Postings in the wrong forum - Barista Exchange2024-03-29T06:07:11Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/postings-in-the-wrong-forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noClearly, I am the only one wh…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-06-13:1688216:Comment:11659392011-06-13T12:00:11.409ZRon Ingberhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/RonIngber
Clearly, I am the only one who has an issue with this.<br />
I will learn to accept it.<br />
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I look forward to more great, informative postings, wherever they show up.
Clearly, I am the only one who has an issue with this.<br />
I will learn to accept it.<br />
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I look forward to more great, informative postings, wherever they show up. The problem is that "Barista…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-06-13:1688216:Comment:11652702011-06-13T03:28:41.501ZMatt Millettohttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/mattmilletto
The problem is that "Barista Exchanges & Travel" is the first choice for categories, and if the poster does not select a different category, all posts go here. Occasionally I will spend some time fixing posts .. but with the massive amount of posts, it is time consuming. I will look into it in more detail and see what I can do to help with this.<br />
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<p>Daniel ... would you like to be a "moderator" and you will then have access to change the categories. :) I'm serious. Brady and the…</p>
The problem is that "Barista Exchanges & Travel" is the first choice for categories, and if the poster does not select a different category, all posts go here. Occasionally I will spend some time fixing posts .. but with the massive amount of posts, it is time consuming. I will look into it in more detail and see what I can do to help with this.<br />
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<p>Daniel ... would you like to be a "moderator" and you will then have access to change the categories. :) I'm serious. Brady and the team are staying busy and I'd appreciate the help.</p> Boo :(
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Daniel, j…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-06-13:1688216:Comment:11657212011-06-13T02:25:08.646ZDaniel Demershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DanielDemers
Boo :(<br/>
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<cite>Brady said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/postings-in-the-wrong-forum?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A1165317&x=1#1688216Comment1165317"><div><p>Daniel, just checked, and doesn't look like we can do that.</p>
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Boo :(<br/>
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<cite>Brady said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/postings-in-the-wrong-forum?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A1165317&x=1#1688216Comment1165317"><div><p>Daniel, just checked, and doesn't look like we can do that.</p>
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</blockquote> Daniel, just checked, and doe…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-06-12:1688216:Comment:11653172011-06-12T22:24:24.738ZBradyhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Brady
<p>Daniel, just checked, and doesn't look like we can do that.</p>
<p>Daniel, just checked, and doesn't look like we can do that.</p> Daniel, that's a good idea re…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-06-12:1688216:Comment:11644932011-06-12T22:07:03.903ZBradyhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Brady
<p>Daniel, that's a good idea regarding the default selection... maybe its something we can do, maybe not. The thing to remember is that we don't code this page, the community is built on a platform (ning) that we customize. This does place some restrictions on the things that we can and can't do.</p>
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<p>Ron, I think I can speak for the rest of the moderators when I say that we probably won't start deleting discussions for posting in the wrong area.</p>
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<p>The other thing to…</p>
<p>Daniel, that's a good idea regarding the default selection... maybe its something we can do, maybe not. The thing to remember is that we don't code this page, the community is built on a platform (ning) that we customize. This does place some restrictions on the things that we can and can't do.</p>
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<p>Ron, I think I can speak for the rest of the moderators when I say that we probably won't start deleting discussions for posting in the wrong area.</p>
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<p>The other thing to remember is, the majority of the people that make the mistake have no idea of the effect for some users. Quite a few people (dare I say most?) browse the forums from the main page, which shows the 10 most recent discussions, regardless of topic. This is how I read stuff here. When I have to go farther back than that, I just flip to "discussions" view instead of topics, and it shows discussions in chronological order.</p> I will say that this doesn't…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-06-12:1688216:Comment:11646492011-06-12T20:44:34.958ZDaniel Demershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DanielDemers
I will say that this doesn't bother me at all, but I can see how it may be unhelpful for the person who actually put the posting up, because people searching in a specific forum will not find that topic. But to offer a possible solution maybe the category box should not be defaulted on "B E & T" but rather on a "Please choose one of the following" tabs, so people cannot post unless they pick one. I know nothing of web design or anything of the sort so it may be hard to do, but just a…
I will say that this doesn't bother me at all, but I can see how it may be unhelpful for the person who actually put the posting up, because people searching in a specific forum will not find that topic. But to offer a possible solution maybe the category box should not be defaulted on "B E & T" but rather on a "Please choose one of the following" tabs, so people cannot post unless they pick one. I know nothing of web design or anything of the sort so it may be hard to do, but just a thought! I also come here to talk co…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-06-12:1688216:Comment:11646452011-06-12T20:15:01.505ZDustin DeMershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DustinDeMers998
<p> I also come here to talk coffee with fellow coffee nerds. If someone posts in the wrong place its not a big deal, if someone miss spells a word its not a big deal. I dont see at all how this is disrespectful to anyone. Ya i may have missed that box at the the bottom of the page, but how does that hurt you or anyone else? Ron I think your reading into this way too much.</p>
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<p> I also come here to talk coffee with fellow coffee nerds. If someone posts in the wrong place its not a big deal, if someone miss spells a word its not a big deal. I dont see at all how this is disrespectful to anyone. Ya i may have missed that box at the the bottom of the page, but how does that hurt you or anyone else? Ron I think your reading into this way too much.</p>
<p> </p> You are the only one that is…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-06-12:1688216:Comment:11643592011-06-12T17:05:51.380ZBrandi Heathhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/BrandiHeath
<p>You are the only one that is bothered. And you talk about it being a waste of time like someone is FORCING you to take the time to reply JUST TO SAY its in the wrong forum. I agree with todd 100%.</p>
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<p>It is not disrespectful. It is not saying "check every forum to find mine"</p>
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<p>No one is forcing you to read anything you don't want to. If you're in Barista Exchanges and Travel and you see a post that doesn't belong, assume its not what you're looking for, and keep…</p>
<p>You are the only one that is bothered. And you talk about it being a waste of time like someone is FORCING you to take the time to reply JUST TO SAY its in the wrong forum. I agree with todd 100%.</p>
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<p>It is not disrespectful. It is not saying "check every forum to find mine"</p>
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<p>No one is forcing you to read anything you don't want to. If you're in Barista Exchanges and Travel and you see a post that doesn't belong, assume its not what you're looking for, and keep browsing. Moderate yourself stop worrying about what everyone else is doing.</p> If people post in the wrong a…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-06-12:1688216:Comment:11644552011-06-12T17:02:09.213ZRon Ingberhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/RonIngber
<p>If people post in the wrong area, then they are saying "I'm more important than you, so you should check every forum to look for my posting".</p>
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<p>If someone has a question about a roaster, why the heck should they post it in "Barista Exchanges & Travel"</p>
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<p>I believe that by deleting the postings, the posters will catch on really quickly and do the right thing.</p>
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<p>BTW - I LOVE this group and appreciate the knowledge I have gained from the experienced,…</p>
<p>If people post in the wrong area, then they are saying "I'm more important than you, so you should check every forum to look for my posting".</p>
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<p>If someone has a question about a roaster, why the heck should they post it in "Barista Exchanges & Travel"</p>
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<p>I believe that by deleting the postings, the posters will catch on really quickly and do the right thing.</p>
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<p>BTW - I LOVE this group and appreciate the knowledge I have gained from the experienced, sharing members.</p>
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<p>"the oldest guy at your party"</p>
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<p>I promise to stop complaining and hope for compliance.</p>