Stickies

Antar Bolaeisk · 2 Jun 2011 at 18:32

5UB said:
I will sort it in a moment if you like.

Will let this thread run first though, to see peoples thoughts.

I was going to do one but it would probably be best if you did since you can lock it but still edit your posts.

CaptainRAVE · 2 Jun 2011 at 18:45

Why is the "***The Worth Purchasing Getting Thread***" still there? That is one of the least worthwhile stickies that was there. It is has just ended up listing MOST PC games - basically since "worth purchasing" is a matter of opinion.

TNA · 2 Jun 2011 at 18:53

CaptainRAVE said:
Why is the "***The Worth Purchasing Getting Thread***" still there? That is one of the least worthwhile stickies that was there. It is has just ended up listing MOST PC games - basically since "worth purchasing" is a matter of opinion.

+1. Better off adding the new steam faq thread as a sticky.

HangTime · 2 Jun 2011 at 19:03

orderoftheflame said:
The problem with that is, if the OP with the all information gets updated, the thread doesn't move up to the top. You rely on people bumping the thread for it to reach the first page.

Yeah that's why I said assuming it's more than just an edit - I'd expect a post with the new deal and the OP to update. If the last posting date doesn't change then I'm probably not going to keep going back in to check the thread to see if anything's been added - at least with a system whereby a new post is added, have some kind of indication that things are changing in the thread.

[as a side issue - might be nice if the forum software could support something that tells you when the OP was last updated without having to drilldown into the post, at least for stickies]

CaptainRAVE said:
True enough, but plenty of other threads which are really useful, but don't necessarily get updated often.

But those other really useful threads probably aren't daily threads like the one I'm talking about has been labelled. I don't have any issue with a really useful thread that isn't updated very often being a sticky (I had one myself a while back) but they aren't so timebound as a "daily deal".

Komedy · 2 Jun 2011 at 19:11

/wave

When Updating the Deals thread I always add a post to the end as well as editing the OP

then as people chat about the deals it seems to have kept it pretty buoyant

CaptainRAVE · 2 Jun 2011 at 19:28

HangTime, you are taking about the daily deal thread right? I agree that currently it doesn't need to be stickied, but under the previous system it would have been. Of course it is going to always be at the top as members will frequently post in there.

There are similar well known threads that will never fall far down the list like the screenshot thread.

The fact is there were stickied threads that have now fallen into oblivion, that were very useful threads e.g. the Steam FAQ thread.

Just a shame the mods made this move this without a reasonable discussion with the members who frequent this section.

ThundyCat · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:02

CaptainRAVE said:
HangTime, you are taking about the daily deal thread right? I agree that currently it doesn't need to be stickied, but under the previous system it would have been. Of course it is going to always be at the top as members will frequently post in there.

There are similar well known threads that will never fall far down the list like the screenshot thread.

The fact is there were stickied threads that have now fallen into oblivion, that were very useful threads e.g. the Steam FAQ thread.

Just a shame the mods made this move this without a reasonable discussion with the members who frequent this section.

Didn't know I had to ask permission

I have put a couple of threads back to the top until 5UB pulls his finger out and does a new thread.

orderoftheflame · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:05

Cheers Thundy.

CaptainRAVE · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:07

ThundyCat said:
Didn't know I had to ask permission

I have put a couple of threads back to the top until 5UB pulls his finger out and does a new thread.

I appreciate the reply and response.

I look forward to whatever it is 5UB has planned

ThundyCat · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:09

CaptainRAVE said:
I appreciate the reply and response.

I look forward to whatever it is 5UB has planned

No problem Capitan.

fiveub · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:10

Huh, what is the plan then guys? What have people agreed with.

I will pull my finger out when I know what is agreed and what people want.

QlimaxUK · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:12

hes right we need MORE STICKIES

make this a sticky also

ThundyCat · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:14

5UB said:
Huh, what is the plan then guys? What have people agreed with.

I will pull my finger out when I know what is agreed and what people want.

I'm staying out of it, already got in trouble.

CaptainRAVE · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:15

I have no genius idea since I was reasonably happy with the status quo (although I admit a number of the stickied threads needed a review) - hopefully the members who suggested this had some kind of idea?

Perhaps it would be better if we just had one stickied thread that links these "important/interesting" threads.

I guess this will only happen if someone is happy to do it though

Should probably leave this for a good few days to get feedback. Not to go sticky crazy, but maybe this should get stickied until a decision has been made

ThundyCat said:
I'm staying out of it, already got in trouble.

Aw, now I feel bad

orderoftheflame · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:16

5UB said:
Huh, what is the plan then guys? What have people agreed with.

I will pull my finger out when I know what is agreed and what people want.

Probably different to other people but imo, keep the ones that won't pop to the top of their own accord (rules/faqs) stickied, let the ones that should keep returning if people are interested fend for themselves (daily deals/worth purchasing.

Maybe amalgamate the ones that have things in common, e.g emulator rules/four pack rules and game servers/mumble server.

Antar Bolaeisk · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:22

5UB said:
Huh, what is the plan then guys? What have people agreed with.

I will pull my finger out when I know what is agreed and what people want.

Perhaps we could do with a poll?

Less Stickies
Combine Stickies
MOAR STICKIES!
Leave them alone, they're fine as is

My idea was to have all the current stickies plus a whichever threads should be stickies such as your mumble thread 5UB listed in an "Important Threads" thread like so:

Who said:
The All in One OcUK Gamer Names Site - It's like dating but with games!

The Worth Purchasing/Getting Thread - Not sure about a game, see what others think of it first.

OCUK GAME SERVERS - Lag getting you down, check out the servers available for our gaming pleasure.

An all encompassing Steam FAQ thread - Got a question about Steam, Order of the Flame has the answer.

PC Gaming - Daily Deals Thread - Good games, good prices, updates daily.

Are You A Gamer? - Use Mumble? - Now people on the internet come with voices, talk to them here.

Which would contain a link to the respective threads. (I was going to do one but then you offered and I didn't want to be stepping on your toes

Plus, it would be better if a mod did it as they can then lock it while still being able to edit the post. Plust such a thread would not require discussion anyway).

Bloomfield · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:25

Yep, I basically agree with orderoftheflame

.

Merge 4-Pack and Emulators thread and sticky as rules.
Merge Servers/Mumble/Member list and sticky.
And definatly unsticky the worth purchasing thread.
Daily deals doesn't need stickied.

Shamikebab · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:27

I said that on the last page

CaptainRAVE · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:52

Bloomfield said:
Yep, I basically agree with orderoftheflame .

Merge 4-Pack and Emulators thread and sticky as rules.
Merge Servers/Mumble/Member list and sticky.
And definatly unsticky the worth purchasing thread.
Daily deals doesn't need stickied.

Me too. This would be my vote.

Xelene · 2 Jun 2011 at 21:17

Should be a sticky for modding & getting old games working stuff too, just a link to the guides that are posted on here. But yeah agree with orderoftheflame