[Stormblazer]

I agree, but make sure the moderators check that they're valid (not just little 3-4 word replies like this one , and combine simlar topics too if possible.

[lakerdonald]

well there are some long threads where ideas are expressed in 3-4 worders
i say it's a baffo idea

[n0tt00elite]

I think it would be OK... not the greatest idea, but...

[tfk]

What, you seriously want to split the Coffe Lounge™?

[jasonlambert]

I think it would be OK... not the greatest idea, but...

Feel free to expand on that, or propose an alternative if you wish

Originally Posted by LC

What, you seriously want to split the Coffe Lounge™?

Just a thought at this stage. Some threads run on for a long time (eg, "which distro", "age call" etc) because they are interesting/apply to a lot of people, basically splitting these threads off would allow us to "de-clutter" the coffee lounge for other every day discussions. Whats your opinion?

Lastly, this is only an idea atm, so if anyone (does/does not) like it feel free to say - all comments do get read and taken into consideration.

[tfk]

Originally Posted by jasonlambert

Just a thought at this stage. Some threads run on for a long time (eg, "which distro", "age call" etc) because they are interesting/apply to a lot of people, basically splitting these threads off would allow us to "de-clutter" the coffee lounge for other every day discussions. Whats your opinion?

Well, I like the current mish-mash of discussions and polls.
Increasing the thread list length would be a good improvement, though. You could spare the upcoming bandwidth by replacing the buttons by text (in bold letters).

[techieMoe]

I like the Coffee Lounge the way it is, personally. I can't really offer any sort of argument *against* splitting it up, though. I just like to follow the "if it ain't broke" idea.

[jasonlambert]

Originally Posted by LC

Increasing the thread list length would be a good improvement, though.

You can set your own thread list length from your forum profile now, look for the "topics per page" option.
(annoucement about it was here)

[tfk]

Thank you, it's very comfortable now.
...I should check the news forum more frequently.

[jeremy1701]

Rather then split up the threads based on length, why not have seperate poll and coffee lounge sections. The polls seem to be the longest threads, they can have their own section, and then we can still have the idle chit chat of the coffee lounge (over a cup of coffee, I assume?). The occational long thread in the lounge wouldn't be such a big deal then.

Just an idea.

Jeremy