Proposal: Lounge/Off-Topic Threads Do Not Count Toward Post Count
Aug 3, 2011 | 6:04 pm
#31
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I would explain the whole story in detail behind the reason why the concept of Lounge threads was conceived, but I have a feeling that writing and posting that would be little more than a colossal waste of my time.
Anyway, as has already been said in this thread, the topic of this thread is moot due to limitations in technology.
Anyway, as has already been said in this thread, the topic of this thread is moot due to limitations in technology.
Aug 4, 2011 | 7:58 am
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i cant even find the lounge thread :/
Aug 4, 2011 | 8:01 am
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Aug 4, 2011 | 8:39 am
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Aug 4, 2011 | 8:51 am
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Aug 4, 2011 | 11:50 am
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Aug 4, 2011 | 11:51 am
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Aug 4, 2011 | 11:51 am
#38
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I don't think that post counts to OMNI or the lounges should be counted. I think that it gives the "impression" that somebody is an active and productive content provider with all of the posts under their handle. Additionally, this used to be a place wherepeople actually contributed quite a bit of rich/good content and now many who are "legends" only post one word answers or an emoticon. Perhaps the stopping the post count could be on a trial basis for 3 months and see what the outcome is?
Aug 4, 2011 | 12:21 pm
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Aug 8, 2011 | 1:05 pm
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Aug 8, 2011 | 1:17 pm
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That way, all OT posts would be in one OT forum, rather than interspersed amongst forums with each Moderator determining where and how they want to enforce the TOS with respect to OT posts in a lounge thread.
Aug 8, 2011 | 1:58 pm
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Ever since this proposal came up, the activity in the lounge threads has dropped off substantially.I wonder why
Aug 8, 2011 | 2:52 pm
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Aug 8, 2011 | 2:53 pm
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Aug 8, 2011 | 2:58 pm
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