Mod approval for Topics in Lounge?

Sportsmuze · Star Player Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 3779

Lately I have been seeing a ridiculous amount of redundant threads. There really only needs to be about 6 right now. But people keep making new topics instead of just posting in the correct thread. I'm not sure if this has been addressed before, but it seems to me that Mod approval for new threads might be something to consider in the Lounge. I know Alpha has been doing a good job of merging lately, but honestly, if he was merging everything that should be merged he would be here all day merging(thats a lot of merging[more merging!]).

Thoughts?

swcom120 · Star Player Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 1429

Maybe they should also make sure a thread goes where its supposed to as well......

GoldenThroat · Moderator Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 37474

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Alpha · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:01 pm Post subject:

FloppyDiskz · Star Player Joined: 20 Aug 2002 Posts: 1581

If every new thread required mod approval, they'd be here all day approving new threads.

...and I agree with Goldenthroat.

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Sportsmuze · Star Player Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 3779

Well I wanted it in the Lounge because thats where it would actually get feedback.

This section is probably empty 24 hours a day.

Cant get feedback in a forum that no one visits.

Alpha · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:08 pm Post subject:

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uberzev · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:09 pm Post subject:

Never going to happen unless Kim Jong-il takes over LG.
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Alpha · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:11 pm Post subject:

^Do it Mitch!

Sportsmuze · Star Player Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 3779

lol. I was never trying to take anything away from the other mods. Just noticed you the past couple days doing a good job of merging.

Prolly pipe thinking it could run ok with mods approving threads i guess.

Ill do my best to "nuture" new poster as you say.

mmmm patience.

Alpha · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:08 pm Post subject:

^yah, learn that!

Then after you learn it.... teach me

Thanks for caring... seriously.

Colby Briant · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject:

well, another thing to do would be to only allow posters with at least 100 posts to create new topics. that would allow new members some time to learn the ways of the force. creating new threads should not be a right. it should be a privilege.

LakerJam · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject:

I don't think Mod approval is necessary or a good idea, personally.

In requiring something like that, members would miss out on much of the benefits we gain as members of lg.net. For example, there are plenty of times when there's BREAKING NEWS or a Laker is about to be on the radio and an Lg.netter gives the masses a heads up with a quick thread announcing it. That new QUICK thread affords us to chance listen in or watch - something most of us clearly want to do. Requiring mod approval beforehand in an instance like that, would result in most people missing the radio interview or tv spot altogether, while a mod got the chance to first notice a request for a new thread was made and then approve it. I know I wouldn't want to miss out on hearing Kobe on the radio because it took me a minute to realize someone had requested an okay to start a new thread. If I wouldn't want to miss that, then I must assume no one else would, either.

The reality is that it's on us mods to work on merging the redundant threads and keeping the site uncluttered, along with commonsense by the posters as to what new threads they start. Clearly, when something big breaks - such as Andrew's injury - we're going to see a lot of the same kinds of threads, as empassioned fans go nuts. That's inevitable and to be expected, but it's hardly a crisis during most normal times. In fact, since major issues don't arise everyday, I really don't think we need to change how we "do business" as it relates to this site and this idea.

As always, new ideas are definitely appreciated and we all thank you for them, but I would vote a "nay" on this particular one, though I certainly can appreciate why the suggestion was made.

LarryCoon · Site Staff Joined: 11 Aug 2002 Posts: 11266

Agreed with all the opinions that it's a bad idea.

Merging topics and cracking down on people is the best approach. Anything else, the cure's worse than the disease.

lakersfreak · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:26 am Post subject:

It may work if there is a limit so the mods aren't worked to death.

Put a limit on new threads based on thread count per user.

For example, someone with less than 100 threads may be limited to 1 new thread per 24 hours.

As their thread count increases so does the amount of new threads per day.

Posts would not count towards this. That would prevent someone from replying just to get their count up.
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Alpha · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:21 am Post subject:

^I like the point that LJ made... if we choose to limit people's posting due to post count we may end up limiting the ability for LG to receive the latest news.

Good ideas though... but of course I have to respect your opinion, with you being older in LG years and all

Sportsmuze · Star Player Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 3779

Yah LakerJam's point, as usual, was spot on.

I didn't really think about it like that. I kinda like Colby Briants idea of minimum posts before new thread starting?

drew4lakers · Star Player Joined: 03 Jun 2002 Posts: 3417

I'm glad to see this conversation exists.

Personally I don't think moderator approval for threads is practical and I agree you lose out on truly hot (and genuine) news.

If possible I would prefer to see individual posters have their thread creating priviledges suspended or removed..but that might not be technically possible.

As for post counts, though i may joke around on occasion, I feel that each post should stand on its own merits. Meaning that whether its your first post or your 10,001 post - each stands on its own merits. I've seen excellent posts by newbies and worthless posts by long time or hyperactive 'spammers'.
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DancingBarry · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:56 pm Post subject:

Exick · Site Staff Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 15880

And just for the record, yes it is possible to revoke a user's thread creation privileges without banning/suspending them outright, though I don't know whether we'd ever want to do that or not.
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drew4lakers · Star Player Joined: 03 Jun 2002 Posts: 3417

Thanks for the responses!

I knew you guys were on top of things - this was more of a topic I had an interest in, and just wanted to say so.

I was curious about the technical part though because on another far, far smaller site on a totally different subject I have begun learning the administrative/moderating side of things.
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kaoss128 · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:14 am Post subject:

Too much work for the mods.