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  • slimslob
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    Originally posted by Larhal

    When a post is updated is it not supposed to move up with the recent posts instead of getting buried?
    Yes it does, but doesn't stay there very long. It only takes 10 other new threads or existing threads to get a new post and it gets shoved to the next page. A big part of the problem is that some members start new threads almost daily instead of posting to an existing thread that already is on the same basic topic.

    I will admit there 6 or 7 threads that I post links to almost every day. The title of the thread identifies the source of the links.

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  • Larhal
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    Originally posted by slimslob

    Joke of the day is still there. Its size was getting to be a problem affecting the speed of the site so the Admin had it closed and created Joke of the Day (part 2). Part 2 keeps getting buried with all the new crap. Currently it is on Page 4 of RREE. I have to go digging every time I find something on Facebook that I want to post.
    When a post is updated is it not supposed to move up with the recent posts instead of getting buried?

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  • slimslob
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    Very soon after going to the newest vBulletin software Admin was receiving a lot of complaints about the constant bickering going on between a few members in RREE making it hard to find technical posts in New Topics, Today's Posts, Latest Topics and Latest Activity. He therefore made changes that removed RREE from those listings. They do however show in trending.

    Admin has added a Sticky post to RREE about personal attacks. That overrides the anything goes. So if you see a personal attack in any thread, click on the Flag button at the bottom right of the post and report it.

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  • Larhal
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    Originally posted by slimslob

    Joke of the day is still there. Its size was getting to be a problem affecting the speed of the site so the Admin had it closed and created Joke of the Day (part 2). Part 2 keeps getting buried with all the new crap. Currently it is on Page 4 of RREE. I have to go digging every time I find something on Facebook that I want to post.
    Thank You Slim, Much Appreciated.

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  • slimslob
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    Originally posted by Larhal
    In agreeing with all It is sad that even the joke of the day has gone . That was the only reason I went to RREE. Now it is to see who is brainwashed by either side. Seems like a PXXXing contest. Of no real value. As I said before there are more end users and pretend techs on the site compared to real techs. I believe this happened right after the change. Yes I do not always contribute knowledge but when I can I do. It was refreshing to see that TBS Service, Hansoon, Copier Tech, Blackcat, Slimslob and many other senior techs still support the tech site. Carry on Ye all.
    Joke of the day is still there. Its size was getting to be a problem affecting the speed of the site so the Admin had it closed and created Joke of the Day (part 2). Part 2 keeps getting buried with all the new crap. Currently it is on Page 4 of RREE. I have to go digging every time I find something on Facebook that I want to post.

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  • BillyCarpenter
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    So, let me get this straight. The copier forum is dying because in one of the forums politics is being discussed? Is that correct? First, you have no proof of that whatsoever. None. What does seem to be true is that some members don't like political content,

    Do you really think that if someone is seeking a solution to a copier problem that they aren't gonna ask because of a political thread? This forum as a whole is about much more than copiers. I've started threads on virtual pinball machines, surround sound systems and much more that has nothing to do with printing. And yes, politics.

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  • kingarthur
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    Sadly I've had to hide a few people, because of all the Trump crap - it was getting too much. If they want to argue - why not start up a private chat amongst themselves...

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  • Larhal
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    In agreeing with all It is sad that even the joke of the day has gone . That was the only reason I went to RREE. Now it is to see who is brainwashed by either side. Seems like a PXXXing contest. Of no real value. As I said before there are more end users and pretend techs on the site compared to real techs. I believe this happened right after the change. Yes I do not always contribute knowledge but when I can I do. It was refreshing to see that TBS Service, Hansoon, Copier Tech, Blackcat, Slimslob and many other senior techs still support the tech site. Carry on Ye all.

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  • copier tech
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    Originally posted by Hansoon
    Perhaps too much politics and too little technical in the forums are disgusting people away..............?

    Hans
    Exactly that! it's a copier site we don't want to read about Trump etc !

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  • Hansoon
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    Perhaps too much politics and too little technical in the forums are disgusting people away..............?

    Hans

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  • tsbservice
    started a topic Forums are slowly dying

    Forums are slowly dying

    Me guilty as hard core forums member. I saw down of a forums I participated. I saw many users here which are no longer active or rarely visit forum.
    New active members are close to zero at the end of the day who wants toner in lungs and permanently dirty hands plus other "benefits".
    Most of my friends and experts here are now retired.
    I will stand tall as long as I can just it is sad.

    Rant over
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