Thread Merge/Split/Move primer

[RadX]

Following from the earlier thread on how we move forward, let's realign what constitutes the above accordingly so that we can ALL be on the same page and start threads without any hesitation.

 

Rationale:

1. Threads were merged as the same discussion was duplicated in different forms and the posts cut across different threads, fragmenting the discussion and making it difficult to read.
2. Same topics of the SAME issue were posted and thus, the SEARCH function was encouraged so that the general MCF population did not have to sieve information unnecessarily, ie, all were consolidated
3. Starting threads on the vein of getting the thread of the month leading to numerous additions

Thus, on that vein, the SAME topics were then merged.

 

 

Going forward, it has been too successful and perhaps diluted the threads with posters posting topics under a SAME/SIMILAR thread that had no specific context.  I apologise for that as it may have been too zealously praticed.  That said, the list below could serve as a possibility of variations (non exhaustive) of what constitutes merging/splitting of threads

 

 

What kinds of threads could be merged?

1. Threads of the SAME issue posted in the day/last few days that is bordering on the SAME topic.  This leads to fragmentation of threads /discussions that makes for difficult reading.
2. Threads with a trend of occurring almost every day. Case in point SMRT breakdown.  If threads were to created daily on SMRT breakdown, 70% of threads will be on that.  Other possibilities are flood, reckless. hoggers, etc.  If at all, it's good to see  big trend of the same incidents occuring

 

What stands as a NEW thread?

1. Any new incident that occurs, that is newsworthy.  (However, this again can be debated, for eg, the OTC mountain.  Clearly there was no merit in starting a new thread there that may just last 20posts and die off.  Another case was the crocodile sighting where it was added in and the thread renamed on the different sightings in sg.  Helpful to see a trend)
2. New ROAD trips
3. New cars released - reviews could be posted under this thread too

 

 

These are some of the thoughts that I personally have, and it is on the premise of making things more consolidated and reader friendly.

 

 

The disadvantages that could arise are:

1. Threads run a short life and just die off.  This would be natural progression of interest in a thread, 
2. Ambiguity and posters can still drift on a particular topic in a specific thread making the need to split posts from threads more prevalent.

 

 

Please add on and @therock did have some thoughts so do add on here.

 

 

Thanks and these are just MY thoughts

[RH1667]

Thanks .

At least now there are clearer indication on what should be considered as being worthy of starting a new thread, and what should continue in older thread. 

[RadX]

  On 8/25/2017 at 12:02 AM, RH1667 said:

Thanks .

At least now there are clearer indication on what should be considered as being worthy of starting a new thread, and what should continue in older thread. 

 

 

ya lah.  So that there is no 'fear' or what.

 

Whatever it is, will just send a reminder and perhaps lock it and put the link on the appropriate discussion to ensue under

[Still2016]

  On 8/25/2017 at 12:03 AM, RadX said:

ya lah.  So that there is no 'fear' or what.

 

Whatever it is, will just send a reminder and perhaps lock it and put the link on the appropriate discussion to ensue under

 

 

wah .... suddenly so diplomatic

 

 

hello hellooooooooo is that Radx

[RadX]

  On 8/25/2017 at 1:05 AM, Still2016 said:

wah .... suddenly so diplomatic

 

 

hello hellooooooooo is that Radx

 

 

your acct is wayyyyyyyyyyy overdue  

no...this is @joseph22

[Hoseyboh]

  On 8/25/2017 at 12:03 AM, RadX said:

ya lah. So that there is no 'fear' or what.

 

Whatever it is, will just send a reminder and perhaps lock it and put the link on the appropriate discussion to ensue under

Mod is Mod. Let them do the job lar. Tio Kan also boh pian lah....Mai tio ban jin Ho liao...

[RadX]

  On 8/25/2017 at 1:49 AM, Hoseyboh said:

Mod is Mod. Let them do the job lar. Tio Kan also boh pian lah....Mai tio ban jin Ho liao...

 

 

walau eh...say until liddat.....i emo

[Hoseyboh]

  On 8/25/2017 at 1:52 AM, RadX said:

walau eh...say until liddat.....i emo

Dan gib me praise lor.....

[Still2016]

  On 8/25/2017 at 1:49 AM, Hoseyboh said:

Mod is Mod. Let them do the job lar. Tio Kan also boh pian lah....Mai tio ban jin Ho liao...

 

 

brather you got see notice or not

 

application for potential moderator and potential MP already closed few days ago

 

but potential president still open, truly I humbly think you cant make it, so far the Yuan fellow may be a walkover

 

 

 

PS If try again please try use less shinning polish

 

basket you polish until I got to wear sunglasses

 

Edited August 25, 2017 by Still2016

[Hoseyboh]

  On 8/25/2017 at 2:09 AM, Still2016 said:

brather you got see notice or not

 

application for potential moderator and potential MP already closed few days ago

 

but potential president still open, truly I humbly think you cant make it, so far the Yuan fellow may be a walkover

 

 

 

PS If try again please try use less shinning polish

 

basket you polish until I got to wear sunglasses

 

Brudder Kam Xia many many.....

If I run for PE, all my vices will be exposed...

You know they are good at that..

[RadX]

  On 8/25/2017 at 2:14 AM, Hoseyboh said:

Brudder Kam Xia many many.....

If I run for PE, all my vices will be exposed...

You know they are good at that..

 

then you can be VICE president lor

[Hoseyboh]

  On 8/25/2017 at 2:17 AM, RadX said:

then you can be VICE president lor

I just spoke to Ms Hurrymah. She will create dis post if she is elected.

 

Condition is that must be reserved for 黑人。。。Sianz..

[Still2016]

  On 8/24/2017 at 10:53 PM, RadX said:

Following from the earlier thread on how we move forward, let's realign what constitutes the above accordingly so that we can ALL be on the same page and start threads without any hesitation.

 

Rationale:

1. Threads were merged as the same discussion was duplicated in different forms and the posts cut across different threads, fragmenting the discussion and making it difficult to read.
2. Same topics of the SAME issue were posted and thus, the SEARCH function was encouraged so that the general MCF population did not have to sieve information unnecessarily, ie, all were consolidated
3. Starting threads on the vein of getting the thread of the month leading to numerous additions

Thus, on that vein, the SAME topics were then merged.

 

 

Going forward, it has been too successful and perhaps diluted the threads with posters posting topics under a SAME/SIMILAR thread that had no specific context.  I apologise for that as it may have been too zealously praticed.  That said, the list below could serve as a possibility of variations (non exhaustive) of what constitutes merging/splitting of threads

 

 

What kinds of threads could be merged?

1. Threads of the SAME issue posted in the day/last few days that is bordering on the SAME topic.  This leads to fragmentation of threads /discussions that makes for difficult reading.
2. Threads with a trend of occurring almost every day. Case in point SMRT breakdown.  If threads were to created daily on SMRT breakdown, 70% of threads will be on that.  Other possibilities are flood, reckless. hoggers, etc.  If at all, it's good to see  big trend of the same incidents occuring

 

What stands as a NEW thread?

1. Any new incident that occurs, that is newsworthy.  (However, this again can be debated, for eg, the OTC mountain.  Clearly there was no merit in starting a new thread there that may just last 20posts and die off.  Another case was the crocodile sighting where it was added in and the thread renamed on the different sightings in sg.  Helpful to see a trend)
2. New ROAD trips
3. New cars released - reviews could be posted under this thread too

 

 

These are some of the thoughts that I personally have, and it is on the premise of making things more consolidated and reader friendly.

 

 

The disadvantages that could arise are:

1. Threads run a short life and just die off.  This would be natural progression of interest in a thread, 
2. Ambiguity and posters can still drift on a particular topic in a specific thread making the need to split posts from threads more prevalent.

 

 

Please add on and @therock did have some thoughts so do add on here.

 

 

Thanks and these are just MY thoughts

 

 

 

Huat Ahhhhhh.

 

 

No more GRC.

 

No more kena sue until pants drop.

 

 

This must be a beautiful day.

 

 

 

Pinch me someone, I am not dreaming.

 

 

[Angcheek]

Merge or no merge ....doesnt matter . Really ... what diff does it make unless you eyeing on that free voucher

[Voodooman]

Thanks Admin and mods for adopting some of the recommendations.  

 

There will still be grey but may be balance be with you!  Lol...

[Carbon82]

  On 8/24/2017 at 10:53 PM, RadX said:

Following from the earlier thread on how we move forward, let's realign what constitutes the above accordingly so that we can ALL be on the same page and start threads without any hesitation.

 

Rationale:

1. Threads were merged as the same discussion was duplicated in different forms and the posts cut across different threads, fragmenting the discussion and making it difficult to read.
2. Same topics of the SAME issue were posted and thus, the SEARCH function was encouraged so that the general MCF population did not have to sieve information unnecessarily, ie, all were consolidated
3. Starting threads on the vein of getting the thread of the month leading to numerous additions

Thus, on that vein, the SAME topics were then merged.

 

 

Going forward, it has been too successful and perhaps diluted the threads with posters posting topics under a SAME/SIMILAR thread that had no specific context.  I apologise for that as it may have been too zealously praticed.  That said, the list below could serve as a possibility of variations (non exhaustive) of what constitutes merging/splitting of threads

 

 

What kinds of threads could be merged?

1. Threads of the SAME issue posted in the day/last few days that is bordering on the SAME topic.  This leads to fragmentation of threads /discussions that makes for difficult reading.
2. Threads with a trend of occurring almost every day. Case in point SMRT breakdown.  If threads were to created daily on SMRT breakdown, 70% of threads will be on that.  Other possibilities are flood, reckless. hoggers, etc.  If at all, it's good to see  big trend of the same incidents occuring

 

What stands as a NEW thread?

1. Any new incident that occurs, that is newsworthy.  (However, this again can be debated, for eg, the OTC mountain.  Clearly there was no merit in starting a new thread there that may just last 20posts and die off.  Another case was the crocodile sighting where it was added in and the thread renamed on the different sightings in sg.  Helpful to see a trend)
2. New ROAD trips
3. New cars released - reviews could be posted under this thread too

 

 

These are some of the thoughts that I personally have, and it is on the premise of making things more consolidated and reader friendly.

 

 

The disadvantages that could arise are:

1. Threads run a short life and just die off.  This would be natural progression of interest in a thread, 
2. Ambiguity and posters can still drift on a particular topic in a specific thread making the need to split posts from threads more prevalent.

 

 

Please add on and @therock did have some thoughts so do add on here.

 

 

Thanks and these are just MY thoughts

 

Thanks Radx for the clarification. And I salute you for taking the humble pie following the 1 day saga (@lala81 say one).

 

I have 1 question with regards to

1. New cars released - reviews could be posted under this thread too

I noted many time that people start new thread for a particular model of the same model year, so that one clear cut is a duplicated post and should be merged. But what about different variant within the same model? Case in point:

 

G30 5er,

- 2017 G30 BMW 5 Series

- The new BMW M5 : first look

 

Audi A5 / S5 (previous generation),

- Audi A5 Sportback

- Audi S5

 

Audi A5 / RS5 (latest generation),

- 2017 Audi A5

- 2nd Generation Audi A5 / RS5

 

Audi Q2,

- Audi Q2 SUV

- Audi Q2 Coming Soon

 

Audi Q7 (2nd generation),

- Audi Q7

- All-New Audi Q7

 

BMW 2AT & 2GT (merged into 1 thread with title for for only 1 particular varaint - 2GT),

- 2016 BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer

 

BMW 1er (even the X1 was classified as 1er?)

- All New BMW 1 Series

[RadX]

  On 8/25/2017 at 5:48 AM, Carbon82 said:

Thanks Radx for the clarification. And I salute you for taking the humble pie following the 1 day saga (@lala81 say one).

 

I have 1 question with regards to

1. New cars released - reviews could be posted under this thread too

I noted many time that people start new thread for a particular model of the same model year, so that one clear cut is a duplicated post and should be merged. But what about different variant within the same model? Case in point:

 

G30 5er,

- 2017 G30 BMW 5 Series

- The new BMW M5 : first look

 

Audi A5 / S5 (previous generation),

- Audi A5 Sportback

- Audi S5

 

Audi A5 / RS5 (latest generation),

- 2017 Audi A5

- 2nd Generation Audi A5 / RS5

 

Audi Q2,

- Audi Q2 SUV

- Audi Q2 Coming Soon

 

Audi Q7 (2nd generation),

- Audi Q7

- All-New Audi Q7

 

BMW 2AT & 2GT (merged into 1 thread with title for for only 1 particular varaint - 2GT),

- 2016 BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer

 

BMW 1er (even the X1 was classified as 1er?)

- All New BMW 1 Series

 

hard call and that is where I leave it to the responsible users to discern

 

IF facelift, then no need la, if new release like the G30 as opposed to F10, then definitely.  M5, should come under the G30 family.  This, I leave to those who discern to make tthe call.  

 

It is these issues that make things gray since USERS may spillover and thus fragmenting the thread, rendering the ORIGINAL intent diluted.

 

You see, even if we here are aligned, then newbies?  How?

[oleandero]

i feel that merging similar threads is fine. its just that sometimes its hard to find the right page to start reading, especially if that topics has got 100+ pages? 

 

perhaps a bookmark for the latest block of the topic will be helpful? taking sample from "Beware of scammers". original topic was posted in June 2015 and there is an update or related entry today on page 35. the marker can be on page 35, instead of clicking on various pages to find the latest update. or a marker placed after the thread was 'revived' by an update after a few weeks/months?

 

not sure how to do it though. its just a thought.