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Re: 1996 is over callandor1000 Send a noteboard - 12/05/2011 06:15:57 AM
Rebekah's main argument for the current style seems to be that it makes it easier to ignore people. Phpbb or vbulletin would make it just as easy for her to ignore posters, without having to pay dumb amounts of money for a premium account to do so. Or, if you choose not to ignore anyone, then with phpbb you can read all of them without having to scroll down forever and ever.


YOU don't understand. Many of those tangents are only sometimes an issue. Many don't want to ignore many users but sometimes depending on

The point is, 1996 is over, and it's time to update to a board style that's not straight out of usenet.


If you don't like this site, leave. I mean, really. The general populace of posters that made the switch from wotmania would like this to stay as it is and made it quite clear. Personally other boards are far more difficult to read threads. There is so little organization to a given thread and its infinitely harder to follow tracks of conversation/discussion on whats considered the correct message boards.

I think that happens whatever the thread style.
No, not really, because with paged views you can simply click on the last page to see the newest posts - the newest rather than the oldest posts tend to get the most views (not counting the OP, of course). With the current style, it's the reverse. The oldest posts accumulate the most views, and the newest posts tend to get significantly less because people can't be bothered to scroll down that far. It's not a big deal on threads that only get a handful of responses, but on big threads with hundreds of responses, it really curbs participation, because people either A)don't bother to read down that far, and B)don't bother to respond, because they know that their own response will be similarly ignored.


But that makes no sense, either. Why would you want to not know what someone else posted before you post yours? Then you may be posting the same thing thinking you're the first and you're not. Then its embarrassing. You feel like a jack-wagon. It seems like what you want promotes self-importance rather than conversation/discussion.

Incidentally, the tree-style thing we currently have means that unless they get stickied, threads eventually rotate to the bottom and die off, no matter how popular they are. On a vbulletin or similar style board, the threads' rank is based on age of responses, not age of the OP. Thus, a dumb thread will die faster (because few people will respond and it'll get pushed to the bottom), and good threads will live longer (because they will keep getting pushed to the top with each new reply). The current system favors the chaff and the wheat equally.

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Wotmania content (FAQ, Theory post, personality test, etc.) and Chat *NM* - 09/05/2011 02:53:08 PM 895 Views
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Nobody votes in those polls anyway. *NM* - 09/05/2011 07:09:23 PM 794 Views
149 people would disagree with you. - 09/05/2011 08:10:24 PM 1656 Views
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writer's board!!! pleeeese *NM* - 09/05/2011 06:26:28 PM 828 Views
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a few things - 10/05/2011 12:05:50 AM 1427 Views
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No, I got it - 10/05/2011 01:03:59 PM 1464 Views
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Re: No, I got it - 10/05/2011 04:42:57 PM 1458 Views
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Tell me, why are you still here? - 10/05/2011 10:48:44 PM 1450 Views
I don't know, sometimes - 10/05/2011 11:19:14 PM 1373 Views
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My experience has been different - 12/05/2011 09:28:28 PM 1475 Views
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Re: 1996 is over - 12/05/2011 06:15:57 AM 1475 Views
*NM* - 11/05/2011 06:36:55 AM 772 Views
I actually had no idea to whom this response was directed. - 11/05/2011 07:10:32 PM 1407 Views
A trick - 11/05/2011 08:20:31 PM 1559 Views
That does work, yeah; just forgot about it. *NM* - 11/05/2011 08:54:32 PM 761 Views
I very much agree. *NM* - 13/05/2011 10:33:28 PM 786 Views
I disagree here - 09/05/2011 06:58:40 PM 1436 Views
No. Just no. *NM* - 09/05/2011 08:02:16 PM 955 Views
I think forcing either style on anyone tends to discourage membership from those who want the other. - 09/05/2011 08:23:13 PM 1558 Views
This is a good alternative, - 09/05/2011 08:39:07 PM 1588 Views
Not really. It would have to be idiot proof. - 09/05/2011 08:53:50 PM 1357 Views
Thanks; you can't please everyone, but this seems like the closest we'll get. - 09/05/2011 10:25:00 PM 1844 Views
Nice assumption - 09/05/2011 10:32:35 PM 1454 Views
If it became a habit it would be annoying, yeah, but is there reason to think it would? - 10/05/2011 01:33:50 AM 1521 Views
Human nature - 10/05/2011 11:21:05 AM 1564 Views
If RAFO wants to attract new members.... - 09/05/2011 10:55:36 PM 1561 Views
You can guarantee a large amount of people will leave if that vile phpBB type board is introduced - 09/05/2011 11:01:43 PM 1564 Views
Yes - 09/05/2011 11:08:42 PM 1470 Views
I see it the opposite way - 10/05/2011 12:04:42 AM 1632 Views
Re: I see it the opposite way - 10/05/2011 12:31:19 AM 1384 Views
Valid points. - 10/05/2011 03:10:45 AM 1388 Views
I agree. - 27/05/2011 01:37:50 PM 1438 Views
While I agree with everyone who hates BB boards... - 16/05/2011 06:26:04 AM 1635 Views
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Oh, my - 16/05/2011 07:10:17 AM 1639 Views
They're dumping the blue jerseys for home games. - 16/05/2011 07:49:04 AM 1536 Views
Re: They're dumping the blue jerseys for home games. - 16/05/2011 07:58:55 AM 1468 Views
Re: They're dumping the blue jerseys for home games. - 16/05/2011 09:22:44 PM 1589 Views
Re: They're dumping the blue jerseys for home games. - 18/05/2011 09:21:13 AM 1466 Views
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I can't throw, hit, or run - 21/05/2011 07:03:53 PM 1590 Views
I was sure I'd responded to this; sorry for the delay. - 22/07/2011 04:14:11 PM 1493 Views
I adore our set up. - 09/05/2011 11:05:34 PM 1529 Views
I feel a little less adoration =P - 10/05/2011 12:11:37 AM 1658 Views
see, and I think it enhances my appreciation of the posts. - 10/05/2011 12:15:21 AM 1409 Views
Explanation, please. - 10/05/2011 05:50:20 PM 1525 Views
This is my experience as well. *NM* - 10/05/2011 10:31:49 PM 674 Views
I love that there are many examples of why this board style is a good thing in this thread. - 10/05/2011 10:59:03 PM 1477 Views
it's a bug, not a feature - 11/05/2011 06:45:29 PM 1519 Views
More than 3 reasons. - 12/05/2011 06:37:59 AM 1448 Views
I hate weighing in on these arguments. But fine. - 12/05/2011 07:08:46 AM 1585 Views
Well put - 12/05/2011 08:20:18 AM 1617 Views
My filter is broken then. - 11/05/2011 09:02:07 AM 1429 Views
One comment that hasn't been raised yet. - 11/05/2011 10:41:25 PM 1492 Views
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Hva addled hjernen min? - 13/05/2011 04:36:14 PM 1476 Views
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Du er slem. - 13/05/2011 08:50:37 PM 1591 Views
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Acknowledgement of me as your ruler *NM* - 09/05/2011 07:12:31 PM 763 Views
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Hm. Coulda sworn it was. My mistake. - 11/05/2011 11:43:43 PM 1501 Views
NP, happens. - 12/05/2011 01:09:18 AM 1478 Views
Smiley Reduction/Alteration? - 09/05/2011 07:30:25 PM 1254 Views
Also with quotes and close brackets. <---- This is WEIRD. - 09/05/2011 07:34:13 PM 1416 Views
That is quite possibly my biggest annoyance with the whole site. - 09/05/2011 07:40:48 PM 1408 Views
complete agreement - 09/05/2011 10:58:32 PM 1312 Views
Re: Also with quotes and close brackets. <---- This is WEIRD. - 10/05/2011 02:53:50 AM 1454 Views
My name is Tom and I approve these suggestions. - 10/05/2011 02:14:33 PM 1450 Views
How about a music MB? - 09/05/2011 08:00:33 PM 1509 Views
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Yeah a post on the Com MB every other week works just fine. *NM* - 09/05/2011 08:16:49 PM 818 Views
Or turn the TV & Movie board into a pop culture board we'd just need to get rid of the rubbish admin - 09/05/2011 09:13:41 PM 1548 Views
Stop being a brat! - 09/05/2011 09:57:35 PM 1567 Views
But it is Jens! - 09/05/2011 10:16:23 PM 1515 Views
aka Best admin ever. - 09/05/2011 10:28:40 PM 1423 Views
aka Best admin ever. - 09/05/2011 10:28:40 PM 1391 Views
No, just the most double posting one - 09/05/2011 10:29:54 PM 1557 Views
Yup, sorry other admins. - 10/05/2011 01:42:45 AM 1554 Views
"Oh. my. fucking. god." - 09/05/2011 10:29:17 PM 1566 Views
Re: I think it wouldn't be used much. - 09/05/2011 08:36:05 PM 1518 Views
i agree - 10/05/2011 02:58:52 PM 1402 Views
Re: i agree - 10/05/2011 03:56:36 PM 1215 Views
Also - 10/05/2011 03:58:56 PM 1500 Views
collapsing of extended thread nests - 09/05/2011 11:09:23 PM 1447 Views
^This. *NM* - 12/05/2011 07:45:46 PM 806 Views
Thirded *NM* - 27/05/2011 01:39:44 PM 765 Views
Quick question, how many users are registered here? *NM* - 10/05/2011 01:38:37 AM 1603 Views
I think the search page User List gives a good estimate (~725 total, counts/MB inside). - 10/05/2011 02:44:50 AM 1555 Views
It doesn't - 13/05/2011 10:29:32 AM 1557 Views
PINK!! - 10/05/2011 03:27:35 AM 1464 Views
Anyone else notice that everyone replying participates on the book, tv + movies and comm boards - 10/05/2011 02:18:08 PM 1493 Views
Indeed. *NM* - 10/05/2011 03:53:23 PM 736 Views
It doesn't help that we make them feel like a blemish on the RAFO scene. - 10/05/2011 04:45:33 PM 1487 Views
But they are - 10/05/2011 04:53:26 PM 1438 Views
I agree. - 10/05/2011 11:10:03 PM 1546 Views
I've seen most people who've replied post on the WoTMB at least occasionally. - 11/05/2011 11:26:44 PM 1492 Views
You are clearly wrong. - 12/05/2011 04:58:34 PM 1280 Views
Its prime ended before the split? Bah, you old geezers always hassle us kids for livin' our life! - 12/05/2011 07:32:02 PM 1485 Views
Nah. - 16/05/2011 08:32:39 PM 1446 Views
Hard to imagine what that must've been like. - 18/05/2011 11:04:57 PM 1517 Views
Report post, moderation powers to all boards, spoiler tags, NM bug, bug submitter's name displayed. - 10/05/2011 05:59:58 PM 1255 Views
I disagree - 10/05/2011 10:34:54 PM 1517 Views
Re: your suggestions - 10/05/2011 11:03:00 PM 1343 Views
Re: your suggestions - 11/05/2011 01:37:34 AM 1514 Views
Re: your suggestions - 11/05/2011 08:24:38 AM 1314 Views
It's just that... - 11/05/2011 06:04:46 PM 1432 Views
Agreed on all points *NM* - 11/05/2011 05:54:52 PM 772 Views
Whoa. You can change quote styles? News to me. *NM* - 11/05/2011 10:02:10 PM 762 Views
It's all there, in the help section at the top of the board. - 12/05/2011 04:50:44 PM 1377 Views
Shush, you. *NM* - 13/05/2011 08:56:05 AM 780 Views
The next time we meet up - 13/05/2011 09:19:01 AM 1431 Views
Anything would be better than nothing. - 13/05/2011 05:48:03 PM 1434 Views
Regarding the forum style - 10/05/2011 11:17:50 PM 1797 Views
+3 *NM* - 10/05/2011 11:35:10 PM 790 Views
Look here! - 11/05/2011 01:25:25 AM 1404 Views
+100 *NM* - 11/05/2011 01:59:30 AM 690 Views
I think that sounds like an excellent middle ground! *NM* - 11/05/2011 04:22:12 AM 768 Views
I agree with the agreement. - 11/05/2011 05:02:44 AM 4647 Views
That sounds an acceptable compromise to me - 11/05/2011 05:32:43 PM 1370 Views
Just an observation/question about post-clicking - 11/05/2011 05:42:30 PM 1487 Views
Re: Just an observation/question about post-clicking - 11/05/2011 06:06:24 PM 1531 Views
Yes. Though it's not just laziness. - 11/05/2011 06:20:50 PM 1337 Views
It's more than laziness, yes. - 11/05/2011 07:53:52 PM 1459 Views
Try laying off the refresh button if you can help it. *NM* - 11/05/2011 08:52:56 PM 811 Views
It's a high - 11/05/2011 10:28:02 PM 1267 Views
Sorry, internet keeps disconnecting when I hit "submit". - 11/05/2011 11:31:52 PM 1508 Views
I was mostly being a smart-ass about the laziness thing. - 12/05/2011 05:16:40 PM 1411 Views
Cool. - 12/05/2011 07:20:49 PM 1420 Views
I used to have to do that - 16/05/2011 08:26:47 AM 2084 Views
Yeah, that sounds familiar. - 16/05/2011 09:15:56 PM 1514 Views
Active Users: 51 - 11/05/2011 01:19:25 AM 1474 Views
Also - 11/05/2011 04:36:17 AM 1511 Views
OoOoo... I like this. *NM* - 11/05/2011 06:25:20 AM 809 Views
Re: Active Users: 51 - 14/06/2011 12:11:43 AM 1379 Views
I wonder if there is a way to make the Search function work... - 11/05/2011 09:56:54 AM 1369 Views
There is an easy fix for that. - 11/05/2011 06:09:10 PM 1479 Views
It's less about mistakes... - 12/05/2011 08:31:59 AM 1422 Views
- 12/05/2011 10:27:57 AM 1460 Views
Yusssss!!1! *NM* - 12/05/2011 09:58:53 PM 749 Views
An option to not have to see those damn smileys - 11/05/2011 02:24:47 PM 1532 Views
Another thing! - 11/05/2011 05:35:10 PM 1465 Views
For the Quickpolls - 11/05/2011 10:22:23 PM 1452 Views
Good idea. - 11/05/2011 11:30:41 PM 1483 Views
Writing page Writing page WRITING PAGE! *NM* - 12/05/2011 01:15:32 AM 833 Views
Links in posts - can they not take us to a new page but to a new tab/window, please? - 12/05/2011 05:49:23 PM 1503 Views
Happens in Chrome and Firefox, too. *NM* - 12/05/2011 06:13:20 PM 774 Views
It's not, but a simple right-click and select "Open in new tab" does the job in FF, at least. - 12/05/2011 10:40:27 PM 1490 Views
Clicking links with your scroll wheel opens them in a new tab. *NM* - 12/05/2011 11:32:29 PM 808 Views
As does CTRL-click. *NM* - 13/05/2011 07:14:56 AM 1017 Views
I'd like to know when the last post in a thread was. - 13/05/2011 01:14:02 AM 1481 Views
Like back on wotmania? - 13/05/2011 09:02:33 AM 1423 Views
More references of MGB being the badass he is. *NM* - 13/05/2011 04:57:59 AM 831 Views
some kind of "reply all" feature? - 13/05/2011 06:35:15 AM 1482 Views
Two things: facebook and searching within a post - 13/05/2011 03:07:37 PM 1456 Views
I agree. Not the facebook nonsense, but... - 13/05/2011 03:15:24 PM 1495 Views
+1, especially the FB part. - 13/05/2011 04:46:05 PM 1326 Views
I can add a comment for Facebook liking. - 13/05/2011 06:48:16 PM 1705 Views
Maybe it's another IE vs. Firefox thing. - 13/05/2011 08:52:53 PM 1586 Views
I use chrome - 13/05/2011 09:47:06 PM 1388 Views
Also, re: quickpoll - 15/05/2011 04:18:04 PM 1408 Views
and I'd love to be able to "like" it to facebook *NM* - 15/05/2011 04:55:46 PM 725 Views
Ick... you said the f-word. *NM* - 15/05/2011 08:23:16 PM 766 Views
We have to. - 15/05/2011 08:37:01 PM 1480 Views
Make me an Admin! - 13/05/2011 04:17:59 PM 1508 Views
Of what, exactly? You have no discernible skills beside account corruption. *NM* - 13/05/2011 06:27:51 PM 852 Views
I demand silence from the peanut gallery! *NM* - 15/05/2011 02:25:52 AM 747 Views
~silence granted, throws peanuts~ *NM* - 15/05/2011 07:39:50 PM 712 Views
OFF with your HEAD! *NM* - 16/05/2011 08:06:27 PM 712 Views
Since I don't think anyone else has mentioned it here - HTML - 15/05/2011 09:00:39 PM 1589 Views
Mapthis made something like this. - 15/05/2011 09:25:59 PM 1340 Views
He did. I'd forgotten that - 15/05/2011 09:27:39 PM 1446 Views
WYSIWYG! *NM* - 27/05/2011 02:25:49 PM 818 Views
is inherently evil. *NM* - 27/05/2011 02:40:51 PM 695 Views
...and yet inherently accessible to the non-geek masses - 30/05/2011 02:34:58 AM 1444 Views
As I said... - 30/05/2011 08:55:32 AM 1453 Views
A redesigned home page! - 22/05/2011 04:26:27 AM 1464 Views
This isn't particularly helpful. - 30/05/2011 11:28:46 PM 1530 Views
I'm helpful - 04/07/2011 12:40:08 PM 1567 Views
Mobile version *NM* - 02/06/2011 12:42:25 AM 815 Views
Make quote options more prominent - 13/06/2011 02:21:36 PM 1337 Views
The ability to block someone on a certain board? - 17/06/2011 06:48:41 PM 1443 Views
I would like notification when a premium account downgrades - 18/06/2011 10:42:56 AM 1503 Views
We've already got the Facebook "Like" button, however - 26/06/2011 12:06:51 AM 1469 Views
Unhh... Privacy statement? - 19/07/2011 06:14:49 PM 1344 Views
"Rules" would be a better place, IMHO; we're told at least one of those links should soon work. - 22/07/2011 04:08:54 PM 1387 Views
Thanks for the response / comment, Josh - 23/07/2011 08:59:02 AM 1340 Views
I assume it just means people are too busy working on the site to answer immediately. - 23/07/2011 02:06:48 PM 1359 Views
or at all? - 02/08/2011 12:44:15 PM 1458 Views
Hey, you're preaching to the choir on that one. - 02/08/2011 01:40:43 PM 1578 Views
Admins should be able to move Posts into an already existing thread - 20/07/2011 02:52:05 PM 1407 Views
+1. *NM* - 20/07/2011 03:29:57 PM 712 Views
the ability to empty your outbox - 30/07/2011 04:19:17 PM 1460 Views

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