How is this important?

[BlueSharkBoy]

I mean yes, if it's been done before one thousand times of the exact same topic and questions then yeah people should stop, but if it's only been done 5 or 6 times, it's no big deal.

But unlike you, the rest of us don't like to see six different (but completely the same) threads about Halo or religion every day.

EDIT: Furthermore, if something was done yesterday there is no need to make another thread about it.
Just post in that one.

If you don't like them then just simply don't read them.

And for most threads which have been remade, the originals were not done "yesterday".

 

[BlueSharkBoy]

I mean yes, if it's been done before one thousand times of the exact same topic and questions then yeah people should stop, but if it's only been done 5 or 6 times, it's no big deal.

But unlike you, the rest of us don't like to see six different (but completely the same) threads about Halo or religion every day.

EDIT: Furthermore, if something was done yesterday there is no need to make another thread about it.
Just post in that one.

And if hundreds of Halo threads are being made, then complain to the people who are actually making the Halo threads, not to people who post a thread that's been done only a few times before or even once.

 

[Zombie_Fish]

I mean yes, if it's been done before one thousand times of the exact same topic and questions then yeah people should stop, but if it's only been done 5 or 6 times, it's no big deal.

But unlike you, the rest of us don't like to see six different (but completely the same) threads about Halo or religion every day.

EDIT: Furthermore, if something was done yesterday there is no need to make another thread about it.
Just post in that one.

If you don't like them then just simply don't read them.

And for most threads which have been remade, the originals were not done yesterday.

Ah, but one which was on the exact same topic as this was done yesterday.

Anyway, the cooldown idea could work, but it could be too problematic for the staff to handle. The system doesn't delete or lock threads only mods can do that, and having to do it across several forums where as stated before, the front page time is only an hour would just be far too demanding on their behalf. However, if they did find a way to do it, then it should work.

The thing is, we shouldn't have to even consider something like this.
Unfortunately, sentiments like "fuck tha serach bar, dawgz" are becoming more common.

Admittedly, it doesn't work that well, but any idiot can look at the forums and see ten threads about Halo before posting their malformed, stupid opinion about how it "rokz mah cokz" or how it "sux da cokz."

Although it doesn't work that well and usually comes up with several links to the same thread on different pages amoung other things it can still work. There's also a search forums option people can do to be more specific if you want and can be better.

We have almost 150 pages of off topic threads, if your idea isn't that original then the same thread should be somewhere in that mass, you just need to look for it.

 

[Scobie]

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[Easykill]

It's because we don't really care about you, and we don't think you're special. If there already exists a fairly recent version of the exact thing you're doing, there is NO reason to make a new one. Just post in the other thread, that's what it's there for. Otherwise, you're just getting in the way, and being annoying. If you don't even think your thread is worth the time to research properly and check it's originality, how can you expect US to care about it? Don't post new topics if they're not new.

 

[wewontdie11]

I swear I'm going to stab the next person who makes one of these threads. I don't particularly approve of the just "use the search bar" comments but as I said in the thread not 2 days ago about exactly this, I'm sick of topics complaining about them.

 

[BlueSharkBoy]

If you don't like them then just simply don't read them.

And for most threads which have been remade, the originals were not done "yesterday".

Right. "If you ignore the cancer, it'll all be fine."
Sound logic.

And if hundreds of Halo threads are being made, then complain to the people who are actually making the Halo threads, not to people who post a thread that's been done only a few times before or even once.

Do you not understand what an example is?
I have no problem if a thread is done once every six months or so.
If you want to ***** to the people who complain about that, ***** to someone else.
But that is rarely the case with repeats.

Furthermore, edit button.
No need to double post.

What cancer? These are threads, they're not going to kill you, don't worry.

And I know how to use the edit button, I just didin't feel like it.

 

[Hitman 43]

If a thread is being done loads of times, then you should inform the authors, kindly, that the thread which he/she is posting is available in many other topics and perhaps next time they do decide to create a new topic which is likely to have been done before, not a very long time ago, then should do a quick 30 second scan in search. As asking them to check every single thread is too much.

If not, and it's just a thread which is similer to one which was done sometime ago, perhaps a month, then it's not a problem.

 

[-Orgasmatron-]

Because people who frequent the site hate seeing the same thread topics come up over and over again.

Sounds like a personal problem.

 

[BlueSharkBoy]

What cancer? These are threads, they're not going to kill you, don't worry.

And I know how to use the edit button, I just didin't feel like it.

...I hope you never read a book. Your mind would be blown at the similies and imagery and whatnot.

That's a stupid reason to double post.

Actually I read many books and enjoy it too.

I made a double post, GET OVER IT.

 

[Offworlder_v1legacy]

You all realise that this argument has been done heaps of times, so in a way your all talking about already done topics, making this a hypocritical topic, contradicting everything that is said in this thread including this one...I think...

 

[sokka14]

Okay, one of the things that I have experienced on this site with a good number of the threads I have put up is that the first four or five comments always happen to be something along the lines of "You should check the forum, this topic has already been done dozens of times before", as if it actually made my opinions less valid. Not to mention it is kind of unrealistic to think that anyone posting a thread is going to be trapsing back and forth throughouth the forum listings to see if there had been one that may have been remotely like it in the thousands that have posted. I don't want to seem like I am being winy about this, I just kind of want to get this out there so that people don't place the importance of a topic on how often people put it out there. That being said, anyone who cares can see my thoughts of FF13 at this link: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.117621

Please go back under your bridge.

Oh, shut up, I think he's got a point. If I ever see anyone post "Use the Search Bar" on one of my threads, I'll be straight in there arguing it out and explaining exactly why there's no need for the search bar in that situation. I agree, you should use it, but at the same time there's no need to call someone out on it if they don't. If someone is new, and those are the worst offenders, then there's no need to call them out on the search bar, when instead we should just gently explain the situation, and then post something to keep on topic. For the more experienced members, there's usually a good reason, or the person did use the search bar and didn't find anything. I've searched past threads before and it is by no means an accurate innovation. Sometimes it'll list really old topics from two years ago, and then sometimes nothing at all, and either way someone will shout "SEARCH BAR!!!!!" just because they can. There's no need. Either make a valid comment on a subject and then politley explain that the search bar should have been used, calmly and respectfully, or don't bother posting at all. I always report people who just say "Use the Search Bar" and I refuse to relent. And I highly doubt I'm alone in this thinking too.

As for the bridge, I believe that's your abode, not the OP's.

you are most definitely not alone, i share you sentiments. although in the same respect i don't enter threads i've seen before (like people SHOULD), i don't argue with the moody freaks who do scream "USE THE SEARCH BAR!" there's always one. or two. or twenty.

 

[Zombie_Fish]

You all realise that this argument has been done heaps of times, so in a way your all talking about already done topics, making this a hypocritical topic, contradicting everything that is said in this thread including this one...I think...

We've all realised that by this point but thanks for bringing it back up again.

 

[Offworlder_v1legacy]

You all realise that this argument has been done heaps of times, so in a way your all talking about already done topics, making this a hypocritical topic, contradicting everything that is said in this thread including this one...I think...

We've all realised that by this point but thanks for bringing it back up again.

Thanks for saying what I just said and again bring up a point that has been pointed out so many time.

 

[D_987]

I've only been here a couple of months, so I have limited experience of these forums, but I'll throw my thoughts in. I've already seen plenty of repeat threads in my time here, so I can imagine how frustrating it must be once you've spent a year here, or more. At the same time, I find the "use the search bar" comments annoying, mostly for the reasons mentioned by Trivun above. They're really not very helpful. Plus, if a thread has been done once before a few months ago, it shouldn't matter that much. A few repeat threads are not going to give you cancer.

What I think is more important than the search button is putting a little time and thought into posting. If you lurk for a little while before posting, it should be fairly obvious what kind of threads are common, and what kind of threads are good threads (i.e. the kind that don't start flame wars). But that won't be as helpful as simple common sense. This is a popular games forum. A moment's thought should tell you that anything about the Halo series or PC vs console gaming (aargh) or the new Sonic games or plenty of other obvious topics will already have been done to death.

An excellent comment and one that I agree with. I truly despise repeat threads; and for that matter people that claim repeat threads are acceptable if the thread was posted mere days before-hand, because they aren't. They clog up the forum pushing down more original threads - they also are usually poorly thought out or offer little to no discussion that isn't a flame war (see the large amount of unoriginal repeated Halo threads of recent times). However, I see your concerns regarding those who just scream "search bar" without taking the time to search themselves - something I usually do before screaming said words. Take for example a thread I recall on the recent Microsoft Project Natal reveal. A thread on the subject had been posted merely hours before hand, and I had seen several within a day or two. As such I informed the Original poster to use the search button next time and he responded with a list of phrases he had searched.

I think the problem also lies with users who don't understand how to use the, admittedly improved, but still not brilliant search bar - because the poster had typed in some very strange searches - whilst I, had merely typed in "Project Natal" and found five near identical threads to his own - all posted within 3 days. Your idea of people lurking is also one I mirror. Before I began seriously posting on the forum I was (if I recall) rather conservative in my posting habits. I would only post views that would not offend people, and didn't even dream of creating a thread until I had achieved a decent number of posts and felt I had been accepted by the community. I still do this - of the forums I have joined after The Escapist there is only one I have ever created a thread in; because I don't feel as though I have the right to do so. I'm not saying that's the truth - after all this is just my rather strange ideology, but still I feel people should always lurk for a while and learn the way each forum operates before they post.

 

[The Rogue Wolf]

Because if people don't bother to see if their particular topic has already been brought up and just start a new topic, it won't be long before I have to sift through thirty pages of this sort of tripe:

Spoiler: Oh please God no

 

[megapenguinx]

Because people who frequent the site hate seeing the same thread topics come up over and over again.

Sounds like a personal problem.

I guess? It really is annoying to see the same threads over and over and over and over again.

 

[GoldenRaz]

Because if people don't bother to see if their particular topic has already been brought up and just start a new topic, it won't be long before I have to sift through thirty pages of this sort of tripe:

Spoiler: Oh please God no

THE HORROR!

That's a seriously disturbing (and unfortunantly not unlikely) scenario.

 

[BlueSharkBoy]

What cancer? These are threads, they're not going to kill you, don't worry.

Just to be clear: I'm not the one with the cancer. So no, it won't kill me.
The Escapist, on the other hand.

Damn it. I thought you dropped it, but then you decided to edit it and continue this argument. Well this isn't worth it. Your just going to continue blabbering on whilst I will remain with my argument.

 

[hypothetical fact]

What cancer? These are threads, they're not going to kill you, don't worry.

Just to be clear: I'm not the one with the cancer. So no, it won't kill me.
The Escapist, on the other hand.

Damn it. I thought you dropped it, but then you decided to edit it and continue this argument. Well this isn't worth it. Your just going to continue blabbering on whilst I will remain with my argument.

Your argument is out your arse. These threads make it harder to find new threads we haven't seen before because they fill the front page. Everytime one of these rethreads is bumped a new idea gets sent further down the page list and further from being read. Which is why this forum needs a sage button. But since there isn't the only way to get a new idea read is to repost it...you see the fucktarded circle this causes?