Thanks, George, I was a bit concerned about that, too. It's god to know you will watch for them and also, Joe, good to know how you designate them.
As far as the BS threads go, you said you'd combine if there were more than one on any given subject. I would take that to mean, though, that you would not combine ones which are in succession on the same subject, i.e. some of the political threads which have run up to Part Eight or Nine, with each one being relevant on its own? I know not all postings are of much value, but the discussions, in general, need to stay intact, in my opinion. I believe they serve as an elegant microcosm of the world at large, in some ways, and should be preserved, esp. ones about such global events as 9-11 and the Colorado school shootings.
I like that you've said you consider it a job, Joe. It's a nice validation for all of us who volunteer our time. Heck, it'd even look good on a resume!:-)