So why in the f' is the game day thread closed again?

[jthig32]

The idea of the post game thread is to provide a reset of sorts. And a specific starting point for those wanting to read analysis instead of heat of the moment reactions.

We discussed it in the mod lounge and everyone thought it was a good idea. I'm surprised that someone would actually raise a stink over this, but it's not a big deal either way so I guess the plan is to just leave it open.

It was re-locked because the thread in which this was apparantly discussed last night was deleted, so people on this morning weren't really aware of what went on.

[chumdawg]

Originally Posted by jthig32

The idea of the post game thread is to provide a reset of sorts. And a specific starting point for those wanting to read analysis instead of heat of the moment reactions.

That's what I'm talking about. Say hi to your mother for me.

The threads are different, as you describe. If they aren't different, then let's just post our post-game comments after the game in the already existing thread. Right?

If anyone would "find it ridiculous" or somesuch why this would be an issue...I guess it's because the standard practice around is here is that threads are locked only when they run afoul of the rules or somesuch. It just seems...weird...to lock an honest-to-God thread. Even weirder still to lock all threads of that sort as a matter of course. Just...weird.

[jthig32]

Originally Posted by chumdawg

That's what I'm talking about. Say hi to your mother for me.

The threads are different, as you describe. If they aren't different, then let's just post our post-game comments after the game in the already existing thread. Right?

If anyone would "find it ridiculous" or somesuch why this would be an issue...I guess it's because the standard practice around is here is that threads are locked only when they run afoul of the rules or somesuch. It just seems...weird...to lock an honest-to-God thread. Even weirder still to lock all threads of that sort as a matter of course. Just...weird.

Well, but the idea is that once the game is 20 minutes over (or so, just picking a number) the GDT is essentially done. People are discussing the conclusion of the game. The idea was to help people post their thoughts in one thread, because it's pretty common for two parallel discussions to continue in the two threads after the game is over. In fact someone used this defense to try to get Sike to stop editing language. They said something to the effect of "no one will read this again once the game is over".

Anyway, it's not a big deal. You're right that it's not something done around here, but we were just trying to increase the efficiency. Not everyone is as familiar with the board as all of the regulars, so we were just trying to channel like minded discussion to one place. That's all.

[chumdawg]

Originally Posted by jthig32

Well, but the idea is that once the game is 20 minutes over (or so, just picking a number) the GDT is essentially done. People are discussing the conclusion of the game. The idea was to help people post their thoughts in one thread, because it's pretty common for two parallel discussions to continue in the two threads after the game is over. In fact someone used this defense to try to get Sike to stop editing language. They said something to the effect of "no one will read this again once the game is over".

Anyway, it's not a big deal. You're right that it's not something done around here, but we were just trying to increase the efficiency. Not everyone is as familiar with the board as all of the regulars, so we were just trying to channel like minded discussion to one place. That's all.

If you want to go for efficiency, stop starting another thread to talk about the game, when there is already a GDT. Why does this point seem lost?

[jthig32]

Originally Posted by chumdawg

If you want to go for efficiency, stop starting another thread to talk about the game, when there is already a GDT. Why does this point seem lost?

It's not lost it's just wrong (imo). Creating a new thread that people know is going to have anlysis of the game is produtive, imo.

[chumdawg]

Originally Posted by jthig32

It's not lost it's just wrong (imo). Creating a new thread that people know is going to have anlysis of the game is produtive, imo.

Why not have analysis in the GDT, the thread that is already devoted to the game?