Willie Neslon
Footballguy
With more people starting new threads last week the board was as lively and interesting as it's been in a while. In an effort to keep the momentum going I came up with something over the weekend that I believe could increase the excitement even more. It's a concept called Dual Topic Threads or DTT's for short. Here's how it works: The thread starter will include two unrelated topics in the thread title. Post 1 of the thread will be in relation to the first topic, post 2 in relation to the second. The form would look like this:
(Thread title): Topic One / Topic Two (note the slash between topics)
(Post 1) Relating to topic one*
(Post 2) Relating to topic two*
(* it should be noted that the thread starter would have the first two posts in a DTT, the first dealing with topic one, the second with topic two)
The thread would then continue as normal with people discussing either topic at any point in the thread. People can comment on both topics in a DTT but should be encouraged not to discuss both topics in a single post unless appropriate**.
So an actual DTT would look like this:
- Potentially doubles the discussion topics on the front pages
- Users read and learn about topics they may not normally be interested in
- Threads packed with more information ("fatter" threads)
- Higher likelihood of new thread generating interest
- More difficult to clog forum with redundant discussions
- Users more likely to engage other users they may not normally engage with
- Reduces time browsing forum for topics while increases time participating in discussion
- Interesting new concept
Cons:
- Potentially difficult to fit two topic descriptions in single topic line
**Although very rare, there may be a single post where a user could intertwine both topics. Using the example above, if there was a brand of Mexican granola that was someone's favorite, they could share that information (relating to topic #1) and wonder if Clemson could serve it in their dining halls without offending anyone (relating to topic #2). A post like this is known as a "Brunch" post (or Brunching). Brunching should happen organically and not be attempted just for the sake of attempting.
Thanks guys
(Thread title): Topic One / Topic Two (note the slash between topics)
(Post 1) Relating to topic one*
(Post 2) Relating to topic two*
(* it should be noted that the thread starter would have the first two posts in a DTT, the first dealing with topic one, the second with topic two)
The thread would then continue as normal with people discussing either topic at any point in the thread. People can comment on both topics in a DTT but should be encouraged not to discuss both topics in a single post unless appropriate**.
So an actual DTT would look like this:
Pros:
- Potentially doubles the discussion topics on the front pages
- Users read and learn about topics they may not normally be interested in
- Threads packed with more information ("fatter" threads)
- Higher likelihood of new thread generating interest
- More difficult to clog forum with redundant discussions
- Users more likely to engage other users they may not normally engage with
- Reduces time browsing forum for topics while increases time participating in discussion
- Interesting new concept
Cons:
- Potentially difficult to fit two topic descriptions in single topic line
**Although very rare, there may be a single post where a user could intertwine both topics. Using the example above, if there was a brand of Mexican granola that was someone's favorite, they could share that information (relating to topic #1) and wonder if Clemson could serve it in their dining halls without offending anyone (relating to topic #2). A post like this is known as a "Brunch" post (or Brunching). Brunching should happen organically and not be attempted just for the sake of attempting.
Thanks guys
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