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Should Mods be the only ones to be able to create official threads?
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Gandalf the Grey
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10/2/02 7:18pm
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Should Mods be the only ones to be able to create official threads?
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Question: Should Mods be the only one to able to create an "Official" thread?
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Jedi_Johnson
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10/2/02 7:29pm
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Heh heh heh... the first response.  Anyway now back to the topic I voted No, but all official threads must have explicit mod approval. The only reason I didn't say yes was that in doing that some people may feel that the boards are less about them and too regulated (not me though). This should help cut down on the repeat threads. But as to enforcing it I have no idea.
EDIT: Spelling
EDIT: Spelling again... 
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wild_karrde
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10/2/02 7:33pm
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RE: Should Mods be the only one to able to create an "Official" thread?
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Yes, and Official threads for new books (ie, Destiny's Way) should be sticky starting a week before the release date and stay that way for a month so people will see it.
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dp4m
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10/2/02 7:34pm
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I voted yes -- Mods should be the only one. That way any new policy decided upon (i.e. "Official threads will only be created two weeks prior to book release" or the like) will be enacted by a Mod and there won't have to be thread deletions.
I created an "Official" Rebel Dream (NJO) thread without even realizing that Mods had to approve it long ago. Granted it was the Sunday before release date and I'd read the book, so good discussion was had, but the point is valid.
EDIT: Yes, and Official threads for new books (ie, Destiny's Way) should be sticky starting a week before the release date and stay that way for a month so people will see it.
They can't change "stickiness" apparently... this has been discussed before... it's either/or...
EDIT 2: In response to Gandolf below... hmmm, then w_k's idea has serious merit... I must inflate my air sac thoughtfully now...
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Gandalf the Grey
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10/2/02 7:40pm
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RE: Should Mods be the only ones to able to create official threads?
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There sort of is a way to change the stickiness. By deleting the first post, we can un-stick a topic. But it can never be re-stuck.
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wild_karrde
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10/2/02 7:50pm
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Well, you can create an official thread, then just delete the first post after a month ...
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JediMasterAaron
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10/2/02 8:22pm
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Just make sure that the creator of the thread clears it with a mod first, and that should be sufficient.
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Jedi_Liz
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10/2/02 8:27pm
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RE: Should Mods be the only ones to be able to create official threads?
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it should be allowed at least a month in advance for speculation and maybe some spoilers.....but not major spoilers. I would like it if speculation is allowed.
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JADES_FIRE
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10/2/02 11:24pm
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I voted for NO, but must have Mod approval. 
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JADES_FIRE
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10/2/02 11:42pm
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Although the problem with this way is that if there are no Lit Mods on-line at the time it could take a while for the thread to be approved. 
Although with another Mod on their way  this shouldn't be to much of a problem.
(It wouldn't let me Edit my last post  so that's why I posted again. )
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Jades Fire
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10/3/02 11:17am
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There sort of is a way to change the stickiness. By deleting the first post, we can un-stick a topic. But it can never be re-stuck.
I am going to say YES, but with a caveat.
Offical discussion threads about a new book that has been released should be a sticky topic, created by a moderator who gets the first two posts (first two posts are identical, the first gets deleted later). It should be created 2-3 weeks before the official release date or when the first sample chapter is released, whichever comes first. It should be left stuck at the top for 6 weeks, then the first post can be deleted.
All discussion topics about a book prior to its release should be labeled SPECULATION threads, not discussion threads. What are we discussing about Force Heretic 1 and The Unifying Force? The book summary? The whole topic is speculation. I think SPECULATION about the book should be separated from DISCUSSION of the actual contents of the book. Speculation threads don't have to be sticky threads. I know many people like to speculation, I just think we should label them as such.
I really don't like wading through page after page after page of SPECULATION in the offical discussion threads just to get to actual discussion of the contents of the book.
For the comics, if there are enough people who want to see it, you could do an arc discussion thread. Instead of 4 separate topics on each of the 4 parts, just create 1 Offical EMPIRE discussion topic.
As for other threads, some may start out as unofficial, but can be made into Offical by the moderators.
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Kast_Morben
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10/3/02 11:35am
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RE: Should Mods be the only ones to be able to create official threads?
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I voted 'Yes', because i do think the official thread first post should be by a mod. Perhaps it should give outlines as to what should be included in the thread to stop it going off-topic/turning social.
But I'm not against people asking Mods to create an official thrtead on behalf of them if they deem it worthy.
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The_Standmaiden
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10/3/02 12:18pm
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I think that people who aren't Mods should be able to create Official threads, but not without Mod approval. Otherwise, it's either too structured and restraining, or too chaotic and there could be ten official threads on the same topic!
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dp4m
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10/3/02 1:00pm
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Reminder to all those who are considering stickiness of official threads --
Only Mods may stick.
That is all.
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wild_karrde
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10/3/02 3:30pm
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That's why I said only mods should be able to create official threads. For new books, anyway.
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Lord Bane
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Date Posted:
10/3/02 3:33pm
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I stand by the "No, but they must have approval to get the official title" idea. It's worked before everywhere else (PSA being the main beneficiary of this idea) so I think it should continue in Lit.
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