ChiefsPlanet Can we talk about megathreads? - Page 4

**DaFace** · 11:39 AM

Hey ChiefsPlanet. Can we all agree that, at least at some level, megathreads suck? I mean, if you want to have a megathread in the media center to talk about a TV show, a megathread about a sports team/league other than the Chiefs, etc., that's just fine.

But about Chiefs discussion? A vast majority of the time, those quickly turn into a shit slinging contest from a handful of opinionated posters. A lot of people just avoid them for that reason, yet people feel like they can't post a thread about a topic that was already buried in some sort of megathread because people will just bitch at them for the "repost". It's one of the most frequent complaints we hear from people who aren't on here all the time - it's just hard to keep up in that format. Hell, I'm theoretically on the leadership team around here, and I find myself pretty much just going to Arrowhead Pride or the Star for my Chiefs news and coming here almost out of habit.

The problem is that it's hard to really set "rules" in place that wouldn't feel obnoxious. No threads above 500 posts? That would kill game threads and all of the "legit" megathreads out there. No megathreads on Chiefs topics? Well, what's your definition there?

Until we can come up with a better idea, can we all just agree to try and collectively encourage people to post individual threads on Chiefs topics? That could mean:

If someone posts a thread, and particularly if they take the time to format an article from a different source so that it can be easily read here, say thanks. Give people positive rep. It takes effort (and a tiny bit of thick skin) to post a thread around here, so we should try and appreciate the time it takes.
If there's a thread that is about news that hasn't had its own thread already posted, it's NOT A REPOST. If a mod is having a bad day, we might even boot you from the thread if you gripe at people for a "repost" that is buried in a megathread. And, megathread haters, feel free to discourage this kind of thing in whatever fashion you feel personally suits the situation.
Try not to feel like a Chiefs topic isn't important enough for a thread. I would have loved to have a daily discussion thread on training camp to be able to hear about which scrubs look promising and which should hit the road. Is that in the megathread somewhere? Probably. But I'd have to wade through hundreds of penbrook posts to find it. And no one should have to do that.
If someone posts an ACTUAL repost (where there's another thread specifically on that topic), give them the benefit of the doubt, and try not to be an ass about it. Report the thread to the mods if it bothers you, and we can merge the threads together.

There's a balance somewhere beyond which the whole place would be filled with shit threads and reposts, but we're so far away from that that it's hard to imagine we'd go too far any time soon. So...post more threads, you ****ing assholes. And if someone gives you shit about it, tell them the mods tell them to **** off.

**DaFace** · 08-14-2017, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk13

I still don't even think there should be a DraftPlanet forum. All Chiefs stuff should be open game in the main forum.

I do agree, but I've given up on that battle long ago.

Spott · 08-14-2017, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk13

I still don't even think there should be a DraftPlanet forum. All Chiefs stuff should be open game in the main forum.

I agree with that. With all the other stuff we have on the main page, it seems silly that there is another board just to talk about the draft.

JoeyChuckles · 08-14-2017, 06:17 PM

What if megathreads could automatically take you back to the last post you read?

I have no idea if that's feasible and don't even like megathreads, just asking the question.

**SAUTO** · 08-14-2017, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyChuckles

What if megathreads could automatically take you back to the last post you read?

I have no idea if that's feasible and don't even like megathreads, just asking the question.

What? Do you even internet?

The little red thing on the thread does just that

**jjchieffan** · 08-14-2017, 06:19 PM

Do you think that there could be a poop megathread? That way, I could just put it on ignore and never have to see another one. Personally, i think they belong in the romper room. But I'm doubtful that will ever happen.

JoeyChuckles · 08-14-2017, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

What? Do you even internet?

The little red thing on the thread does just that

I had no idea that existed until just now. Do you know how much time you've saved me?

**lewdog** · 08-14-2017, 06:28 PM

It would be easier to know what Mega threads are about if Tags were brought back.

**Bugeater** · 08-14-2017, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyChuckles

I had no idea that existed until just now. Do you know how much time you've saved me?

****ing n00bs.

Don't you know that the first thing you do when you're at someplace new is click on every thing in sight?

**SAUTO** · 08-14-2017, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyChuckles

I had no idea that existed until just now. Do you know how much time you've saved me?

Holy shit man...

Your experience here just got much better.

**SAUTO** · 08-14-2017, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugeater

****ing n00bs.

Don't you know that the first thing you do when you're at someplace new is click on every thing in sight?

I didn't know for a minute. in fact it might've been you that told me about it years ago.

**Bugeater** · 08-14-2017, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk13

I still don't even think there should be a DraftPlanet forum. All Chiefs stuff should be open game in the main forum.

If it's Chiefs draft related, yes it should be. But I don't think all their mock drafts and threads about players the Chiefs have no chance of drafting need to be cluttering up the lounge.

patteeu · 08-14-2017, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyChuckles

I had no idea that existed until just now. Do you know how much time you've saved me?

Have you ever clicked on User CP (up near the top left of your page)?

**jjchieffan** · 08-14-2017, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyChuckles

I had no idea that existed until just now. Do you know how much time you've saved me?

Wow! 7 years not knowing that. It's a nice feature. Sucks that you've not known all this time.

eDave · 08-14-2017, 07:05 PM

Wait. What's this about a red button?

**Buehler445** · 08-14-2017, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eDave

Wait. What's this about a red button?

I know you're joking, but for any other n00bs,

If you roll over this

button it says "first new post" If you click it it will take you to the first unread post. You are welcome.

08-14-2017, 11:31 AM
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $2026899	Can we talk about megathreads? Hey ChiefsPlanet. Can we all agree that, at least at some level, megathreads suck? I mean, if you want to have a megathread in the media center to talk about a TV show, a megathread about a sports team/league other than the Chiefs, etc., that's just fine. But about Chiefs discussion? A vast majority of the time, those quickly turn into a shit slinging contest from a handful of opinionated posters. A lot of people just avoid them for that reason, yet people feel like they can't post a thread about a topic that was already buried in some sort of megathread because people will just bitch at them for the "repost". It's one of the most frequent complaints we hear from people who aren't on here all the time - it's just hard to keep up in that format. Hell, I'm theoretically on the leadership team around here, and I find myself pretty much just going to Arrowhead Pride or the Star for my Chiefs news and coming here almost out of habit. The problem is that it's hard to really set "rules" in place that wouldn't feel obnoxious. No threads above 500 posts? That would kill game threads and all of the "legit" megathreads out there. No megathreads on Chiefs topics? Well, what's your definition there? Until we can come up with a better idea, can we all just agree to try and collectively encourage people to post individual threads on Chiefs topics? That could mean: If someone posts a thread, and particularly if they take the time to format an article from a different source so that it can be easily read here, say thanks. Give people positive rep. It takes effort (and a tiny bit of thick skin) to post a thread around here, so we should try and appreciate the time it takes. If there's a thread that is about news that hasn't had its own thread already posted, it's NOT A REPOST. If a mod is having a bad day, we might even boot you from the thread if you gripe at people for a "repost" that is buried in a megathread. And, megathread haters, feel free to discourage this kind of thing in whatever fashion you feel personally suits the situation. Try not to feel like a Chiefs topic isn't important enough for a thread. I would have loved to have a daily discussion thread on training camp to be able to hear about which scrubs look promising and which should hit the road. Is that in the megathread somewhere? Probably. But I'd have to wade through hundreds of penbrook posts to find it. And no one should have to do that. If someone posts an ACTUAL repost (where there's another thread specifically on that topic), give them the benefit of the doubt, and try not to be an ass about it. Report the thread to the mods if it bothers you, and we can merge the threads together. There's a balance somewhere beyond which the whole place would be filled with shit threads and reposts, but we're so far away from that that it's hard to imagine we'd go too far any time soon. So...post more threads, you **ing assholes. And if someone gives you shit about it, tell them the mods tell them to ** off. Last edited by DaFace; 08-14-2017 at 11:39 AM..
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