The Constructive Ideas Thread

[Trollheart]

Let's not forget that "classic" as sop wants to call them threads may very well be dated, and so not that relevant. Would anyone really post in a thread that said "What does everyone think of this new lot Nirvana?" or "Who thinks Dave Mustaine will stay with Metallica?"

I personally think it's a bad idea, discouraging new threads being made, comes across as lazy and also gives rise to the terrifying Attack of the Zombie Threads, which I'm sure none of us are adequately prepared for..

I think anyone who doesn't search for a thread topic before making it (I'm certainly guilty) should not be annoyed their thread gets closed or merged, but in my case I tend to be just D'Oh! and a little embarrassed. It's no big deal though and it teaches you to be more careful in future.

Also, what classifies a thread as "good" or "classic"? That's another call mods would have to make. Maybe if sop were to undertake this task himself, but I get the distinct feeling it's all just talk and he wants everything done by other people, or am I just being too cynical here?

[Lisnaholic]

sop´s suggestion isn´t really necessary because all those old musical-discussion threads are already freely available to any member who is interested. Either you can search for a topic, or do what I´ve done sometimes; enter a music forum and click on the "last" index page. Personally, I quite enjoy reading a bumped thread or rooting around in the archives to discover some forgotten band. As people may have guessed, I like the idea of continuity or connection with the past. The only depressing thing with old MB threads is that you´re usually reading the opinions of people who have long gone - and of course, as TH says, some threads just aren´t relevant any more:-

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Let's not forget that "classic" as sop wants to call them threads may very well be dated, and so not that relevant. Would anyone really post in a thread that said "What does everyone think of this new lot Nirvana?" or "Who thinks Dave Mustaine will stay with Metallica?"

I personally think it's a bad idea, discouraging new threads being made, comes across as lazy and also gives rise to the terrifying Attack of the Zombie Threads, which I'm sure none of us are adequately prepared for..

^ You make that sound like too much fun, TH, stop giving me ideas !

[Trollheart]

It's not fun at all, Lisna! You think about it: do you really want a rampaging bunch of ancient resurrected threads that can't be stopped bursting into your house, holding you hostage, taking all the music knowledge from your brain and then discarding you as they run off to search for other vulnerable members? I know I'm glad I have a shotgun! Any thread older than a year that tries to get through MY door is gettin' both barrels!

[hip hop bunny hop]

I think it's ridiculous to make claims that this site doesn't have heavy enough moderation; as if the act of actually ignoring something you don't like isn't enough, you can have the board help you with that as well. This effete, crybaby attitude will do nothing to encourage meaningful discussion.

[Neapolitan]

Originally Posted by hip hop bunny hop

I think it's ridiculous to make claims that this site doesn't have heavy enough moderation; as if the act of actually ignoring something you don't like isn't enough, you can have the board help you with that as well. This effete, crybaby attitude will do nothing to encourage meaningful discussion.

Do you know of any effective ways to curtail this?

[hip hop bunny hop]

Sure, mods can stop getting involved in petty arguments and should only become involved (whether it be through infractions or more) when the behavior is disruptive to the site as a whole.