Seriously. They're annoying. "What is your hair color?" What kind of information do you learn from that? And the "What is your favorite food?" WTF IS THAT SUPPOSED TO DO? Threads are made for discussion, NOT for asking questions!
Something else that is annoying is people making threads just to cause some controversy/arguments. For example, that wonderful overrated thread. I wonder who made that. Also people that try to argue with certain mods a lot. *looks innocently at invalid*
Actually, so-called question threads can create discussion if made properly. Also, mods are already locking bad threads.
@devsaupa: As long as the arguments don't get out of hand, that is actually good. However, arguing with mods is generally a bad idea since they know what they're doing and can ban you.
killersup thinks that if you don't like the thread then DON'T CLICK ON IT.why hate when you can simply just move on to the next forum or page ?
Seriously. They're annoying. "What is your hair color?" What kind of information do you learn from that? And the "What is your favorite food?" WTF IS THAT SUPPOSED TO DO?
well ya see people like to post about themselvs and who they are.people like to tell other people about themselves.it happens.
As long as the arguments don't get out of hand, that is actually good
If they are about world events or media or games than yes I definitely agree. But an argument about whether AG is overrated, or something trivial and juvenile does not have much of a point. As long as the arguments/debates are logical and have a good reason than I have no problem with that.
Threads are made for discussion, NOT for asking questions!
I just reread that. Most threads are started with a question. EX. What do you think of this? What are your opinions on this? Do you think this was right/wrong? As long as they don't turn into spam it shouldn't be a problem. If they annoy you so much, just stay out of the tavern.
killersup thinks that asking questions (if on topic)is a good thing.it lets people know how to do whatever they need help with.if sombody does not understand they ask questions
Well, just because you are unable to make a good post out of such questions doesn't mean you should rob the AP, I mean, the chance from the rest of us. As long as they put stuff like that there instead of in the other sections.
Besides, how is it, if you don't like it, either ignore it or make something better. The only reason there is a lot of those threads is because no one out there bothers to make something that isn't questions like that (and those who does end up doing so in a dry tone that makes the kiddies fall asleep).
Unless people don't post photos because that would be embarrassing because they look like tools.
But eh, even if they are pointless, either ignore them or take them as a challenge. Try to make a post worth 150 words on your eye colour or something else, without using filler words. Or ignore them, let them kiddies have their fun, and watch as a mod locks it for spam after a few pages, because apparently no one reads the rules/knows how to make a proper post anyway.
I do find the majority of the current threads to be ridiculous, but there are also a bunch of duplicates in the video section, the WEPR is filled with repeated arguments, the AMW has a lot of poetry that says nothing to me, and every so often people will confuse the S&S and the AGv3 section and either suggest something here that doesn't belong, or go ask questions in there that should go here. That's how the forum word goes, and we can all stay here and whine about it (however entertaining we might find it), or go do something about it, because we care/don't care for the crap threads.
His isn't really about question threads, but it is slightly related.
In the official tavern rules thread (yes, I read it) it clearly states no hypothetical situation threads which is about 50% of the threads.
I quote
a. Not everything goes. Use your judgement. While topics and conversation without a forum category mare allowed, the Tavern is not a place to post any question that pops into your head. This includes 'versus,' 'favorite,' and 'hypothetical situation' threads. Threads will be locked at our discretion. The more ridiculous the thread is, the more likely it will be locked or deleted as ihaveashortattentionspam.
[quote=devsaupa]Something else that is annoying is people making threads just to cause some controversy/arguments.[/quote] Hey! I made that thread for actual discussion! It's not my fault that a bunch of newbies joined.
[quote=devsaupa]For example, that wonderful overrated thread. I wonder who made that. Also people that try to argue with certain mods a lot. *looks innocently at invalid*[/quote] Pfft. And besides, Cen isn't a mod anymore.
[quote=Patrick2011]Actually, so-called question threads can create discussion if made properly. Also, mods are already locking bad threads.[/quote] Yes I know. "Who do you think will win the Super Bowl?" could be changed to "Superbowl 2012". In that case then that thread is viable for discussion.
[quote=Patrick2011]arguing with mods is generally a bad idea since they know what they're doing and can ban you.[/quote] Not to me. I think it is a good idea. As long as you don't get banned (It is possible).
[quote=GhostOfMatrix]Most discussions come from asking questions.[/quote] True. Except that no one wants to talk about eye color.
[quote=killersup10]killersup thinks that if you don't like the thread then DON'T CLICK ON IT.why hate when you can simply just move on to the next forum or page ?[/quote] Yes sure it may be true that I am too sensitive to that. But if it starts to become a problem, then something should be done, instead of being passive.
[quote=killersup10]well ya see people like to post about themselvs and who they are.people like to tell other people about themselves.it happens.[/quote] Oh. So I was wrong. I guess people do like to tell their friends what color their hair and eyes are.
[quote=devsaupa]I just reread that. Most threads are started with a question. EX. What do you think of this? What are your opinions on this? Do you think this was right/wrong? As long as they don't turn into spam it shouldn't be a problem. If they annoy you so much, just stay out of the tavern.[/quote] I just reread that, too. Sorry about that. What I meant was that users are creating threads only asking questions, and no discussion is intended.
[quote=jeol]It's because we all strive to be creepers someday... Some of us already are[/quote] Hint hint Nicho.
[quote=Cenere]I do find the majority of the current threads to be ridiculous, but there are also a bunch of duplicates in the video section, the WEPR is filled with repeated arguments, the AMW has a lot of poetry that says nothing to me, and every so often people will confuse the S&S and the AGv3 section and either suggest something here that doesn't belong, or go ask questions in there that should go here. That's how the forum word goes, and we can all stay here and whine about it (however entertaining we might find it), or go do something about it, because we care/don't care for the crap threads.[/quote] This is exactly why Cen should be a mod again. I really need to see the user who snitched. Because none of the other mods yell at users.
killersup10 wrote: killersup thinks that if you don't like the thread then DON'T CLICK ON IT.why hate when you can simply just move on to the next forum or page ?
invalid777 wrote: Yes sure it may be true that I am too sensitive to that. But if it starts to become a problem, then something should be done, instead of being passive.
that is true.if there becomes to many threads with only questions then when AG3 comes out the mods and admins might make a limit to how many question threads there are.
Yes I know. "Who do you think will win the Super Bowl?" could be changed to "Superbowl 2012". In that case then that thread is viable for discussion.
The title does not determine the viability of the thread as long as the OP is proper. Threads with improper OPs are bad and should be locked.
Not to me. I think it is a good idea. As long as you don't get banned (It is possible).
All it takes is one error and you can get banned. Even if you don't, people will generally have a lower opinion of you, especially if you delete comments just to remove AP.
This is exactly why Cen should be a mod again. I really need to see the user who snitched. Because none of the other mods yell at users.
I agree that Cenere should be a mod, but he claims that life will prevent him from being active enough.
Oh. So I was wrong. I guess people do like to tell their friends what color their hair and eyes are.
I imagine some do, but not everyone, like me for example.
I just reread that, too. Sorry about that. What I meant was that users are creating threads only asking questions, and no discussion is intended.
Any question can become a discussion as long as it does not have a single answer that is correct. Questions with single answers should not be posted as threads unless they are support questions. In that case, the correct forum will usually be Support and Suggestions (this forum).
Thaboss does not see too much of a problem with threads like that.
Except that one called "Why are pickles tasty?" THAT thaboss objects to...
But srsly brochacho, just ignore them and they'll ignore you...
Thaboss does think they are annoying, but he actually has the common sense to ignore them and go to the threads he wants to participate in...
I agree that you should not post in threads you don't want to participate in. However, such threads can be categorized as slightly bad and really bad. A really bad thread is one that is spam, flaming, or some other rule break. Those should be reported. Slightly bad threads should be left alone.
thaboss just sayed killersup's words for him pretty much
Bad idea to say that. What you did was post agreement without saying anything new or different. That is spam and should not be posted.
that is true.if there becomes to many threads with only questions then when AG3 comes out the mods and admins might make a limit to how many question threads there are.
I don't see that happening, since the definition of question thread would be ambiguous. I also don't think question threads are that bad as long as the OP is not spam.
