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  • #1

    500 post limit

    First... there is really no need any longer to limit threads to 500 posts.

    Second... Enforcement of the rule seems inconsistent at best.

    So is there still a limit?

    In the on topic forums, many threads are running over 500 posts, which is a good thing. It keeps all the information/discussion in the same place and is perfect for continuing games and long discussions.

    In the Sports and Off Topic forums, it still seems to be being enforced. It kind of sucks in the Sports forum, since most of the long threads are dealing with ongoing fantasy leagues, or season long sports discussions. In the Off Topic, it really doesn't seem to matter much since many threads that cross 500 have turned to spam or alternative discussions. There are a few serious threads that make it to that limit, so for those, it's too bad they just can't continue.

    So what is the current rule? I would hate to see some of the long running traditional threads get shut down just because we are having this discussion, but it would be nice to know what the rules are... and are they different in the different forums.

    Thanks in advance for your answer
    Keep on Civin'
    RIP rah, Tony Bogey & Baron O
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  • #2
    Aye. Keel it. The software can support many thousands of PAGES (IIRC it's over 32000).
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    • #3
      Agreed. Get rid of it.
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      • #4
        There's no rule against having threads that top 500 posts.
        The rules can be found here: http://apolyton.net/forums/faq.php?f...faq_faqid_4_43

        It's possible that some mods are not aware of this rulechange.
        Direct them to this page or to me if needed.
        Thanks for the heads up!
        Formerly known as "CyberShy"
        Carpe Diem tamen Memento Mori

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        • #5
          It's the only thing that Imran can successfully handle.
          Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
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          He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Robert Plomp View Post
            There's no rule against having threads that top 500 posts.
            The rules can be found here: http://apolyton.net/forums/faq.php?f...faq_faqid_4_43

            It's possible that some mods are not aware of this rulechange.
            Direct them to this page or to me if needed.
            Thanks for the heads up!
            Thanks... it seem Imran is the only person not aware of it...
            Keep on Civin'
            RIP rah, Tony Bogey & Baron O

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            • #7
              Yeah. JM, MikeH, and I stopped enforcing that awhile ago. if Imran steps out of line again, we'll make sure to publicly flog him.
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              • #8
                I suggested this last year and it was dismissed
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                • #9
                  The world turns and a new day dawns, AAHZ.
                  Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
                  "Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
                  He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead

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                  • #10
                    I think it was Solver that made some strange "rational" argument as to why it was so damned important.
                    The Wizard of AAHZ

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                    • #11
                      He was high from hot boxing his cigarettes.
                      Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
                      "Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
                      He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead

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                      • #12
                        Well, maybe 'Poly will now implode and we'll all admit that Solver was right after all.
                        Formerly known as "CyberShy"
                        Carpe Diem tamen Memento Mori

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                        • #13
                          Yay! Time to spam
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