'What...' threads that do not contribute to discussion...

[scottish]

I don't really care if its moved to another section, but if it is there should be no exceptions, that includes the music thread.

I've voted 'no' purely because threads will decrease in activity if they're moved to another section that doesn't include post count, as post count will give some members the incentive to post in the threads.

If you're not going to move the music thread (one of the most used threads to boost post count) then you definitely shouldn't consider moving other threads imho.

[FlyingJesus]

Does that not then prove the point that people are only using them for post count as opposed to having an actual interest in what colour someone's socks are

And before the generic WELL WHO CARES ABOUT POST COUNT THAT'S SAD!!!, yeah it may be but plenty of people do care, and since you actually get various rewards for posting lots it makes a difference

But yes, what are you listening to etc should all be moved, regardless of it being "historic". If Smiddy's Shack can be destroyed and moved to spam then a thread with no actual conversation whatsoever shouldn't be gaining post counts at all

[Kardan]

Does that not then prove the point that people are only using them for post count as opposed to having an actual interest in what colour someone's socks are

And before the generic WELL WHO CARES ABOUT POST COUNT THAT'S SAD!!!, yeah it may be but plenty of people do care, and since you actually get various rewards for posting lots it makes a difference

But yes, what are you listening to etc should all be moved, regardless of it being "historic". If Smiddy's Shack can be destroyed and moved to spam then a thread with no actual conversation whatsoever shouldn't be gaining post counts at all

Pretty much this. A large majority of spam threads have more discussion value than the threads in question. Surely if people are posting in them just for post count, then they are on the same level as Forum Games, which don't have post count enabled.

[scottish]

Does that not then prove the point that people are only using them for post count as opposed to having an actual interest in what colour someone's socks are

And before the generic WELL WHO CARES ABOUT POST COUNT THAT'S SAD!!!, yeah it may be but plenty of people do care, and since you actually get various rewards for posting lots it makes a difference

But yes, what are you listening to etc should all be moved, regardless of it being "historic". If Smiddy's Shack can be destroyed and moved to spam then a thread with no actual conversation whatsoever shouldn't be gaining post counts at all

Post count is the same reason most people reply to threads in general lol.

Every graphics thread basically, welcome thread/congrats thread (if they still have post count enabled, I remember it was debated in the past)... every post in them is basically for post count.

I don't mind seeing them all removed, but I'd be against it if the music thread isn't (think it was kardan said about this earlier in the thread) as it's basically the most used for post count.

At end of day though, it'd kill the posts and make forum look a tad less active, but thats my opinon

[:odey:]

If you want people to post on this forum,
You can't moderate it like Hitler.

[Kardan]

Post count is the same reason most people reply to threads in general lol.

Every graphics thread basically, welcome thread/congrats thread (if they still have post count enabled, I remember it was debated in the past)... every post in them is basically for post count.

I don't mind seeing them all removed, but I'd be against it if the music thread isn't (think it was kardan said about this earlier in the thread) as it's basically the most used for post count.

At end of day though, it'd kill the posts and make forum look a tad less active, but thats my opinon

I read somewhere that the welcome/congrats thread has it disabled because of the amount of people that would go through each thread with 'Congrats xx'

I don't see how it would make the forum look less active, it's not as if we're removing the threads.

Also, odev, this isn't about moderation at all.

[GommeInc]

I voted no. They're not a nuisance and are one form of forum activity. Forum posts are not worth anything these days. Sub-forums are a nuisance and in this sort of case they only serve to kill discussion or activity, never promote or solve an actual problem.

[Chris]

It's quite close so far it seems. Theres one day left to vote so anyone who wants to have a say should do so now!

[Chippiewill]

and also every other post ______ should be moved to it aswell, hxf speed test, setup, etc from tech as well as any others around forum.

It's only the ones which don't promote discussion which need moving, Post Your Setup and Desktop both have discussions in them.

[Chris]

Half an hour left to vote!