those threads that get replies that are like...5 or 6 years old, i'm talking about the ones that are intellectual, a good read, and good debating, whether it's music or non related.

My suggestion would compile of the following:
-Deleting the posts that caused the thread to go off topic in the first place, and the people be warned not to make the thread go off topic.
-Informing the thread starter (if it's possible) to get the thread back on topic with a follow up to get people back onto the topic that they originally started. This could just be as simple as a video, or some more thoughts of theirs, or even referencing their opening post to get people to see that they want the thread to stay on the topic.

I think a threads future should be more in the hands of the person who started it and not the people who have the power to close it. I know it's a long shot, but I felt I needed to share it as it made sense in my head. Obviously, if the person who started the thread has no interest in getting the thread back on topic, it can be closed.

This is in no way a trash talk towards anybody, it's just something I wanted to share.

Thanks.

01-14-2013, 11:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Contact with thread starter before a thread is closed This could be a completely stupid idea, or it could be a good one, but I wanted to post it while it's on my mind. I'm not a big fan of seeing threads closed, as many other people are the same way i'm sure. Especially when it's a thread that could create some good discussion. I'm wondering if there's a more constructive way we can go about it than just simply saying 'closed'. I'm not talking about those threads that are obviously duplicates of other threads, or those threads that get replies that are like...5 or 6 years old, i'm talking about the ones that are intellectual, a good read, and good debating, whether it's music or non related. My suggestion would compile of the following: -Deleting the posts that caused the thread to go off topic in the first place, and the people be warned not to make the thread go off topic. -Informing the thread starter (if it's possible) to get the thread back on topic with a follow up to get people back onto the topic that they originally started. This could just be as simple as a video, or some more thoughts of theirs, or even referencing their opening post to get people to see that they want the thread to stay on the topic. I think a threads future should be more in the hands of the person who started it and not the people who have the power to close it. I know it's a long shot, but I felt I needed to share it as it made sense in my head. Obviously, if the person who started the thread has no interest in getting the thread back on topic, it can be closed. This is in no way a trash talk towards anybody, it's just something I wanted to share. Thanks.