Snark Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 On 7/13/2018 at 4:17 AM, DunnoAnyThing said: When does a thread turn into a 'dead' thread? Answer: As soon as it's dead. Just to add on to @Val's excellent explanation above: There's nothing wrong, per se, with posting in a long-dormant thread... what matters is why, and whether it's the right thing to do. For example: As Val mentioned, it's a pretty common thing for people to post in a many-years-dead thread without realizing how old it is. Such posts are very often mistakes. For example, practically anything in Technical Support or Gameplay Questions should probably be left alone if they've been silent for a really long time. Reason: Threads there are because somebody has a problem they're trying to solve and needs help. If the last post in the thread was a year or more ago... I think it's pretty safe that whatever problem they once had, they long ago got an answer one way or another. So it's not useful to post there. It's not helpful to post an answer (because they almost certainly don't need one anymore), and it's also not helpful to post a "me too!" kind of question (because if you've got a current problem, it's better to just post your own thread). Even if it's not a gameplay question or technical support issue, posting in an ancient, years-dead thread in, say, KSP Discussion is likely to be unhelpful, if for no other reason than that everyone else in the discussion was talking about a very different previous version of KSP, so anything said now is likely to be moot relative to what was said then. On the other hand, there are some cases where it's perfectly reasonable to post in a thread that hasn't had a post in a while. For example, a mod's thread in Add-on Releases. Just because nobody has posted there in a few months doesn't necessarily mean it's dead-- it may simply be that nothing new has happened in a while and nobody had any questions until you came along. So it maybe perfectly reasonable to ask. (On the other hand, if it's been multiple years, and the mod author hasn't logged on to the forum since forever... then it's probably a safe bet that the mod's dead and there's no need to resurrect the thread.) Every case is different, and "is it appropriate to post in an old thread?" will vary on a case-by-case basis. That's why there's no forum rule "don't necro!", and that's why threads don't auto-lock themselves whent they lie dormant for a long time. It's a matter of judgment and etiquette, not strict "correctness". So basically, it's up to you to judge whether you think it makes sense. Just make sure that you don't necro a thread accidentally due to simply not noticing how old it is. That's what that little warning banner is for, as an aid to notice that sort of thing. Don't worry too much about whether you "get it wrong", it's kind of a gray area and about the worst that can happen would be if some moderator thinks "well, this really shouldn't have been necroed", they may lock the thread with a friendly explanatory note to prevent further confusion. No harm done! As avid forum user H.P. Lovecraft said, "That is not dead which can eternal lie." Truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisias Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 9:07 PM, Snark said: So it's not useful to post there. It's not helpful to post an answer (because they almost certainly don't need one anymore), and it's also not helpful to post a "me too!" kind of question (because if you've got a current problem, it's better to just post your own thread). Not necessarily. KSP forum is indexed on Google, and so it's common to reach such dead threads while looking for solutions for my problems. If someone else with the answer had post it there, I would be able to find a solution earlier instead of keeping looking for a Stand Alone Complex thread where the solution is posted. If this is indeed the desired behaviour (not post answers on old questions), then such old threads should be hidden and omitted from the searches (both internal and external), as they hinder the quest for a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubinator Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 At what value does the rep counter max out at? Does it display "Infinity", roll over to 0 or -32768 or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 58 minutes ago, cubinator said: At what value does the rep counter max out at? Does it display "Infinity", roll over to 0 or -32768 or something? Everybody keep giving me points until we find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubinator Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Just now, Vanamonde said: Everybody keep giving me points until we find out. ...1,000 years later, Green Iron Crown rises up and destroys the world with fire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 9 minutes ago, Vanamonde said: Everybody keep giving me points until we find out. hey as long as you’re inside my house, could you turn the AC up? Hot out here. Might be a banana in the fridge, don’t let the guinea pigs smell it tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Rocket Scientist Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 What are the most common questions asked by newcomers to the forums? I'm trying to improve and expand my guide to the new forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman979 Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 57 minutes ago, Mad Rocket Scientist said: What are the most common questions asked by newcomers to the forums? I'm trying to improve and expand my guide to the new forums. A lot of new users want to know when their favorite mod will be updated. A section on etiquette for how to ask would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Rocket Scientist Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 11 minutes ago, Dman979 said: A lot of new users want to know when their favorite mod will be updated. A section on etiquette for how to ask would be helpful. Good idea, I'll get started on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chel Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Was there a small update or something to the forums a couple of days/weeks ago? Something looks different... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman979 Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 13 minutes ago, The_Cat_In_Space said: Was there a small update or something to the forums a couple of days/weeks ago? Something looks different... If it looks less blurry, that's because we changed the prescription on your glasses. Don't worry, it's part of your yearly checkup. I don't think there was any update recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Au contraire, Dman979. 1 hour ago, The_Cat_In_Space said: Was there a small update or something to the forums a couple of days/weeks ago? Something looks different... There have been a series of small updates in recent weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4cheesecake Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Are you guys able to see who reported a post or is it an anonym procedure? If it is anonym: Some threads are locked by a moderator, i.e. outdated mod release threads where people keep asking for an update even though the mod creater is absent for 2 years, but usually you guys write something like 'if you (the mod creator) want the thread to be unlocked again, report this post'. Is it necessary for the person who actually report this post to identify as the OP of the locked thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 The name of the reporting party is included in the report, and no, we look and see what the state of the thread is before making a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4cheesecake Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Another mystery solved...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansonKerman Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Can you put a quote (like a user quote under their post not the quote button on the post typing box thing) inside another (user) quote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Quote ... I could be a lot of places, couldn't I? Hi, and welcome to the forums! Honestly though, I'm pretty new here. Keep a lookout for me, Kerbonauts! A mash-up! Project Seeker! You havechecked the staging, right? Creator of the Eeloo-Dres (and LSU) Appreciation Society, Ridiculous Building Game Mark II, Brain Teaser game, and more! Like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman979 Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 4 hours ago, HansonKerman said: Can you put a quote (like a user quote under their post not the quote button on the post typing box thing) inside another (user) quote? 6 minutes ago, Vanamonde said: Like this? No, like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansonKerman Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 So, how do I do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Rocket Scientist Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Dman979 said: No, like this. 20 minutes ago, HansonKerman said: So, how do I do that? Multi-quote both quotes, then use the square button with the arrows on the upper left corner of the quote box to click and drag one quote into the other. You should see a dashed line showing where the quote will dropped. Also, do you get pinged by this? Edited July 30, 2018 by Mad Rocket Scientist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman979 Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 I do, and excellent explanation, @Mad Rocket Scientist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansonKerman Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 11 hours ago, Mad Rocket Scientist said: Multi-quote both quotes, then use the square button with the arrows on the upper left corner of the quote box to click and drag one quote into the other. You should see a dashed line showing where the quote will dropped. Also, do you get pinged by this? Both of us got notifications saying Mad Rocket Scientist quoted you in a topic Ask the Mods Questions about the Forums! You will too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chel Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Is it true that the things posted in The Lounge don't count towards reputation points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 57 minutes ago, The_Cat_In_Space said: Is it true that the things posted in The Lounge don't count towards reputation points? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chel Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 48 minutes ago, Vanamonde said: Yes. Damnit! That's like 70% of my posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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