How do you rate a thread

[canetoad]

Threads that interest me have convoluted sub-threads. Not just a load of 'me toos' to the original post.

[Rhiannon12866]

1. If you think that the OP is worth a recommendation, go ahead...

I do. Most people read the OP, but don't check out all the convoluted sub-threads... :-)

[geckosfeet]

2. Not everyone. I enjoy spiritied discussion and multiple perspectives.

Far ranging sub-threads are interesting and add nuance to the topic.

[Rhiannon12866]

8. Oh, I agree. Sometimes I follow discussions like that, too...

And I often learn something. I'm just saying that a lot of people don't take the time, just read the OP and that's it, especially if it's an extremely long thread... :shrug:

[Buzz Clik]

3. Me, too. k&r

[CJCRANE]

4. Me too

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

5. Then you nominate those sorts of threads for the Greatest Page

For me, the main focus is always on the OP--that is really what determines if a post gets a nomination. There have been times when a subthread or just a comment was far more interesting than the OP--when that happens, I suggest the poster start his or her own thread. That way it can be nominated.

[TexasObserver]

6. I recommend only threads I think others should read.

That often does not include threads with inane babbling in run-on sub threads which usually demonstrate nothing but the obstinacy of the participants.

[Dogtown]

7. ME, TOO!

I feel *just* like that!


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