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Post by Elliot Kane on Nov 2, 2005 17:27:15 GMT
Has basically been set up to allow us to keep old threads from deleted forums, rather than delete them when it is obvious that a forum is no longer active. Right now, it's only the content of the old Writing Discussions forum in there, but I expect there will be more old threads put in there over time. There are a couple of forums that are likely to stay around regardless of current use - being the X-Force board, which Steve & I need for our general plotting, and the Writer Guide forum, which is more of a resource than a forum as such, most of the time. Otherwise, if a forum sees little or no use over long periods of time, or is set up for a short time only for whatever reason, the contents will likely end up in the Archive sooner or later. All thooughts & comments are welcome, as usual
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Post by sps1000 on Nov 2, 2005 17:29:55 GMT
Can we put the column forum there. That forum isn't too active anymore.
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Post by Elliot Kane on Nov 2, 2005 17:32:06 GMT
That's the next one I am thinking of, SPS. It was always an experiment that might fail, and it seems to have done so. I intend giving it a few more weeks first, though, just in case it picks up again. I'd hate to hurt feelings by being too precipitate
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Post by sps1000 on Nov 2, 2005 18:00:09 GMT
That's cool E. I understand.
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Post by Shan on Nov 2, 2005 22:49:02 GMT
Sounds like a great idea to me, Elliot. One question: If a thread gets archived and after a period of time interest develops in it again, will the old thread be revived or would a new one be started? Shan
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Post by Elliot Kane on Nov 2, 2005 23:24:26 GMT
Shan... All archived threads are from defunct forums, so if there's suddenly a lot more interest in a topic than there was, I may revive whole forums. The essence of Chaos is change, and all that Say, for example, that I close the Columns forum, and half a dozen people say that actually they were hoping to start creating columns for it. In that case, I'd certainly re-open the forum. In the case of single specific threads, you could create a new topic in the General forum, or add to the thread in the Archive forum - whichever you like. None of those threads will be closed, after all It's absolutely your choice as to which you would prefer
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Post by Shan on Nov 3, 2005 3:45:43 GMT
Elliot -> Love that statement. We've sure proven it, haven't we? ;D I'm not planning on trying to revive anything ......... uh yet. I was curious though as to how to handle the situation if it should arise, because you never can tell what I mignt decide to dig up again. ;D Thank you. Shan
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Post by Elliot Kane on Nov 3, 2005 5:45:45 GMT
No prob, Shan It was a good question
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Post by SilvaShado on Nov 3, 2005 16:42:01 GMT
Archives is a good idea.
Not surprised that the columns forum is next in line. I was hoping to contribute more, but life has gotten in the way. Even if I want to share something soon or in the future, I'm sure I could find another place to put it, if the columns forum was no longer around.
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Post by Elliot Kane on Nov 3, 2005 17:49:52 GMT
Silva... You're still more than welcome to post column-type stuff in General if you want (As is anyone else who wishes to do so, of course If it turns out that there is interest down the line in creating more columns or articles, the forum might even re-emerge. I'm certainly not going to run by 'what doesn't work now never will' Edit: I'm thinking general column ideas here, of course. Comic specific stuff goes in the comic forum Temporary brain snarl there... *** On that note... Does anyone feel it's worth waiting any longer to dismantle the Column Forum? Or shall I do it ASAP?
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