Suggestion: Suggest moving a thread...

[lloyd_b]

A suggestion for improving the forums: Have a way (similar to the "report" mechanism) whereby ordinary users can suggest moving the thread to another forum.

The reason - I've seen *many* posts lately that are obviously in the incorrect forum. Programming questions in "Absolute Beginner". Grub related questions in "Desktop Environments". Questions on installing software in "Forum Feedback & Help".

Having such a mechanism should make it easier for the moderators to identify which threads need to be moved. And if the mechanism allows the reporting user to specify the proper forum, hopefully all the mods will have to do is read the thread topic (and possibly the original post) and then click an "accept" or "reject" button.

Lloyd B.

[LaRoza]

Having such a mechanism should make it easier for the moderators to identify which threads need to be moved. And if the mechanism allows the reporting user to specify the proper forum, hopefully all the mods will have to do is read the thread topic (and possibly the original post) and then click an "accept" or "reject" button.

Lloyd B.

The report button can be used for that.

We get a lot of such reports, and usually move them.

[lloyd_b]

The report button can be used for that.

We get a lot of such reports, and usually move them.

:oops:
Oops - didn't realize that (I've only used it for spam and the like)

Lloyd B.

[hyper_ch]

I've also use the report button for having threads moved or reporting double posts or spam or inappropriate content...

[mips]

:oops:
Oops - didn't realize that (I've only used it for spam and the like)

Lloyd B.

When you click the report button you will see this under the text window:
Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising messages, requesting posts be moved or deleted, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts.

Just human nature I suppose, many people are to lazy to read or absorb. Been guilty of it myself.