XWord Muggles Forum

Would anyone object if I started locking threads about puzzles that are more than 2-3 weeks old? I think it would be nice to maintain the chronological order of the threads in each category, and if they are left open someone can post in an old thread which would bump it to the top of the forum.


Locked threads are still accessible in every way, you just can't post to them anymore. I've gone ahead and locked the very first threads in WSJ and MGWCC so you can see what it looks like (these were "practice" threads anyway and posted after the contests were over). I think it makes sense to leave the last couple weeks open for people who are catching up or have been on vacation, and that's easier for me to manage keeping in order. Over time, we will have a nice index of the commentary and reactions to the puzzles and you can link to a locked thread if you want to refer to it.

Please let me know if you have any thoughts on the matter. I won't do anything one way or the other until after this weekend's contest ends. Thanks!

Brian

I think it’s a fine idea. Has anyone told you that you are doing a great job?? You are!

I'm fine with the idea too.

A side observation: It's kinda cool to sit here and watch our little community grow day by day, bit by bit, in just a few short weeks. After being forced to leave the comfort and familiarity of our first home, a few brave souls took the kernel of an idea and set out to form a new world. New to this unknown landscape, we learned together and worked together...we watched the population increase, and leaders emerge, we've added functionality as needed, and formed trade partnerships, and rules of conduct have been proposed and voted on... Why does this all sound so familiar?

I also agree with Meg, you're doing a great job.

BrianMac wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 5:07 am Would anyone object if I started locking threads about puzzles that are more than 2-3 weeks old?

Brian

Makes sense to me - a week or so to discuss the solution, allow for late solvers, and for winners to be congratulated.

I'm OK with it as well. Whatever makes the forum easier to manage and better.....

Makes perfect sense to me; yet another great idea on your part.

And to echo the previous sentiments - thank you SO much for setting up and maintaining this fantastic forum!

It makes perfect sense. Thanks so much for all your work on this.

Al Sisti wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:57 am I'm fine with the idea too.

A side observation: It's kinda cool to sit here and watch our little community grow day by day, bit by bit, in just a few short weeks. After being forced to leave the comfort and familiarity of our first home, a few brave souls took the kernel of an idea and set out to form a new world. New to this unknown landscape, we learned together and worked together...we watched the population increase, and leaders emerge, we've added functionality as needed, and formed trade partnerships, and rules of conduct have been proposed and voted on... Why does this all sound so familiar?

I also agree with Meg, you're doing a great job.

Al
One interesting thing I have noted is that there are over 30 new people posting here who did not post on the WSJ web site but based on their comments and knowledge of ship/shore etc. are clearly familiar with our community. The WSJ would like us back but I have explained to them that there are two reasons it won't happen - 1) that nonsubscribers still could not post and 2) there is so much flexibility and options with this blog that we don't want to give up.

Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 11:27 am

Al Sisti wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:57 am I'm fine with the idea too.

A side observation: It's kinda cool to sit here and watch our little community grow day by day, bit by bit, in just a few short weeks. After being forced to leave the comfort and familiarity of our first home, a few brave souls took the kernel of an idea and set out to form a new world. New to this unknown landscape, we learned together and worked together...we watched the population increase, and leaders emerge, we've added functionality as needed, and formed trade partnerships, and rules of conduct have been proposed and voted on... Why does this all sound so familiar?

I also agree with Meg, you're doing a great job.

Al
One interesting thing I have noted is that there are over 30 new people posting here who did not post on the WSJ web site but based on their comments and knowledge of ship/shore etc. are clearly familiar with our community. The WSJ would like us back but I have explained to them that there are two reasons it won't happen - 1) that nonsubscribers still could not post and 2) there is so much flexibility and options with this blog that we don't want to give up.

Bob, the WSJ would like us back? Whom did you talk to? Someone other than Mike Miller? I’m wondering why the WSJ gave up all the advertising exposure.

Meg wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 12:06 pm

Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 11:27 am

Al Sisti wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:57 am I'm fine with the idea too.

A side observation: It's kinda cool to sit here and watch our little community grow day by day, bit by bit, in just a few short weeks. After being forced to leave the comfort and familiarity of our first home, a few brave souls took the kernel of an idea and set out to form a new world. New to this unknown landscape, we learned together and worked together...we watched the population increase, and leaders emerge, we've added functionality as needed, and formed trade partnerships, and rules of conduct have been proposed and voted on... Why does this all sound so familiar?

I also agree with Meg, you're doing a great job.

Al
One interesting thing I have noted is that there are over 30 new people posting here who did not post on the WSJ web site but based on their comments and knowledge of ship/shore etc. are clearly familiar with our community. The WSJ would like us back but I have explained to them that there are two reasons it won't happen - 1) that nonsubscribers still could not post and 2) there is so much flexibility and options with this blog that we don't want to give up.

Bob, the WSJ would like us back? Whom did you talk to? Someone other than Mike Miller? I’m wondering why the WSJ gave up all the advertising exposure.

Besides Mike who I have had some off line emails with, I have traded comments with another woman staffer. I am not sure her position.

I am on board with this idea and also wish to thank you for putting this together and doing such a good job maintaining it.

I am also on board with this idea. I am one of the "new people" here who did not post on the WSJ site but had lurked for a long time and am not currently a subscriber. Also I appreciate all you have done to create and maintain this community although I have not been as active as I would like to be. It's my busy season merchandising perennials in this winter-like weather here in Detroit.

SueJ wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2019 7:27 pm I am also on board with this idea. I am one of the "new people" here who did not post on the WSJ site but had lurked for a long time and am not currently a subscriber. Also I appreciate all you have done to create and maintain this community although I have not been as active as I would like to be. It's my busy season merchandising perennials in this winter-like weather here in Detroit.

Come to Mississippi. You can sell plants here pretty much year round. We have four seasons in MS. Almost Summer, Summer, Still Summer and Christmas. I wish I could say that I made that up, but I heard it from someone else. And welcome to the Land of the Muggles.

Thanks for the input everyone! I'm going to go ahead and close the older puzzle threads, but leave the current week's puzzle and two weeks previous always open. I think WSJ, MGWCC and PGWCC are the only affected sections at this time.