Status Update

[Titan Rising 2,156]

Seems like a lot of topics are getting locked lately because they "would be more suited as a status update". I'm not saying the mods are right or wrong for doing this, but maybe this calls for the creation of a new board or place to post in or whatever.

 

Maybe another one where post count wouldn't be accumulated. I'm not sure what it would be called or classified as but I honestly don't think topics with single word responses in mind should be left as status updates, because:

 

1. Status updates are meant to describe the status of the user, no? Or just what they're thinking at the moment?

 

and

 

2. I think people are generally just looking for support for these kinds of threads, whether they be a single word or an entire paragraph, and seeing as how status updates generally aren't commented on after they pass the front page that doesn't give them much time to spread their message.

 

Maybe a new "Support" section could be added to the Everfree Forest or a "Random" section in Cloudsdale Colosseum or something. I'm just throwing out ideas.

Edited July 23, 2012 by Hollowshield

[Starshine 16,333]

Whether a thread better suited as a status update is determined on how OP worded his 1st post.

 

If it's only a link then a few words like "oh god I hate this shit" then it's a status update

 

If the OP actually bothered to make a slight research about the topic, then it's a good thread

 

CMIIW

[Titan Rising 2,156]

Whether a thread better suited as a status update is determined on how OP worded his 1st post.

 

If it's only a link then a few words like "oh god I hate this shit" then it's a status update

 

If the OP actually bothered to make a slight research about the topic, then it's a good thread

 

CMIIW

 

Regardless of how it's worded or how long it is many threads want to convey something that may not fit into a status update or even the definition of a status update (at least not how I defined it in my post here), and their purpose may take longer to fulfill than the time a simple status update stays noticeably active.

 

Like the slightly controversially locked thread today, perhaps a thread just wants to bring awareness to an event or garner up some support.

 

No, there's not much to discuss on these types of threads, but they do have a purpose outside of a status update that lasts for maybe 5-10 minutes tops on the home page.

Edited July 23, 2012 by Hollowshield

[Starshine 16,333]

That controversial thread? Let us see what it's about!

 

<link here>

 

If you are in the near area plese come to protest the WBC fucks at 5 pm. These sick bastards i fucking hate them

This post clearly stated that he want to set up a meeting, not to start a discussion about the shooting or the meet up. It's like starting a thread about "hey let us eat some cupcake! I'm buying" instead of a discuss-able topic about eating cupcakes as a hobby

 

It might look the same, but different

[Lady Rarity Pony 4,892]

I don't see a point in adding another subforum because threads are being locked due to the lack of discussion encouraged.

 

Basically what I'm seeing here is:

• Threads are getting locked because they should be status updates. Therefore we should have a subforum for all the threads that should be status updates.

If they should be status updates then people should learn to make them status updates. There's no need to clutter the forums adding another subforum.

[MVC NVMXD JVRXD 2,406]

In my opinion, if they want actual SUPPORT, then they should think about their post and put it in Life advice.

But every "Locked Status Update" thread I've seen has been like "Check this out, it's cool!", which doesn't really leave room for discussion, since the OP showed no opinion or thoughts on the subject.

[Pulcinella 1,016]

Apple Bloom locked my post called "I need display name help" because he/she said it needed to be a status update. Dahell, Apple Bloom? Dahell?

[Titan Rising 2,156]

That controversial thread? Let us see what it's about!

 

This post clearly stated that he want to set up a meeting, not to start a discussion about the shooting or the meet up. It's like starting a thread about "hey let us eat some cupcake! I'm buying" instead of a discuss-able topic about eating cupcakes as a hobby

 

It might look the same, but different

 

First of all this is just a suggestion, there's no need for that arrogant sarcastic tone. Secondly, that's exactly why I'm making this suggesting to begin with - for topics that aren't necessarily great for discussion but don't really fit into the status update either.

 

To bring awareness to an event like that do you honestly believe a status update that will last for 5 minutes on the home page will suffice?

 

In my opinion, if they want actual SUPPORT, then they should think about their post and put it in Life advice.

But every "Locked Status Update" thread I've seen has been like "Check this out, it's cool!", which doesn't really leave room for discussion, since the OP showed no opinion or thoughts on the subject.

 

Again, that is partly why I've made this suggestion. The kind of support I'm talking about is more about agreeing with the person than actually looking for comforting advice, and again these kinds of "Check this out, it's cool!" threads don't really belong as a status update either, nor do status updates always provide the room necessary for a person to completely convey what they want to.

 

 

I don't see a point in adding another subforum because threads are being locked due to the lack of discussion encouraged.

 

Basically what I'm seeing here is:

• Threads are getting locked because they should be status updates. Therefore we should have a subforum for all the threads that should be status updates.

If they should be status updates then people should learn to make them status updates. There's no need to clutter the forums adding another subforum.

 

Again... How is everyone defining status updates and if everything should be a status update maybe status updates deserve their own subforum lol....

Edited July 23, 2012 by Hollowshield

[Starshine 16,333]

That's an arrogant sarcastic tone? Really sorry for that

 

If the purpose of the thread was to bring awareness to the event, it will do a much better virtue if the thread starter put more effort on his part creating the thread. Of course everyone knows that a well made 1st post will do its intended purpose far better than just a few words on how the thread starter hate something.

 

About the suggested subforum, we already have the already existing status update for your status update needs. Creating a whole subforum just for something so cursory is just a waste of forum space and energy, in my opinion.

 

Why would someone made an entire thread just to announce what will he have for breakfast?

Edited July 23, 2012 by Dreamwalker

[Titan Rising 2,156]

If the purpose of the thread was to bring awareness to the event, it will do a much better virtue if the thread starter put more effort on his part creating the thread. Of course everyone knows that a well made 1st post will do its intended purpose far better than just a few words on how the thread starter hate something.

Right. And I suppose if the guy had copy and pasted the entire article rather than posted a link to it everything would have been fine.

 

About the suggested subforum, we already have the already existing status update for your status update needs. Creating a whole subforum just for something so cursory is just a waste of forum space and energy, in my opinion.

Not sure if you're trolling me at this point or just don't realize that status updates only last 5 minutes on the front page.

 

Why would someone made an entire thread just to announce what will he have for breakfast?

 

They wouldn't, because that's what a status update should be - to describe what someones doing or thinking. A status update shouldn't be where all the "this is cool everyone look and post your thoughts" posts belong.

 

But obviously I'm the only one who thinks this way.

[Starshine 16,333]

Status updates only last 5 minutes on the front page.

That's the whole point in status update. For a place where you can say something, others can comment about in, and simply move on. If you were expecting some debate to go around some fleeting status update, you're doing it wrong.

 

And if you are indeed want to make something that is discussable, might as well put some effort to make everyone knows about your opinion and the points you would like to bring up

 

if the guy had copy and pasted the entire article rather than posted a link to it everything would have been fine.

If all OP did was copying something, it might be acceptable if his post was actually talking about it. But as seen from the previously mentioned thread, he clearly was talking about the planned meet up, not the shooting event.

 

They wouldn't, because that's what a status update should be - to describe what someones doing or thinking. A status update shouldn't be where all the "this is cool everyone look and post your thoughts" posts belong.

Then why do we need a whole subforum for it?

 

And no, I'm not trolling. If I'm indeed trolling, you would be crying right now

[Titan Rising 2,156]

Okay you know what? Seriously? I'm not gonna keep going around in circles with you over this, I don't care enough about it to do that. So sorry, but I'm not gonna continue to entertain you anymore. Mods can lock this thread if they want.

[PonyEcho 1,610]

 

 

yeah i see all the point your trying to make, but the there are post that contibute nothing like the one that was just asking people how there day was going that just seem pointless and should be status updates, but then statuse update go by so fast that they can be un-noticed.

eg. i made a status update saying that i can't reply to status updates and asking when my warning is gona be over so i can post with out waiting 3-4 hours for the goddamn thin to be approved, and nothing this may have been thread worthy but to me it wasnt.

 

the only solution i can think of is a topic section on the forums on it but posts there do not count that way everyone wins and no one can be yelled at for post whoring which is what this is rely about.