Re: new thread probation
 

Don't know if you can do this or not...

But for those under 1,000 posts or something like that... you should temporarily redirect the user to the search page, or some kind of "Are you sure your not posting a retarded thread?" pop up message...

If people are too lazy to use google, they're probably too lazy to read the forum guidelines. This might be able to curb some of the duplicates and such...

Re: new thread probation
 

I never understood the obsessive desire for thread creation. I think I've created maybe 5 threads since joining this site -- maybe.

If I was the only person responsible for creating new topics, I'd could probably only think of 10% of the topics we already have available for discussion. I guess it's just me, but there is hardly ever a topic that I want to discuss which isn't already being discussed here.

Re: new thread probation
 

[QUOTE=GhettoDogAllStars;418807]I never understood the obsessive desire for thread creation. I think I've created maybe 5 threads since joining this site -- maybe.

If I was the only person responsible for creating new topics, I'd could probably only think of 10% of the topics we already have available for discussion. I guess it's just me, but there is hardly ever a topic that I want to discuss which isn't already being discussed here.[/QUOTE]


Some people here are like those in the media who want to be first to report something they think is of interest, whether it actually is or not. It's just that satisfaction they get from the feeling of being first, to the point where it becomes an obsession.

Re: new thread probation
 

[quote=Longtimefan;418803]Matty, maybe you should take just a moment to give a few examples of just what is considered a "worthless thread" It has become apearent that the people who post these type threads don't know the difference.

I think one previous poster gave some examples of the type threads you're refering too, but they would be better served hearing it from you.[/quote]

Hot off the presses:

[URL]http://www.redskinswarpath.com/locker-room/22431-now-for-something-different.html[/URL]

Re: new thread probation
 

[QUOTE=Mattyk72;418792]If that's too taxing try this

[URL]http://www.redskinswarpath.com/search.php[/URL][/QUOTE]

Thanks.

Re: new thread probation
 

[quote=Mattyk72;418829]Hot off the presses:

[URL]http://www.redskinswarpath.com/locker-room/22431-now-for-something-different.html[/URL][/quote]


That thread can't actually be for real. Can it?

Re: new thread probation
 

[QUOTE=Mattyk72;418829]Hot off the presses:

[URL]http://www.redskinswarpath.com/locker-room/22431-now-for-something-different.html[/URL][/QUOTE]


That's certainly one classic example..

Re: new thread probation
 

I'm convinced Matty paid that poster to start such an asinine thread, just to prove his point... ;)

Re: new thread probation
 

its my first off-season here and im tired of some of these threads..who should we draft,who should we sign,kill snyder.can a bunch of grown man find something better to talk about.....like next year's cheerleaders and how hot they're gonna be? lol naw i get you smoot and matty..regulate away.

Re: new thread probation
 

[QUOTE=prinzeofmoval;418883]its my first off-season here and im tired of some of these threads..who should we draft,who should we sign,kill snyder.can a bunch of grown man find something better to talk about.....like next year's cheerleaders and how hot they're gonna be? lol naw i get you smoot and matty..regulate away.[/QUOTE]


Man you haven't seen nothing yet, the draft is just a minute away. Stay tuned!!!!

Re: new thread probation
 

How about for those unsure of the use of a thread, PM a mod for their approval.

Re: new thread probation
 

Yeah, don't hesitate to ask us questions. Remember we may not always get you an answer right away though.

But at the same time, don't use us as an excuse for not knowing the rules or lacking common sense. We're not here to babysit you

Re: new thread probation
 

[quote=SmootSmack;418926]Yeah, don't hesitate to ask us questions. Remember we may not always get you an answer right away though.

But at the same time, don't use us as an excuse for not knowing the rules or lacking common sense. [B]We're not here to babysit you[/B][/quote]


Damn it! How am I supposed to get my dinner now?[IMG]http://www.thewarpath.net/images/icons/icon10.gif[/IMG]

Re: new thread probation
 

[QUOTE=Mattyk72;418829]Hot off the presses:

[URL]http://www.redskinswarpath.com/locker-room/22431-now-for-something-different.html[/URL][/QUOTE]


I was going to apologize for my "What happened!!??" thread but I suddenly do not feel the need to...

Re: new thread probation
 

I'm really gonna miss all the "Omg! The Skins Front Office Sucks/Dan Snyder should suck a railroad spike" threads.

..I guess I'll just have to deal with the parking lot threads for my main source of entertainment now.