reply to post by Misterlondon
I'm inclined to agree with Mr.London on this.
Yes, the video is breathtaking and worthwhile.
But, it seems that the creation of a NEW thread simply to bump a recent similar one goes against the grain and is likely to rub people the wrong way.
For one thing, if a thread has the merits and moxie to stand the test of time, and stand on its own, then it is a testament to its value. By groping
for more viewership once the original post starts to fade smacks of desperation and makes the original thread "cheaper" than it would have been if not
artificially propped up.
Imagine if EVERY thread at ATS that a member deems worthy of increased viewership were permitted to simply be 're-introduced' once it begins to fade
away. We would soon be clogged by "Bumper" threads as members one after another attempted to reinvigorate issues they think should be artificially
elevated back to 'top-of-the-heap' status. No thank you. If there is no T&C rule against such behavior already there ought to be. What say you,
Mods?
My biggest concern however is with the poster asking that we not only visit the thread but that we also "star and flag" it. Are you serious? ATS is
now a campaign for votes? A popularity contest? Does this request not go against the entire premise of the star and flag system? I thought we
members star and flag threads based on OUR OWN determination of a thread being worthy of it - and NOT because another poster is campaigning for us to
go there and "do it"!
Just IMHO, but this solicitation of star and flag votes is crossing the line. It cheapens the whole purpose of such a system. Not sure about anyone
else, but I won't participate in the prostitution of ATS's noble and HONORABLE star & flag methodology.
It's sad - as the film in question is indeed wonderful. Pumping for extra points and eyeballs takes a lot away from it...
edit on 7/3/2011 by
Outrageo because: whtvr
