Don't think I can continue here if no Gen Discussion Thread...

[LinasK]

I, personally, completely ignored the general discussion because it got to be too much of repetitive posts, or fluff in between actual facts. I don't have time to read all of the extra stuff to get to the information.
jmo

Agreed.:clap: My time is sometimes limited, and I want to be able to go to just the threads I'm interested in, not reading everyone's "nighty-night" posts that stay there forever. No need to announce you're signing off, it's not a chat room.

 

[softsoul]

I liked the GD threads but I look at it this way...I can come and go here as I please. If I don't want to visit I don't have to...if I want to check in I always feel welcome. The mods, on the other hand, are the ones who have the responsibility of running the place. If they think it is easier this way then I support the change. I don't have to deal with the headaches. However, I have to say I don't think it is anyone's place but the mods to tell others to quit complaining...and so far I haven't heard them say that. If some have a different opinion or want different things it is not necessarily complaining. I have seen no indication that Tricia is demanding we all agree with her, just that we be respectful.

 

[LinasK]

I'm actually kind of glad the GD threads are closed. Too much to read and not enough time to read unfortunately.
I mean... what there were over 100 of them? I think I can't find the important ideas in each thread, and don't know which thread they were on
I am way behind in this case.

I like the summary threads. Very helpful for a slow person like me!!

Keep up the good work everyone.

Yup, PFM. I feel the exact same way, a number thread with "GD" tells me nothing about what the thread contains, or if I should spend my time reading it.

 

[STEADFAST]

I have to add my vote to those who find the general discussion threads to be useful, and don't understand why they have been abandoned.

I wasn't here during the Scott Peterson trial, and would venture to say that many other people posting weren't here at that time, either.

I don't know how many people were posting then, but it seems that the people who are here now, discussing a different case, find the general discussion format to be convenient and functional.

I guess I don't understand why the Casey Anthony discussion is being constricted into a format that worked for the Scott Peterson case.

A general discussion thread is like a book without chapters, written in stream of consciousness. Random information about the case is discussed, which may be enjoyable and easy at the time, but that information is basically lost, buried by the sheer number words and disorganization. Think about it, we're already asking, "Didn't George say . . .?" or "Now when was it that . . .?"

With the topic-grouped threads, one can look back later and find Casey's rearrest info, what Cindy was saying, where TES was searching and what they found, etc.

I applaud the disappearance of the general discussion thread :clap:

 

[LinasK]

Perhaps if you are only interested in parts of the case. I am interested in all parts of the case and any believable theories.

I think Blondie answered it best for me!:

Everyone has their own preference but I think this is the best way to keep organized here. GD threads turned into a nightmare to read if you had to go back and forth from real life to these boards! When I say real life I mean laundry, cleaning etc.. Not to take any merit from coming here and discussing the case because it is real life. You all know what I am talking about!

This particular forum is far too busy for the point I jumped into this case, to have kept up with it all. If you follow a case from day 1, that might be different. I have to contend with a family off-line and real life. I can't get 100% invested in this case. If you have the time, by all means, read all the threads and the archives. There's no need to leave in a huff as Beagle apparently did.

 

[tiredblondy]

There will be a blue square with a white check mark on threads you haven't read, also look for the envelopes next to the thread, the color code at the bottom of the page, tells you which threads are active. New threads will be at the top of the forum, underneath the stickies. Hope this helps.

Thank you so much. I have been here years and didn't know that.:blowkiss:

 

[tiredblondy]

I think a daily thread would be good. Ah I think I see one just now.

 

[nnglas]

A general discussion thread is like a book without chapters, written in stream of consciousness. Random information about the case is discussed, which may be enjoyable and easy at the time, but that information is basically lost, buried by the sheer number words and disorganization. Think about it, we're already asking, "Didn't George say . . .?" or "Now when was it that . . .?"

With the topic-grouped threads, one can look back later and find Casey's rearrest info, what Cindy was saying, where TES was searching and what they found, etc.

I applaud the disappearance of the general discussion thread :clap:

I understand the reasoning, but I also remember that we had other threads after the gd thread for those that just wanted to look at specific topics. The GD thread had people who were constantly talking about the case and open dialog. We still had the topic specific threads for those that wanted to look at specific topics. Earlier today I read something about Casey telling Lee and Cindy the truth about what happened. I can no longer find the thread. Also there are 2 threads about the chlorafom. I just think that it would be fair to everybody to keep the GD threads and the specific topic threads so everyone can be happy. I also remember that Jennifer Kesse had GD and Tara Grinstead. I mean I thought the other way was a happy medium.

 

[shotzie]

I think this new Thread is Awesome if everyone just brings in the DAILY NEWS ONLY, hopefully they won't keep reporting the same thing over an over, we can always look at other threads to find past stuff..
Thank You:woohoo::clap::clap::clap::woohoo:

 

[LI_Mom]

I agree too hard to keep up. I miss the General Discussion thread too!

Signed,
A General Discussion Thread Supporter

The General Threads are no more but the "Nancy Grace thread" took over right where THAT left off.... it became the general discussion of the night..... because THAT'S what NG is about.... she discusses various new (and old) aspects of the case.

There's no way you can discuss this case ONLY by a single topic..... especially if you are a newcomer to the board & want to ask some 'general questions' OR you read/watched something & want to discuss how it fits in with the case.

IF a person brings up a specific point that should be saved in a SPECIFIC TOPIC THREAD, it seems we could remind them to copy their post into that other thread.

People can't read up ALL the various specific threads BEFORE they start posting for the day/night..... they'd never have a chance to be part of the discussion if they had to play catch up before they jump in.


But whatever Tricia & the mods say is ok.... their house, their rules. And if they see something didn't work out they way they hoped it would, they can always re-evaluate if necessary. They do a great job.

 

[mom_of_five]

Mom of Five, congratulations, you just started one

Wow...I guess so. My intention, though, was to see if I was the only one having trouble. Guess not...

 

[mom_of_five]

I agree with there being duplicate threads everywhere. And everyone seems to be starting a thread on every single thought they have.

There has to be some middle ground.

But I also wanted to add that "goodbye" threads are against the TOS. If you have a suggesstion or question, you should bring it directly to the Mods, instead of addressing the entire forum.

Oops...I'm sorry, Mods, I honestly did not know this. Technically, though, it was more of an "it's crossing my mind" kind of thread rather than a "goodbye" thread, but I realize everything is up for interpretation.

By the way, you all are cracking me up with your one liners -- they're awesome!

 

[tiredblondy]

I really think the New-Daily news thread would be great.

 

[wedavis]

LOVE not having to spend 2 hours wading through what was usually just small talk.

 

[jennyb]

I felt that the General Discussion thread was a great place to knock around new ideas, speculate, maybe come up with something *out of the box* and was interesting reading. It could certainly have been skimmed. I understand there was a lot of chit chat but that sort of comes with the territory. Overall I think it had more plusses then minuses. I enjoyed it. Got up to speed quickly on the events of the day, and then there were links for more in-depth discussion of a topic, which I followed.

I don't want to say this too broadly, because there are obvious exceptions, but I'm wondering why the Anthony apologists, every single one, have come on this thread to complain about the General thread. Could it be we get too close to certain issues and they'd rather have the train of thought cut off before we get somewhere new?

Justathought. I'm not complaining. Just noticed that.

 

[RR0004]

I do miss the general thread because it was more of just a chat thread. You could just stay there and chat about everything and didn't have to jump around. But I don't think the mods liked that.

I was on the "chloroform" thread earlier when news was posted about the dog alerting to something near the airport...then everyone jumped to the "dog" thread and I was left there wondering where the heck everyone was. It would have been nice to just continue talking about it there than having to jump somewhere else. JMHO

 

[jennyb]

Oh never mind. The site is just hard to read now, that's all. I just searched around and everyone is dispersed. NG is over. Not too much happening. Maybe Greta thread if she's not 100% politics. It's just weird. Sorry.

 

[Blink34]

I was on the "chloroform" thread earlier when news was posted about the dog alerting to something near the airport...then everyone jumped to the "dog" thread and I was left there wondering where the heck everyone was. It would have been nice to just continue talking about it there than having to jump somewhere else. JMHO

I agree, Im not a fan of it. Id be a fan of tighter on topic general threads.

 

[not_my_kids]

This has officially become the most confusing thing ever. It is a lot more difficult now. But on the other hand, I can see why the mods closed down the general discussion threads. Analogy: If you were a policeman and spent your entire shift being called back to the same sddress a dozen times, wouldn't you do whatever you caould to get rid of that problem? That's pretty much what the general discussion thread was becoming, one area that the mods had to police constantly.
I understand it, but I still don't agree with it. But in this case, it doesn't matter if we like it or not, the decision has been made and at least partly because of our own behavior, we must muddle thru the best we can.

 

[zadari]

imho i am thankful for this forum .. we dont pay for it ...im happy to abide by the rules here .. and as i stated before id rather read different threads then sit for hours reading one .. its more organized that way .. there are plenty of off topic threads to use for other discussions