The problem with this is the definition of 'low level.' Mods don't all agree on what that is. Case in point, I had a thread stickied by a mod, only to have a follow up thread removed by another mod. So what's a fren to do? Hardly anybody uses the daily thread. I know I was here at least a couple of years before I even looked at that thread. I think a lot of people just skip over it or don't even notice it.
I'd like to see EVERY post that offers ZERO sauce immediately removed. And there are LOTS of those. Also, any post that teases something with no explanation. Example, a post early today about The Voice to Parliament in Oz. Sure, the Aussies knew, and we have several of them here, but most likely the vast majority here were clueless and the OP made no explanation as to what that was all about. That happens a lot.
Same with people who post hours-long videos with only a vague caption like, must see Trump say blah blah, but no time stamp, no other explanation about the video. Mods should get on posters like that and tell them to offer more than just a link to a long video that most people probably don't have the time to watch without at least some explanation as to its contents.
To your point, I mentioned in a comment the other day that I think it would be useful and productive if the mods had a rubric for evaluating posts and deciding stickyness or otherwise.
Because it does appear to be a very subjective standard, with some mods stickying certain things, and occasionally posts that promote clickbait or or very poorly titlted, for example.
Having a handy rubric for evaluating what constitutes the criteria for applying a stick, and for how long, or for vetting posts prior to stickying, this would increase the quality of the board as a whole, imo.
(Possibly the GAW collective might work on this idea; it need not be something that mods alone have to undertake or labor on.)
I particularly like what you've written here; zero sauce could (should) be a [vetted] criteria, for example, UNLESS other considerations were a factor.
I think there is plenty of room for improving quality here, by paring back on the volume a bit. This would also mean that quality posts get noticed more easily, instead of slipping into oblivion if they do not find a sticky or if the OP posts at a low-activity time band.
Mods sticky their own content with 0 updoots. Yet they say that it is algorithmic. I call bs. I have come to find there are a bunch of attention whores on this site. Me personally, I could care less about updoots and attention. I am here to learn and understand the last 2000 years of history that has been controlled by the man with the money. I’m here to find truth and this site is making it harder to do so. Used to be the best place and it’s getting to where you can find better truth on Reddit. MAKE GAW GREAT AGAIN!
Yeah, some uniformity would be good. The thread I mentioned that was stickied was about health. I was hoping to encourage the frens here to all take care of themselves, eat right, exercise, etc. I thought we could have a daily thread discussing healthy eating, offering tips and advice - those with a routine or who are in great shape helping those who are struggling -- who is doing what for exercise, what they recommend for diet, supplements, etc. The first thread had a tremendous response. I forget now how many comments, but I believe it was at least 60 + Now I see tons of threads with only 2 comments. I liked that so many people were engaged and found the topic valuable. Lots of people commented that they loved the idea of frens helping and lifting each other up in that regard.
Encouraged by the response, I posted another the next day. I even mentioned something about making it a daily thread, "with the mod's indulgence. "
Well, one mod, one I've been told has made a reputation for killing threads, said it was not Q related and axed it. Said I'd have to post that in the daily chat thread. Of course, that seemed ridiculous to me as a topic with that many responses would make a mess of the daily chat. And while I agree that it was not directly Q related, it was, imo, Q adjacent. I do believe Q would encourage all of us to be our healthy best. And with the scads of other non-Q related threads that get very few responses and engagement that somehow stay on the board, I was pretty discouraged. I mean, how can one mod see the topic as so valuable it gets a sticky, while another immediately axes it? So yes, some uniformity so that the posters can understand what is 'acceptable' and what is not would be appreciated. Just my 2 cents.
I don't mind a research wanted post if someone finds something of value & just doesn't have the time to find the timestamp.
Driving & listening to a vid/podcast & know there is something worth listening to, but you get home & have the honeydo list to get on top of. Requesting some research from pedes with more free time to find that timestamp should be okay, though it should have a specific thing for another that has spare time to help find & time stamp in the comments.
Also discussions with the relevant flare shouldn't be discouraged IMO especially if they are related to current happenings.
That said, the daily chat is a good place for various, bits of info gathering to help with a longer post.
Thank you. Lol. I still don't see what relevance that has to my OP, unless Island Photo thought I was being low mean) in my comments? Regardless, now I know the comment refers to the limbo.
Sometimes research requires other minds to help filter the crud. I agree 100%. GAW used to be wayyyy better. This site helped me find clarity and understanding, but it is getting increasingly difficult to do so. I have a serious question and I get banned for asking. Censorship is getting worse by the day here. If people don’t have the patience to sift through threads due to “low information “, they shouldn’t be here. My level of learning and understanding this complex web of 2000 years of history has been stifled due to censorship on GAW. 8kun is way to hard to navigate and if I ask a question in daily chat…….I get ignored! Make GAW great again!
The problem with this is the definition of 'low level.' Mods don't all agree on what that is. Case in point, I had a thread stickied by a mod, only to have a follow up thread removed by another mod. So what's a fren to do? Hardly anybody uses the daily thread. I know I was here at least a couple of years before I even looked at that thread. I think a lot of people just skip over it or don't even notice it.
I'd like to see EVERY post that offers ZERO sauce immediately removed. And there are LOTS of those. Also, any post that teases something with no explanation. Example, a post early today about The Voice to Parliament in Oz. Sure, the Aussies knew, and we have several of them here, but most likely the vast majority here were clueless and the OP made no explanation as to what that was all about. That happens a lot.
Same with people who post hours-long videos with only a vague caption like, must see Trump say blah blah, but no time stamp, no other explanation about the video. Mods should get on posters like that and tell them to offer more than just a link to a long video that most people probably don't have the time to watch without at least some explanation as to its contents.
Well, a frog can dream.
To your point, I mentioned in a comment the other day that I think it would be useful and productive if the mods had a rubric for evaluating posts and deciding stickyness or otherwise.
Because it does appear to be a very subjective standard, with some mods stickying certain things, and occasionally posts that promote clickbait or or very poorly titlted, for example.
Having a handy rubric for evaluating what constitutes the criteria for applying a stick, and for how long, or for vetting posts prior to stickying, this would increase the quality of the board as a whole, imo.
(Possibly the GAW collective might work on this idea; it need not be something that mods alone have to undertake or labor on.)
I particularly like what you've written here; zero sauce could (should) be a [vetted] criteria, for example, UNLESS other considerations were a factor.
I think there is plenty of room for improving quality here, by paring back on the volume a bit. This would also mean that quality posts get noticed more easily, instead of slipping into oblivion if they do not find a sticky or if the OP posts at a low-activity time band.
Mods sticky their own content with 0 updoots. Yet they say that it is algorithmic. I call bs. I have come to find there are a bunch of attention whores on this site. Me personally, I could care less about updoots and attention. I am here to learn and understand the last 2000 years of history that has been controlled by the man with the money. I’m here to find truth and this site is making it harder to do so. Used to be the best place and it’s getting to where you can find better truth on Reddit. MAKE GAW GREAT AGAIN!
Yeah, some uniformity would be good. The thread I mentioned that was stickied was about health. I was hoping to encourage the frens here to all take care of themselves, eat right, exercise, etc. I thought we could have a daily thread discussing healthy eating, offering tips and advice - those with a routine or who are in great shape helping those who are struggling -- who is doing what for exercise, what they recommend for diet, supplements, etc. The first thread had a tremendous response. I forget now how many comments, but I believe it was at least 60 + Now I see tons of threads with only 2 comments. I liked that so many people were engaged and found the topic valuable. Lots of people commented that they loved the idea of frens helping and lifting each other up in that regard. Encouraged by the response, I posted another the next day. I even mentioned something about making it a daily thread, "with the mod's indulgence. "
Well, one mod, one I've been told has made a reputation for killing threads, said it was not Q related and axed it. Said I'd have to post that in the daily chat thread. Of course, that seemed ridiculous to me as a topic with that many responses would make a mess of the daily chat. And while I agree that it was not directly Q related, it was, imo, Q adjacent. I do believe Q would encourage all of us to be our healthy best. And with the scads of other non-Q related threads that get very few responses and engagement that somehow stay on the board, I was pretty discouraged. I mean, how can one mod see the topic as so valuable it gets a sticky, while another immediately axes it? So yes, some uniformity so that the posters can understand what is 'acceptable' and what is not would be appreciated. Just my 2 cents.
I don't mind a research wanted post if someone finds something of value & just doesn't have the time to find the timestamp.
Driving & listening to a vid/podcast & know there is something worth listening to, but you get home & have the honeydo list to get on top of. Requesting some research from pedes with more free time to find that timestamp should be okay, though it should have a specific thing for another that has spare time to help find & time stamp in the comments.
Also discussions with the relevant flare shouldn't be discouraged IMO especially if they are related to current happenings.
That said, the daily chat is a good place for various, bits of info gathering to help with a longer post.
edit: 'thag' changed to 'that'
I agree about the research wanted. That's the sort of post I'd encourage, based on topic.
As an anon who recollect the eighties. I gotta say:
As someone who missed the 80s, I don't get what you mean. Also, wow! How in the world did you find such an old post, lol?
It was all the rage in schools in the 80s. Everybody limbo, how low can you go!
80s… LOL… the limbo was from the 1920s or 1930s I think! Resurrected in the 50s and the 80s, and…
Right up there with the Conga Line!
Thank you. Lol. I still don't see what relevance that has to my OP, unless Island Photo thought I was being low mean) in my comments? Regardless, now I know the comment refers to the limbo.
Musta Been in the "Top" category.
Sometimes research requires other minds to help filter the crud. I agree 100%. GAW used to be wayyyy better. This site helped me find clarity and understanding, but it is getting increasingly difficult to do so. I have a serious question and I get banned for asking. Censorship is getting worse by the day here. If people don’t have the patience to sift through threads due to “low information “, they shouldn’t be here. My level of learning and understanding this complex web of 2000 years of history has been stifled due to censorship on GAW. 8kun is way to hard to navigate and if I ask a question in daily chat…….I get ignored! Make GAW great again!