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MoboCop · Last edited by MoboCop on Tue Feb 22, 2005 7:42 am; edited 1 time in total

ok sorry. I kind of jumped the gun a bit. Contrary to popular opinion (my own included) I have decided to hold off on the break out method until sub forums are available (next phpbb version).

While analalyzing my recent changes it just makes the page much too long with too many forums having only a couple posts.

So we are almost back to where we started the other day. With a few minor changes.

The main change to look at here is the reinstatement of the General Forum...Yes it is back but with some new guidelines. It is there to handle all hardware/software issues that dont have a specific category (such as tech support).

There are a couple of other forums that look like candidates to be eaten by the general forum. They would be Networking and Programming. Give me some feedback on this please.

I have also combine the gone in 60ns forum with the modding forum.

I have also considered combining the cooling tips with the overclockers forums but I am not sure on this one.

ok to sum up.

Basically I do want to end up with a break out of forums when we get the ability to have sub forums.

To that end I would like to tighten up our current forums so that the top level forums make sense.

Again I apologize for the flip flop, please bear with me.
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joshvee · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 2:26 pm Post subject:

The problem I see with combining cooling tips with the overclockers forum, is that not everyone with heat issues are overclocking so if you combine them under overclocking, people who have non-OCd heat issues won't know where to look.
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Ghen · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 2:29 pm Post subject:

If you were to combine forums it would be OC'ing and modding. The new forum would have to be called 'extreme computing' or something like that. I don't really spend much time in those forums though to make a decision one way or the other. Right now they are very distinct categories with good post counts in each, so it would be fine to leave them as is.

I never really understood 'Gone in 60ns' anyway confused

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MoboCop · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 3:04 pm Post subject:

ok. I will let the dust settle for a while.
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Sabrewings · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 4:43 pm Post subject:

Ah, a blend of the old and the new. Looking good, until we get 2.2.
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The Dom · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 6:38 pm Post subject:

Was always told to respect my elders Mobo. wink

You da boss!!!!
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Davek804 · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 6:53 pm Post subject:

snap355 · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 8:00 pm Post subject:

Same here. We'll wait til the sub forums boss man
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dgeffs · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 5:46 am Post subject:

Way to go Mobo!!!!

By combining a few subjects you will actually increase the number of people reading through messages they would otherwise not see. For instance, if a person doesn't care much about a particular subject they are less likely to read a forum directed at that particular subject only. In the "lumped" forums they will at least see the message because it is grouped with other subjects they want to view. I find myself reading messages that I would most likely avoid because of the forum structure.

The whole point of user to user support is to help others and get as much help as you can when you need it. The more people reading the forum the more likely good help will follow. Separating subjects allows us to discard those we THINK are of little interest and reduces overall readership. Naturally some will argue it is more efficient to log on and read EXACTLY what they are interested in and avoid the remainder. I'm sure there are many who would prefer this but are they really sharing or just taking from the forum.

This forum is successful because of the large readership and a loyal base of informed experts. Too much separation of subjects will dilute the readership and result in fewer answers. Right now you are asking "how does this hoser know this"? I used to be a moderator or sysop of an old Compuserve forum when most of you were in diapers. The issues then are no different than they are today. Learn from experience. More "organization" is not necessarily better and if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Dale

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