Limit number of threads per day

How about putting a limit on the number of threads per day that can be started in each forum? Would that help?

Quote from eflat : How about putting a limit on the number of threads per day that can be started in each forum? Would that help?

OP's comment was made in this thread (another worthless thread from Selma) - http://forums.slickdeals.net/show...4&t=732978

I sent a MA saying that this was a great idea and nimaim started this new thread here. OP probably doesn't even know their post was turned into a new thread LOL

I think most would agree that SD would be better if Selma could somehow be curbed from starting so many HD threads, many of which are not slick deals.

Limiting the number of threads you are allowed start in a day in the Hot Deals forum is a brilliant idea, and such an obvious one too! I'm pretty sure that on any given day Selma starts WAY more threads than anyone else. As of 11am today Selma has started ***57*** threads!!! In eleven hours she's started 57 threads. That's just too many! I don't think that there are 57 truly slick deals posted by all SD users combined in any eleven hour period.

You could limit new threads to 15 per day and Selma would probably the only user that would hit the limit on a regular basis. Limiting the number of threads a user can post will force heavy posters to use more discretion when they start threads. I can't come up with a single downside to limiting the number of HD threads a person can start in a day. Especially if the limit is set high enough that 90% of users would never hit the limit.

Selma finds many good deals but she uses the shotgun approach, post EVERYTHING and hope some things will be popular. A thread cap would require heavy posters like Selma to use a little more discretion before starting a new thread. Imagine if we could get all of Selma's better deals without all the bad ones that get no TU. I'm sorry I keep mentioning Selma but she's just the most obvious example, clearly this rule would apply to all users (current and future) alike.

Quote from eflat : How about putting a limit on the number of threads per day that can be started in each forum? Would that help?

This would cut down on bot generated posts!

I think we will call this Selma's rule!! Similar to how small town prevent Walmart build a store in certain location by limit the size of the store in their area.

Quote from uscpsycho : OP's comment was made in this thread (another worthless thread from Selma) - http://forums.slickdeals.net/show...4&t=732978 I sent a MA saying that this was a great idea and nimaim started this new thread here. OP probably doesn't even know their post was turned into a new thread LOL I think most would agree that SD would be better if Selma could somehow be curbed from starting so many HD threads, many of which are not slick deals. Limiting the number of threads you are allowed start in a day in the Hot Deals forum is a brilliant idea, and such an obvious one too! I'm pretty sure that on any given day Selma starts WAY more threads than anyone else. As of 11am today Selma has started ***57*** threads!!! In eleven hours she's started 57 threads. That's just too many! I don't think that there are 57 truly slick deals posted by all SD users combined in any eleven hour period. You could limit new threads to 15 per day and Selma would probably the only user that would hit the limit on a regular basis. Limiting the number of threads a user can post will force heavy posters to use more discretion when they start threads. I can't come up with a single downside to limiting the number of HD threads a person can start in a day. Especially if the limit is set high enough that 90% of users would never hit the limit. Selma finds many good deals but she uses the shotgun approach, post EVERYTHING and hope some things will be popular. A thread cap would require heavy posters like Selma to use a little more discretion before starting a new thread. Imagine if we could get all of Selma's better deals without all the bad ones that get no TU. I'm sorry I keep mentioning Selma but she's just the most obvious example, clearly this rule would apply to all users (current and future) alike.

Selma, Selma, Selma all you ever do is whine about Selma. Admit it - you are so jealous of her posts and reps and great deals - you just can't stand it!

Quote from par8hd : Selma, Selma, Selma all you ever do is whine about Selma. Admit it - you are so jealous of her posts and reps and great deals - you just can't stand it!

When i saw this thread, I kind of expected a Selma bash (and a couple of the less fortunate did indeed take that opportunity), but USC.P has a good idea (if at first you don't succeed, try try again!). And he did it in a very respectful manner, IMHO.

I definitely think it's a step in the right direction. Personally i don't care how many threads anyone starts (except for those damn spoof threads...rotten kids!), but I can see how some of the prolific deal posters could be satisfied by a rule like this.

Quote from Blubbery : When i saw this thread, I kind of expected a Selma bash (and a couple of the less fortunate did indeed take that opportunity), but USC.P has a good idea (if at first you don't succeed, try try again!). And he did it in a very respectful manner, IMHO. I definitely think it's a step in the right direction. Personally i don't care how many threads anyone starts (except for those damn spoof threads...rotten kids!), but I can see how some of the prolific deal posters could be satisfied by a rule like this.

I agree with you. I just cannot for the life of me understand why there is constant Selma bashing going on all over the site and it also amazes me that the mods let it go on. I thought there was some rule about harassment not being allowed on here - but I don't think it is always applied. You don't even have to look for it -- it pops up all the time when checking deals. The bashers must be pretty sad and have no life at all.

Quote from par8hd : I agree with you. I just cannot for the life of me understand why there is constant Selma bashing going on all over the site and it also amazes me that the mods let it go on. I thought there was some rule about harassment not being allowed on here - but I don't think it is always applied.

You view it as negative bashing; I see it as constructive criticism.

Your swipe at USCPsyche was a bit underhanded I might add.

Last time I checked, this was still a free country.

As for your defense of code generated posts, I suggest you give Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines a good viewing.

Quote from cruizerfish : You view it as negative bashing; I see it as constructive criticism. Your swipe at USCPsyche was a bit underhanded I might add. Last time I checked, this was still a free country. As for your defense of code generated posts, I suggest you give Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines a good viewing.

My swipe at uscpsycho is underhanded -- please -- He is the master of that on this site constantly. I have my opinion like you and everyone else - which we are all have - thank goodness. Constructive criticism is not what uscpsycho every does. Of course that is my opinion - which I have a right too! Hope you have a great day!

Quote from par8hd : Selma, Selma, Selma all you ever do is whine about Selma. Admit it - you are so jealous of her posts and reps and great deals - you just can't stand it!

Tsk tsk

Quote from par8hd : I just cannot for the life of me understand why there is constant Selma bashing going on all over the site and it also amazes me that the mods let it go on.

The reason why you can't understand it is because you do not post hot deals. If you did, you would understand. If you realized though how many truly hot deals no longer get posted because people's attitude changed to a "why bother", you would protest too.

Quote from par8hd : My swipe at uscpsycho is underhanded -- please -- He is the master of that on this site constantly. I have my opinion like you and everyone else - which we are all have - thank goodness. Constructive criticism is not what uscpsycho every does.

Yeah I know what you mean, I posted a critisizm in his divine "Let's only have Thumbs Up now and forever" thread.

It was pulled and I was warned x3 for it.

The voting choices in that thread make for a very good laugh.

I'd REP ya but you turned it off!

Quote from Malyshka : Tsk tsk The reason why you can't understand it is because you do not post hot deals. If you did, you would understand. If you realized though how many truly hot deals no longer get posted because people's attitude changed to a "why bother", you would protest too.

I realize I don't post "Hot Deals" and the main reason I don't is because I am to thin skinned to handle all the nasty rude remarks made by others if the deal doesn't suit someone. Let's face it - that is what happens a lot on here and I am sure that there are many people that don't because of the same reason. One thing I know for sure -- posting and reps on here is obviously a contest with many. If that is the only self gratifying thing in their life - as many act on here - than in my opinion - that is pretty sad.

Quote from cruizerfish : Yeah I know what you mean, I posted a critisizm in his divine "Let's only have Thumbs Up now and forever" thread. It was pulled and I was warned x3 for it. The voting choices in that thread make for a very good laugh. I'd REP ya but you turned it off!

My mistake -- thought I was sending private email!!!

Quote from par8hd : I realize I don't post "Hot Deals" and the main reason I don't is because I am to thin skinned to handle all the nasty rude remarks made by others if the deal doesn't suit someone. Let's face it - that is what happens a lot on here and I am sure that there are many people that don't because of the same reason. One thing I know for sure -- posting and reps on here is obviously a contest with many. If that is the only self gratifying thing in their life - as many act on here - than in my opinion - that is pretty sad.

It is not about reps. It is about putting a lot of time into a post, only to have it yanked away from you by Selma. There are many people who put in hours on deals, only to have Selma 'bot' the deal in for future updates, etc so the OP can no longer get the credit they deserve. It is frustrating to say the least.

I personally know of a few people who used to search for hot deals, but now no longer do because of Selma. Because of this all of us are missing out on hot deals because, let's face it, Slema only posts those that are easy to find (through email sign ups, FW ripping, etc).

And seeing that you hate flaming so much, why are you flaming the OPs opinion in this post, hhhmmm?