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HG Hunter

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I'm kind of new to Toronto and terb, and I can't help but notice that many members just start up new threads for topics that already have one or more threads.
Why is that?
Wouldn't information sharing, which is the reason the board exists, be more efficient and effective if all the posts about the same topic were found in the same thread?
I hope I haven't offended anyone, I just find this practice somewhat strange.

On a mission for a neat and orderly information sharing board,
HG Hunter
 
a 1 player said:
TERB would be a mighty boring place if we kept it to the same 2 threads now wouldn't it?
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You underestimate yourself and your esteemed colleagues, there would be at least a dozen threads, and probably half of them would be interesting. :)
 
But are multiple threads on the same topic really about the same topic?

For example:

Thread 1 - Yellow frogs with blue polka dots
Thread 2 - Yellow frogs with green polka dots
Thread 3 - Yellow frogs with periwinkle polka dots
Thread 4 - Yellow frogs with burnt sienna polka dots

OR ... TERBites discuss the same topic from a different perspective in each thread

Thread 1 - Yellow frogs - discuss the significance of frogs in the evolutionary cycle as opposed to creationism

Thread 2 - Yellow frogs - discuss the philosophical and psychological ramifications of yellow frogs appearing in dreams

Thread 3 - Yellow frogs - discuss the use of yellow in modern art

Thread 4 - Yellow frogs - discuss yellow, as opposed to marigold, frogs
 
HG Hunter said:
You underestimate yourself and your esteemed colleagues, there would be at least a dozen threads, and probably half of them would be interesting. :)
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You may be right, but I can only think of two of them.
 
ig-88 said:
But are multiple threads on the same topic really about the same topic?

For example:

Thread 1 - Yellow frogs with blue polka dots
Thread 2 - Yellow frogs with green polka dots
Thread 3 - Yellow frogs with periwinkle polka dots
Thread 4 - Yellow frogs with burnt sienna polka dots

OR ... TERBites discuss the same topic from a different perspective in each thread

Thread 1 - Yellow frogs - discuss the significance of frogs in the evolutionary cycle as opposed to creationism

Thread 2 - Yellow frogs - discuss the philosophical and psychological ramifications of yellow frogs appearing in dreams

Thread 3 - Yellow frogs - discuss the use of yellow in modern art

Thread 4 - Yellow frogs - discuss yellow, as opposed to marigold, frogs
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I'm very worried for you....you used the word "periwinkle".....;)
 
a 1 player said:
You may be right, but I can only think of two of them.
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With over 5000 posts, I would hope you'd be able to find more than 2 good threads. And I hope this isn't one of them. LOL
 
The only two good threads are the ones I myself started, the rest of them are no good at all. Kinda like scenery in a movie, kills time until you get to the good stuff.:p
 
ig-88 said:
But are multiple threads on the same topic really about the same topic?

For example:

Thread 1 - Yellow frogs with blue polka dots
Thread 2 - Yellow frogs with green polka dots
Thread 3 - Yellow frogs with periwinkle polka dots
Thread 4 - Yellow frogs with burnt sienna polka dots

OR ... TERBites discuss the same topic from a different perspective in each thread

Thread 1 - Yellow frogs - discuss the significance of frogs in the evolutionary cycle as opposed to creationism

Thread 2 - Yellow frogs - discuss the philosophical and psychological ramifications of yellow frogs appearing in dreams

Thread 3 - Yellow frogs - discuss the use of yellow in modern art

Thread 4 - Yellow frogs - discuss yellow, as opposed to marigold, frogs
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You actually bring up a very good point and in a very entertaining fashion, but I would suggest that it would be better if there was already a thread for Girl A @ Spa XYZ, we don't need another thread for Girl A @ Spa XYZ. In fact, I think it would be better to have all the varying points of view about Girl A @ Spa XYZ in the same thread. Then when I was reading up to see if I'd like to put Girl A @ Spa XYZ on my TDL, I could easily compare the opinions of the crew and away we go. And as time went along, we could see how Girl A @ Spa XYZ was doing. Is she improving with time ? Does she have a loyal following ? Does everyone like her except one client or vice versa ?
Now, if someone was to introduce Girl B @ Spa XYZ, then that would be just cause for a new thread.

HG
 
HG Hunter said:
You actually bring up a very good point and in a very entertaining fashion, but I would suggest that it would be better if there was already a thread for Girl A @ Spa XYZ, we don't need another thread for Girl A @ Spa XYZ. In fact, I think it would be better to have all the varying points of view about Girl A @ Spa XYZ in the same thread. Then when I was reading up to see if I'd like to put Girl A @ Spa XYZ on my TDL, I could easily compare the opinions of the crew and away we go. And as time went along, we could see how Girl A @ Spa XYZ was doing. Is she improving with time ? Does she have a loyal following ? Does everyone like her except one client or vice versa ?
Now, if someone was to introduce Girl B @ Spa XYZ, then that would be just cause for a new thread.

HG
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Jeez Louise.....:rolleyes:
 
HG Hunter said:
You actually bring up a very good point and in a very entertaining fashion, but I would suggest that it would be better if there was already a thread for Girl A @ Spa XYZ, we don't need another thread for Girl A @ Spa XYZ. In fact, I think it would be better to have all the varying points of view about Girl A @ Spa XYZ in the same thread. Then when I was reading up to see if I'd like to put Girl A @ Spa XYZ on my TDL, I could easily compare the opinions of the crew and away we go. And as time went along, we could see how Girl A @ Spa XYZ was doing. Is she improving with time ? Does she have a loyal following ? Does everyone like her except one client or vice versa ?
Now, if someone was to introduce Girl B @ Spa XYZ, then that would be just cause for a new thread.

HG
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There are other boards set up this way for escorts but they aren't as interesting as TERB. If I want information on a particular girl (escort or MPA) I do a search.
 
HG Hunter said:
I'm kind of new to Toronto and terb, and I can't help but notice that many members just start up new threads for topics that already have one or more threads.
Why is that?
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most of us read real slow.
 
hairy's nailed it, I think. Whether it's asking for info or offering opinion, the starters of repeat-topic threads post first, read later. If at all.
 
HG Hunter said:
I'm kind of new to Toronto and terb, and I can't help but notice that many members just start up new threads for topics that already have one or more threads.
Why is that?
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There are currently 31 pages of threads in the Lounge. Sometimes someone may not have realized a topic was already introduced in a previous thread.

Sometimes the titles of the thread may not be clear enough to make the poster realize that there already is a thread for the info they are posting.

Sometimes they may not give a darn and just want a thread of their very own.

HG Hunter said:
Wouldn't information sharing, which is the reason the board exists, be more efficient and effective if all the posts about the same topic were found in the same thread?
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Of course, just like it would be more efficient if all the posters:
- stayed on topic
- posted with correct spelling, grammer and syntax
- refrained from humour and/or flaming

But it'd be a lot less interesting :)

HG Hunter said:
I hope I haven't offended anyone, I just find this practice somewhat strange.
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Just started dealing with humans have you? Welcome to Terra!<grin>
 
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