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To propose that MNHQ set threads to self-destruct if OP does not return within 3 pages?

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FireAway · 12/07/2025 17:23

Light hearted (I think).

3 pages or time limit? Exceptions for sensitive boards (mental health etc)

All others, no reply after the OP - pooofff

OP posts:
FireAway · 12/07/2025 18:15

Laiste · 12/07/2025 18:04

Plus it's not all about the update.

Lifes not a soap opera

Yeah, I’m not really thinking off relationship, advice type ones. More “what do you think of this very controversial political issue” or “I think all x are y. Do you agree?” type threads.

I just think it’s good manners 😊

OP posts:
FireAway · 12/07/2025 18:16

ErrolTheDragon · 12/07/2025 18:09

That, and reporting the OP if they seem to you to be a goady ‘plopper’ rather than a genuine poster,

Indeed

OP posts:
Thatslife234 · 12/07/2025 18:20

DoYouReally · 12/07/2025 17:53

I don't think anyone is owed a response.

Yeah I agree. Some sound like they are far too invested. Some comments are deliberately goady and then multiple posters just join in! I think the same type of comments on threads should be filtered out. We don't need the same thing pointing out by 20 people.

NormalAuntFanny · 12/07/2025 18:21

Wouldn't it be easier/more useful to have the option to not see/hide OP poppers from your active convos?

Make it a personal choice which given the recent ploppage on the feminism boards I'd do it.

JLou08 · 12/07/2025 18:23

YABU. Most people have a life outside MN and aren't sat around checking the notifications all day.

FireAway · 12/07/2025 18:29

NormalAuntFanny · 12/07/2025 18:21

Wouldn't it be easier/more useful to have the option to not see/hide OP poppers from your active convos?

Make it a personal choice which given the recent ploppage on the feminism boards I'd do it.

I’d like to see threads with only one post from OP highlighted in a different colour 🤔

OP posts:
FireAway · 12/07/2025 18:31

JLou08 · 12/07/2025 18:23

YABU. Most people have a life outside MN and aren't sat around checking the notifications all day.

People shouldn’t start controversial threads though if they are too busy to join in

OP posts:
Laiste · 12/07/2025 19:12

FireAway · 12/07/2025 18:15

Yeah, I’m not really thinking off relationship, advice type ones. More “what do you think of this very controversial political issue” or “I think all x are y. Do you agree?” type threads.

I just think it’s good manners 😊

i do agree it would be nice if more posters came back and at least acknowledged the longer answers !

But to delete would remove this good advice for future readers.

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