"Temporary" Venting Thread - Page 5

***HOBBIT*** · 10-06-2005, 01:40 PM

Give us time :P

brownjenkins · 10-06-2005, 02:05 PM

i can't even begin to count the number of posts i've "lost" over the years... and i'm sure they'll be more

***HOBBIT*** · 10-06-2005, 04:16 PM

yeah, it found 2278 posts for you.

this post count stuff is giving me a headache.

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 10-06-2005, 06:36 PM

Well, I spoke to Ben about all this yesterday, and we agree that it might be better from now on when threads reach the 1,000 post limit, to just close them and re-start a new thread by copying and pasting the first and last post of the old thread. Trouble is: the person that originally started the thread would no longer have their name under the title, or on the opening post, we could only give them credit in the opening post of the new thread. Seems like whenever a split or merge of threads happens, the post counts go wacky.

So would members object to mods just closing and re-starting the threads and you lose your name under the titles, or would the screwed up post counts be more preferable?

Seems like there are still bug to work out and things to learn with the newer Vbulletin software.

Butterbeer · 10-06-2005, 06:42 PM

well i'm down a fair few, still ... get another 1,000th post i suppose... this time i am hoping i can get spock to roll TWO eyeballs!

hectorberlioz · 10-06-2005, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sister Golden Hair

Well, I spoke to Ben about all this yesterday, and we agree that it might be better from now on when threads reach the 1,000 post limit, to just close them and re-start a new thread by copying and pasting the first and last post of the old thread. Trouble is: the person that originally started the thread would no longer have their name under the title, or on the opening post, we could only give them credit in the opening post of the new thread. Seems like whenever a split or merge of threads happens, the post counts go wacky.

So would members object to mods just closing and re-starting the threads and you lose your name under the titles, or would the screwed up post counts be more preferable?

Seems like there are still bug to work out and things to learn with the newer Vbulletin software.

It's funny you should bring up the subject, because I noticed my Classical Music thread is approching the limit. Close it when you have to, but just don't bother starting another for me, I'll do it myself-I'd like to make a fancy speech

. And I don't need posts from the old one...
But I wouldn't mind if you put the old one in the Archives

***RÃan*** · 10-06-2005, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sister Golden Hair

Well, I spoke to Ben about all this yesterday, and we agree that it might be better from now on when threads reach the 1,000 post limit, to just close them and re-start a new thread by copying and pasting the first and last post of the old thread.

Sounds good

- would it be too much trouble to add a link to the first post of the original thread?

Quote:

Trouble is: the person that originally started the thread would no longer have their name under the title, or on the opening post, we could only give them credit in the opening post of the new thread.

That's fine with me.

***HOBBIT*** · 10-06-2005, 07:06 PM

changed your post count Rian :P. I like the number 42.

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 10-06-2005, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RÃ*an

Sounds good

- would it be too much trouble to add a link to the first post of the original thread?

Not at all. I think doing it this way would solve a lot of our headaches.

hectorberlioz · 10-06-2005, 08:28 PM

...
It's funny you should bring up the subject, because I noticed my Classical Music thread is approaching the limit. Close it when you have to, but just don't bother starting another for me, I'll do it myself-I'd like to make a fancy speech. And I don't need posts from the old one...

Butterbeer · 10-06-2005, 08:30 PM

so, how do i get me posts back (after i have another 1,000th post OF COURSE!

)

well, if it was a thread i'd started that hit 1,000 posts i'd want posterity to keep the thread starter, even if it was added as a line on the first post or something? or put into an archive. hopefully nothing here is ever lost for all time?

hello btw SGH!

best BB

Spock · 10-06-2005, 08:32 PM

you have almost 200 posts to go......your safe in my book

hectorberlioz · 10-06-2005, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOBBIT

changed your post count Rian :P. I like the number 42.

My post count seems untouched...

The last sane person · 10-06-2005, 08:47 PM

mine was off, then it came back...Either way, no harm done!

Vent: LOOOOONG ASSSS FLLIIIIGHT!! I am gonna be so friggen jet lagged when we touch down....crapola.

***RÃan*** · 10-06-2005, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOBBIT

changed your post count Rian :P. I like the number 42.

Thank you, Hobbit!

trolls' bane · 10-07-2005, 12:12 AM

I lost a few hundred posts, too. I think it was about 400 missing.

Spock · 10-07-2005, 11:43 AM

Go ye unto the top of the mountain and seek out one called Hobbit. All things possible and impossible can be done if you are sincere in your quest.

***Tessar*** · 10-10-2005, 09:49 PM

Still working on thursday's homework on monday.

No time to write, post, play piano, practice voice, and I even had to skip my second Sunday choir.

I -HATE- math.

Count Comfect · 10-10-2005, 10:09 PM

Today being a federal holiday, most classroom buildings on campus were closed. Which meant that I couldn't get to the readings I was supposed to do for my tutorial

trolls' bane · 10-10-2005, 10:41 PM

What federal holiday is this\!? I have heard nothing of it, and I surely did not benefit from it at all, other than learning some stuff and getting extra in-school reading time. But that always happens.

10-06-2005, 01:40 PM	#81
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10-06-2005, 02:05 PM	#82
brownjenkins Advocatus Diaboli Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reality Posts: 3,767	i can't even begin to count the number of posts i've "lost" over the years... and i'm sure they'll be more __________________ Your reality, sir, is lies and balderdash and I'm delighted to say that I have no grasp of it whatsoever.

10-06-2005, 04:16 PM	#83
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	yeah, it found 2278 posts for you. this post count stuff is giving me a headache. __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

10-06-2005, 06:36 PM	#84
*Sister Golden Hair* Queen of Nargothrond Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Akron, Ohio - USA Posts: 7,121	Well, I spoke to Ben about all this yesterday, and we agree that it might be better from now on when threads reach the 1,000 post limit, to just close them and re-start a new thread by copying and pasting the first and last post of the old thread. Trouble is: the person that originally started the thread would no longer have their name under the title, or on the opening post, we could only give them credit in the opening post of the new thread. Seems like whenever a split or merge of threads happens, the post counts go wacky. So would members object to mods just closing and re-starting the threads and you lose your name under the titles, or would the screwed up post counts be more preferable? Seems like there are still bug to work out and things to learn with the newer Vbulletin software. __________________ "Whither go you?" she said. "North away." he said: "to the swords, and the siege, and the walls of defence - that yet for a while in Beleriand rivers may run clean, leaves spring, and birds build their nests, ere Night comes." AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

10-06-2005, 07:06 PM	#88
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	changed your post count Rian :P. I like the number 42. __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

10-06-2005, 06:42 PM	#85
Butterbeer Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: here and there Posts: 3,514	well i'm down a fair few, still ... get another 1,000th post i suppose... this time i am hoping i can get spock to roll TWO eyeballs!

10-06-2005, 08:28 PM	#90
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	... It's funny you should bring up the subject, because I noticed my Classical Music thread is approaching the limit. Close it when you have to, but just don't bother starting another for me, I'll do it myself-I'd like to make a fancy speech. And I don't need posts from the old one... __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

10-06-2005, 08:30 PM	#91
Butterbeer Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: here and there Posts: 3,514	so, how do i get me posts back (after i have another 1,000th post OF COURSE! ) well, if it was a thread i'd started that hit 1,000 posts i'd want posterity to keep the thread starter, even if it was added as a line on the first post or something? or put into an archive. hopefully nothing here is ever lost for all time? hello btw SGH! best BB

10-06-2005, 08:32 PM	#92
Spock An enigma in a conundrum Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 6,476	you have almost 200 posts to go......your safe in my book __________________ Vizzini: "HE DIDN'T FALL?! INCONCEIVABLE!!" Inigo: "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

10-06-2005, 08:47 PM	#94
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10-07-2005, 12:12 AM	#96
trolls' bane Entmoot Secretary of the Treasury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Campsite-by-Giraffe Posts: 5,408	I lost a few hundred posts, too. I think it was about 400 missing. __________________ KI6PFA Amateur Radio Operator

10-07-2005, 11:43 AM	#97
Spock An enigma in a conundrum Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 6,476	Go ye unto the top of the mountain and seek out one called Hobbit. All things possible and impossible can be done if you are sincere in your quest. __________________ Vizzini: "HE DIDN'T FALL?! INCONCEIVABLE!!" Inigo: "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

10-10-2005, 09:49 PM	#98
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	Still working on thursday's homework on monday. No time to write, post, play piano, practice voice, and I even had to skip my second Sunday choir. I -HATE- math.

10-10-2005, 10:09 PM	#99
Count Comfect Word Santa Claus Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,922	Today being a federal holiday, most classroom buildings on campus were closed. Which meant that I couldn't get to the readings I was supposed to do for my tutorial __________________ Sufficient to have stood, yet free to fall.

10-10-2005, 10:41 PM	#100
trolls' bane Entmoot Secretary of the Treasury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Campsite-by-Giraffe Posts: 5,408	What federal holiday is this\!? I have heard nothing of it, and I surely did not benefit from it at all, other than learning some stuff and getting extra in-school reading time. But that always happens. __________________ KI6PFA Amateur Radio Operator