The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #58750 Message #931520
Posted By: catspaw49
11-Apr-03 - 09:23 PM
Thread Name: Thread Titles and Prefixes/Labels
Subject: Thread Titles and Labels
Lately I have noticed several requests to Joe and his clones to change a thread label posted on the thread in question. I also noticed that most of these were done within minutes of a thread being posted. When you start a thread, it is important to try to place it in the correct category but if it isn't, it can and will be changed by Joe or his folks.
That said, the correct place to post such a request is not on the thread but in the Help Forum. Additionally, what's the rush? Here's what Joe had to say awhile ago on the subject (speaking of a thread that had been moved):
I wish it had stayed in music for a while until it was clear what direction it was heading. Generally, I think it's a good idea NOT to request to have threads moved from one category to another. Jeff and I and the clones follow threads, and we catch most of the ones that are misplaced. The clones can change the ones that are obvious, and Jeff and I are supposed to make the judgment calls. And it's really not the end of the world if a thread is in the wrong place for half a day - or forever........Joe Offer (Bold mine)
It isn't a big deal at all and one of the clones (or Jesus Christ from the initials) made this comment below as well when they changed a thread placement......which is pretty much the entire point as well:
Dear Guest Q, Do you think you could possibly wait longer than 3 MINUTES before pointing out that a thread may need moved? This is also NOT the place to post your requests which should be in the HELP forum. Try to relax a bit. This is NOT a full time moderated forum and if a thread is labeled incorrectly for a few hours or even a day, the world will not come to an end. -- J.C.
Can we all give these folks a break and not worry too much about the occasional thread titling problem? If and when it gets changed, fine. If it doesn't or it takes awhile (at least more than the three minutes above), so what?
Okay, now Bran Muffins for all and let's go on!!!!