Unanswered Posts

Post by **Elderberry** » Wed May 04, 2011 7:53 pm

I was surprised to see that there are over 165 pages of posts people have made that have never been replied to. Seems kind of sad. Interestingly enough I never before tonight ever clicked on that link, and I wasn't expecting there to be so many, especially considering how everybody here always has something to say about anything and everything!

http://eplaya.burningman.org/search.php ... unanswered

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Wed May 04, 2011 8:06 pm

It happens. Sometimes, really cool posts get buried by "hot topic" posts...hidden in obscurity. Eplaya's mood changes all the time, and it may just be me, but there are times I need to take a break. I'm sure Ive missed some good ones! I'd be interested to see how many of those unanswered posts, are right before Burning Man. Either asking for a ticket or a ride..

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Wed May 04, 2011 8:44 pm

In about 40 minutes, this post got moved down a quarter of a page...That's how it happens. I doubt alot of people bother to check page 2..3,4,5 etc..

Post by **Elderberry** » Wed May 04, 2011 8:50 pm

I know I don't. The only link I've ever use each time I come to the site is the "new posts since last visit". And sometimes the search.

JStep · Post by **JStep** » Wed May 04, 2011 9:01 pm

Wow, 1 of 162 pages...

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Wed May 04, 2011 9:09 pm

I say, anyone with an interesting unanswered post bump theirs! Eplayas gotten a little dull lately.

Dr Helix · Post by **Dr Helix** » Wed May 04, 2011 9:27 pm

TomServo wrote:I say, anyone with an interesting unanswered post bump theirs! Eplayas gotten a little dull lately.

I'm with you there! If I read one more Box Truck thread I'm gonna puke.

Dr Helix · Post by **Dr Helix** » Wed May 04, 2011 10:38 pm

TomServo wrote:I say, anyone with an interesting unanswered post bump theirs! Eplayas gotten a little dull lately.

I did it. Found one and responded. It was fun and I hope that person feels a little better. Definitely going to do more.

maryanimal · Post by **maryanimal** » Wed May 04, 2011 11:14 pm

Wow jk! This is a great thread! And I agree that eplays has been getting a bit stale lately. Not enough light heartedness.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu May 05, 2011 5:53 am

ah, MA........that's cute. But, you've not been around for some of the big flame/snark wars. Hell, I missed a lot of the "big" ones.......
it comes and goes, as do most things.
And, it's folks like you, and JK, and others, who keep it fun and interesting.

Post by **AntiM** » Thu May 05, 2011 6:26 am

As some of them get bumped, I'm moving them to forums where they would be better suited and get more notice.

This is also why I dislike joke/snark threads in the working forums. Buries the informative threads and makes eplaya less useful for those who are asking questions.

Post by **Elderberry** » Thu May 05, 2011 6:58 am

maryanimal wrote:Wow jk! This is a great thread! And I agree that eplays has been getting a bit stale lately. Not enough light heartedness.

Aside from the political threads, which I really enjoy, right now my favorite thread is "one item for burning man a day", because it's the most relevant thread going at the moment that I find helpful in discovering new equipment or toys that I might also want to get.

I'm not sure if its just because it's still early or what, but the usual, more BM related educational posts have yet to start appearing as frequently. Or maybe I've been on here so long that what I consider unique or educational has changed. Though I am sure I haven't yet "seen it all".

illy dilly · Post by **illy dilly** » Thu May 05, 2011 10:52 am

It sad when good threads get lost. Its even worse when a thread gets one or two replies. Cause then it doesn't show up anywhere.

Dr Helix wrote:I'm with you there! If I read one more Box Truck thread I'm gonna puke.

Sorry about that Dr. Helix! I'm guilty of a Box Truck thread. And I feel the exact same way about Dome tent threads.
It would be nice if Dome tents were one of the sticky threads at the top of the Q&A.

jkisha wrote:right now my favorite thread is "one item for burning man a day", because it's the most relevant thread going at the moment that I find helpful in discovering new equipment or toys that I might also want to get.

It totally is, and it makes you think of things you never considered. And on multiple occasions has shown me a much easier way of doing something.

PS. How did you do the search for "0 replies"

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Thu May 05, 2011 11:42 am

TomServo wrote:In about 40 minutes, this post got moved down a quarter of a page...That's how it happens. I doubt alot of people bother to check page 2..3,4,5 etc..

I always get this when I have clicked on pages 2, 3 etc etc "No topics or posts met your search criteria"

Post by **Elderberry** » Thu May 05, 2011 2:51 pm

illy dilly wrote:.

PS. How did you do the search for "0 replies"

if you go to the first page "ePlaya Forum Index" (this link is on the upper left side of the page,.. Then look all the way to the right side of the page and you will see the following four links, the one I bolded is the one that will give you that search result:

View posts since last visit
View your posts
Show own topics
View unanswered posts

delle · Post by **delle** » Thu May 05, 2011 3:17 pm

jkisha wrote:
illy dilly wrote:.

PS. How did you do the search for "0 replies"
if you go to the first page "ePlaya Forum Index" (this link is on the upper left side of the page,.. Then look all the way to the right side of the page and you will see the following four links, the one I bolded is the one that will give you that search result:

View posts since last visit
View your posts
Show own topics
View unanswered posts

Then........... so as not to be frustrated to death trying to get to anything but the first or last page..... Once you're off the first page of a thread, a number appears at the end of the address bar (the http: thingy uptop). merely change that number.

The last page is in the 8000's. Change it to, say, 666. (Not 6666, I already scooped the best one from that page!)

Way more random love that way.

Edited to add a missing step. And more words. hahahaha

illy dilly · Post by **illy dilly** » Thu May 05, 2011 3:55 pm

Sweet! Thanks guys!

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Thu May 05, 2011 4:50 pm

delle wrote:
jkisha wrote:
illy dilly wrote:.

PS. How did you do the search for "0 replies"
if you go to the first page "ePlaya Forum Index" (this link is on the upper left side of the page,.. Then look all the way to the right side of the page and you will see the following four links, the one I bolded is the one that will give you that search result:

View posts since last visit
View your posts
Show own topics
View unanswered posts

Then........... so as not to be frustrated to death trying to get to anything but the first or last page..... Once you're off the first page of a thread, a number appears at the end of the address bar (the http: thingy uptop). merely change that number.

The last page is in the 8000's. Change it to, say, 666. (Not 6666, I already scooped the best one from that page!)

Way more random love that way.

Edited to add a missing step. And more words. hahahaha

~~~Secrets of the Internet Necromancers~~~

illy dilly · Post by **illy dilly** » Fri May 06, 2011 2:50 pm

MyDearFriend wrote:
delle wrote:
jkisha wrote: if you go to the first page "ePlaya Forum Index" (this link is on the upper left side of the page,.. Then look all the way to the right side of the page and you will see the following four links, the one I bolded is the one that will give you that search result:

View posts since last visit
View your posts
Show own topics
View unanswered posts

Then........... so as not to be frustrated to death trying to get to anything but the first or last page..... Once you're off the first page of a thread, a number appears at the end of the address bar (the http: thingy uptop). merely change that number.

The last page is in the 8000's. Change it to, say, 666. (Not 6666, I already scooped the best one from that page!)

Way more random love that way.

Edited to add a missing step. And more words. hahahaha
~~~Secrets of the Internet Necromancers~~~

They could make a book. It would be like the new age Anarchist Cookbook.