I dunno. I hate to see regimentation, although there is a need for some sort of understanding of things. I can't really see why a thread prefix should be required. The main thing is that thread titles should clearly describe the contents of the thread, so that people will know whether they should open the thread or not. "BS" seems to be commonly understood as recreational conversation, and I think that "BS" tag should be used for threads intended for that sort of conversation - please do not use "BS" for any threads that have anything to do with music, and please don't post lyrics for the Digital Tradition in "BS" threads. The harvesters do not monitor "BS" threads - please alert me by personal message if a song does turn up in a "BS" thread, and I'll make sure it gets harvested (or at least looked at by a harvester).

The thread labels don't fit every situation, and it's better not to use labels if they don't apply. Also note that we try to have a "one song, one thread" policy - opening multiple threads on a single song tends to confuse the discussion, so it's best to resurrect old threads and add to them.

I am now able to rename threads, and I have been doing that on a limited basis when it makes things more clear or aids searching. In fact, if you're really sharp, you might have noticed that I renamed this thread. Jeri and Jon have the ability to rename threads, but they and the other JoeClones are supposed to use their editing ability only to solve technical problems or delete duplications.

Several people have suggested that the Forum should be "moderated," mostly to control the nastiness that goes on here from time to time. Max and I tend to be opposed to that, and I think that Dick Greenhaus is uneasy about even the small amount of forum editing that Max and I do perform. Susan of DT, as usual, is diplomatic about these things - which means you can't quite read her, and it makes her appear very wise [grin]. Those of you who propose some sort of moderation - could you give more specific suggestions? What do you think we should do?

-Joe Offer-