posted July 20, 2010 11:24 AM         

And then there are forums like "Teen Spirit" - no new posts since July 2nd; Divine Diversities - no responses since July 9th etc.

It begs questions like: Are there simply too many forums on LL? Are people bothered enough to follow the rules of posting? How much can you get away with? Does it depend on who your friends are here? It's only natural to make alliances and certain people gravitate to certain others. Moderators are to remain unbiased which is totally impossible if you have any lower human emotion in you, a.k.a. you are still a human, not a saint [or a robot]. So we all think we do the best we can. But can we do better or are we just kidding ourselves?

I would have LOVED if somebody posted on my Quaker's Church question in DD as I'm sure they would have had I posted in in LL Central.

The plan of diverting traffic to the other forums is a great one, but it is feasible? How long will that take?

I want to not only read stories about pets and wild animals but also see people's feedback on those stories. Instead I get to see a LOLCats picture competition on LL Central and no response threads on Heathcliffe's Corner. Don't get me wrong, I like LOLCats! But why not have real cat stories on the same forum?

posted July 20, 2010 11:59 AM         

but yes, that does seem to be the trend and yesterday i figured out that if you have a topic you want a lot of people to see, you put it in astro or LCC and if it is deemed inappropriate, NOW it will be moved to another forum. this solves your problem completely, as you can place your thread "prominently" and it will be moved to the other forum where it will attract more hits to that forum. so the process is in place, since that is what abs has been doing just recently...to a chorus of complaints as i recall..

posted July 20, 2010 12:33 PM         

And what I like about LLC/LLC2 is that people can come here if they are stressed or need a smile...hence the LOL cats. And that wasn't a competition, it was all in good fun. I found myself looking for them and having a good laugh.. I just wanted to share. Was it too much? If it was I'll quit posting them.. I think it will just take time for people to adjust.
There were valid reasons the forum description had to change

Edited: got carried away again...

posted July 20, 2010 12:43 PM         

Astrology 2.0
> Astrology
> Advanced Astrology
> Soul Unions

LindaLand Central 2
> LindaLand Central
> Know Two Are Alike

Global Unity
> Heathcliffe's Corner

Just to give an idea. That way, when you click to the main forum, you see the latest topic posted in the sub-forums.

posted July 20, 2010 01:20 PM         

I liked the old rules better and under those I didn't see the need for more than 2 forums. Astrology and Everything Else. Just look at the "Everything" thread! You get to talk about literally everything and anything! Including worms and people's pets. At what point does that thread become about something that needs to be moved to it's own forum? LOL.

Maybe it's better that we have options like the option to go to "For The Pilgrim's Progress" and have our topics read by 5 people tops. I personally think that it defeats the purpose of having a PUBLIC FORUM. This is a discussion space. I can post comments on people's blogs and not expect any feedback because that's what blogs are FOR: news updates.

LL is a big deal. I mean, who else goes to the same site over and over every day, month, year... for 10 years? Does that exist anywhere else on the web? Randall has created a space that is enriching the lives of so many people here!

Wink, I prefer the LOLCats a thousand times over pictures of naked men in my face.

teasel, that's a great idea. I don't think it could be done either.

posted July 20, 2010 02:03 PM         

A general discussion gathering-place where you can talk about anything you like that's not listed in another Forum description; make new friends, lend support, share inspirational stories, and recommend any interesting sites that you come across.
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posted July 20, 2010 03:16 PM         

LL COMEDY CAFE
or
LL COMEDY CORNER
or......
HUMOUR HOUSE

THE SILLY SEASON

GIGGLE GAGGLE

posted July 20, 2010 03:24 PM         

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The forum's description was changed because it was a way to deal with Valus' threads short of banning him.

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posted July 20, 2010 05:01 PM         

and what on earth stops you or anyone else checking into all the forums 24/7? nothing, that's what. sometimes i don't go to certain ones for weeks but that is my choice.

i feel pretty sure that with 4 young kids abs is pretty good at playing fair and making sure everyone gets their due without trouncing everyone else. and if your main interest is health and food then there are forums for those subjects.

posted July 20, 2010 05:04 PM         

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posted July 20, 2010 05:13 PM         

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teasie, just to mention...i missed your post. but, i was just pointing out something i observed here. i thought this whole thing couldve been triggered by Valus going around the forums not to long ago with a " " face and saying which threads should be moved where. After Abs became Moderator. Seemed he felt the decision was wrong and appointed himself moderator by going around saying what threads should be moved where. So, Abs, looked at it honestly and moved ones that shouldve been moved.

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