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Who all agrees with the following:
Wouldn't this board be better if it worked the way I see most other boards..?
That is, you post a message/thread, and then everytime someone replies, it puts the original message/thread back at the top of the list.
Since this board has so many posts, ones that are only a couple days old get pushed so far down the list, often several pages, that a lot of people will miss them, and you get a lot less replies. These are posts that are actively getting replies. If it worked the other way, then there would be new and old posts mixed in as you scroll down. I realize a lot of posts will be missed still, but at least it will be partly new and old posts. Also, maybe the board could be divided into a couple different catergories..this is just gigantic, and its no ones fault, I think Victor runs a good board.
But if the board isn't split, I realize there's a problem either way it is done, but which would people prefer?
slacker
...but there may be things 'behind the scenes' we don't know about!
I must admit, it IS one HUGE page!!!
I've thought about that several times. Wouldn't mind if the board worked as you suggest.
I agree. Another board I visit (not hair related) has that system where the threads are bumped up to the top when you reply to them.
Try this...
http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/175234
Space can be donated - topics can be made into separate threads. however, might need help moderating the board.
Just my 2-cents worth...
I know what you mean, but I like it this way. It may not be the most efficient message board set up, but it does work like an ongoing conversation, between many friends, that anyone can jump into or out of whenever they want. In other words, what it lacks in organization it makes up for in sociability.
The Rev
Gotta agree with you on that. This set-up is slightly unconventional, but I prefer it this way. As you said, it's like a friendly perpetual conversation. Makes it easier to check new topics too.
I apologize for the long time between trims (of the board, that is). I've been meaning to trim the board to show only the threads recently updated on a regular basis. But I've been very busy lately and haven't gotten around to it.
http://the-light.com/mens/board.cgi
I can tell at a glance what messages are new because the links are of a different color.
Also, if you simply want to view the recent messages, you can use the Previous and Next links at the top of each message. Sometimes these links will not work if a message has been deleted, but it's generally pretty useful, at least to me.