BF2S Forums Topic of the day

Kmarion wrote:

Flaming_Maniac wrote:

Kmarion wrote:

That is pretty much what I had in mind. I don't know about closing them though. It might distract from the new ones but I don't like the idea of killing a good discussion.

Coordinating with all the HOF members might be troublesome also.

I figure give it a week, then open it up to the public. It's not like it's the end of the earth if they don't get to be one of the first posts, but after earning the distinction of being a respected member they should get a first crack at it. (imo)

About closing, killing a good discussion isn't good, but it kinda defeats the purpose for "Topic of the Week" if it becomes "Topic of the next couple weeks, and somewhat throughout the year as it gets revived". Just not the same ring.

And really, after a week of discussion I think things will be starting to drag out and getting off-topic to at least some degree. Maybe if a topic exhibits a lot of interest it could surface later in a Part II thread, with the original thread summarized, where people were going with the discussion,  what the current debate was, that stuff. Really rejuvenate a topic with fresh information and perspectives.

Are we going to close every other topic after we unstick it to make sure we focus on the new TOW? I want to leave the option for further discussion open. If the new topic of the week creator is good/creative they will draw participation. The important thing here is that we give everyone a chance. By giving them topic of the week designation they are given an opportunity to earn that title.

PS: are you still remolding the HOf? I had not heard anything from you in a month so I went ahead and added lowing and Spark.

I dunno, I think they should be closed. I don't think anyone would turn into a baby-killer because they didn't get that last response in, and if they would, then the tensions have risen so far it probably needs to be closed. Obviously we disagree there, maybe pick one way, go for two weeks and see how it goes, and decide there. I just don't think it makes much sense to have a topic of the week still going 6 months later.

Another thought, what about doing something like have four topics at the beginning of each month posted? Give each one more time while maintaining how quickly we get through things, and might make getting things going at the beginning of each period better. Example, if whoever signed up for a week didn't have their shit together and didn't get the topic out until Wednesday, we're just out half a week. On the other hand, if that one person didn't have it together, there are still three other topics going and that one is only out about 1/8th the time.

I do think everyone should get a chance, I'm sorry if that's what you thought I meant by saying HOF members should get precedence. I just think they deserve the distinction of the first couple topics from their history in the section, and they have a better chance of making some truly quality threads to make an example to future topics and to set precedents.

To the postscript, I'm not messing with the member section at the least, seeing as I have no graphic program better than paint and no artistic skill. I'm still thinking about ways to shake up the Hall of Fame threads however, waiting for something big to inspire me.

CoronadoSEAL wrote:

what's the point? will this [the topic of the ___ thread] be highlighted or prioritized differently?  if not, i can create a topic about whatever i want every day, right?

the only major advantage i see to this is it will give newer members, or members who don't post as often as others, to get a chance for you big karma guys to read and consider what they have to say [assuming these not-so-well-known members ?sign up? for their assigned week/day

I am one of those not so well known members, but look how long I've been here.

I couldn't give a rats ass about big karma boys, or what they think when they read what I've written.

I post when I have something to say.

I've read a few threads in D&ST, but they always seem to be a competition, so I leave them alone.


A weekly topic is something I would look at every time I came here.

Nice Idea 

CameronPoe wrote:

Topic of the week.

Si Si!

Kmarion wrote:

What do you guys think about having an official topic of the day? We would rotate amongst the members to give everyone a chance to discuss what they feel like. Days would be reserved in advanced. Or maybe on a weekly basis? I'm open to ideas.

sorry to say that, but I think that's kind of un-necessary. I mean, everyone here is free to discuss his preferred topic of the day anyway....

Flaming_Maniac wrote:

Another thought, what about doing something like have four topics at the beginning of each month posted? Give each one more time while maintaining how quickly we get through things, and might make getting things going at the beginning of each period better. Example, if whoever signed up for a week didn't have their shit together and didn't get the topic out until Wednesday, we're just out half a week. On the other hand, if that one person didn't have it together, there are still three other topics going and that one is only out about 1/8th the time.

I do think everyone should get a chance, I'm sorry if that's what you thought I meant by saying HOF members should get precedence. I just think they deserve the distinction of the first couple topics from their history in the section, and they have a better chance of making some truly quality threads to make an example to future topics and to set precedents.

To the postscript, I'm not messing with the member section at the least, seeing as I have no graphic program better than paint and no artistic skill. I'm still thinking about ways to shake up the Hall of Fame threads however, waiting for something big to inspire me.

I'm flexible. We can close them and see how it goes.


B.Schuss the point is to give a member a chance in the spotlight. Instead of having a flurry of random (and often duplicated discussions) we will have a concentrated effort to talk about one issue in particular. Everyone will still be able to post what they want when they want. We are just going to stickie one up top for a week. There is nothing to lose by trying this.

jamesb wrote:

When this happens, can it be linked to the home page ?

If it picks up steam and becomes popular, maybe we could ask chuy about it.