Does your threads get lost in the older threads?

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Roughsoul1991

Roughsoul1991

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Basically, if you create a thread at 8:00 a.m. and the moderator doesn't check the new threads until 2:00 p.m.

Once the threads are released then any early threads do not make on the new threads area at the home screen. It seems if the thread isn't seen at the home page then it gets lost in older threads.

I like to discuss certain topics or hear others feedback but it has happened quite a few times.

Does this happen to others?
 
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Godsgirl83

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I don't create to many new threads, so I haven't noticed.
However, I have noticed several threads in the forums that it is apparent this has happened to.
I personally like to scroll through the different forums from time to time looking for threads that I would have interest in that perhaps were missed,
Yours, Roughsoul, are often in that collection.
 
Lynx

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It happens. I have noticed it with threads I made, as well as threads others made that seemed out of place. (How did I miss that topic before? I SWEAR it wasn't there a couple hours ago...)

If the forum code permits it, perhaps the moderator who approved it could register it as being started when approved, not being started when it was submitted.

If the forum code does not permit this, perhaps the approving moderator could make a post in the thread. Doesn't have to be fancy, just "Approved" or something.

If that doesn't catch on, you can always bump your own thread. While generally frowned upon as an attention grab, in this instance thread bumping is totally valid as a workaround for a problem.
 
Roughsoul1991

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Godsgirl83 said:
I don't create to many new threads, so I haven't noticed.
However, I have noticed several threads in the forums that it is apparent this has happened to.
I personally like to scroll through the different forums from time to time looking for threads that I would have interest in that perhaps were missed,
Yours, Roughsoul, are often in that collection.
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Yah it can be sad too because people who need answers or help may see 0 to minimal response. It seems that the homepage gets the most traffic and not many scroll to see what's actually new.
 
Roughsoul1991

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Lynx said:
It happens. I have noticed it with threads I made, as well as threads others made that seemed out of place. (How did I miss that topic before? I SWEAR it wasn't there a couple hours ago...)

If the forum code permits it, perhaps the moderator who approved it could register it as being started when approved, not being started when it was submitted.

If the forum code does not permit this, perhaps the approving moderator could make a post in the thread. Doesn't have to be fancy, just "Approved" or something.

If that doesn't catch on, you can always bump your own thread. While generally frowned upon as an attention grab, in this instance thread bumping is totally valid as a workaround for a problem.
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Yah I was just curious if others had the same problem. I was amazed to see this thread made it on the homepage. It must of been approved last lol.
 
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Another thought:
Sometimes I have to keep in mind the differences in time around the world.
Like when I am up all night and have cruised all over CC and think "Man, isn't there anything new to look over"
I have to keep in mind that if I'm awake in the middle of the night here that my friends on the other side of the world are most likely busy during their waking hours with work/school/life........
 
Roughsoul1991

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Godsgirl83 said:
Another thought:
Sometimes I have to keep in mind the differences in time around the world.
Like when I am up all night and have cruised all over CC and think "Man, isn't there anything new to look over"
I have to keep in mind that if I'm awake in the middle of the night here that my friends on the other side of the world are most likely busy during their waking hours with work/school/life........
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Yah I understand all that. I can probably start following more people who I like to read their posts and it may notify me of new threads. That may help me at least see others.
 
SarahUmbreon

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I like making threads and I definitely notice this, I know a thread I made on the Bethel Church was basically up in I wanna say 30-45 mins, but my newest one took a few hours.

It all depends on time zones as someone mentioned and probably the Mods have to check if the thread follows the website guidelines and whatnot.

But that is a good point to bring up: “What if someone needs help/prayer/answers now and can’t wait?”, well I think if they are relying on a thread for these reasons, they just need to pray to god for patience and help, and maybe reach other to other Christians (Like with the private message feature) that are their friends for questions. Maybe even reaching out to Christians friends on other social platforms could help, but that’s a tough question, especially if the matter at hand is very sad/distressing.
 
JaumeJ

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Realizing my posts are not very tantalizing I have not wondered too much about mine never being at the opening of a given day. Also my being five hours ahead of New York has a bit to do with it I suppose.

No matter, the Lord will get what He wants to you whether it be fro me or you. God bless all..j
 
Roughsoul1991

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SarahUmbreon said:
I like making threads and I definitely notice this, I know a thread I made on the Bethel Church was basically up in I wanna say 30-45 mins, but my newest one took a few hours.

It all depends on time zones as someone mentioned and probably the Mods have to check if the thread follows the website guidelines and whatnot.

But that is a good point to bring up: “What if someone needs help/prayer/answers now and can’t wait?”, well I think if they are relying on a thread for these reasons, they just need to pray to god for patience and help, and maybe reach other to other Christians (Like with the private message feature) that are their friends for questions. Maybe even reaching out to Christians friends on other social platforms could help, but that’s a tough question, especially if the matter at hand is very sad/distressing.
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The time it takes is no problem for me, it's just by the time they are checked, there are many new threads and it seems if you do not make it on the home screen it can be lost. Lost as in not really seen by many.
 
SarahUmbreon

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Roughsoul1991 said:
The time it takes is no problem for me, it's just by the time they are checked, there are many new threads and it seems if you do not make it on the home screen it can be lost. Lost as in not really seen by many.
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Ah I see what you mean now, that luckily as far as I’m aware has not happened to me yet, I don’t know if it is because I mainly post in the Miscellaneous forums and sometimes in the single/young adults forums, but I guess those forums aren’t as active for new thread posting.
 
Roughsoul1991

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AndyMaleh said:
Yes, my threads get lost so fast I'm really shocked sometimes. It's like getting bumped to page 7 after one day only.
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I feel yah, it can be annoying. Not sure if it was meant to be designed that way but the newest topic area will not show me the newest released threads.
 
Roughsoul1991

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What is the difference between latest posts and newest topic because even newest topics I thought would be new threads but it even has on the first page The Gun Thread. That is an old thread. It may have a new post but to me that isn't a new topic.
 
SoulWeaver

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Roughsoul1991 said:
Basically, if you create a thread at 8:00 a.m. and the moderator doesn't check the new threads until 2:00 p.m.

Once the threads are released then any early threads do not make on the new threads area at the home screen. It seems if the thread isn't seen at the home page then it gets lost in older threads.

I like to discuss certain topics or hear others feedback but it has happened quite a few times.

Does this happen to others?
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I created one yesterday in BDF and seems it's still not approved but not sure if it's because of the thread itself (if my social satire will be found acceptable) or because mods didn't have time.
 
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SoulWeaver said:
I created one yesterday in BDF and seems it's still not approved but not sure if it's because of the thread itself (if my social satire will be found acceptable) or because mods didn't have time.
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Yah approval takes time. My problem is once it is accepted, it is accepted with let's say 10 others. If yours is first of the accepted then it will not be seen by as many people. The last 5 or so will show on the home page as latest topics.
 
Lanolin

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I'm not sure I have your problem but you could ask in the suggestions forum or think of a solution.
Are you posting in a forum that lots of other people are also posting in so its being pushed to the back.
You could post in a different one that doesnt get many posts, and it will be on the top of the list.

eg the news forum obviously is one since we get news every day, and also the BDF are quite busy, but not so many post in miscellaneous.
 
Roughsoul1991

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Lanolin said:
I'm not sure I have your problem but you could ask in the suggestions forum or think of a solution.
Are you posting in a forum that lots of other people are also posting in so its being pushed to the back.
You could post in a different one that doesnt get many posts, and it will be on the top of the list.

eg the news forum obviously is one since we get news every day, and also the BDF are quite busy, but not so many post in miscellaneous.
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I believe the 5 or 6 that show up on the homepage under the newest topics get the most attention. If your thread doesn't make on that screen but falls into the archived page you have to click on to see what's new then scroll down. But as mentioned earlier that also seems to not include only new threads. The first page included The Gun Thread which is a very old thread.

In less, I do not see it, but there should be a section showing only the newest threads in order by time of approval. For me who has been on this site for a while, that is what I only look for. The newest threads.
 
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Roughsoul1991 said:
Basically, if you create a thread at 8:00 a.m. and the moderator doesn't check the new threads until 2:00 p.m.

Once the threads are released then any early threads do not make on the new threads area at the home screen. It seems if the thread isn't seen at the home page then it gets lost in older threads.

I like to discuss certain topics or hear others feedback but it has happened quite a few times.

Does this happen to others?
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A simple solution is to post to the thread as soon as it appears.
Will immediately move to the top.
 
AndyMaleh

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Roughsoul1991 said:
I feel yah, it can be annoying. Not sure if it was meant to be designed that way but the newest topic area will not show me the newest released threads.
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Oh no, there is nothing to feel. I'm not affected by it emotionally. Haha. Man, I skateboard and am often on the edge of death on a daily basis. That's the last thing that would affect "my feelings" hahaha
 
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