Ok, this is mostly wishful thinking since people won't make this effort, however here it goes:
We keep saying to people "use the search button" before posting a thread or making a CJ or something like that. However, most of the times, the search doesn't come up with anything or anything useful.
This is mostly because of the thread titles since sometimes they only say "Question" or "RP Question" or some random broad title that doesn't specify what is in the thread.
What i purpose is to make a simple sticky that explains how to properly title the threads and how to label threads (like trainings, bios, Own CJ thread, application threads) but specially, question threads. This way using the search button would be easier and would work a bit better.
Ok, i know about 60% don't use the search button and some of those won't start using it. However, i use it and it sometimes doesn't wield results mostly because the threads are named wrong and sometimes the posts themselves can't be explicit enough to trigger the search. I know that this would be hard work and such but it may be worth it.
Also, i suggest that in some sections, like the RP, some changes are made to titles of some types of threads (mainly, Own Custom Thread, Bios, Trainings and Testings) that should follow a simple template that would make it easier to search for them if needed.
Example:
Tests should be labeled something like this:
[Bio Test] - Mu bio (Scorps)
[Sensei Test] - Scorps
[Tournament Match #99] - Scorps Vs Scary Yamato
Trainings should be labeled like this:
[Water Training] - Scorps
[Taijutsu Training] - Scorps
Bios:
[Bio] Ao
[Special Bio] Danzou
Etc Etc.
This basically serves to cover some small things in the RP that are hard to spot. For example, a user X who is Jounin posts a A-Rank Earth CJ in the thread. If a mod wants to find out if that X member had earth training up to that level, it would be impossible since the training threads are named so randomly as can be. Also, lets take bios for example. If someone makes a Raikage bio, how can you search for his Taijutsu and Lightning trainings? Ok, you assume they followed the requirements and you can make them post the proof, but even so it would be easier to just use the search button. For example, a sensei application. If someone applies, you infer that he has Taijutsu, Genjutsu up to B-Rank, Ninjutsu and Elemental Ninjutsu complete. however, unless they post the proofs, its impossible to search through the training threads and find it. And most people will be unable to find their own training threads within their thread list.
This idea would help a bit with some organization of the site, although i realize that it wouldn't change the whole problem with multi threads about the same thing and some sections, like the manga one and chatterbox, would still be immune to these alterations. However, in some more moderated sections, like the RP and the Suggestions and Questions, it would be quite useful i think.
^^
We keep saying to people "use the search button" before posting a thread or making a CJ or something like that. However, most of the times, the search doesn't come up with anything or anything useful.
This is mostly because of the thread titles since sometimes they only say "Question" or "RP Question" or some random broad title that doesn't specify what is in the thread.
What i purpose is to make a simple sticky that explains how to properly title the threads and how to label threads (like trainings, bios, Own CJ thread, application threads) but specially, question threads. This way using the search button would be easier and would work a bit better.
Ok, i know about 60% don't use the search button and some of those won't start using it. However, i use it and it sometimes doesn't wield results mostly because the threads are named wrong and sometimes the posts themselves can't be explicit enough to trigger the search. I know that this would be hard work and such but it may be worth it.
Also, i suggest that in some sections, like the RP, some changes are made to titles of some types of threads (mainly, Own Custom Thread, Bios, Trainings and Testings) that should follow a simple template that would make it easier to search for them if needed.
Example:
Tests should be labeled something like this:
[Bio Test] - Mu bio (Scorps)
[Sensei Test] - Scorps
[Tournament Match #99] - Scorps Vs Scary Yamato
Trainings should be labeled like this:
[Water Training] - Scorps
[Taijutsu Training] - Scorps
Bios:
[Bio] Ao
[Special Bio] Danzou
Etc Etc.
This basically serves to cover some small things in the RP that are hard to spot. For example, a user X who is Jounin posts a A-Rank Earth CJ in the thread. If a mod wants to find out if that X member had earth training up to that level, it would be impossible since the training threads are named so randomly as can be. Also, lets take bios for example. If someone makes a Raikage bio, how can you search for his Taijutsu and Lightning trainings? Ok, you assume they followed the requirements and you can make them post the proof, but even so it would be easier to just use the search button. For example, a sensei application. If someone applies, you infer that he has Taijutsu, Genjutsu up to B-Rank, Ninjutsu and Elemental Ninjutsu complete. however, unless they post the proofs, its impossible to search through the training threads and find it. And most people will be unable to find their own training threads within their thread list.
This idea would help a bit with some organization of the site, although i realize that it wouldn't change the whole problem with multi threads about the same thing and some sections, like the manga one and chatterbox, would still be immune to these alterations. However, in some more moderated sections, like the RP and the Suggestions and Questions, it would be quite useful i think.
^^
