Posted by fi on January 11, 2002, at 5:29:35
In reply to Re: Over-posting, posted by Mair on January 10, 2002, at 20:34:04
> We all have a choice as to what we read - I've long since given up trying to follow every thread. The only suggestion I have would be perhaps to encourage people to subtitle their posts more specifically within a given thread - this might allow for easier selection on the part of readers >
> Mair
I think this is the crucial point- everyone reading the Board doesnt have to read all the messages. I certainly dont- dont have time at work and too mean at home (phone bill..)!The titles of messages then become v important, as that is the main way of selecting (plus for some people who wrote them- I dont do that but others may). It also means that anyone posting a message is aware that it may not be read much, and if they have something where they particularly want a reply, make this clear in the title of the message.
Then if someone does send 100 messages a day, the only impact on me is to spend a few seconds extra scrolling down the front page (or whatever you call the page with the titles).
From the separate perspective of the welfare of the person doing all this posting, I think Dr B's current option of anti addiction limits is a thoughtful function to offer, and cant see what else can be offered in the infrastructure. It would be another psychological issue which could be discussed as a message thread ('i think I;m addicted to posting- what should I do?'), if someone was wanting some ideas or support on how to cut down (or whether they needed to).
Talking of which....I only came to PBA today as procrastinating at work (without good reason- I'm lucky to have a reasonable job) and I knew it would be more interesting!
Fi
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