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Oh, my soilent brad Send a noteboard - 16/05/2011 07:10:17 AM
The other hybrid formats I've seen (e.g. this site, whose appearance and URL look like a classic phpBB to me) allow members to set their profile options to a simple choice between:

Blue and orange don't go together :P

1) Nested

2) Paged

3) Hybrid with the whole thread displayed where a single post normally is, but the whole tree displayed above that.

I'd be thrilled to death with that option OR slashdots, because both allow members to pick the style they prefer, or go back and forth between them as the mode and circumstances suit them. Since each style excels in areas where the other is deficient, denying either essentially relegates RAFO to reduced functionality of SOME kind whichever is chosen. Conversely, enabling both automatically expands functionality. It's not about which is "better", which depends on ones priorities, it's about providing choices that include everyone, AND their priorities.

But yes, I agree. Although, I think you said elsewhere that it's 98% to 2% for nested :P Or was that just from wotmania?
soilent brad is PEOPLE!

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Wotmania content (FAQ, Theory post, personality test, etc.) and Chat *NM* - 09/05/2011 02:53:08 PM 811 Views
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*NM* - 11/05/2011 06:36:55 AM 684 Views
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A trick - 11/05/2011 08:20:31 PM 1365 Views
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I very much agree. *NM* - 13/05/2011 10:33:28 PM 700 Views
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No. Just no. *NM* - 09/05/2011 08:02:16 PM 875 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 1368 Views
This is a good alternative, - 09/05/2011 08:39:07 PM 1378 Views
Not really. It would have to be idiot proof. - 09/05/2011 08:53:50 PM 1168 Views
Thanks; you can't please everyone, but this seems like the closest we'll get. - 09/05/2011 10:25:00 PM 1645 Views
Nice assumption - 09/05/2011 10:32:35 PM 1245 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 1306 Views
Human nature - 10/05/2011 11:21:05 AM 1355 Views
If RAFO wants to attract new members.... - 09/05/2011 10:55:36 PM 1356 Views
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Yes - 09/05/2011 11:08:42 PM 1277 Views
I see it the opposite way - 10/05/2011 12:04:42 AM 1410 Views
Re: I see it the opposite way - 10/05/2011 12:31:19 AM 1195 Views
Valid points. - 10/05/2011 03:10:45 AM 1197 Views
I agree. - 27/05/2011 01:37:50 PM 1266 Views
While I agree with everyone who hates BB boards... - 16/05/2011 06:26:04 AM 1411 Views
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Oh, my - 16/05/2011 07:10:17 AM 1440 Views
They're dumping the blue jerseys for home games. - 16/05/2011 07:49:04 AM 1345 Views
Re: They're dumping the blue jerseys for home games. - 16/05/2011 07:58:55 AM 1280 Views
Re: They're dumping the blue jerseys for home games. - 16/05/2011 09:22:44 PM 1403 Views
Re: They're dumping the blue jerseys for home games. - 18/05/2011 09:21:13 AM 1270 Views
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I can't throw, hit, or run - 21/05/2011 07:03:53 PM 1397 Views
I was sure I'd responded to this; sorry for the delay. - 22/07/2011 04:14:11 PM 1303 Views
I adore our set up. - 09/05/2011 11:05:34 PM 1326 Views
I feel a little less adoration =P - 10/05/2011 12:11:37 AM 1453 Views
see, and I think it enhances my appreciation of the posts. - 10/05/2011 12:15:21 AM 1214 Views
Explanation, please. - 10/05/2011 05:50:20 PM 1353 Views
This is my experience as well. *NM* - 10/05/2011 10:31:49 PM 592 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 1295 Views
it's a bug, not a feature - 11/05/2011 06:45:29 PM 1320 Views
More than 3 reasons. - 12/05/2011 06:37:59 AM 1266 Views
I hate weighing in on these arguments. But fine. - 12/05/2011 07:08:46 AM 1395 Views
Well put - 12/05/2011 08:20:18 AM 1402 Views
My filter is broken then. - 11/05/2011 09:02:07 AM 1245 Views
One comment that hasn't been raised yet. - 11/05/2011 10:41:25 PM 1323 Views
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Your brain is just addled by hormones. - 13/05/2011 03:14:27 PM 1270 Views
Hva addled hjernen min? - 13/05/2011 04:36:14 PM 1278 Views
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Jeg tenkte så. - 13/05/2011 05:55:08 PM 1368 Views
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Acknowledgement of me as your ruler *NM* - 09/05/2011 07:12:31 PM 682 Views
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NP, happens. - 12/05/2011 01:09:18 AM 1278 Views
Smiley Reduction/Alteration? - 09/05/2011 07:30:25 PM 1069 Views
Also with quotes and close brackets. <---- This is WEIRD. - 09/05/2011 07:34:13 PM 1235 Views
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complete agreement - 09/05/2011 10:58:32 PM 1116 Views
Re: Also with quotes and close brackets. <---- This is WEIRD. - 10/05/2011 02:53:50 AM 1285 Views
My name is Tom and I approve these suggestions. - 10/05/2011 02:14:33 PM 1272 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 719 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 1377 Views
Stop being a brat! - 09/05/2011 09:57:35 PM 1379 Views
But it is Jens! - 09/05/2011 10:16:23 PM 1322 Views
aka Best admin ever. - 09/05/2011 10:28:40 PM 1236 Views
aka Best admin ever. - 09/05/2011 10:28:40 PM 1188 Views
No, just the most double posting one - 09/05/2011 10:29:54 PM 1361 Views
Yup, sorry other admins. - 10/05/2011 01:42:45 AM 1366 Views
"Oh. my. fucking. god." - 09/05/2011 10:29:17 PM 1373 Views
Re: I think it wouldn't be used much. - 09/05/2011 08:36:05 PM 1283 Views
i agree - 10/05/2011 02:58:52 PM 1206 Views
Re: i agree - 10/05/2011 03:56:36 PM 1025 Views
Also - 10/05/2011 03:58:56 PM 1290 Views
collapsing of extended thread nests - 09/05/2011 11:09:23 PM 1255 Views
^This. *NM* - 12/05/2011 07:45:46 PM 718 Views
Thirded *NM* - 27/05/2011 01:39:44 PM 669 Views
Quick question, how many users are registered here? *NM* - 10/05/2011 01:38:37 AM 1528 Views
I think the search page User List gives a good estimate (~725 total, counts/MB inside). - 10/05/2011 02:44:50 AM 1372 Views
It doesn't - 13/05/2011 10:29:32 AM 1377 Views
PINK!! - 10/05/2011 03:27:35 AM 1288 Views
Anyone else notice that everyone replying participates on the book, tv + movies and comm boards - 10/05/2011 02:18:08 PM 1315 Views
Indeed. *NM* - 10/05/2011 03:53:23 PM 652 Views
It doesn't help that we make them feel like a blemish on the RAFO scene. - 10/05/2011 04:45:33 PM 1276 Views
But they are - 10/05/2011 04:53:26 PM 1246 Views
I agree. - 10/05/2011 11:10:03 PM 1375 Views
I've seen most people who've replied post on the WoTMB at least occasionally. - 11/05/2011 11:26:44 PM 1303 Views
You are clearly wrong. - 12/05/2011 04:58:34 PM 1079 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 1285 Views
Nah. - 16/05/2011 08:32:39 PM 1261 Views
Hard to imagine what that must've been like. - 18/05/2011 11:04:57 PM 1311 Views
Report post, moderation powers to all boards, spoiler tags, NM bug, bug submitter's name displayed. - 10/05/2011 05:59:58 PM 1102 Views
I disagree - 10/05/2011 10:34:54 PM 1328 Views
Re: your suggestions - 10/05/2011 11:03:00 PM 1151 Views
Re: your suggestions - 11/05/2011 01:37:34 AM 1316 Views
Re: your suggestions - 11/05/2011 08:24:38 AM 1097 Views
It's just that... - 11/05/2011 06:04:46 PM 1228 Views
Agreed on all points *NM* - 11/05/2011 05:54:52 PM 686 Views
Whoa. You can change quote styles? News to me. *NM* - 11/05/2011 10:02:10 PM 671 Views
It's all there, in the help section at the top of the board. - 12/05/2011 04:50:44 PM 1188 Views
Shush, you. *NM* - 13/05/2011 08:56:05 AM 686 Views
The next time we meet up - 13/05/2011 09:19:01 AM 1229 Views
Anything would be better than nothing. - 13/05/2011 05:48:03 PM 1261 Views
Regarding the forum style - 10/05/2011 11:17:50 PM 1618 Views
+3 *NM* - 10/05/2011 11:35:10 PM 701 Views
Look here! - 11/05/2011 01:25:25 AM 1211 Views
+100 *NM* - 11/05/2011 01:59:30 AM 606 Views
I think that sounds like an excellent middle ground! *NM* - 11/05/2011 04:22:12 AM 688 Views
I agree with the agreement. - 11/05/2011 05:02:44 AM 4256 Views
That sounds an acceptable compromise to me - 11/05/2011 05:32:43 PM 1176 Views
Just an observation/question about post-clicking - 11/05/2011 05:42:30 PM 1281 Views
Re: Just an observation/question about post-clicking - 11/05/2011 06:06:24 PM 1338 Views
Yes. Though it's not just laziness. - 11/05/2011 06:20:50 PM 1145 Views
It's more than laziness, yes. - 11/05/2011 07:53:52 PM 1258 Views
Try laying off the refresh button if you can help it. *NM* - 11/05/2011 08:52:56 PM 726 Views
It's a high - 11/05/2011 10:28:02 PM 1068 Views
Sorry, internet keeps disconnecting when I hit "submit". - 11/05/2011 11:31:52 PM 1314 Views
I was mostly being a smart-ass about the laziness thing. - 12/05/2011 05:16:40 PM 1218 Views
Cool. - 12/05/2011 07:20:49 PM 1244 Views
I used to have to do that - 16/05/2011 08:26:47 AM 1875 Views
Yeah, that sounds familiar. - 16/05/2011 09:15:56 PM 1293 Views
Active Users: 51 - 11/05/2011 01:19:25 AM 1272 Views
Also - 11/05/2011 04:36:17 AM 1321 Views
OoOoo... I like this. *NM* - 11/05/2011 06:25:20 AM 697 Views
Re: Active Users: 51 - 14/06/2011 12:11:43 AM 1182 Views
I wonder if there is a way to make the Search function work... - 11/05/2011 09:56:54 AM 1188 Views
There is an easy fix for that. - 11/05/2011 06:09:10 PM 1288 Views
It's less about mistakes... - 12/05/2011 08:31:59 AM 1236 Views
- 12/05/2011 10:27:57 AM 1261 Views
Yusssss!!1! *NM* - 12/05/2011 09:58:53 PM 668 Views
An option to not have to see those damn smileys - 11/05/2011 02:24:47 PM 1335 Views
Another thing! - 11/05/2011 05:35:10 PM 1252 Views
For the Quickpolls - 11/05/2011 10:22:23 PM 1238 Views
Good idea. - 11/05/2011 11:30:41 PM 1293 Views
Writing page Writing page WRITING PAGE! *NM* - 12/05/2011 01:15:32 AM 739 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 1287 Views
Happens in Chrome and Firefox, too. *NM* - 12/05/2011 06:13:20 PM 688 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 1297 Views
Clicking links with your scroll wheel opens them in a new tab. *NM* - 12/05/2011 11:32:29 PM 706 Views
As does CTRL-click. *NM* - 13/05/2011 07:14:56 AM 938 Views
I'd like to know when the last post in a thread was. - 13/05/2011 01:14:02 AM 1285 Views
Like back on wotmania? - 13/05/2011 09:02:33 AM 1225 Views
More references of MGB being the badass he is. *NM* - 13/05/2011 04:57:59 AM 726 Views
some kind of "reply all" feature? - 13/05/2011 06:35:15 AM 1282 Views
Two things: facebook and searching within a post - 13/05/2011 03:07:37 PM 1283 Views
I agree. Not the facebook nonsense, but... - 13/05/2011 03:15:24 PM 1297 Views
+1, especially the FB part. - 13/05/2011 04:46:05 PM 1130 Views
I can add a comment for Facebook liking. - 13/05/2011 06:48:16 PM 1505 Views
Maybe it's another IE vs. Firefox thing. - 13/05/2011 08:52:53 PM 1349 Views
I use chrome - 13/05/2011 09:47:06 PM 1199 Views
Also, re: quickpoll - 15/05/2011 04:18:04 PM 1222 Views
and I'd love to be able to "like" it to facebook *NM* - 15/05/2011 04:55:46 PM 654 Views
Ick... you said the f-word. *NM* - 15/05/2011 08:23:16 PM 683 Views
We have to. - 15/05/2011 08:37:01 PM 1270 Views
Make me an Admin! - 13/05/2011 04:17:59 PM 1306 Views
Of what, exactly? You have no discernible skills beside account corruption. *NM* - 13/05/2011 06:27:51 PM 755 Views
I demand silence from the peanut gallery! *NM* - 15/05/2011 02:25:52 AM 666 Views
~silence granted, throws peanuts~ *NM* - 15/05/2011 07:39:50 PM 627 Views
OFF with your HEAD! *NM* - 16/05/2011 08:06:27 PM 630 Views
Since I don't think anyone else has mentioned it here - HTML - 15/05/2011 09:00:39 PM 1395 Views
Mapthis made something like this. - 15/05/2011 09:25:59 PM 1152 Views
He did. I'd forgotten that - 15/05/2011 09:27:39 PM 1248 Views
WYSIWYG! *NM* - 27/05/2011 02:25:49 PM 701 Views
is inherently evil. *NM* - 27/05/2011 02:40:51 PM 610 Views
...and yet inherently accessible to the non-geek masses - 30/05/2011 02:34:58 AM 1239 Views
As I said... - 30/05/2011 08:55:32 AM 1262 Views
A redesigned home page! - 22/05/2011 04:26:27 AM 1271 Views
This isn't particularly helpful. - 30/05/2011 11:28:46 PM 1336 Views
I'm helpful - 04/07/2011 12:40:08 PM 1330 Views
Mobile version *NM* - 02/06/2011 12:42:25 AM 722 Views
Make quote options more prominent - 13/06/2011 02:21:36 PM 1169 Views
The ability to block someone on a certain board? - 17/06/2011 06:48:41 PM 1248 Views
I would like notification when a premium account downgrades - 18/06/2011 10:42:56 AM 1341 Views
We've already got the Facebook "Like" button, however - 26/06/2011 12:06:51 AM 1273 Views
Unhh... Privacy statement? - 19/07/2011 06:14:49 PM 1172 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 1196 Views
Thanks for the response / comment, Josh - 23/07/2011 08:59:02 AM 1123 Views
I assume it just means people are too busy working on the site to answer immediately. - 23/07/2011 02:06:48 PM 1167 Views
or at all? - 02/08/2011 12:44:15 PM 1262 Views
Hey, you're preaching to the choir on that one. - 02/08/2011 01:40:43 PM 1382 Views
Admins should be able to move Posts into an already existing thread - 20/07/2011 02:52:05 PM 1203 Views
+1. *NM* - 20/07/2011 03:29:57 PM 626 Views
the ability to empty your outbox - 30/07/2011 04:19:17 PM 1259 Views

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