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I agree that it would be wonderful to see some of the more interesting threads from the past get a resurgence and more look-sees, but sadly, with the current climate, it would butcher the more intelligent discussion by burying it with more bickering, trolling and smartassery from the collective hive mind du jour. Interesting; I was just thinking the same thing. It would be the same as letting a group of first graders run unattended, at a museum's ancient crystal and pottery exhibit.
originally posted by: NihilistSanta
What if they just removed the fluff? Stuff like oh I don't know all of the BTS crap like cats, food, automobiles, and so forth. I mean I understand people may want to discuss those things but is it worth the extra cost? How come there is no talk of cutting down ? I would think if cost were an issue this would come up. Seems to me you had an influx of traffic that you cant pay for at ATS so perhaps the fault lies with opening things up to that type of chit-chat traffic.
originally posted by: rigel4
Whats really wrong with this site is that there are far too many
re-hashed main stream News stories.I can read most of what’s posted here on the MSN, It used to be about
discussing far out ideas... or fringe science etc.. and the truly weird.
originally posted by: NihilistSanta
a reply to: Nyiah
Probably. I am not a web designer but you are hitting around the right area. With BTS I was just noting that it is basically fluff. Its not what brings people to ATS. Why should we pay when other measures have (yet) to be mentioned or explored. I will give them the benefit of the doubt that perhaps this is going on behind the scenes. I was just throwing it to be considered.
originally posted by: NihilistSanta
a reply to: vethumanbeing
There are much better methods of revolt if one were so inclined besides self harm. They seem to be working quite well as evidenced by this thread and others.
originally posted by: Raxoxane
I guess the owners could compile material of their choice and publish an ATS book for general sale.That should get the general public's attention and bring in money and many more members.Maybe they can consult with members as to the content if they wish to.According to the T+C our posts and threads belong to them as well as to us.
Don't crucify me,i am a solutions-orientated type of person so this popped into my mind.Just a suggestion to take or leave.
originally posted by: nonspecific
originally posted by: Raxoxane
I guess the owners could compile material of their choice and publish an ATS book for general sale.That should get the general public's attention and bring in money and many more members.Maybe they can consult with members as to the content if they wish to.According to the T+C our posts and threads belong to them as well as to us.
Don't crucify me,i am a solutions-orientated type of person so this popped into my mind.Just a suggestion to take or leave.
We worked out a while ago that if you were to print and bind ATS in it's entirety the book would be getting on for 19 miles thick. Some serious editing would be in order.