methodology for moving posts

[armadillo]

Hi all.

I've noticed that some posts were re-classified into other sections but I do not always understand the logic. Some posts regarding breeding otos, or sick mollies, are relocated from the species-specific section to the breeding/disease section. While other posts regarding a species' breeding and/or diseases, which were initially posted in the generic disease and breeding sections, are moved to that species' section.

My personal preference would be that if a subject if species-specific, and is started in the species-specific section, it stays there, even if it touches on things like breeding and disease.

What does everyone think? Am I being Sid Logic (again)?

[COBettaCouple]

I like to give priority to breeding or disease over species specific, since those can be answered in more than just a species-specific way -- especially diseases/sicknesses.

[armadillo]

I see your point.

I would agree for most diseases, but breeding tips and tricks tends to be really species-specific I find.

Also, if my mollies get a disease, I'll scroll through the molly section to see if I see any recent posts reporting something similar. Now I have to scroll through a lot more posts to get to the same thing. Some diseases are so typical of the fish. I wonder if there is ever a species-generic about disease. What I mean is, it's nearly worth having a sub-section disease under each species. Mind you, then you could miss a lot of generic disease information. Mmmmh.

It's just fine tuning, nothing critical.

[COBettaCouple]

yea, that's the problem.. everyone can search a different way and really different ways are just as right as each other. i just like to try to move posts to where they'd have the best chance of getting the desired replies when they'll fit in a specific forum.

[armadillo]

I see. I understand. It's just that the person who's posted it in the first place will also be a little confused by the move. My preference would be to move the obvious ones only, and to trust the judgement of the poster for the more on-the-fence ones. Unless you're a super organised tidier like me, in which case that would just about kill you!

[sirdarksol]

I've got to agree with Armadillo. If it's something where a water quality issue was posted in the "other" section, it should be moved. But if it's a post about disease in a Molly, I think it fits in either section.
Of course, I'm not a moderator or admin of any sort, but just thought I'd throw my two cents in.

[COBettaCouple]

thou hast defiedeth meith, faceth my crushing wratheth. : : lol

you bring up good points. hopefully i've not been moving too many posts and i'll be honest - even with the vampire betta - around 1 or 2 am i could do something goofy -- or 1 or 2 pm for that matter.

i bet mike and the other mods have probably read this thread already, but i'll bring this up and maybe a set of post-moving standards can be set up.. and sds - i expect bribes to be more than 2 cents, come on!! jk.

thanks for bringing this up, whatever makes fishlore better for everyone is worth exploring.

[Mike]

As long as the post is either in "Molly" or "freshwater fish Disease" I'm happy. We get too many posts in the "General" and other boards that need to be moved to keep the place organized. We've tried to make it as easy as possible with the various search features, the links at the top for your own posts, etc.

[sirdarksol]

Originally Posted by Mike

As long as the post is either in "Molly" or "Freshwater Fish Disease" I'm happy. We get too many posts in the "General" and other boards that need to be moved to keep the place organized. We've tried to make it as easy as possible with the various search features, the links at the top for your own posts, etc.

Those are understandable. There are some times that I have posted something in "General" because it's sort of a freshwater thing, but it applies to other stuff, too. In those cases, if one of you mods or admin decide it would be better moved, that's completely understandable.
I've actually not had any posts moved, at least as far as I've noticed. I have, however, seen other posts moved from species specific to disease or vice versa, and have had to hunt them down (mostly because I didn't know about the "new post" feature at the time. )

[Butterfly]

The replies to your post/New post buttons at the top should make finding anything thats been moved easy to find.
The more topic specific the organizing is the easier it will be to search before posting a problem.
exp. If you think your molly has a disease/health problem, then it's much easier to go to the disease forum to see if this problem has been addressed before and see what advice has been offered before. Where as if you have to search species specific as well as diseases it takes time and most people won't do the research.
Just my two cents worth
Carol

[Sugar Bear]

As a newbie and still trying to get accustomed to this site please don't take offensively. I had some posts moved and while not having much knowledge of fish or this site I was unable to find them. I am learning more but I have patience. For some newbies they may get frustrated and leave because they can not find their posts. I also don't understand how some posts say "moved" but as for mine that did not I just happend to stumble across them. Can they be noted as moved? Also (and lastly because I think I have said to much) each person may find their post suitable in their opinion for the forum they selected. It can come down to opinions. Thanks!

[Butterfly]

I'm sorry you had a hard time finding your posts if you click on the button at the top of teh screen that says "show new replies to your posts" it will bring them up if their has been any activity on your post. There is also a search button at the top. Nobody is upset with you for expressing your frustrations and opinions for you did it in a respectful way.
If the site isn't kept at least a little orderly then it's hard to find topics when researching and things get lost. When a topic is moved the site automatically notes it has been moved, I found yours in the correct area when I searched it. Maybe I missed it(the moved note) or you posted in the correct place to begin with If I remember correctly duplicate posts were merged.
Anyway... just thought I'd add my two cents worth
Carol

[COBettaCouple]

ah.. yea, Butterfly got it.. the missing post was merged. if you go to the thread: http://www.fishlore.com/Forum/index....98710#msg98710 you'll find the merged posts. That's also why there was no 'moved' message, since the duplicate posts (and all replies) were merged.

[armadillo]

he he he. I've started a revolution!

[COBettaCouple]

Originally Posted by armadillo

he he he. I've started a revolution!

are you saying that you're revolting?

[cress10]

Originally Posted by armadillo

he he he. I've started a revolution!

Armadillo, is always starting something. I pick that up from navagating around today... LOL Thanks for keeping things interesting!

[armadillo]

He he he. The queen of controversy!!!

[COBettaCouple]

Originally Posted by armadillo

He he he. The queen of controversy!!!

hmm.. maybe i should move this post.

[armadillo]

I s.i.n.c.e.r.e.l.y apo-lo-gize if I have caused upset or discomfort in any way by my remarks. Please forgive me oooooh grand post mover.

[Mike]

Hey - I go back through bout once a week to remove the "MOVED:" topics since they start to clutter the place if left on the boards. Remember, you can alway find your posts by clickin on your profile link. Thanks for helping keeping the place organized - I really do appreciate it.

[cress10]

Originally Posted by armadillo

I s.i.n.c.e.r.e.l.y apo-lo-gize if I have caused upset or discomfort in any way by my remarks. Please forgive me oooooh grand post mover.

There goes armadillo again!!! LOL

I like reading your post... They always have humor!!! LOL

[armadillo]

Originally Posted by Mike

Hey - I go back through bout once a week to remove the "MOVED:" topics since they start to clutter the place if left on the boards. Remember, you can alway find your posts by clickin on your profile link. Thanks for helping keeping the place organized - I really do appreciate it.

What's that, Mike (serious now)? If I click on my profile, it will give me a summary of moved posts? I didn't know that.

[armadillo]

Originally Posted by cress10

There goes armadillo again!!! LOL

I like reading your post... They always have humor!!! LOL

You're right, I was kidding. Gawd it's difficult in writing.

Seriously Dave. I was just having a dig in good humour. I understand why you do it.

[cress10]

Originally Posted by armadillo

What's that, Mike (serious now)? If I click on my profile, it will give me a summary of moved posts? I didn't know that.
[/quote]

I am closer to newbiness than you and I knew that!!! LOL

[armadillo]

I dont' see it, Cress. Can you help me? I clicked on my profile, but then I just see the usual options.

[cress10]

Originally Posted by armadillo

I dont' see it, Cress. Can you help me? I clicked on my profile, but then I just see the usual options.

What Mike is talking about is where it says show all your post. It is next to the link where it says show new replies to your post at the top of every page.

[armadillo]

Aaaaah, I see. I thought there was a place for show all your moved posts. Thanks, Cress!

[cress10]

No Prob!!!

[Mike]

yep - thanks cress

[cress10]

No prob, Mike!