Repetitive threads - stop the insanity!

Keltyke · August 5, 2008, 04:15 PM

Can't the Moderators stop these endlessly repetitive threads such as the one that just appeared concerning the old, endless debate (in other words): "Are Taurus and Charter Arms handguns really that bad?" These "my gun is better than your gun" threads often degenerate into ******* matches and personal arguments. Some of these subjects have been beaten to death in just the short time I've been a member here. I cite a recent thread on a subject like this one where a Moderator had to admonish everyone posting to keep their arguments, opinions, and bashing to the gun itself, not the owners.

Now I realize a newbie might want to know this information. In that case, might I suggest a thread such as this be immediately closed and the appropriate links to already-existing threads be posted by a Moderator.

**Mike Irwin** · August 12, 2008, 11:36 AM

If they bother you, simply don't read them.

nate45 · August 12, 2008, 11:39 AM

Someone just did a thread on repetitive threads last month.

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Originally Posted by Keltyke

In that case, might I suggest a thread such as this be immediately closed and the appropriate links to already-existing threads be posted by a Moderator.

kayakersteve · August 12, 2008, 11:40 AM

Maybe the moderator could refer the poster to the older thread, then close the new one.

Also, what is up with the few new posters that fire repetitive questions one after another by starting multiple threads, then NEVER come back and ever answer any questions!!

Keltyke · August 12, 2008, 12:26 PM

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If they bother you, simply don't read them.

Like your posts?

Wildalaska · August 12, 2008, 12:29 PM

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Like your posts?

I was gonna get pithy on that one, but hey, Mike will wander back for his own pithy riposte

WildbewareofvitriolAlaska ™

Huntergirl · August 12, 2008, 12:41 PM

Ah, come on, newbies come and newbies, ah come, and most every newbie asks basically the same questions. And everybody else groans, and a few somebodies show mercy and answer the posts. Like this really dereases your quality of life? Turn off the computer then.

Keltyke · August 12, 2008, 12:42 PM

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dereases

???

Huntergirl · August 12, 2008, 01:03 PM

Ah, thanks, do you have a life? " decreases".

Creature · August 12, 2008, 01:49 PM

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Can't the Moderators stop these endlessly repetitive threads

Just like this thread is a rehash. Your request, if you had used your search feature would have turned up many many many threads requesting the same...the responses from the moderators would have answered your question quite quickly, thus negating the need for you to post yet another thread asking this very same boring old question!

Keltyke · August 12, 2008, 02:01 PM

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do you have a life?

Yes, a very good one and independent of you.

Capt. Charlie · August 12, 2008, 02:06 PM

"The moderators" do what they can to catch repetitive and duplicate threads.

We also do what we can to catch threads that devolve into petty bickering.

Sorta like this one.

Closed.

August 5, 2008, 04:15 PM	#1
Keltyke Junior member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 2,933	Repetitive threads - stop the insanity! Can't the Moderators stop these endlessly repetitive threads such as the one that just appeared concerning the old, endless debate (in other words): "Are Taurus and Charter Arms handguns really that bad?" These "my gun is better than your gun" threads often degenerate into ******* matches and personal arguments. Some of these subjects have been beaten to death in just the short time I've been a member here. I cite a recent thread on a subject like this one where a Moderator had to admonish everyone posting to keep their arguments, opinions, and bashing to the gun itself, not the owners. Now I realize a newbie might want to know this information. In that case, might I suggest a thread such as this be immediately closed and the appropriate links to already-existing threads be posted by a Moderator.

August 12, 2008, 11:36 AM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,389	If they bother you, simply don't read them. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

August 12, 2008, 11:40 AM	#4
kayakersteve Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 925	I agree.. Maybe the moderator could refer the poster to the older thread, then close the new one. Also, what is up with the few new posters that fire repetitive questions one after another by starting multiple threads, then NEVER come back and ever answer any questions!! __________________ See Ya!

August 12, 2008, 02:06 PM	#12
Capt. Charlie Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 24, 2005 Location: Steubenville, OH Posts: 4,446	"The moderators" do what they can to catch repetitive and duplicate threads. We also do what we can to catch threads that devolve into petty bickering. Sorta like this one. Closed. __________________ TFL Members are ambassadors to the world for firearm owners. What kind of ambassador does *your* post make *you?* I train in earnest, to do the things that I pray in earnest, I'll never have to do. --Capt. Charlie

August 12, 2008, 12:41 PM	#7
Huntergirl Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 907	Ah, come on, newbies come and newbies, ah come, and most every newbie asks basically the same questions. And everybody else groans, and a few somebodies show mercy and answer the posts. Like this really dereases your quality of life? Turn off the computer then.

August 12, 2008, 01:03 PM	#9
Huntergirl Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 907	Ah, thanks, do you have a life? " decreases".