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SuezanneC Baskerville

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03-06-2006 22:04

If one was starting from scratch and got to pick the sub-forums for the Second Life forums, what sub-forums would one pick?

The answers to this question should not concern themselves with practical matters such as how likely the structure is to be implemented in reality. It is just a thought experiment.

Although everyone is welcome to answer, I am looking particularly for answers from resmods.

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Torley Linden

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Join date: 15 Sep 2004

Posts: 16,530

03-06-2006 22:08

I'd have an approach that was more AND than OR and be able to use tagging with threads, tunnel them, and assign them to multiple subforums. I also think vBulletin has a "similar threads" feature in newer versions that parses for keywords. That would be very useful.

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Alan Kiesler

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Join date: 29 Jun 2004

Posts: 354

03-07-2006 03:33

Would take too long to type (and perhaps rant), but there are three forums I peruse that are good models for a re-work here:

http://forums.guildofgreeters.com/
http://www.uruobsession.com/forum/index.php
http://www.notebookforums.com/

That last also has some form of tiered Moderator structure I think, since the Moderator pool is almost 100% long-time,well-known forum users. Even better, its also vBulletin (the first two are Invision I believe).

These are the same examples I gave in the ResMod private forum, btw, in regards to practices and policy example. I still recommend both new and aspiring RMs to peruse if possible (and that last one is quite informative actually as a site, even with its OT forum).

You may even find me in some of these...

*link*

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Cocoanut Cookie

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Join date: 26 Jan 2006

Posts: 1,741

03-07-2006 10:27

Well, with all the thread movings helter skelter, I think y'all have succeeded in turning me into a resmod in my head. Cause I can't figure out why one of you hasn't noticed this thread is in the wrong forum.

This thread is about the forums, not the resmod system.

Which brings up another good question. Where do threads about the forums go? I would say they go in general. Others may disagree.

coco

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Nolan Nash

Frischer Frosch

Join date: 15 May 2003

Posts: 7,141

03-07-2006 11:57

From: Cocoanut Cookie

Well, with all the thread movings helter skelter, I think y'all have succeeded in turning me into a resmod in my head. Cause I can't figure out why one of you hasn't noticed this thread is in the wrong forum.

This thread is about the forums, not the resmod system.

Which brings up another good question. Where do threads about the forums go? I would say they go in general. Others may disagree.

coco

Jeska said a while back that meta-discussions about the forums belong in General. That philosophy seems to have shifted a bit with the advent of the Resmod Forum.

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SuezanneC Baskerville

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03-11-2006 10:16

I am hoping for some responses from the resmods since they have to read a lot of requests to move posts.

The idea of tags and other fancy features like Torly mentioned is a good thing to discuss but is more advanced than what I was asking about. Catherine Omega has expressed a desire for multithreaded postings several times in the past.

I have often wanted the ability to select, when I make a response, whether my response is on thread topic or is off thread topic. People who wanted to see the thread minus cmments about pie and such would be able to choose not to see the off thread topic posts. This idea too is not what I asked for in this thread.

I am sure there are posts made in the scripting library forum, to pick a really boring example, which don't belong there and get moved to the scripting tips forum.

A good, comprehensive set of clearly named forum topics, with clear and non-contradictory descriptions, should help people get posts in the right place to start with, reducing moderator work load and making it easier to find things based on subject.

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Elle Pollack

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Join date: 12 Oct 2004

Posts: 796

03-17-2006 07:01

From: SuezanneC Baskerville

I have often wanted the ability to select, when I make a response, whether my response is on thread topic or is off thread topic. People who wanted to see the thread minus cmments about pie and such would be able to choose not to see the off thread topic posts.

Ooooh. I like this idea a *lot*. (/me pokes Jeska and Torley.)

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Merwan Marker

Booring...

Join date: 28 Jan 2004

Posts: 4,706

03-17-2006 07:09

I'd also use a Both/And approach - giving more inclusion then exclusion.

I would NOT try to Moderate the forum - would have a clear and consise rule-set, and a very consistent enforcement approach.

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Torley Linden

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Join date: 15 Sep 2004

Posts: 16,530

03-17-2006 13:46

From: Elle Pollack

Ooooh. I like this idea a *lot*. (/me pokes Jeska and Torley.)

Do you or does anyone know of a supported way to do this with vBulletin? If not that, then a hack (so at least we know something is out there)?

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Elle Pollack

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03-19-2006 17:05

From: Torley Linden

Do you or does anyone know of a supported way to do this with vBulletin? If not that, then a hack (so at least we know something is out there)?

I've never seen the functionality in *any* forum software, and if I knew any vBulletin hackers, I'd ask them. But I don't. -_-; Maybe someone else does?

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Ideal Forum Structure
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	03-06-2006 22:04 If one was starting from scratch and got to pick the sub-forums for the Second Life forums, what sub-forums would one pick? The answers to this question should not concern themselves with practical matters such as how likely the structure is to be implemented in reality. It is just a thought experiment. Although everyone is welcome to answer, I am looking particularly for answers from resmods. _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
Torley Linden Enlightenment! Join date: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 16,530	03-06-2006 22:08 I'd have an approach that was more AND than OR and be able to use tagging with threads, tunnel them, and assign them to multiple subforums. I also think vBulletin has a "similar threads" feature in newer versions that parses for keywords. That would be very useful. _____________________
Alan Kiesler Retired Resident Join date: 29 Jun 2004 Posts: 354	03-07-2006 03:33 Would take too long to type (and perhaps rant), but there are three forums I peruse that are good models for a re-work here: http://forums.guildofgreeters.com/ http://www.uruobsession.com/forum/index.php http://www.notebookforums.com/ That last also has some form of tiered Moderator structure I think, since the Moderator pool is almost 100% long-time,well-known forum users. Even better, its also vBulletin (the first two are Invision I believe). These are the same examples I gave in the ResMod private forum, btw, in regards to practices and policy example. I still recommend both new and aspiring RMs to peruse if possible (and that last one is quite informative actually as a site, even with its OT forum). You may even find me in some of these... link _____________________ Timothy S. Kimball (RL) -- aka 'Alan Kiesler' The Kind Healer -- http://sungak.net No ending is EVER written; Communities will continue on their own.
Cocoanut Cookie Registered User Join date: 26 Jan 2006 Posts: 1,741	03-07-2006 10:27 Well, with all the thread movings helter skelter, I think y'all have succeeded in turning me into a resmod in my head. Cause I can't figure out why one of you hasn't noticed this thread is in the wrong forum. This thread is about the forums, not the resmod system. Which brings up another good question. Where do threads about the forums go? I would say they go in general. Others may disagree. coco _____________________
Nolan Nash Frischer Frosch Join date: 15 May 2003 Posts: 7,141	03-07-2006 11:57 From: Cocoanut Cookie Well, with all the thread movings helter skelter, I think y'all have succeeded in turning me into a resmod in my head. Cause I can't figure out why one of you hasn't noticed this thread is in the wrong forum. This thread is about the forums, not the resmod system. Which brings up another good question. Where do threads about the forums go? I would say they go in general. Others may disagree. coco Jeska said a while back that meta-discussions about the forums belong in General. That philosophy seems to have shifted a bit with the advent of the Resmod Forum. _____________________ “Time's fun when you're having flies.” ~Kermit
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	03-11-2006 10:16 I am hoping for some responses from the resmods since they have to read a lot of requests to move posts. The idea of tags and other fancy features like Torly mentioned is a good thing to discuss but is more advanced than what I was asking about. Catherine Omega has expressed a desire for multithreaded postings several times in the past. I have often wanted the ability to select, when I make a response, whether my response is on thread topic or is off thread topic. People who wanted to see the thread minus cmments about pie and such would be able to choose not to see the off thread topic posts. This idea too is not what I asked for in this thread. I am sure there are posts made in the scripting library forum, to pick a really boring example, which don't belong there and get moved to the scripting tips forum. A good, comprehensive set of clearly named forum topics, with clear and non-contradictory descriptions, should help people get posts in the right place to start with, reducing moderator work load and making it easier to find things based on subject. _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
Elle Pollack Takes internets seriously Join date: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 796	03-17-2006 07:01 From: SuezanneC Baskerville I have often wanted the ability to select, when I make a response, whether my response is on thread topic or is off thread topic. People who wanted to see the thread minus cmments about pie and such would be able to choose not to see the off thread topic posts. Ooooh. I like this idea a lot. (/me pokes Jeska and Torley.) _____________________ *********************************************** "Ya'll are so cute with your pitchforks and torches ..." ~Brent Linden SL streams a world, can you also stream a mind?
Merwan Marker Booring... Join date: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 4,706	03-17-2006 07:09 I'd also use a Both/And approach - giving more inclusion then exclusion. I would NOT try to Moderate the forum - would have a clear and consise rule-set, and a very consistent enforcement approach. _____________________ Don't Worry, Be Happy - Meher Baba
Torley Linden Enlightenment! Join date: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 16,530	03-17-2006 13:46 From: Elle Pollack Ooooh. I like this idea a lot. (/me pokes Jeska and Torley.) Do you or does anyone know of a supported way to do this with vBulletin? If not that, then a hack (so at least we know something is out there)? _____________________
Elle Pollack Takes internets seriously Join date: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 796	03-19-2006 17:05 From: Torley Linden Do you or does anyone know of a supported way to do this with vBulletin? If not that, then a hack (so at least we know something is out there)? I've never seen the functionality in any forum software, and if I knew any vBulletin hackers, I'd ask them. But I don't. -_-; Maybe someone else does? _____________________ *********************************************** "Ya'll are so cute with your pitchforks and torches ..." ~Brent Linden SL streams a world, can you also stream a mind?

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