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Ben · 01-20-2005, 05:10 AM

I have been thinking of making a forums archive, essentially one forum where the best threads get put, mostly for reference. This would be a locked forum, read-only because each thread should have been dead for a while. I'm thinking this would bring attention to some lesser-known threads and topics, but what's everyone's thoughts on this?

Spinner · 01-20-2005, 05:52 AM

My question is whether there are really that many topics worthy of that movement. At present, we have pinned topics, which I suppose has a slightly different aim, but accomplishes one or two of the same objectives as this idea.

Also, why lock good topics? If they are so good, surely they might conceivably be revived with good material.

Ben · 01-20-2005, 04:45 PM

Well then, if discussion of these threads is wanted, by all means could I made the forum open.

Also, there is literally tons of great threads hidden around the forums. I just made a quick run through the Tech forum and came up with these from memory by looking at the titles:

My idea is to put the best of the best threads in one place so that, hopefully, our members will read some important information not available at our site (without searching or digging).

Spinner · 01-26-2005, 11:48 AM

Thinking about it again, I now think it would be a good idea, especially if the topics were open. We should go for it. Want me to make the forum, or will you? B)

vaporizer28 · 01-26-2005, 03:55 PM

I think that's a good idea. I'd view that forum pretty often.

EDIT: spelling

Ben · 01-26-2005, 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by Spinner@Jan 26 2005, 12:48 PM
Thinking about it again, I now think it would be a good idea, especially if the topics were open. We should go for it. Want me to make the forum, or will you? B)
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If you did, it would take some work off me. So feel free to. If you can, start adding a few topics as well. Just as long as they've got something good going on, good discussion or a good idea. Of course, completely active topics or "common" topics I don't find fitting for this.

Spinner · 01-27-2005, 05:02 AM

Consider it done... B)

I've moved most of the topics you mentioned there, with the exception of "2100 marks", which I pinned instead. I hope that's OK with you.

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01-20-2005, 05:10 AM	#1
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,974 UserID: 1	I have been thinking of making a forums archive, essentially one forum where the best threads get put, mostly for reference. This would be a locked forum, read-only because each thread should have been dead for a while. I'm thinking this would bring attention to some lesser-known threads and topics, but what's everyone's thoughts on this? __________________ email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post.

01-20-2005, 05:52 AM	#2
Spinner Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,322 UserID: 77	My question is whether there are really that many topics worthy of that movement. At present, we have pinned topics, which I suppose has a slightly different aim, but accomplishes one or two of the same objectives as this idea. Also, why lock good topics? If they are so good, surely they might conceivably be revived with good material. __________________ ISS: Soaker Sagas Submit your saga and see it up with other titans of water warfare.

01-20-2005, 04:45 PM	#3
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,974 UserID: 1	Well then, if discussion of these threads is wanted, by all means could I made the forum open. Also, there is literally tons of great threads hidden around the forums. I just made a quick run through the Tech forum and came up with these from memory by looking at the titles: http://forums.sscentral.net/index.php?showtopic=286 http://forums.sscentral.net/index.php?showtopic=332 http://forums.sscentral.net/index.php?showtopic=36 http://forums.sscentral.net/index.php?showtopic=1392 http://forums.sscentral.net/index.php?showtopic=1261 http://forums.sscentral.net/index.php?showtopic=698 http://forums.sscentral.net/index.php?showtopic=1257 http://forums.sscentral.net/index.php?showtopic=630 http://forums.sscentral.net/index.php?showtopic=786 http://forums.sscentral.net/index.php?showtopic=1701 (and so on, you get the point) My idea is to put the best of the best threads in one place so that, hopefully, our members will read some important information not available at our site (without searching or digging). __________________ email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post.

01-26-2005, 11:48 AM	#4
Spinner Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,322 UserID: 77	Thinking about it again, I now think it would be a good idea, especially if the topics were open. We should go for it. Want me to make the forum, or will you? B) __________________ ISS: Soaker Sagas Submit your saga and see it up with other titans of water warfare.

01-26-2005, 03:55 PM	#5
vaporizer28 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Somewhere in Michigan Posts: 187 UserID: 181	I think that's a good idea. I'd view that forum pretty often. EDIT: spelling __________________ ^This was made by Superstormer. What, do you think it got here on its own?

01-27-2005, 05:02 AM	#7
Spinner Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,322 UserID: 77	Consider it done... B) I've moved most of the topics you mentioned there, with the exception of "2100 marks", which I pinned instead. I hope that's OK with you. __________________ ISS: Soaker Sagas Submit your saga and see it up with other titans of water warfare.

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