Just my 2cents. Mega threads ought to be several threads - -yes.
Who ought to be responsible for making that happen? -- The thread starter.
When it hits 2 or three pages - and the topic is moving into greater detail -- or off the mark -- but still interesting - the thread starter ought to make a follow-on. EG., Thread Name PART II continued...
The thread starter ought to also see if there is a current thread - in the appropriate forum (KyleH2 -- no hit intended here!!) before posting.
But doesn't it seem like sometimes things show up in the weirdest places?
Not sure how the 48 hour idea would work for some people (myself included) -- you'd miss a lot if you're off line for a few days (I can be offline for a month or more at a time.)
BUT if well structured threads were available - speed read/scan - the dive into your area(s) of interest.
I find the forums index real helpful - - especially areas of interest I haven't been to in a while. Guess I kinda like the way its set up -- and think the Original posters ought to take some control of their own thread. Can you imagine a newby looking at some polymer based - formerly epoxy granite -- tech special -- 5000 posts on start up!?? Whew - I found it interesting -- but having been away for a while -- FORGET ABOUT IT
Sorry, looks like i tossed in a nickels worth. Throw a nickel on the grass..
Happy 4th!
:cheers: Jim
Experience is the BEST Teacher. Is that why it usually arrives in a shower of sparks, flash of light, loud bang, a cloud of smoke, AND -- a BILL to pay? You usually get it -- just after you need it.