An open question to moderators RE: this United consolidated forum
Apr 7, 2011, 4:20 pm
#61
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Enough already - there is absolutely no need to be hostile and argumentative but there is certainly a need to value other opinions and let the entire community share their perspective. The trend of ram-rodding a personal opinion without concern for others is simply unacceptable, as is a handful of members assuming that they speak on behalf of the entire community.
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Apr 7, 2011, 4:25 pm
#62
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I've just removed a few off-topic posts. We would like your input, but some of the potshots and non-constructive posts are making it difficult for us to get that, and to keep this thread open.
Keep in mind we've only heard from a small percentage of people who post on these forums. Some of you have made your feelings extremely clear on the matter; how about taking a step back and giving some of the other members a chance to provide their feedback?
Thanks,
l'etoile
UA co-moderator
Keep in mind we've only heard from a small percentage of people who post on these forums. Some of you have made your feelings extremely clear on the matter; how about taking a step back and giving some of the other members a chance to provide their feedback?
Thanks,
l'etoile
UA co-moderator
Apr 7, 2011, 6:04 pm
#63
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My take on this is... while it's certainly not confusing to me, it's annoying. The merger hasn't even completed yet; the programs are still separate; and it's just too early. From what I remember, the DL and NW forums weren't merged until after the merger completed.
I do like the idea of an consolidated forum where members can post questions specifically pertaining to the merger (e.g: Will there be Chapter 9 after the merger: Speculation), but it gets confusing and the line becomes blurred.
My personal preference would be to keep both forums separate (UA and CO) until after the merger has completed, the programs are one, and CO officially doesn't exist anymore.
I hope you rethink this decision. No offense meant at all - I do appreciate the effort.
I do like the idea of an consolidated forum where members can post questions specifically pertaining to the merger (e.g: Will there be Chapter 9 after the merger: Speculation), but it gets confusing and the line becomes blurred.
My personal preference would be to keep both forums separate (UA and CO) until after the merger has completed, the programs are one, and CO officially doesn't exist anymore.
I hope you rethink this decision. No offense meant at all - I do appreciate the effort.
Apr 16, 2011, 1:03 pm
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Isn't this consolidation of forums a bit premature? I don't recall the NW forums being assimilated into the DL forum quite so quickly!
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Apr 16, 2011 at 11:18 pm Reason: moved into appropriate thread
Feb 29, 2012, 12:27 pm
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Will the UA +CO forums combine?
Just asking, will the 2 forums be merged next month?
Feb 29, 2012, 1:15 pm
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For the most part, it already is.
My guess is it will stay like the DL forum has evolved... There is the merged DL forum, and it still contains 2 seprate (daughter) forums NW and PMDL (the daughter forums, get very limited play, and the old threads that still carry value get merged in as needed).
My guess is it will stay like the DL forum has evolved... There is the merged DL forum, and it still contains 2 seprate (daughter) forums NW and PMDL (the daughter forums, get very limited play, and the old threads that still carry value get merged in as needed).
Last edited by jhayes_1780; Feb 29, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Feb 29, 2012, 3:02 pm
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For the most part, it already is.
My guess is it will stay like the DL forum has evolved... There is the merged DL forum, and it still contains 2 seprate (daughter) forums NW and PMDL (the daughter forums, get very limited play, and the old threads that still carry value get merged in as needed).
My guess is it will stay like the DL forum has evolved... There is the merged DL forum, and it still contains 2 seprate (daughter) forums NW and PMDL (the daughter forums, get very limited play, and the old threads that still carry value get merged in as needed).
Feb 29, 2012, 3:11 pm
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Discussed here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...march-3-a.html
and answered in the simple questions thread at the top of the forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18062448-post1488.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...march-3-a.html
and answered in the simple questions thread at the top of the forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18062448-post1488.html
Feb 29, 2012, 3:27 pm
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agreed. the moderators need to stop cherrypicking stuff out of the main United forum and putting it into the PMCO/PMUA forums. We're no longer PMCO/PMUA. It's United - we need to move on even if the FA's don't want to.
Feb 29, 2012, 4:10 pm
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Mar 1, 2012, 10:40 am
#74
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Can you (or anyone else) elaborate a bit? When do you think we should merge the forums and what are examples of why having three separate forums is still useful, e.g. for ranting?
Mar 1, 2012, 10:51 am
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There are many threads in the CO and UA forums that pertain only to PMCO or PMUA. As suggested earlier, the UA forum should look just like DL. One main forum for DL, and then a sub-forum for NW & PMDL.
I would hope that the mods keep the PM forums open, as there will be threads in there that may still be relevant.
I would hope that the mods keep the PM forums open, as there will be threads in there that may still be relevant.