The Important Tag

[diskids2]

I had brought this up previously and don't think I was able to communicate myself very well, so I will try it again. I'm not trying to be annoying or a pain, just pointing out something that for me is an inconvenience.

I think that I understand the use of the important tag for the boards. I also like the idea that information which is important for all to know, gets tagged and is always on the top of page 1. What is an issue for me is that these notices are always on page 1 day after day each and everytime that I log on even if I have read them already.

The irony is that I don't even look at them anymore because I assume that they are the same old messages and I scroll down as quickly as I can until I see a post without the important tag. So, I guess the reverse has happened. What is important will be missed by me. In fact that has happened a few times.

Also, on the Theme Park and Strategies board there are 14 important messages. The post on how to keep the board on subject indicates that one reason for moving posts (which I applaud) is that with so many messages new posts get moved to page 2 quickly. With 14 important messages they move even more quickly.

Having explained myself, I hope in a positive way, I was wondering if there is something that I am doing wrong. Is there any way to avoid seeing posts with the important tag that I have already read.

Thanks!

 

[Cricket2]

I had a really good response typed all in and then pffffftttt...........I hit a desktop link and it went bye-bye.

To sum it up without sounding short, the answer is no. There is not a way to ignore them. Each board has it's own reasons for posting important topics as well as some site wide announcements that we have no control over. Some of the busier factual or dynamic boards have a greater need for "sticking" topics of mass interest that may not receive replies. It allows the Moderators to do what it is that they do best, and that is Moderate. If they had to "bump" these topics every time they dropped off or when someone needed them, that's all they would end up doing all day long. (I remember it used to be just like that.)

As you may or may not have already noticed, there are envelopes at the side of each topic. Just look for the yellow ones and they will tell you when there is a new post in that thread. Just scroll past all of the other ones.

You can always come over here and hang out with us. We only have 4 "Important" topics. That must mean we're special.

 

[diskids2]

LOL. Thanks for the response. I will pay more attention to the yellow envelopes. I'd be happy to hang out with you guys any time when I'm feeling techy!