Never Ending Threads In Particular, Chatterbank In General

[jeffa]

The "never-ending" threads, which are such an incredible source of entertainment to some ABers, are to be brutally frank a total PITA to others. At times they occupy all six latest posts and, to my mind anyway, really filter the value of a question / answer site such as AnswerBank.

Therefore, I wonder if you would consider introducing an option whereby ABers who are really interested in using this site for its intended purpose could "turn off" ChatterBank. A simple checkbox in each user's profile should be sufficient.

[hc4361]

Or keep the pointless never ending threads out of the latest posts box.

[jeffa]

But how would you tell them apart? Would you want a checkbox when creating a thread whereby the creator could flag it as a total waste of time?

[rockyracoon]

I know what you mean Jeffa, but as you say they are great amusement for a lot of members, it would probably be easier if chatterbank was taken out if the latest posts feed.

[pastafreak]

That's no good for those of us who like chatterbank but hate everlasting threads. Maybe a seperate topic for them.

[pusskin]

I like chatterbank, and not these long winding posts, but no worries, theres lots of other topics to get our teeth into.

[elliemay1]

Yes, please create a separate thread for them. I see there's another one today!