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07-04-2012, 06:57 AM
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Found this while perusing another forum. I like it.
Yes, it introduces the constant question of start a new thread vs bump an old, but this doesn't prohibit, just a clear reminder for those people that find that they know how to solve some guy's oil consumption problem from 8 years ago....
Just a thought.
07-07-2012, 03:53 AM
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07-07-2012, 08:39 PM
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^^let me guess, you are either a career bureaucrat with the US Government or a complete maroon ....
put a gun to every stupid person's head and pull the trigger, now that's a real solution ... accept there wouldn't be anybody left in the world
or just accept that people are going to stupid to some extent regardless or more importantly, because it only exists as a "problem" in the perfectionist fantasy within your mind. How does bumping an old subject make for a problem any way? An annoyance maybe, problem no. Or rather, you would rather inconvenience people who searched and have a real reason to bump a thread instead. Yes, that is a real solution.
Continuously adding complexity to prevent what ultimately is unavoidable is an unsustainable system that will eventually fail under the burden of it's own excessiveness. It's occurring all around you day by day.
put a gun to every stupid person's head and pull the trigger, now that's a real solution ... accept there wouldn't be anybody left in the world
or just accept that people are going to stupid to some extent regardless or more importantly, because it only exists as a "problem" in the perfectionist fantasy within your mind. How does bumping an old subject make for a problem any way? An annoyance maybe, problem no. Or rather, you would rather inconvenience people who searched and have a real reason to bump a thread instead. Yes, that is a real solution.
Continuously adding complexity to prevent what ultimately is unavoidable is an unsustainable system that will eventually fail under the burden of it's own excessiveness. It's occurring all around you day by day.
07-07-2012, 08:57 PM
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^^let me guess, you are either a career bureaucrat with the US Government or a complete maroon ....
put a gun to every stupid person's head and pull the trigger, now that's a real solution ... accept there wouldn't be anybody left in the world
or just accept that people are going to stupid to some extent regardless or more importantly, because it only exists as a "problem" in the perfectionist fantasy within your mind. How does bumping an old subject make for a problem any way? An annoyance maybe, problem no. Or rather, you would rather inconvenience people who searched and have a real reason to bump a thread instead. Yes, that is a real solution.
Continuously adding complexity to prevent what ultimately is unavoidable is an unsustainable system that will eventually fail under the burden of it's own excessiveness. It's occurring all around you day by day.
put a gun to every stupid person's head and pull the trigger, now that's a real solution ... accept there wouldn't be anybody left in the world
or just accept that people are going to stupid to some extent regardless or more importantly, because it only exists as a "problem" in the perfectionist fantasy within your mind. How does bumping an old subject make for a problem any way? An annoyance maybe, problem no. Or rather, you would rather inconvenience people who searched and have a real reason to bump a thread instead. Yes, that is a real solution.
Continuously adding complexity to prevent what ultimately is unavoidable is an unsustainable system that will eventually fail under the burden of it's own excessiveness. It's occurring all around you day by day.
If it's a relevant thread that they wish to bump and continue the topic, they are still free to do so.
I admit to not really being sure how or why this suggestion offends you?
It doesn't add server load, you aren't the one that would implement the changes, you are not prevented from bumping old threads if you wish, if you never even open an old thread you would never even see the warning, it doesn't change search results.
Complaining that it is adding complexity that is bound to fail is like saying that a shock and spring combination is added complexity that is bound to fail vs a leaf spring....
Perhaps you would prefer that the human race still live in caves, trying to figure out this thing called a wheel. Because everything that comes after it is added complexity.
07-11-2012, 09:30 AM
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^^let me guess, you are either a career bureaucrat with the US Government or a complete maroon ....
put a gun to every stupid person's head and pull the trigger, now that's a real solution ... accept there wouldn't be anybody left in the world
or just accept that people are going to stupid to some extent regardless or more importantly, because it only exists as a "problem" in the perfectionist fantasy within your mind. How does bumping an old subject make for a problem any way? An annoyance maybe, problem no. Or rather, you would rather inconvenience people who searched and have a real reason to bump a thread instead. Yes, that is a real solution.
Continuously adding complexity to prevent what ultimately is unavoidable is an unsustainable system that will eventually fail under the burden of it's own excessiveness. It's occurring all around you day by day.
put a gun to every stupid person's head and pull the trigger, now that's a real solution ... accept there wouldn't be anybody left in the world
or just accept that people are going to stupid to some extent regardless or more importantly, because it only exists as a "problem" in the perfectionist fantasy within your mind. How does bumping an old subject make for a problem any way? An annoyance maybe, problem no. Or rather, you would rather inconvenience people who searched and have a real reason to bump a thread instead. Yes, that is a real solution.
Continuously adding complexity to prevent what ultimately is unavoidable is an unsustainable system that will eventually fail under the burden of it's own excessiveness. It's occurring all around you day by day.
Said this before but didn't your parents tell you "if you don't have something good to say don't say it" ...... now I'm going to get it!
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A Canuck bureaucrat with the US Government, nice job if you can get it!
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Example A: https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discuss...0/#post4305823
Starring two of our very own stars.
Starring two of our very own stars.
07-13-2012, 11:03 AM
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Another example, on my own thread to answer a question I had 4 years ago... https://www.rx8club.com/general-auto...9/#post4306066
07-14-2012, 11:17 AM
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I'm sure there is.
tbh: I kind of like this idea, I could see it helping newer members who aren't used to checking thread posting dates before asking questions. At least this way, it helps to manage their expectations on response time.
tbh: I kind of like this idea, I could see it helping newer members who aren't used to checking thread posting dates before asking questions. At least this way, it helps to manage their expectations on response time.
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07-31-2012, 10:38 AM
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