[wp-forums] Was this really necessary?

[Michael B]

On 5/25/06, TechGnome <tg at tannagh.com> wrote:
>
> Riiiight. The discussion thread would free-float just like any other
> thread.
>
> -tg
>
> Jesse S wrote:
> > good idea, just don't sticky it, or there's no point in doing it
> >
> > On 5/25/06, TechGnome <tg at tannagh.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> How about this as a suggestion (I've seen this work on other forums):
> >> Clean up the current thread and close it. Then start a new thread
> called
> >> "Forums Rules - Discussion" in the post, link back to the Forum Rules
> >> and mention that this new thread is the place to discuss the matter.
> >> This way, the Forums Rules stays clean, but still allow a place for
> >> people to discuss it.
> >>


Invariably, threads like that (from previous experience) turn into "why not
use insert favorite forum software here.