Hey Admin!

[Pam "SFSOM" in TN]

I know you love to consolidate threads, but since we don't have a way to update the subject line -- er, at least I don't *think* we do -- to reflect a change or whatnot, could you please allow followup threads to stand alone?

For example, if there's a general concern broadcasted for a co-worker or kid or situation, and time passes, then someone posts a followup and labels it as such, would it be really wrong to leave it as its own thread? I know that I don't go back into threads that are quite old that pop up again if I think I already know what the concern is.

I'm thinking specifically right now of Quiver's update on her dd. If it stands alone without further consolidation, more people will see it. Or if you'd allow changes to subject lines by the OP -- and I think I'm going to go back and see if that's allowed and then possibly edit this post -- that would work, too.

Thanks!

*Aha! So the OP can edit subject lines by going into the "Go advanced" edit mode. Okey doke. But my request still stands, I think.

[Barb F. PA in AZ]

Agreed. Consolidation of threads is confusing and I never go hunting for the update once it's consolidated into an earlier thread.

Barb

[abbeyej]

I've found this tendency to consolidate *extremely* confusing as well, and not even remotely helpful. I second your request.

[nancypants]

I know you love to consolidate threads, but since we don't have a way to update the subject line -- er, at least I don't *think* we do -- to reflect a change or whatnot, could you please allow followup threads to stand alone?



You can edit your subject line! When you go to edit a post click on "Go Advanced." VOILA!

[Pam "SFSOM" in TN]

You can edit your subject line! When you go to edit a post click on "Go Advanced." VOILA!

You're so smart Smartypan... I mean Nancypants. Where have you been all my life? :D

[JudoMom]

I know you love to consolidate threads, but since we don't have a way to update the subject line -- er, at least I don't *think* we do -- to reflect a change or whatnot, could you please allow followup threads to stand alone?

For example, if there's a general concern broadcasted for a co-worker or kid or situation, and time passes, then someone posts a followup and labels it as such, would it be really wrong to leave it as its own thread? I know that I don't go back into threads that are quite old that pop up again if I think I already know what the concern is.

I'm thinking specifically right now of Quiver's update on her dd. If it stands alone without further consolidation, more people will see it. Or if you'd allow changes to subject lines by the OP -- and I think I'm going to go back and see if that's allowed and then possibly edit this post -- that would work, too.

Thanks!

*Aha! So the OP can edit subject lines by going into the "Go advanced" edit mode. Okey doke. But my request still stands, I think.

It's like a prisoner edit---only visible on the inside.

[Pam "SFSOM" in TN]

It's like a prisoner edit---only visible on the inside.

Oh, shoot! You're right!

Ok, YOU are the smartypants. Sorry Nancypants. You are only MOSTLY smart.

Well, ok, then my original request stands full on.

[sdWTMer]

Roflol! hee hee

[nancypants]

You're so smart Smartypan... I mean Nancypants. Where have you been all my life? :D

I'm here for ya babe! :D

[nancypants]

It's like a prisoner edit---only visible on the inside.

It shows up on the outside for mine. I even went over and tested it on the test board. :D

[Pam "SFSOM" in TN]

It shows up on the outside for mine. I even went over and tested it on the test board. :D

Well , why are YOU special and I'm not special?

[nancypants]

Well , why are YOU special and I'm not special?

Hmmm... http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/posiepie/hmm.gif That bears further reflection...



http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/posiepie/ROFL.gif

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/posiepie/hugs.gif

[JudoMom]

Well , why are YOU special and I'm not special?

Oh, Pam, you ARE special. You get to carry a sword :D.

I'm wondering if it has to do with replies. As in--you can change it on the outside without any replies. But once you get replies, it won't show up. But I'm just guessing.

[Pam "SFSOM" in TN]

Oh, Pam, you ARE special. You get to carry a sword :D.

I'm wondering if it has to do with replies. As in--you can change it on the outside without any replies. But once you get replies, it won't show up. But I'm just guessing.


Oooh, let's go test it in the test place.

[hopping off to test...]

[nancypants]

Oooh, let's go test it in the test place.

[hopping off to test...]

That JudoMom really is a keen one. She needs some sort of crown.

JudoMom, http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/posiepie/you_da_woman.gif.

[JudoMom]

That JudoMom really is a keen one. She needs some sort of crown.

JudoMom, http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/posiepie/you_da_woman.gif.

Awww, shucks :cool:.

[Kelli in TN]

I agree with Pam and All Her Letters.

I found it amusing when people were still telling me that contacting my daughter's college would be a waste of time....while she was sleeping in her new dorm room. Because sometimes you simply cannot read the whole thread looking for the update!! Life is just too short to read every word of long threads.

I think it is confusing when the updates get stuck in the original thread.

[Tammy]

Where is that "go advanced".....I am not seeing it anywhere....

NEVERMIND.....I see it now....! (edited)

Tammy

[Kelli in TN]

That JudoMom really is a keen one. She needs some sort of crown.

JudoMom, http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/posiepie/you_da_woman.gif.

Nah, she deserves a new toilet.

[Barb F. PA in AZ]

Nah, she deserves a new toilet.

Or a cabana boy.

Barb

[Colleen]

It comes across to me as very...how shall I say this?...dismissive on the part of the Powers That Be when a thread is consolidated. If people want to tack an update on to the original discussion, they can do that. In most cases, though, it makes far more sense to simply post a separate update. And goodness, it's not as if it's happening on such a frequent basis as to push aside all other threads.

[JudoMom]

I'll settle for a new vacuum.

[Tammy]

I don't like them moving them to the original thread either.....very hard to find! Of course I think everything is hard to find....and keep up with here now :(

Tammy

[Mamagistra]

Oh, Pam, you ARE special. You get to carry a sword :D.

And an icy, er...thermometer! ;)

[Doran]

Or a cabana boy.

Barb


Or, maybe...just maybe...some Amish FRIENDSHIP spew...I mean bread. Maybe? Please? What if I pay you?

;)



Doran

[abbeyej]

It's still happening, and it's *exceedingly* frustrating. It's not POSSIBLE to find an update in the *middle* of a long thread. Ack.

[nmoira]

In other boards I frequent, threads are only combined in exceptional circumstances: (1) the threads are lists of resources and brought together to form a sticky; or, (2) threads are combined in a moderated and low traffic forum, e.g. admin issues. I greatly prefer a hand's off approach by admin's.

[admin]

Separate, 'updated' threads for an existing thread is not how we want this board used. The 'updated' thread was necessary for the old board format because the original post would be buried. That is no longer true with this new format.

'Updated' threads are exceedingly frustrating for those who aren't on the boards enough to know what the original thread was about. Split threads on the same topic making searching more cumbersome.

To make finding the new posts easier, we suggest you use the "New Posts" link at the top of the page, or use the linear mode.

The Admins.