In the thread shown below, a forum member (Randy) wondered why so many threads seem to abruptly stop. His comment is on page three of the link below.
http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9583
I'd like to offer my comments but I don't want to keep adding to the old thread, especially since my comments don't concern the topic of the old thread.
Randy, sometimes there's a reason why a thread just stops and the topic drops out of site.
In many cases, the topic has been exhausted or an impasse has been reached where no new ideas are being presented. Occassionally, the discussion gets a bit heated and, rather than continue it and risk having the thread locked, posters just quit posting.
Sometimes the thread has reached its logical conclusion, where the original question has been answered to the OP's satisfaction.
Then there are the threads that have gone so far and seem to stop for no reason. Perhaps the original poster, not seeing his original thread topic, starts a new thread (with a different title) and continues where he left off.
I'm not sure, but I think that's what happened with this thread. If memory serves, I've seen construction photos of this layout. Maybe it was a new thread here, maybe it was on another forum (many members belong to multiple forums).
Reading some of those old threads going back a year or more can be fun, but posting a response brings the thread back to the first page. Not everyone wants to re-read old threads unless some new information has been added or the original poster has an update. Even when the OP has an update, he often will create a new thread just for the update rather than dragging up old information.
Have fun reading the old threads, as there is a lot of information in them. If you feel the need to respond, start a new thread with your comments and use links in your post that points to the threads you are referring to. I think other forumites will appreciate your comments without having to re-read the original thread. Those that want to re-read can do so by clicking on the links in your post.
Just a friendly comment to help keep the page one topics fresh. No insult intended!
Darrell, quiet...for now
http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9583
I'd like to offer my comments but I don't want to keep adding to the old thread, especially since my comments don't concern the topic of the old thread.
Randy, sometimes there's a reason why a thread just stops and the topic drops out of site.
In many cases, the topic has been exhausted or an impasse has been reached where no new ideas are being presented. Occassionally, the discussion gets a bit heated and, rather than continue it and risk having the thread locked, posters just quit posting.
Sometimes the thread has reached its logical conclusion, where the original question has been answered to the OP's satisfaction.
Then there are the threads that have gone so far and seem to stop for no reason. Perhaps the original poster, not seeing his original thread topic, starts a new thread (with a different title) and continues where he left off.
I'm not sure, but I think that's what happened with this thread. If memory serves, I've seen construction photos of this layout. Maybe it was a new thread here, maybe it was on another forum (many members belong to multiple forums).
Reading some of those old threads going back a year or more can be fun, but posting a response brings the thread back to the first page. Not everyone wants to re-read old threads unless some new information has been added or the original poster has an update. Even when the OP has an update, he often will create a new thread just for the update rather than dragging up old information.
Have fun reading the old threads, as there is a lot of information in them. If you feel the need to respond, start a new thread with your comments and use links in your post that points to the threads you are referring to. I think other forumites will appreciate your comments without having to re-read the original thread. Those that want to re-read can do so by clicking on the links in your post.
Just a friendly comment to help keep the page one topics fresh. No insult intended!
Darrell, quiet...for now