Hi everyone,

I realize this isn't a rule yet, so I just wanted to know what you guys think: putting a reasonable limit on how many threads someone can create, in one section of the forum, per day.

For example, setting a limit of 5 threads created in 1 section per day...so someone would only be able to create 5 new threads in the Depression section, for example. I'm not suggesting 5, just using it as an example.

It concerns me that someone can make several threads in one section, to the point that everyone else's threads are pushed wayy back...to pages 2, 3, etc. Then it would be far less likely that these pushed back threads would be read by fellow members.

Just a thought...what do you guys think?

[Gus1234U]

i like it~

[lynn P.]

The other day, one whole forum was filled by threads from one person. I suggested nicely they could post in creative corner. The person wasn't looking for feedback but using it to vent and simply write. Would have been better to write a couple threads and just keep posting on those. This would most likely difficult to implement though.

I like the idea too, it does cause other posters threads to be pushed back further and some even go unnoticed or unanswered. Or continuing in your already created threads as Lynn suggested.

[Perna]

I think it would be hard to "police" and could cause hard feelings; I don't know that anyone does this all the time (posts multiple posts in one forum in one day) and when it comes down to my needs (finding and reading new, interesting-to-me posts from anyone/everyone) and someone else's need to post, there's a "New Posts" button for my needs but not a good way for someone feeling the need to post so much to express themselves.

I would rather curb my annoyance at seeing a lot of posts than have someone's inarticulate call for "help"/attention blocked; I may not want to read/respond to their posts but obviously they have a need of some kind there that I would like them to get met? I feel it trumps my need not to be unduly annoyed?

Originally Posted by Perna

I think it would be hard to "police" and could cause hard feelings; I don't know that anyone does this all the time (posts multiple posts in one forum in one day) and when it comes down to my needs (finding and reading new, interesting-to-me posts from anyone/everyone) and someone else's need to post, there's a "New Posts" button for my needs but not a good way for someone feeling the need to post so much to express themselves.

I would rather curb my annoyance at seeing a lot of posts than have someone's inarticulate call for "help"/attention blocked; I may not want to read/respond to their posts but obviously they have a need of some kind there that I would like them to get met? I feel it trumps my need not to be unduly annoyed?

I have no desire whatsoever to prevent somebody from asking for help. But creating several threads in one section in one day is too much, especially if the topic isn't even established. Plus, that pushes everyone else's threads to the back pages and they don't get the support they need.

If someone wants to post a lot during the day, fine. But creating a ridiculous amount of threads is unnecessary. As others above mentioned, maybe creating a thread and posting multiple times in that one thread could be a good option? This way, they get to vent their feelings out, and other people's threads can be viewed as well.

i don't know..if someone is in a bad spot mentally...maybe it is all they can do to reach out & make contact with people & stay in touch somehow is by creating a bunch of threads. i would hate to think that i would be making it difficult for someone who is in a bad place mentally even more difficult to stay grounded by putting even more restrictions on them.

i know that sometimes some of the posts & threads by people are a bit much...but i also realize that sometimes posters are in a bad place & are just reaching out for any kind of contact they can get. maybe their mind is racing & writing is a way they can control it & they see these forums as a "safe" place to ease a little of their suffering.

personally i don't mind having to wade thru a little bit to find a post from someone or by a different poster...someday that person in need may be me..i know there have been times i am sure my posts were a little less than coherent.

plus on a personal level it bothers me to have the number of ones posts limited to a certain amount /day because not due to content but only because it might make others have to look for the posts of another poster...to me that just seems to go against the whole point of having a safe place for those with mental illness who are looking for a safe place to find support to post.

just my opinion...for what it is worth.

[Secretum]

Personally, I don't like that idea at all. This is supposed to be a supportive environment, but what you are proposing screams "you are only worth our help and support up until a certain point." Many people here have histories of experiencing emotional trauma upon discovering that love they thought to be unconditional actually had conditions. "We're here for you and we'll support you...for problems 1-5. After that, we don't want to hear about it" doesn't seem like the kind of attitude that would be helpful for these people (most of whom probably wouldn't post more than 5 new threads, anyway. They just need to know that the option is available should they ever need it. )

I usually check page 2 in a section if I don't recognize the last few posts at the end of page 1. I doubt that I'm the only one. If someone feels that his/her thread is being held back, then s/he can always add another post to "bump" it back to page 1.

Rule addition always makes me feel severely uncomfortable. I think we ought to be searching through the rule book to see what we can cut out, not looking to put more restrictions (that are often seen as unnecessary) on peoples' liberty.

[DocJohn]

Since it's such a rare thing and usually done by someone who may not fully understand the ramifications of so many postings in such a short amount of time, the best thing to do is to simply report one of the poster's threads with an explanation.

Then we can look into it, move some threads out of the forum that is being overwhelmed, and PM the member privately to let them know not to do it again in the future...

Best,
DocJohn

Originally Posted by DocJohn

Since it's such a rare thing and usually done by someone who may not fully understand the ramifications of so many postings in such a short amount of time, the best thing to do is to simply report one of the poster's threads with an explanation.

Then we can look into it, move some threads out of the forum that is being overwhelmed, and PM the member privately to let them know not to do it again in the future...

Best,
DocJohn

Thank you for your reply, DocJohn. This sounds like a fantastic idea.

[lynn P.]

The other day I reported this problem - one forum in particular had at least 15 threads going and only 2 in the forum were from other people. I don't want to say which one here.