A thread about starting threads (forum social dynamics)

[Cagliostro]

I'm terrible these days about creating new topics. Probably because I usually start new topics whenever I'm fired up about something that might translate well to a good discussion. But most of the time, these days, I don't even think of it. Occasionally I'll start a new topic if I feel like there should be one but nobody has created it yet.
My history with topics seems to be all about timing. I've created a thread and gotten no responses, and then created a new thread with the exact same wording 6 months later and it sparks off a good discussion. Luck and timing. And usefulness. I think my most successful Caggie-created thread here has been in the hidden mod section for reporting spamming bastards.

Which depresses me.

[aliantha]

I think my most successful Caggie-created thread here has been in the hidden mod section for reporting spamming bastards.

Which depresses me.

But you performed a public service. Nice job, Cag!

[Savor Dam]

Ahem. I am sure ali has no idea what Cag may be referring to there. I certainly don't.

[Avatar]

Everything I say is always scintillating. It's not my fault none of y'all appreciate it.

--A

[aliantha]

A man of few words is our Av.

SD -- oh, right, I forgot that there's no mod forum. Whatever was I thinking? Bad ali!

[Avatar]

I have noticed that my word count has dropped significantly over the years. If you go back to some of my early posts, they're veritable walls of text. The older I get, the less time I have.

--A