New members' Tanks Forum question

Travis · 03-21-2004, 08:06 PM

There are two ways we can set the forum up... since this forum was suggested by the members, we thought we'd seek your opinion on something.

There are two ways to set up the forum- so only the originator of the thread can post to his/her thread, or so that any member can reply(as usual).

There are benefits and drawbacks to both sides.

If only you can reply to your thread, it can creat a logical, streamlined flow of information and pics about your tank without the conversation getting derailed, so it remains focused on your tank. And it remains "your showcase."

On the other hand, if other members can reply, they can give kudos, ask questions about how you did something, etc... and we can all learn from the successes we see before our eyes.

Since there are good and bad sides of both, we thought we'd leave it up to you guys, so cast your vote and discuss here.

Please, please, please(!) keep this positive and on-topic. The more the membership can handle decisions in a healthy, objective and positive way, the more opportunities you'll have to make decisions like this one- if a fight breaks out every time, we'll have no choice but to guess at what the membership would like, it's simply more important to keep it friendly around here.

Travis

mkpaulson · 03-21-2004, 08:15 PM

I would be in favor of other people replying to a thread!

cheeks69 · 03-21-2004, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mkpaulson
I would be in favor of other people replying to a thread!

what he said

Cougra · 03-21-2004, 08:46 PM

I like the idea of only the thread starter being able to post replies. If someone has questions they can PM you or ask in the general forum.

cheeks69 · 03-21-2004, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cougra
I like the idea of only the thread starter being able to post replies. If someone has questions they can PM you or ask in the general forum.

Wouldn't it be easier and more informative to others to just reply to the thread ?

Just wondering

Maxx · 03-21-2004, 08:50 PM

I like the thread starter being the only one able to post in the thread. Kinda like RC's Tank of the Month. It keeps things more consistent and more fluid for the reader. I think it would be nice to have linked in a persons signature, and if someone had a question, it could be asked via pm or in a different thread later, like Michelle said. This way if I wanted to learn more about Cheeks' set up, I wouldnt have to wade through alot of other questions or potentially distracting questions from others.
Nick

RanRoc · 03-21-2004, 08:53 PM

What if it were made for only the thread originator? And any questions from readers can be made into more general about a type of set-up seen which would be started in a new thread. For example, if I posted a pic of my tank which has a sweeping poerhead in the center and someone has a question about it, they can start a new thread entitled "Sweeping Powerhead Question" and post:
I've seen RanRoc's beautiful tank thread. It looks really good. I noticed that he has a sweeping powerhead and am wondering how many others have one. What are the pros and cons to having one?
Since I have one I would most likely notice the thread title and post a reply to it. This way my original thread doesn't get too cluttered and it may spur some great on-topic discussions.
Just a thought.
-RY

jimeluiz · 03-21-2004, 09:53 PM

First - I love broccoli

More to the point - I like the idea of dialog. Nothing better than getting encouragement from others about your tank setup and success - or frustrations.

I can still set up a member photo gallery to track my progress, right?

I'm gunna guess that there are more folks who would enjoy feedback than would thrive on a focused and uninterrupted "my tank" thread.

JMHO - thanks for asking.

Willmsbrg · 03-21-2004, 09:53 PM

haha.. I had the only broccoli answer...

Honestly, I don't mind others replying to started threads in that forum....

actually I like broccoli.....

ScottT1980 · 03-21-2004, 10:43 PM

Ok, I realize that this will probably be pretty difficult to do but is there a way to put a box that you can check or uncheck that asks the very poster this question. Just looking at the poll results, it looks like we have a pretty split crowd so I was just trying to think of a compromise.

mps9506 · 03-21-2004, 10:45 PM

Personally, I like the idea of being able to reply in someone's thread.
The vote right now seems kind of close. I don't think it is a bad thing if we can't reply in the thread though, there is no problem in PM'ing or emailing someone with questions, or even bring up the question in the general discussion forum.
But I personally would like to be able to reply in the person's thread so I can compliment thier tanks in front of everyone else

Would there be any bandwith issues caused by this however?

Just a thought.
Mike

fidojoe · 03-21-2004, 10:52 PM

Well crap, I evened that one up

I like the idea of anyone being able to post, but Scott has a great idea, being able to check or uncheck a box if we do/don't want anyone to reply.

Travis · 03-22-2004, 12:03 AM

It's a great idea, Scott, unfortunately the software isn't built that way. I wish we could... that would be perfect.

Travis

semigodd154 · 03-22-2004, 12:29 AM

I personally like the idea of being able to reply to someone elses post or having someone else reply to my post just seems the simplest way to do things.

Gina · 03-22-2004, 05:42 AM

I personally wouldn't mind if people replied to my thread. I can see the benefits and disadvantages of both.

View Poll Results: How to set up the members' tanks forum?
I want to be the only one who can reply to my tank thread.	24	42.11%
Let any member reply to my tank thread	29	50.88%
Broccoli is yucky. Beyond that, I have no opinion here.	4	7.02%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

03-21-2004, 08:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,330 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	New members' Tanks Forum question There are two ways we can set the forum up... since this forum was suggested by the members, we thought we'd seek your opinion on something. There are two ways to set up the forum- so only the originator of the thread can post to his/her thread, or so that any member can reply(as usual). There are benefits and drawbacks to both sides. If only you can reply to your thread, it can creat a logical, streamlined flow of information and pics about your tank without the conversation getting derailed, so it remains focused on your tank. And it remains "your showcase." On the other hand, if other members can reply, they can give kudos, ask questions about how you did something, etc... and we can all learn from the successes we see before our eyes. Since there are good and bad sides of both, we thought we'd leave it up to you guys, so cast your vote and discuss here. Please, please, please(!) keep this positive and on-topic. The more the membership can handle decisions in a healthy, objective and positive way, the more opportunities you'll have to make decisions like this one- if a fight breaks out every time, we'll have no choice but to guess at what the membership would like, it's simply more important to keep it friendly around here. Travis

03-21-2004, 08:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
mkpaulson Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 750 View Gallery Karma Komment	I would be in favor of other people replying to a thread! __________________ Mark

03-21-2004, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	I like the idea of only the thread starter being able to post replies. If someone has questions they can PM you or ask in the general forum. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

03-21-2004, 08:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	I like the thread starter being the only one able to post in the thread. Kinda like RC's Tank of the Month. It keeps things more consistent and more fluid for the reader. I think it would be nice to have linked in a persons signature, and if someone had a question, it could be asked via pm or in a different thread later, like Michelle said. This way if I wanted to learn more about Cheeks' set up, I wouldnt have to wade through alot of other questions or potentially distracting questions from others. Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

03-21-2004, 08:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
RanRoc Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central Florida: GO KNIGHTS!!! Posts: 443 View Gallery Karma Komment	What if it were made for only the thread originator? And any questions from readers can be made into more general about a type of set-up seen which would be started in a new thread. For example, if I posted a pic of my tank which has a sweeping poerhead in the center and someone has a question about it, they can start a new thread entitled "Sweeping Powerhead Question" and post: I've seen RanRoc's beautiful tank thread. It looks really good. I noticed that he has a sweeping powerhead and am wondering how many others have one. What are the pros and cons to having one? Since I have one I would most likely notice the thread title and post a reply to it. This way my original thread doesn't get too cluttered and it may spur some great on-topic discussions. Just a thought. -RY __________________ My Disclaimer for any Advice I Give: I Could Be Wrong... Randy's Rockin' Reef MANGROVE ROOT GANG

03-21-2004, 09:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 828 View Gallery Karma Komment	First - I love broccoli More to the point - I like the idea of dialog. Nothing better than getting encouragement from others about your tank setup and success - or frustrations. I can still set up a member photo gallery to track my progress, right? I'm gunna guess that there are more folks who would enjoy feedback than would thrive on a focused and uninterrupted "my tank" thread. JMHO - thanks for asking. __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

03-21-2004, 09:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Willmsbrg Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hanover, Pa Posts: 122 View Gallery Karma Komment	haha.. I had the only broccoli answer... Honestly, I don't mind others replying to started threads in that forum.... actually I like broccoli.....

03-21-2004, 10:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	Ok, I realize that this will probably be pretty difficult to do but is there a way to put a box that you can check or uncheck that asks the very poster this question. Just looking at the poll results, it looks like we have a pretty split crowd so I was just trying to think of a compromise. __________________ My Tank

03-21-2004, 10:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlotte and Wilmington, NC Posts: 6,862 View Gallery Karma Komment	Personally, I like the idea of being able to reply in someone's thread. The vote right now seems kind of close. I don't think it is a bad thing if we can't reply in the thread though, there is no problem in PM'ing or emailing someone with questions, or even bring up the question in the general discussion forum. But I personally would like to be able to reply in the person's thread so I can compliment thier tanks in front of everyone else Would there be any bandwith issues caused by this however? Just a thought. Mike

03-21-2004, 10:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,581 View Gallery Karma Komment	Well crap, I evened that one up I like the idea of anyone being able to post, but Scott has a great idea, being able to check or uncheck a box if we do/don't want anyone to reply. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

03-22-2004, 12:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,330 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	It's a great idea, Scott, unfortunately the software isn't built that way. I wish we could... that would be perfect. Travis __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

03-22-2004, 12:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
semigodd154 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: amsterdam ny Posts: 392 View Gallery Karma Komment	I personally like the idea of being able to reply to someone elses post or having someone else reply to my post just seems the simplest way to do things. __________________ 47g column 20x18x30 sps dominated mixed reef 250w HQI 14k approx. 1500gph flow(love you jake 9-03 to 12-03) Shaun

03-22-2004, 05:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	I personally wouldn't mind if people replied to my thread. I can see the benefits and disadvantages of both. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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