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Originally Posted by k9trek
Is it possible for the moderator/administrator to combine all of the separate independent threads posted under the same topic and place all thread (and posts within threads) within one thread stemming from the main topic?
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It's possible, but time consuming for the mods, and might end up being even more confusing for the reader.
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Originally Posted by k9trek
When I first joined, I didn't understand the protocols until reading the rules where it is recommended to open an existing thread (if you are posting on the same topic) as opposed to starting a new thread within the same topic.
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Recommended, but there are pros and cons.
First; It shows you actively understand the previous conversations and have at least made some attempt to do a bit of your own research.
Two; A lot of times the comments are just different twists, or extensions of previous didscussions.
But;
A very old thread can be confusing and irrelevent (timeliness-wise) with many missing links.
A very old thread has posters that no longer exist, so it's like talking to the wall.
A newer thread may have a "train of thought" that would probably be best left alone. I prefer new thoughts with links and a bit of explanation of the relevence to a previous discussion in these cases.
In other words, it can be a judgement call.