Forum Clean-up

[Kent Brooks]

Eh, this isn’t hard . . . I see lots of threads get moved from here to there, and usually there is the appropriate sub forum. Thing is, on ECF, there’s probably others (non-family *gasp*) who’d be interested in some of the hardware discussions, there’s some great tips and answers in here, no need to keep them to ourselves. But, the threads that get moved do tend to do so after a day or two, and it usually only takes that long for someone in here to get their answer. So, if it were me (and it isn’t), I’d let whatever the question/topic is linger here for a day and let the family answer to it, then move it to the topical forum with a re-direct link left in NT land showing where it went.

The part I totally get (and appreciate) is that there is a level of trust and rapport built here, to such end that some people (including myself, RE: My Battery Thread) feel like they don't *want* outside advice or contributions. I also appreciate the fact that, as a general rule, questions here get answered promptly - where in some other areas of the forum your question might not get answered at all (and if it does get answered, who knows who answered it, or if they really know much of anything). I get it. It's not a conspiracy or anything, y'all are tight-knit. We get the unenviable job of enforcing rules, unfortunately - we're guests on the ECF forum, and on the same team.

Another compounding consideration is that some vendors have a tendency to seed their forums with keywords so that searches drive hits and sales. IE - certain words will automatically generate hits from wider web searches and from local forum searches - ECF doesn't want to see that traffic diverted from they forum the deem appropriate for that specific topic.

I guess the bottom line is - they have a tremendous task - consider the vast amount of information on this forum and the work it takes to herd 100k subscribers - the task keeping the information even vaguely organized and easily navigable for people whom may or may not be forum saavy. Does it appear heavy-handed sometimes - absolutely... but I much prefer ECF's enforcement of basic standards and rules as opposed to the "do and say whatever you want, where ever you want" environment that is facilitated by some other forums (like, VU, or the now defunct Vapers Forum for example). Anyone with experience with forums outside of the vaping universe knows how bad they can go without a strong moderation team (head on over to Vapers Forum for an example - I refused to do business there. Sure, the basic fundamental premise of "totally free speech" sounds good, until you get some jack-hole running his mouth about your mother...

 

[Kent Brooks]

I suppose you could move off topic threads to more appropriate areas after the question had been resolved? Kinda like filing it away for later use.

This is what we do now

 

[Kent Brooks]

Wait a minute. ANOTHER forum?

I can't/don't link it on ECF because I don't want to leave even the slightest impression that I am diverting traffic from ECF, but I am sure someone can fill you in. We call it the "Nicoticket Party in the Back" It's not as strict from a moderation perspective - the folks who dwell there are some of the best people I have ever met! I can't make it over there as often as I like, but that's really a compliment to them - they moderate themselves.

 

[ElConquistador]

I had no idea that a supplier couldn't post anywhere else on ECF. So, Kent, if you have a question about your cigalike battery, you can't just post it somewhere?

 

[Rickajho]

No! VF went away? No more avatars with things that.... umm... bounce and grow and stuff? (Now that's what you call a forum clean-up.)

 

[Rickajho]

I had no idea that a supplier couldn't post anywhere else on ECF. So, Kent, if you have a question about your cigalike battery, you can't just post it somewhere?

A dilemma of sorts when it comes to matters like that - but true. You can understand why. If that restriction wasn't in place it could resort in all manure of interference and shilling all over the forum by unscrupulous vendors. Better to not have to police for that by eliminating the possibility altogether.

 

[embee214]

Second verse same as the first.

LOL. I just love you SC!!

 

[glowplug]

I can't/don't link it on ECF because I don't want to leave even the slightest impression that I am diverting traffic from ECF, but I am sure someone can fill you in. We call it the "Nicoticket Party in the Back" It's not as strict from a moderation perspective - the folks who dwell there are some of the best people I have ever met! I can't make it over there as often as I like, but that's really a compliment to them - they moderate themselves.

Yep, and no need to post any links or upset the apple cart. Google is your friend! Ya know what I'm sayin'?

 

[Kent Brooks]

I had no idea that a supplier couldn't post anywhere else on ECF. So, Kent, if you have a question about your cigalike battery, you can't just post it somewhere?

Nah - I can't post anywhere but on the NT forum. (same with the supplier associates) I guess technically we can as long as we are not promoting our business, but we don't - I mean, my banner, avatar, etc... all promoting NT.

 

[Kent Brooks]

A dilemma of sorts when it comes to matters like that - but true. You can understand why. If that restriction wasn't in place it could resort in all manure of interference and shilling all over the forum by unscrupulous vendors. Better to not have to police for that by eliminating the possibility altogether.

Yea - picture the experience of a new member posting "what's your favorite eLiquid" on the new members forum and then getting pounced on by a couple hundred vendors with coupons, sales pitches, etc. Yuck. New members get freakin' blasted with offers as soon as they register on poorly moderated forums.

 

[Kent Brooks]

Yep, and no need to post any links or upset the apple cart. Google is your friend! Ya know what I'm sayin'?

Funny how this pops up ever few months. LMAO - and it's the same thing over and over. Moderation - it's a forum - it happens (gasp)!

 

[B2L]

I'm a little ADHD myself. I don't usually MEAN to derail a thread, it just kinda happens.

I resemble that remark

 

[B2L]

that's really a compliment to them - they moderate themselves.

Hey guys, Kent's coming! Put all the furniture back where it belongs and get rid of all those bottles

 

[Chiwen]

This isn't predicated by ECF proper, but we're trying to teach Beau/Nick good forum maintenance habits. I confess, I am sloppy... don't want them to learn from my bad habits. We're going to be much more diligent (going forward) about trying to ensure that the content in the forum is in some way connected to Nicoticket. If we get off track - I know myself, Katy, Beau, and Nick would be appreciative if you help make us aware of it.

My great battery hunt thread was deleted, got the help I needed before it was closed though.

Milo's inquiry regarding Stingray thread was deleted, he got the help he needed before it was closed.

One REO thread was moved to the REO forum.



We're not going mod happy or anything, just trying to keep the house in order. <3 Zing!

This post has nothing to do with nicoticket juice. Sorry Clark, gonna have to move this.

I love nicoticket juice BTW, gotta stay on topic. Hehehe



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[penguiness]

Hey guys, Kent's coming! Put all the furniture back where it belongs and get rid of all those bottles

I'm not cleaning up all those bottles. I see mostly water and soda bottles. Half of those are Clark's!

 

[distortoblotto]

Bottles? I don't see any bottles......*hiccup*