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[Lone_Wolf]

Because there are so many threads in the PFO forum now, and because they are essentially uncategorized, I thought it would be a good idea if there were some sort of consolidated list of threads that could be useful for some newer folks.

I would ask that, if you remember a PFO thread with particularly useful information that you post a link here, with a very short description (best if it can be kept to just a couple of words) of the content.

[Uthreth Baelcoressitas]

Popular Player Threads by Nihimon is one such list, I'm not sure how updated it is though.

[Nihimon]

Uthreth Baelcoressitas wrote:

Popular Player Threads by Nihimon is one such list, I'm not sure how updated it is though.

Sometimes it's just something I think is important. Other times, it's because someone in the community suggested it be listed.

I completely agree with the sentiment that it would be great if there were a handy reference to important posts that was categorized and indexed, but it's a monumental amount of work - trust me, I've tried.

That said, I'll be more than happy to list any threads folks suggest here.

[Harad Navar]

Maybe this is better applied when the GW website threads become live.

[Andius]

I think this will be best done once we have forum where our posts have a permanent edit option.

[Lone_Wolf]

Harad Navar wrote:

Maybe this is better applied when the GW website threads become live.

Andius wrote:

I think this will be best done once we have forum where our posts have a permanent edit option.

You're probably both right. I may jumped the shark; I was trying to find an old thread (without luck) and thought this may be a good idea. Perhaps it would be best to wait for the GW forums to open up.

[T7V Jazzlvraz]

Andius wrote:

...a permanent edit option.

Do many still do that? I admit I don't visit lots of boards any more, but the ones I do have timers.

[ArchAnjel]

T7V Jazzlvraz wrote:

Andius wrote:

...a permanent edit option.

Do many still do that? I admit I don't visit lots of boards any more, but the ones I do have timers.

Timers are becoming increasingly common. In a recent juvenile tantrum, someone rage-quit their guild and went back and deleted the text from any posts that might have been useful for the remaining members.

Timers are put in place to prevent just such infantile behavior, among other reasons.

[Ravenlute]

I find that timers are a hindrance to threads where the original post could be updated over time. They require you to update farther along in the thread and those get lost as people respond. Eventually you are forced to make a new thread and go through the cycle all over again.

[Nihimon]

It would seem useful to have a particular post type that could always be edited. It probably should only be allowed as the first post in a thread, and it probably shouldn't be the default.

[Lord Zodd]

Ravenlute wrote:

I find that timers are a hindrance to threads where the original post could be updated over time. They require you to update farther along in the thread and those get lost as people respond. Eventually you are forced to make a new thread and go through the cycle all over again.

Having to repost threads keeps things fresh and interesting. We should all agree to that if we repost a thread, we name them something clever though, like oh... I don't know... song titles.