A "sage" option.

Almost every image board on the web has an option to "sage" (sage means age in Japanese,which is where it comes from)a thread, that is, reply to the thread without bumping it to the top. Gamespot fourms should include this option, especially in OT. It will enable users to reply to threads that they aren't so thrilled with, and give their opinon without bumping it to the top. For instance, when a user is spamming threads and you don't want to feed the troll, you would reply with out bumping it so the thread would sink quicker. You might not want to encourage it, but it would also give people the ability to reply to account suicide threads with out keeping them alive.

Almost every image board on the web has an option to "sage" (sage means age in Japanese,which is where it comes from)a thread, that is, reply to the thread without bumping it to the top. Gamespot fourms should include this option, especially in OT. It will enable users to reply to threads that they aren't so thrilled with, and give their opinon without bumping it to the top. For instance, when a user is spamming threads and you don't want to feed the troll, you would reply with out bumping it so the thread would sink quicker. You might not want to encourage it, but it would also give people the ability to reply to account suicide threads with out keeping them alive.

herpderp9000

1: We're not allowed to reply to suicide threads anyway.

2: Why would we want to reply to a troll?

3: I disagree with this idea.

Really bad idea.

Posting in an account suicide thread is an automatic suspension...no one in their right mind wants to be suspended...does a single post added to a post count mean so much?:?

Really bad idea.

Posting in an account suicide thread is an automatic suspension...no one in their right mind wants to be suspended...does a single post added to a post count mean so much?:?

topsemag55

Nope. We don't need trolls and spammers getting any attention. Posting in account suicide threads is a moderation. I disagree with the idea.LJS9502_basic

Really bad idea.

Posting in an account suicide thread is an automatic suspension...no one in their right mind wants to be suspended...does a single post added to a post count mean so much?:?

1. Go back to "that site" 2. Sage a thread 3. ??? 4. PROFIT! But seriously, though. No.scorch-62

I don't think topsemag55 read the thread....WhiskeyBlade55

Wrong.:P

But he mentions wanting to post in suicide threads, which is a ToU violation...I can't see why you're for it.:?

It's a violation because it bumps the thread, this may or may not change if the "sage" option is added.WhiskeyBlade55

It's a violation because it bumps the thread, this may or may not change if the "sage" option is added.WhiskeyBlade55

[QUOTE="WhiskeyBlade55"]It's a violation because it bumps the thread, this may or may not change if the "sage" option is added.scorch-62

[QUOTE="WhiskeyBlade55"]It's a violation because it bumps the thread, this may or may not change if the "sage" option is added.LJS9502_basic

[QUOTE="WhiskeyBlade55"]It's a violation because it bumps the thread, this may or may not change if the "sage" option is added.scorch-62

[QUOTE="scorch-62"][QUOTE="WhiskeyBlade55"]It's a violation because it bumps the thread, this may or may not change if the "sage" option is added.herpderp9000

[QUOTE="herpderp9000"] They dissapear becasue a moderator deletes them.Dracula68

[QUOTE="herpderp9000"][QUOTE="scorch-62"] Please explain the appeal of posting in a suicide thread.scorch-62

[QUOTE="Dracula68"][QUOTE="herpderp9000"] They dissapear becasue a moderator deletes them.herpderp9000

[QUOTE="herpderp9000"][QUOTE="Dracula68"] 99% of the time they are not deleted so not sure where you got that idea from:?Dracula68

I dont see the point of it.

It may prevent bumping but at the same time users most likely check topics that are on the first pages.

If someone goes and replies in an oooold topic without bumping it, chances are no one, including the TC, will see it.

that moderators "delete" go too.herpderp9000

Move, not delete. If we delete threads they are gone.

[QUOTE="scorch-62"][QUOTE="WhiskeyBlade55"]It's a violation because it bumps the thread, this may or may not change if the "sage" option is added.herpderp9000

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="WhiskeyBlade55"]It's a violation because it bumps the thread, this may or may not change if the "sage" option is added.herpderp9000

[QUOTE="herpderp9000"][QUOTE="scorch-62"] Please explain the appeal of posting in a suicide thread.LJS9502_basic

[QUOTE="herpderp9000"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] Suicide threads disappear....so you can't post in them.LordAndrew

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="herpderp9000"] So you can ask the TC any final questions before he goes, like for instance out side contact info if he was your buddie. Or to wish him farewell.herpderp9000

Nah, I don't see the need for it here. Basically the only time you'll see it being used on "that" site or any like it is when they're complaining or calling a thread crap for whatever reason. Despite there being tighter rules in GS, I still see that happening here, and it causing a bit of tension in the forums. I'd rather we encourage people to leave threads/people they don't like completely alone and to not bother with them, since that accomplishes much, much more. Any use it would have really wouldn't be worth it on GS, imo.SeraphimGoddess

[QUOTE="herpderp9000"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] But then the site opens itself up to lawsuits because the thread stays so you can post without bumping.LJS9502_basic

Account suicide threads are a ToU violation because of content, and even if a post didn't bump the thread, it serves as an acknowledgement of the content...thus whoever posts in one gets moderated...so a sage option won't get anyone out of a moderation.

Account suicide threads are a ToU violation because of content, and even if a post didn't bump the thread, it serves as an acknowledgement of the content...thus whoever posts in one gets moderated...so a sage option won't get anyone out of a moderation.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="herpderp9000"] :/.....lawsuites over some silly internet name calling? I don't think so. And anyway, I'm talking about posting untill the moderator gets a chance to move, delete purge, whatever the thread. Sage wouldn't only be used for account suicide threads, that's not even the main reason. The bottom line is, it can't hurt.herpderp9000

I can see this causing many "Pron" threads and allowing for other unsavory activities.