An Archive Forum or not?

[TheHolo.Net]

I wanted to bring up a subject that the staff has discussed a few times with no real results beyond one.

It is in regards to the Archive forum for Roleplaying. The staff has already determined that it really isn’t necessary to archive threads any longer, due to the fact that our forums have no limit on page depth, unlike ezboard.

While doing my redesigns for the Jedi Style, I concluded that the Forum Home page could use to be shorted to some extent. We already got rid of the Replica Props Archive forums, and the next I see on my list is the RolePlaying Archive forum.

I would like to merge the topics that already exist there into either the RolePlaying forum or the Storytelling forum and then remove the Archive forum once its empty.

Does anyone have any thoughts or other suggestions.?

[Morgan Evanar]

As long as the search function works, who cares?

[Sanis Prent]

While having an archive for serial RP's would be interesting...I don't think we need a general archive here.

[imported_Firebird1]

Well, if we don't need it, we don't need it. :p

No Serial archive for you....

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Archive for cereals? Why do we need Wheaties here again?

A serial archive sounds interesting, but I don't really mind either way.

[Taylor Millard]

Would all the threads currently in the archive be moved back to storytelling or rping? That's my only real concern. OUtside of that, do what needs to be done.

[Gav Mortis]

Well the search function here is excellent so I have no problems with us not having an archive forum, however like Taylor Millard had raised, would there be any way of putting threads back into their original forum before they were moved? Secondly, when the threads are moved back would they be at the top of the forum or near the last page, falling in line with the dates of the threads and posts?

[Gerald Tarrant]

While it's technically possible to move all the posts back into the forums they came from, it would be entirely too much work on the mods (I think), since they would have to do it on a thread-by-thread basis. The easiest way would be to just move them all into either the Roleplaying or Storytelling forum.

And they would fall in line with the dates on the thread. Nice feature of vB, that.

[TheHolo.Net]

Originally posted by Gerald Tarrant
While it's technically possible to move all the posts back into the forums they came from, it would be entirely too much work on the mods (I think), since they would have to do it on a thread-by-thread basis. The easiest way would be to just move them all into either the Roleplaying or Storytelling forum.

And they would fall in line with the dates on the thread. Nice feature of vB, that. Yes, Gerald is right on all counts.

[Jyener Celchu]

I don't think there's need for one anymore. Only good reason to have one is to keep classic threads easy to find, but the forum would only have a couple dozen threads.

I was thinking merge the Roleplaying and Archive forums, then put the shipyard sub-forum under Roleplaying. Under Storytelling you could make a sub-forum for an Archive or Hall of Fame, whatever you want to call it. Of course what goes in there shouldn't be biased or elitist.

[Lord Gue]

I dont know if it was mentioned or not, but wouldnt un-locking the threads in the archive be bad for the threads themselves?

[Lilaena De'Ville]

The threads should only be moved from the archive if they are kept closed. IMO.

[Lord Gue]

Indeed

[Champion of the Force]

I dont know if it was mentioned or not, but wouldnt un-locking the threads in the archive be bad for the threads themselves? - Lord Gue

The threads should only be moved from the archive if they are kept closed. - Lilaena De'Ville
EDIT: I misunderstood - see SWFans.Net's reply below.


Under Storytelling you could make a sub-forum for an Archive or Hall of Fame, whatever you want to call it. Of course what goes in there shouldn't be biased or elitist.
We originally considered doing that with the current Archive, however we ruled it out on the grounds that it would be considered elitist and biased.

It's hard to have a 'Hall of Fame' and keep it from appearing elitist at the same time, since everyone will have their own opinions on what should go into it - and what shouldn't. Add to that the fact that only mods/admins would be able to put threads into such a forum, well then the rumour mill starts turning. :\

[TheHolo.Net]

Originally posted by Lilaena De'Ville
The threads should only be moved from the archive if they are kept closed. IMO. The threads aren't closed/locked, the forum they are currently in, is.

[Jyener Celchu]

I was thinking about that too, just wanted to see someone else's opinion on it. Instead of that then, why not just make the archive a sub-forum under either one. Someone said the problem was mostly that the page was too long, so that would shorten it.

[Champion of the Force]

Instead of that then, why not just make the archive a sub-forum under either one.
That's the plan if people want to keep the archive.

However pretty much everyone who has responded is in favour of removing the archive completely, since there is no longer any real practical use for it.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

When I said to keep the threads closed, all I meant was that they are completed RPs, for the most part...and so should be closed, to keep people from trying to add to them. Right? Not that many people would try that, but you never know.

Forum closed, threads closed, same difference. I was only stating my opinion.

[TheHolo.Net]

Originally posted by Lilaena De'Ville
Forum closed, threads closed, same difference. I was only stating my opinion. I was just trying to clarify their current state. Closing the hundreds upon hundreds of topics in that forum would be a tedious task that would take a great deal of time and be sooooooo very monotonus. :\

[Champion of the Force]

Not to mention that there are plenty of finished threads in the Roleplaying/Storytelling forums already that don't get posted to.

I fail to see any reason for locking threads that were previously in the archives. Why would anyone want to post in an already completed thread? :huh

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Eek! *throws hands up in surrender*

Okay, I think I know what you were saying now Mr. Dot Net. Sorry... And I know that people don't post in already completed RPs...I just thought that it might be a good idea to keep them closed.

So its not a good idea. I can take it. Really. I can. *runs away crying :( *

[TheHolo.Net]

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[Champion of the Force]

*runs away crying :(*
Which reminds me - we need a Crying smilie.

I'll add it to the order list - underneath Bemused Resignation. ;)

[Lilaena De'Ville]

*snifs*

[Taylor Millard]

There there, lady with black tattoo on her eye. Don't cry.

*Pats De'Ville on the back, then sees Tondry standing there...

oh...Hey Tondry, here's your fiance back. I'll,just leave now...:ghost

[TheHolo.Net]

I’ll wait another couple of days, allowing others to express their opinions before any decision or action is taken. :) Speak your mind if you have an opinion.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Speak your mind if you have an opinion.
Unless its stupid.

*snifs*

[TheHolo.Net]

It wasn't stupid. :headbash :p BTW: There is now a crying smily. :cry

[Lilaena De'Ville]

:cry it was so stupid. Davwj said so himself! Actually, I have no idea what he said. He edited it out. Looked suspicious though. :grumble



:uhoh

[TheHolo.Net]

I remember what he said, and it was "I don't follow" or something to that effect, not see SWFans.Net's reply below, so.... :mneh

[Lilaena De'Ville]

:cry but that's just your word against my imagination. I think you're just covering for a fellow Staff Member! :cry


I like this (:cry) smiley too much methinks :p

[TheHolo.Net]

He didn't even really change the content much, just modified it to say "I misunderstood" and to see my post, instead of, "I don't follow".

You want a reason to cry? Here you go. >D :spank

[Lilaena De'Ville]

:cry

[Champion of the Force]

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This is what I said before I edited:


I don't quite follow you - why would it be a bad thing if the threads were unlocked? There are already plenty of threads in Roleplaying and Storytelling that are completed but not locked. Why should former archive threads be given special treatment and be locked after moving?

When Ogre posted after me and said that the threads weren't locked (only the forum was) I edited out my comment and directed readers to Ogre's post below. The 'misunderstood' part was in reference to how the archive forum was locked.

:rolleyes

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Good gracious, I was only joking. :) Its all good though. My suspiscions were totally confirmed. I mean, they were unfounded. Or was that.... :huh :x

[Champion of the Force]

The archive has been removed. All the archived threads have been moved into Roleplaying.

Thankyou to those who responded. :)

[Lilaena De'Ville]

You count this thread as getting feedback?? Do I get a cookie for responding to it? :p

[Champion of the Force]

Sorry - I specialise in cupcakes and waffles. :D

[Sanis Prent]

No, Admin guy! Do not feed the fattys!

[Lilaena De'Ville]

>_< I AM NOT A FATTY! *sits on Prent* >D

[Champion of the Force]

I've obviously missed something here. Fatty??? :huh

[TheHolo.Net]

Her character is pregnant.

Brandishes a pickle and a tub of ice cream

[Gerald Tarrant]

Her character is pregnant. :p

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Aw, does the Admin NOT know something?!?!

Look at my sig. :(

[TheHolo.Net]

He has sigs disabled, but if he looks at your user profile, he might see it there.

[Gerald Tarrant]

(Looks at times on the three similar posts)

o_O

[Sanis Prent]

BLARG BLAARG! SHE IS A MELTY CREATURE!!!!

BE AFRAID, HAM-SHAPED PEOPLE!! YOU ARE HER LUNCH!

[Lilaena De'Ville]

http://learndifferent.clanpages.com/sig/holly/Lilaena_1.jpg

For Davy.

[Champion of the Force]

Her character is pregnant - Gerald Tarrant

Her character is pregnant - SWFans.Net

Look at my sig - Lilaena De'Ville

Ok ok ok - I think I get the picture now. :)

:: looks at Lilaena's sig ::

But I thought you were just hiding groceries under the dress. :mischief

[Lilaena De'Ville]

:mischief Well, its the only way I can sneak my Hostess Cupcakes and Twinkies through the security at Fat Camp.


O_o I mean...!!! :uhoh

[Sanis Prent]

AWWW DAVWJ, SHE WANTS TO GIVE YOU A KISS...

<img src=http://www.starwars.com/databank/species/hutt/img/movie_bg.jpg>

NO!!!!! LOOK OUT!!! SECRET FATTY EAT ATTACK!!!

MMMMM.....DAVWJ TASTES LIKE BUTTERFART...BURP!

[Lilaena De'Ville]

:mad

[TheHolo.Net]

MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I am now a lone admin, my tyranical rule begins as of now. >D :p

[Champion of the Force]

She doesn't look like that in her sig. :huh

Or is that pic you Sanis? :mischief

[Sanis Prent]

I am the two-headed announcer, of course :evil

"THAT FATTY HAS GAINED ANOTHER HUNDRED POUNDS...SHE WILL BE A BLACK HOLE SOON!"

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Sanis...you are delusional. Need I post a pic of me in a bikini?

[Sanis Prent]

IT IS OKAY, FATTY...I WILL SAVE YOU THE TROUBEL!!

<img src=http://www.seanbaby.com/news/images/fatsuit5.jpg>

[TheHolo.Net]

YES!!!! :D :angel (in response to LD)

:x:x:x:x @ the pic Sanis posted

[Gerald Tarrant]

Originally posted by Lilaena De'Ville
Sanis...you are delusional. Need I post a pic of me in a bikini? LD in bikini = Hot.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

>_< >_< >_<

Okay now I'm REALLY tempted to post a real one, but I'm going to resist, and deny that such a pic of me exists.

THAT was NOT me. :x

[Champion of the Force]

:: looks at pic from Sanis ::

Ewww ... I don't want to think about that. :(

[Gerald Tarrant]

I was trying to figure out by what factor of "hotness" you'd have to multiply that by to get LD. But then I remembered that any number multiplied by zero is still zero. :x

[Lilaena De'Ville]

I like Gerald. He can stay. :p

[Gerald Tarrant]

Thanks for your approval. :p

[Lilaena De'Ville]

:) You're welcome. Anyway, its quite obvious that the picture Sanis posted is *not* me. I don't have blonde hair.



OH...and I don't have my own solar system either....:rolleyes

[Sanis Prent]

LD isn't made of ham....but she does have an adamantium skeleton.

[Taylor Millard]

Wait...I thought she was Trinity from Matrix? Damn I need to talk to more people. ;)

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Hee hee, I could post a pic and have people guess how much I weigh.

Is there anyway I could do this in a way that would make money for me? ;)

[Sanis Prent]

Actually, she looks a bit like a genetic cross between Natalie Portman, Winona Ryder, and Teri Hatcher :)

[Gerald Tarrant]

Is there anyway I could do this in a way that would make money for me?:D

[Lilaena De'Ville]

:angel