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I really like OMNI, and hope it stays.
You see, I never look at it. It keeps lots of folks busy when they could be up to other mischief. For those folks afraid to register with the NYTimes site and who can't spell "yahoo", the DNN is invaluable. And everybody else there seems to be having a jolly time as well. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE TIED UP AND FORCED TO READ "OMNI"? |
It has nothing to do with being "Forced" to read OMNI.
It has everything to do with being forced to wade through pages and pages of crap to find the hidden gems. |
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by robb: It makes no sense to call these kinds of posts thoughtful. If the objective is truly to spur discussion by contributing something interesting about which people might talk, then the discussion should begin with the original poster. If the poster himself is not motivated enough to share an opinion on the topic, then why should anyone else?</font> |
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by robb: I would say that perhaps a better approach than limiting the number of new posts someone starts each day (which I'll be very surprised if UBB can support, so the whole idea is more protest than workable solution) would be to change the TOS to forbid postings consisting solely of news stories with no commentary (perhaps an exemption would be appropriate for In the News) It makes no sense to call these kinds of posts thoughtful. If the objective is truly to spur discussion by contributing something interesting about which people might talk, then the discussion should begin with the original poster. If the poster himself is not motivated enough to share an opinion on the topic, then why should anyone else? Provided that the spirit of the rule were followed (rather than simplistic opinion offered as a technicality), then perhaps real discussions would result rather than pages of 0 reply threads. I'm not saying the level of discourse has to be high - which way the toilet paper should roll is a worthy diversion any day of the week, but we should at least focus it on things that at least one person, the poster, finds intersting enough to discuss.</font> And if not a news post, the first par or two presumably outlines the poster's view as in other Forums. The TalkBoard has (*it is believed* http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif ) been slaving away in secret meetings all year working on - among thier other major acheivements, toward appointing more moderators for Forums robb. Why not offer to extend your responsibilty to that Forum? If you or someone else agreed, and the TOS were changed, it might be a more productive place to visit for all. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif ------------------ ~ Glen ~ Calling all United 1K Members - please join .. www.1Kflyers.com |
[QUOTE]Originally posted by ozstamps:
I am pretty much with Dan Hammer on this one. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/eek.gif And one more thing Oz, I know TB doesn't want this exposed but here goes...we're all resigning and leaving you and a few others in charge! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/eek.gif Dan |
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by CameraGuy: It has nothing to do with being "Forced" to read OMNI. It has everything to do with being forced to wade through pages and pages of crap to find the hidden gems.</font> Really? Who decides what "crap" is? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif You? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif PLEASE!!! Not for me, thanks! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif And who is forcing you to wade through the "pages and pages of 'crap'" anyway? Have you ever considered that you possibly might actually, albeit subconsciously, enjoy "crap?" Or that, in fact, you may well actually be the "crapper," rather than the "crapee?" BTW, would this be a good example of one of those "gems" or not? http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...ML/006035.html Just wonderin' http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif And again, how was this episode concluded after all? Another aspect, which you have often raised to orthers and may wish therefore to consider for yourself, is whether or not this site is truly for you? There are others, as you have previously noted! Who was it that commented so vociferously that FT is better than ever now? Who said so frequently that FT is not broken? I forget! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif Can someone please help me out here, before I die laughing? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif Lastly, ElmhurstNick makes a seemingly very valid point! Thanks! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif -Mark |
Please continue to die laughing. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by doc: Lastly, ElmhurstNick makes a seemingly very valid point! Thanks!</font> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">I think many of the recent barrage of posts were actually good. But there are just too **** many of them. At one point, the 24-hour backlog was six pages long. That's IMHO a bit too much. I don't think there should be fixed post limits, but could folks please just contemplate the volume that our little heads can comprehend in one fell swoop? Post a dozen good links, but then let other members post some stuff too.</font> |
[quote]<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dhammer53:
Originally posted by ozstamps: I am pretty much with Dan Hammer on this one. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/eek.gif And one more thing Oz, I know TB doesn't want this exposed but here goes...we're all resigning and leaving you and a few others in charge! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/eek.gif Dan </font> ------------------ danville 1K |
This TB thread titled OMNI is now looking AWFUL like an OMNI thread to me. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif |
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">This TB thread titled OMNI is now looking AWFUL like an OMNI thread to me. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif</font> |
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If we can just keep the College Football thread within the first six or seven pages.... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif
Look, this is clearly up to Randy. If he thinks anyone is stepping over the line (which is, as it has always been, whatever Randy decides it is) then Randy will ask Doc or WHOEVER to stop. And if they don't stop, they are gone. So now everyone knows who to lobby. Good luck to all sides http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif. Oh, and GO HOKIES :-D |
BTW, have you stopped to consider that Randy may actually LIKE and WANT the many 0-response posts since the activity reflects well on FT's 'bottom line' of activity???
And since it is contained to OMNI, the quantity there does nothing to diminish the average quality of posts in the actual miles forums? |
One more thing: Dont you hate it when people add another post when they have another thought after hitting submit rather then doing a quick edit? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/tongue.gif
I am such a post-****! |
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