26-12-2002 20:51									#1
	Discussion: Too Many Topped Threads? Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

I happen to believe there are too many topped threads. However, I want to get public comment on which threads people want to keep topped and which they might like me to de-top. For instance, while I think that certain threads (such as the Arc De Triumph thread) would best be served by having a link in the directory and being de-topped to conserve space on the front page, there is a Senate Bill mandating that it remains topped

Other threads have very useful information that is good to have on the front page, but I'll agree that the front page is a bit cluttered with topped threads.

I welcome comment on this.

	26-12-2002 20:59									#2
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Oh, please note that the passed ammendment is only being topped until it is added to the NewCon document (since it is, legally, already part of the NewCon).

	26-12-2002 21:13									#3
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The bill mandated that the Arc de Triomphe thread be referred to in the first page of the Directory, which is now done. I believe that it was topped by courtesy awaiting the Directory update.

So, there is no longer any need to exacerbate the anti-french feelings by the impertinent presence of three French words on the first page of the forum.

	26-12-2002 22:08									#4
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De-top whatever you choose......

Thanks.

GK

	26-12-2002 22:16									#5
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As long as the New Con is Refered to (i.e. linked to) in the Directory & is referenced by the President's THread, it can be De-Top.

E_T

	27-12-2002 10:23									#6
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I don't think there are too many topped threads, but then again, I generally visit the forum at least once a day. I know it gets more out of hand when you don't visit poly frequently.

IMHO, the Arc de Triomphe, the NewCon, and the Court thread can all be detopped. The former is important Apolytonian history, and the latter two are important, period; but, (no offense,) I don't see any of them as being necessary to day-to-day operations.

But I'll also be happy if only the amendment is taken down.

	27-12-2002 10:25									#7
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There should only be ONE topped thread, and that is the Directory. If it is a Key, or game critical thread, it should be linked thru the directory and does not need to be topped. If it isn't a Key or game critical thread, it should be allowed to fall off the front page.

	27-12-2002 10:28									#8
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quote: Originally posted by roadcage There should only be ONE topped thread, and that is the Directory. If it is a Key, or game critical thread, it should be linked thru the directory and does not need to be topped. If it isn't a Key or game critical thread, it should be allowed to fall off the front page.

	27-12-2002 11:05									#9
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I wouldn't go that far. I still think threads important to day-to-day busniess (the Presidency thread and the latest orders thread at least) should be topped along with the Directory.

Nice to see you think the Directory can stand alone, though.

	27-12-2002 11:18									#10
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One ring... I mean, one thread to bring them all!

	27-12-2002 16:19									#11
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When i entered the DG about 2 weeks ago, i had troubles finding the latest save, and it took some time before i undetstood what the good of the directory was...maybe it should be "DIRECTORY (good stuff for newcomers)" or something...

And then everything important could be in there...

	28-12-2002 02:22									#12
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The government thread can contain info from the presidency thread, and the constitution. That would collapse 3 threads into 1.

Also the Directory which should be seperate, but contain the Arc'd Triumph. Thus makin 2, 1.

Thanks for looking at this.

Mss

	28-12-2002 02:44									#13
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I have also always liked the idea of one topped thread, a directory.

Perhaps all new topped threads remain topped for a day or two, then detopped and put into the directory. That way, you don't miss anything new.

	28-12-2002 05:19									#14
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This thread should be topped, just for the irony.

	28-12-2002 09:03									#15
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Court
Directory
Government
Orders
These to be permanent.
Others such as turn chat times and ammendments and elections and important polls can be temporary.

	29-12-2002 00:49									#16
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hi ,

why we dont ask the G-D's to let us show "50" a page

have a nice day

	29-12-2002 03:07									#17
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You can. Just change your settings.

	29-12-2002 13:44									#18
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quote: Originally posted by roadcage There should only be ONE topped thread, and that is the Directory. If it is a Key, or game critical thread, it should be linked thru the directory and does not need to be topped. If it isn't a Key or game critical thread, it should be allowed to fall off the front page.

I agree; as long as the relevant ones are linked in the Directory, there is no need for a topping, which could easily incorporate elections and other major poll issues.

	29-12-2002 21:29									#19
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quote: Originally posted by skywalker You can. Just change your settings.

hi ,

, on default by them , the first page of the two demo games should be "50" per page

Markos & Dan

please

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	04-01-2003 23:46									#20
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hi ,

the "join" thread should be on the first page at all times

have a nice day

	05-01-2003 00:01									#21
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quote: Originally posted by panag hi , the "join" thread should be on the first page at all times

There's no need, now that we have Civ Groups.

	06-01-2003 00:42									#22
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quote: Originally posted by Kloreep There's no need, now that we have Civ Groups.

hi ,

civ groups are not for the "civ3-democrazy game" forum , .....

and there are many people who are not in any group , .... there shall be people who would like to join without joing a group , its also great for PR

have a nice day

	06-01-2003 00:53									#23
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quote: civ groups are not for the "civ3-democrazy game" forum

Yes they are. There's Civ3 Demogame civgroup.

	06-01-2003 01:20									#24
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quote: Originally posted by skywalker Yes they are. There's Civ3 Demogame civgroup.

hi ,

read again , many people dont want to join a group , they just want to join our game , so a little bit of PR would not hurt , ....

have a nice day

	06-01-2003 02:22									#25
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all you need to do is click once! How hard is that?

	06-01-2003 06:28									#26
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quote: Originally posted by panag read again , many people dont want to join a group , they just want to join our game ,

Same thing. Joining the game means joining the citizenry and the senate; joining the game means joining a group. And CivGroups is much easier to manage than a bloated sign-up thread.