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I posted an issue regarding an air conditioner and I had another question regarding the same unit but clearly unrelated to the first issue so I started another thread. I got the 'one thread per subject' reply from a moderator along with a link back to my first thread which I don't understand. Does this mean I should post another thread within the same first thread even though it's unrelated simply because it's regarding the same device? I'm confused about that, I thought the whole point to keeping a thread on track was to NOT confuse it by adding another thread into the mix even though it happens to be regarding the same device. What am I missing here, coffee?
one thread per subject
- Thread starter maarkus
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You can do whatever you want with your own threads. Nothing is off topic if it's raised by the OP.
If you disagree with moderation, you can contact them using the Report link.
hi maarkus,
If your extension Topic is related to the Topic of the original Thread, it is usual to post to the Original Thread.
If the Topic is not related to the Topic for the Original Thread, it is expected that you Create a new Thread.
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Moderation.
If your extension Topic is related to the Topic of the original Thread, it is usual to post to the Original Thread.
If the Topic is not related to the Topic for the Original Thread, it is expected that you Create a new Thread.
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Moderation.
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Here are some general guidelines.
1) The thread belongs to the Thread Starter (TS).
2) Someone using the thread to discuss their own question is considered a hijacker and this is frowned on. It is best to start a new thread and make a link or reference to the original thread.
3) There are exceptions. For example, a thread on "Success Stories" where users would like to contribute a successful repair using similarly posted repairs would be allowed in the same thread. A request to solve a problem (new or same) would be considered a hijack and would fall under (2) above.
4) In general, do not respond to a thread that has had no activity in the past 6 months. Again, if you have a similar issue or new information, start a new thread and make a link to the previous thread. If you have pertinent information to share, consider the possibility that the TS has long left the building.
5) Multiple posts on the same topic in different forums are not allowed. They will be closed or deleted.
6) If you wish to discuss a different issue on the same device it would be best to keep it on the same thread. Multiple threads on the same topic can be confusing. If you think that the new issue warrants its own thread then it may be better to allow the original thread to run its course before starting another thread.
7) Sometimes new members have multiple questions in their heads and like to initiate multiple threads at the same time. This is bad practice. It is best to tackle one issue at a time. We pay attention to who started the thread and therefore it is better to focus on one question at a time.
1) The thread belongs to the Thread Starter (TS).
2) Someone using the thread to discuss their own question is considered a hijacker and this is frowned on. It is best to start a new thread and make a link or reference to the original thread.
3) There are exceptions. For example, a thread on "Success Stories" where users would like to contribute a successful repair using similarly posted repairs would be allowed in the same thread. A request to solve a problem (new or same) would be considered a hijack and would fall under (2) above.
4) In general, do not respond to a thread that has had no activity in the past 6 months. Again, if you have a similar issue or new information, start a new thread and make a link to the previous thread. If you have pertinent information to share, consider the possibility that the TS has long left the building.
5) Multiple posts on the same topic in different forums are not allowed. They will be closed or deleted.
6) If you wish to discuss a different issue on the same device it would be best to keep it on the same thread. Multiple threads on the same topic can be confusing. If you think that the new issue warrants its own thread then it may be better to allow the original thread to run its course before starting another thread.
7) Sometimes new members have multiple questions in their heads and like to initiate multiple threads at the same time. This is bad practice. It is best to tackle one issue at a time. We pay attention to who started the thread and therefore it is better to focus on one question at a time.
Thanks everyone for the clarification although I feel my starting a separate thread is more logical as I explained since the two threads are only related by device, not subject/topic. Also and most importantly who is going to see my question about circuit function while browsing threads when it's buried in the first thread?
Only those who have ideas and interest in reading the posted thread and they may not have answers or interest in answering a second or third question. Those that open the posted thread may have answers to subsequent questions but already helped me with the main issue and don't want to pay attention to that thread anymore, unaware that I have other questions which arose days later.
There may be many other readers who have an interest and answer to that second or third question that have no interest or skill in answering the first so they'll never click on that link that clearly doesn't tell them anything about the subsequent questions.
So, assuming I have more than one question regarding the same device before posting, should I mention both questions simultaneously in the subject, i.e. something like 'two questions regarding mini split' and then elaborate briefly on both of them in the first paragraph so that I might get the attention of the various readers that only have interest in one of many questions?
Only those who have ideas and interest in reading the posted thread and they may not have answers or interest in answering a second or third question. Those that open the posted thread may have answers to subsequent questions but already helped me with the main issue and don't want to pay attention to that thread anymore, unaware that I have other questions which arose days later.
There may be many other readers who have an interest and answer to that second or third question that have no interest or skill in answering the first so they'll never click on that link that clearly doesn't tell them anything about the subsequent questions.
So, assuming I have more than one question regarding the same device before posting, should I mention both questions simultaneously in the subject, i.e. something like 'two questions regarding mini split' and then elaborate briefly on both of them in the first paragraph so that I might get the attention of the various readers that only have interest in one of many questions?
