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Nimish


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I would like to kick off a debate so we can converge on rules for posting something in a new thread vs. an existing thread.

My thoughts:



  • If there's a thread for a very specific topic - then further posts/ updates on that topic should go to the existing thread - there's no need to start a new one
  • If there's a thread with a more "Generic" topic - feel free to use that Generic thread for a related post, but also feel free to start up a new thread if you feel it so dictates.
  • Irrespective of there being an existing related thread, if there's a new article/update that would generate good response on it's own - it's a candidate for a new thread.
  • We should not have too many "generic" threads - since then we might end up with just 4-5 master threads with everything within. The discussion forum needs to have specific discussions, and the way to make that happen is to have separate threads for topics that are bound to generate discussion.
  • Specific threads have to add value through discussion - hence if there's a topic that did not generate more than 1-2 responses at max, then that might have been better off as a tag onto an existing thread.


Example 1 - there's an existing thread with a "Generic topic" like "Other airports in India", and you feel there's some interesting news about BLR airport or MAA or HYD airport. Feel free to either open up a new thread, or to post in the existing thread.

Example 2 - there's an existing thread about "What's the latest on S2?" - and you have some news on S2's survival strategies, then it's better to post on the existing thread. However if there's a news article about S2 joining the One world alliance - by all means start a new thread, since that's a big enough topic by itself.

Example 3 - You have some news to share on how the "Tirupati airport buys a new tractor". This is not likely to generate any discussion (except for a bunch of jokes), and is best kept as a tag onto a more generic thread like "Other airports in India"


Guys - please give me your thoughts on these guidelines, so we can converge on a policy for the future. Thanks!


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Glad we have started to discuss this, IMO since this forum is specifically about Indian aviation i feel it can be very simply and clearly segmented as mentioned in my thread '' Doing my head in..''


I feel that the issues concerning Indian aviation can be easily segmented leading to clear posts that will help capture the developments of that segment. To illustrate an example, Indigo has started flying last month if all posts concerning developments related to Indigo can be posted on that site 1 yrs down the line one can scroll back to see how this airline has been doing. At the same time if there is any news relating to Indigo i don't see a reason why it cannot be posted in duplicate on another segment i.e. Indigo starts flying Ahmedabad - dubai, this could go on say a segment for routes along with the thread on Indigo. 


It confuses me to see posts on the same airline or airport all over the place, lets accept it DEL BOM have peaked for the moment and the story in the days to come will be on BLR, MAA, CCU, HYD. It makes sense to have these as a seperate thread for these airports rather than buried inside a indiscrete thread like ''Other Airports.......'' 


I do realise that this forum has been created on lines of Airliners.net however since we are mainly discussing Indian aviation here i believe it can be done differently.


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It would also help to give cross links between threads, to help one look for the next issue or make a cross reference. 


Another important thing is the need to stop posting snide/offensive remarks. There is a distinction between humour and this.


 


Thank you to the moderator for the reply. 



-- Edited by karatecatman at 17:02, 2006-09-08

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TM - sorry but your post #2 did not seem very clear. Can you be more specific on the question on "Creating a new thread vs. posting into an existing thread"?

What you're talking about seems to be more about re-organizing the whole site to a set of fixed topics, which IMHO is definitely not the way to go for a discussion forum.

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karatecatman wrote:

It would also help to give cross links between threads.





Agree - will add this to the list of the "rules". However, this is not mandatory, since you might not be able to find the other thread.

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Nimish wrote:

TM - sorry but your post #2 did not seem very clear. Can you be more specific on the question on "Creating a new thread vs. posting into an existing thread"?

What you're talking about seems to be more about re-organizing the whole site to a set of fixed topics, which IMHO is definitely not the way to go for a discussion forum.


Fixed, specifically to the industry, as i mentioned about segregating it into Airlines, Airports, routes etc........In the time that we have been discussing this there has been a post on DN starting a Del-Kullu flt and this has been posted on a thread titled '' DN to launch BLR-PNQ...''.


If i was a member with interests in kullu or del i wouldn't be attracted to this thread instinctly, however as a resident of BOM and with in-laws in PNQ i do visit this thread but only to find a post about Kullu.


If it had to be segmented as i was describing, it could have gone under say a thread on DN as well as a thread on Routes/kullu (cross ref), this will help capture future discussion on an airlines route development or airlines serving a particular Route. I feel this will add value to the quality of discussion, as any new member (Indian/Foreign) scrolls thru a Thread, He/She will immediately picture the aviation industry in India.


A simple example is the ''Indian Aviation'' thread on Airliners.net where all news concerning Indian aviation is grouped in one thread.


Besides that, the topics not related to the industry will be filtered seperately with their colorful titles. As this forum is relatively young and the industry in India is also maturing, i think there is plenty of time to ponder over my suggestions. I must admit i am a total novice when it comes to software and the possibility of re-organising old threads. If that is impossible going fwd we could start with posting in segmented threads as suggested, would look organised.


Spare a thought............



-- Edited by tayara mechanici at 19:55, 2006-09-08

-- Edited by tayara mechanici at 20:29, 2006-09-08

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before we go deep into the discussion, I'd like to point out that further segmentation is technically not possible. 


as far as my personal opinion is concened, a segmented approach will make the thread hard to navigate.  I'd prefer to go by initial suggestions, and would recommend that members use their judgement and post in generic thread if they feel it is not going to generate a lengthy debate.  At time it is really hard to predict, so I'd suggest that Moderators "close" the thread if a duplicate one exists even if it has generated 4-5 replies.  An example on top of my head would be regarding DEL upgrade.  I'd recommend closing the less active of the two, and that way members will still be able to access it and reply in the more active one.


comments, suggestions and critisizm welcome....


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tayara mechanici


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Aseem wrote:


before we go deep into the discussion, I'd like to point out that further segmentation is technically not possible. 





Fair comment, so how about if you have topics on say '' News on Deccan Airlines'', ''News on Jet Airways'' etc, i am sure all news specific to the airline can be dumped here, however interesting or mundane. Seperate threads can be created for more debate worthy topics like say '' Jet-Sahara Merger'' or ''DN Lanka''. My point is to tidy  up the millions of topics pouring thru the forum. Some of the interesting topics seem to get buried down in the high volume of topics being created.


I request every member to contribute to this discussion please, even if they wish to answer in a one-liner (I hope the mods won't mind concessing that rule, specifically for this topic ) or a simple Yes or No.


I am sure you guys will find a better way fwd.



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tayara mechanici wrote:




Fair comment, so how about if you have topics on say '' News on Deccan Airlines'', ''News on Jet Airways'' etc, i am sure all news specific to the airline can be dumped here, however interesting or mundane. Seperate threads can be created for more debate worthy topics like say '' Jet-Sahara Merger'' or ''DN Lanka''. My point is to tidy  up the millions of topics pouring thru the forum. Some of the interesting topics seem to get buried down in the high volume of topics being created.


I request every member to contribute to this discussion please, even if they wish to answer in a one-liner (I hope the mods won't mind concessing that rule, specifically for this topic ) or a simple Yes or No.


I am sure you guys will find a better way fwd.




I think we all are talking pretty much the same thing, just putting it differently.  I fully agree that we have to make the place tidy.  But again, it is upto individual's judgement to decide whether to put it in generic thread or start a new one.  And if you are not sure, then better place it in generic one, after all we can have discussion over there as well.


Again, not just read but contribute as well.  And one liners are permissible so long as they make a valid point and carry the discussion forward.  Statements like "I also feel the same", "that's what I was thinking" better be kept away.


regards


VT-ASJ



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