Changing the original name of a thread.

Insider2 · June 22, 2017 4:12PM

While this can be humorous, especially when well known, long-time, very knowledgeable and admired posters do it; does anyone besides me think it can become really "old" or a cry for attention if we all were to start that practice with nothing to say?

oih82w8 · June 22, 2017 4:15PM

There are some who think that a minor change, a couple of words maybe would be ok...but not the whole thread title...and you can count me among them.

Insider2 · June 22, 2017 5:23PM

That makes three of us so far but I'm not going to include the two 4 or 5 star very knowledgeable numismatists into the mix. I think we all have been enjoying the Rick and Andy "hide the thread" antics.

nk1nk · June 22, 2017 5:32PM

It's beyond annoying! There are threads I purposefully avoid then the name change happens and I'll check it out only to enter a random mind warp of nonsensical foolishness.
There was a time I avoided this site because management seemed to rule with an iron fist and I hated the Willy nilly banning of members but these days the moderators seem to be non existent. I don't mind an occasional departure from numismatics but it's getting a little out of hand. I might need another break for awhile.

Kyle · June 22, 2017 5:44PM

The only time I ever change a title is when I am reviving one of my old threads with new information, be it PCGS grade results or a CAC update like I did earlier this evening. I always keep the main topic identical to what it was before and just add new information in brackets.

"[Green CAC Update]" is what I added to the beginning of my thread title earlier today.

BackroadJunkie · June 22, 2017 5:55PM

I often update the titles of my threads, since the threads I create tend to be of immediate and ongoing developments of a US Mint product.

Justacommeman · June 22, 2017 6:13PM

I thought Andy's thread was well played.

mark

BruceS · June 22, 2017 6:36PM

Another thread about threads....

ldhair · June 22, 2017 7:28PM

Andy's thread added a bit of fun to things around here. Well played for sure.

Insider2 · June 22, 2017 9:30PM

@BruceS said: "Another thread about threads...."

I can understand that. As for me, I'm a one year+ virgin to Internet forums. I thank God for that as I would have flunked out of school, lost my eyesight, and become a hermit if I should have joined a decade ago.

That said, there are a few things I should change.

No title changes for any reason, start a new thread EXCEPT in cases of an update by the OP.
When an OP asks a question about his coin and posts an image, no other coin images are to be added as they muck-up the thread and cause members to post about two different coins. EXCEPTIONS: posting a portion of a coin with the same problem or characteristic or the general threads (post a toned coin) that invite other images.
Push a disagree button and you better state the reason or you are locked out of everything until you do. No time limit on this.
I admire posters who use their real ID. Eventually, I plan to drop off the internet for a while and come back as myself - all cleaned up and acting like a gentleman. I have learned to tell who the "cream" is on this site and I'm positive I know many of them professionally. Hopefully, when I come out, I'll get some PM's from them.
If you don't have something to add concerning the subject, don't post. EXCEPTION: All the long time members who know each other and screw around.

What do you think. I think I should have started a new thread.

cameonut2011 · June 22, 2017 10:03PM

I think these threads about alts, disagrees, and threads generally are annoying.

ricko · June 23, 2017 5:23AM

I think........ hang on, ......I am still thinking........uh oh..What was I thinking about??? Cheers, RickO

TwoSides2aCoin · June 23, 2017 7:12AM

Perhaps we are so attached to formalities, that we cannot entertain informality. It is a chat weenie's paradise here...Where our opinions are often reformed to fit our own mind or chest cavities.