new thread probation

MTK · 02-07-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Longtimefan

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.

Hot off the presses:

http://www.redskinswarpath.com/locke...different.html

Monkeydad · 02-07-2008, 10:14 AM

This is nothing new.

Happens every off-season ("Can we draft him? Him? Him? Him? Him? Him?"), after every loss ("Fire the coach, bench the QB!") and whenever any player gets in trouble anywhere in the league ("hey y'all, think we should get him?") Of course, the Ramsey and Lavar threads will NEVER EVER DIE either.

You're right about people needing to use their eyeballs and brains though.

SmootSmack · 02-07-2008, 10:56 AM

And in those cases, one of the moderators will either merge the two threads and update the title or lock the speculation thread with a note indicating that the story is outdated. And if it's a confirmed story then we direct people to the new thread with the latest information.

But if you have multiple speculation threads, or multiple confirmed threads on the same topic those are duplicates.

Eknox · 02-07-2008, 11:13 AM

Mod's I have a lot of new posts, but I haven't gotten to 10 yet I work 2 jobs have a 10 yr old and 2 yr old so I jump on when I can...But I'd like to talk more about personnel maybe things like are we going to keep R. Caldwell he really produced on those sideline out plays and looks to be valuable in that aspect, what's going on with Marcus the rb on practice squad ?, he runs with purpose and looks hungry , that's what we need hungry player's ...what do ya think? We don't seem to keep players long enough for them to get into a grove I'm still reeling from A Pierce, and so is he ....

FRPLG · 02-07-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Eknox

Mod's I have a lot of new posts, but I haven't gotten to 10 yet I work 2 jobs have a 10 yr old and 2 yr old so I jump on when I can...But I'd like to talk more about personnel maybe things like are we going to keep R. Caldwell he really produced on those sideline out plays and looks to be valuable in that aspect, what's going on with Marcus the rb on practice squad ?, he runs with purpose and looks hungry , that's what we need hungry player's ...what do ya think? We don't seem to keep players long enough for them to get into a grove I'm still reeling from A Pierce, and so is he ....

10 posts is really not all that hard to get to and I would forego trying to hijack a thread about board etiquette in the future.

birdz4gibbs · 02-07-2008, 11:45 AM

well what can you really say.................i think you are right it has gotten really bad here of late hasn,t it.so i intend to lay low for a while and continue to wait for when the moment is right to post..or start a new thread.

Redskin Rich · 02-07-2008, 01:32 PM

Well, I am the first one who was begging for something like this.... but I hope that people get warnings ... not just in the threads, but in PM's.... Would hate to be kicked off of here... I just love everyone on here so much... I mean... your like family to me... I just love everyone....:vomit:

OK... maybe that was to much to shovel... but I do hope warnings are given.

MTK · 02-07-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskin Rich

Well, I am the first one who was begging for something like this.... but I hope that people get warnings ... not just in the threads, but in PM's.... Would hate to be kicked off of here... I just love everyone on here so much... I mean... your like family to me... I just love everyone....:vomit:

OK... maybe that was to much to shovel... but I do hope warnings are given.

Nobody is getting kicked off, that's not what this is about. This is simply about losing the ability to create new threads for those that can't handle the responsibility of it.

wilsowilso · 02-07-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Again, posting new threads is a privilege, one that will be taken away if you can't follow the two simple guidelines outlined above. This "new thread probation" as I call it has actually been in place for a while, I just thought it was time to make everyone aware of the possible consequences of repeatedly posting duplicate or worthless threads.

Is probation a warning or a suspension of privileges or both?

MTK · 02-07-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Is probation a warning or a suspension of priveleges or both?

you lose the ability to create new threads

wilsowilso · 02-07-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

you lose the ability to create new threads

I'm just clarifying here. Is this probation something that will eventually allow you to post new threads again if you shape up? I'm just thinking people would want to know that there is some kind of warning system or whatever.

MTK · 02-07-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

I'm just clarifying here. Is this probation something that will eventually allow you to post new threads again if you shape up? I'm just thinking people would want to know that there is some kind of warning system or whatever.

Probably not.

wilsowilso · 02-07-2008, 02:10 PM

Hey Matty I don't think I am asking the right question. Do the Mods let say some new eager person know that they are skating on thin ice before they get a very important privilege revoked for good?

MTK · 02-07-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Hey Matty I don't think I am asking the right question. Do the Mods let say some new eager person know that they are skating on thin ice before they get a very important privilege revoked for good?

It depends. We'll look at all situations on their own. I'm not saying anyone who posts a duplicate or questionable thread is going to get dinged. We typically try to give everyone a chance to straighten out.

wilsowilso · 02-07-2008, 02:27 PM

Got it. I was just kind of concerned about new people who want to contribute, but just don't quite get it and are maybe a little to eager to make a new thread which ends up being a weak thread. Not worried of course about the ones who are just plain out of control.

02-07-2008, 10:14 AM	#2
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: new thread probation This is nothing new. Happens every off-season ("Can we draft him? Him? Him? Him? Him? Him?"), after every loss ("Fire the coach, bench the QB!") and whenever any player gets in trouble anywhere in the league ("hey y'all, think we should get him?") Of course, the Ramsey and Lavar threads will NEVER EVER DIE either. You're right about people needing to use their eyeballs and brains though.

02-07-2008, 10:56 AM	#3
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: new thread probation And in those cases, one of the moderators will either merge the two threads and update the title or lock the speculation thread with a note indicating that the story is outdated. And if it's a confirmed story then we direct people to the new thread with the latest information. But if you have multiple speculation threads, or multiple confirmed threads on the same topic those are duplicates. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

02-07-2008, 11:13 AM	#4
Eknox Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Flint,Mi Posts: 528	Re: new thread probation Mod's I have a lot of new posts, but I haven't gotten to 10 yet I work 2 jobs have a 10 yr old and 2 yr old so I jump on when I can...But I'd like to talk more about personnel maybe things like are we going to keep R. Caldwell he really produced on those sideline out plays and looks to be valuable in that aspect, what's going on with Marcus the rb on practice squad ?, he runs with purpose and looks hungry , that's what we need hungry player's ...what do ya think? We don't seem to keep players long enough for them to get into a grove I'm still reeling from A Pierce, and so is he ....

02-07-2008, 11:45 AM	#6
birdz4gibbs Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 370	Re: new thread probation well what can you really say.................i think you are right it has gotten really bad here of late hasn,t it.so i intend to lay low for a while and continue to wait for when the moment is right to post..or start a new thread. __________________ **go skins*****

02-07-2008, 01:32 PM	#7
Redskin Rich The Starter Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,420	Re: new thread probation Well, I am the first one who was begging for something like this.... but I hope that people get warnings ... not just in the threads, but in PM's.... Would hate to be kicked off of here... I just love everyone on here so much... I mean... your like family to me... I just love everyone....:vomit: OK... maybe that was to much to shovel... but I do hope warnings are given. __________________ I really have nothing to say in this matter, please ignore the above post as blowing hot air.

02-07-2008, 02:10 PM	#13
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 50 Posts: 2,841	Re: new thread probation Hey Matty I don't think I am asking the right question. Do the Mods let say some new eager person know that they are skating on thin ice before they get a very important privilege revoked for good?

02-07-2008, 02:27 PM	#15
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 50 Posts: 2,841	Re: new thread probation Got it. I was just kind of concerned about new people who want to contribute, but just don't quite get it and are maybe a little to eager to make a new thread which ends up being a weak thread. Not worried of course about the ones who are just plain out of control.

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