thread splitting

jbird69 · 02/11/2009, 11:56 AM

What does it mean on RC when a thread splits? And how do you view the entire thread? It seems like when I click into a split thread, I am only viewing it from the 'split' forward...

scapes · 02/11/2009, 01:18 PM

a thread can only last 40 pages. when it goes to page 41, "JOHNL", who is the main man on here , comes and makes the original thread into another.

To get to the first part of the thread, you have to go to page 1 of the "split" thread and JOHNL posts a link to get to the first 40 pages.

HTH

jbird69 · 02/11/2009, 01:29 PM

Mahalo

holmstar · 02/11/2009, 03:44 PM

Seems like we need new forum software for this site. I mean I know that there are a lot of users, and rather limited processing resources on the server, but I fail to see how it should not be able to handle a thread more than 40 pages long.

CIGDAZE · 02/11/2009, 04:01 PM

Thanks for asking, and thanks for the explanation.
I always wondered about that. What's the reason?

The forum I administer has a couple threads that have thousands of replies - one in particular had 876 pages with over 35,000 posts. No problems. We run vBulletin v3.7.4
So, I was just wondering why the need...

holmstar · 02/11/2009, 04:31 PM

Upgrade! upgrade!

it's rather annoying to have to click through several pages in order to get to the very first page of a long thread that you have never read. Plus I imagine that the search feature of the vBulletin v3.7.4 is more efficient. Like, maybe you could actually use it once in a while.

gman0526 · 02/11/2009, 05:14 PM

If we didn't have a Suggestion forum I would see the need for this thread in the Reef Discussion Forum.

As far as the "split" is concerned is not done manually it's a code among the other various codes that are used on the site.

jbird69 · 02/11/2009, 07:05 PM

well gman, it wasnt a suggestion, it was a simple question....which was plainly answered...the end.

gman0526 · 02/11/2009, 07:36 PM

Questions and suggestion Forum

scapes · 02/11/2009, 10:11 PM

gman, he really really needs to be sent to the slammer for committing the horrible crime of posting in the wrong forum. HOW DARE HE!!!!!!!

The Escaped Ape · 02/12/2009, 11:06 AM

Now, now scapes, I think you may be overreacting. It was a simple mistake.

miwoodar · 02/12/2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by holmstar
Upgrade! upgrade!

it's rather annoying to have to click through several pages in order to get to the very first page of a long thread that you have never read. Plus I imagine that the search feature of the vBulletin v3.7.4 is more efficient. Like, maybe you could actually use it once in a while.

What if you just went to the URL line and replaced the page number to a 1? Or hit 'first'?

IMO though, the best way to read long threads is to scroll to the bottom of the page and choose 'show printable version' then select 'show all posts on one page'.

I rarely use the search feature. It does seem to be better than it used to be though. The primo membership is worth it when you need to use RC's search engine. With that said, I don't know anything about the revised version of VBulletin mentioned above.

Google can often do a better job though...
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...l.com&aq=f&oq=

scapes · 02/12/2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by burntom
Now, now scapes, I think you may be overreacting. It was a simple mistake.

um, i know that. that's why i directed my remark at gman. i was sticking up for the OP hence me rolling my eyes

miwoodar · 02/12/2009, 03:03 PM

I think we should go through the entire site and sort all the threads into their proper categories.

No.

jbird69 · 02/12/2009, 09:37 PM

i goofed. gman is right. I sometimes forget how many topic catagories are on this forum. This site is so huge its alittle intimidating. I keep my sanity by only surfing a few of them.

The Escaped Ape · 02/13/2009, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by scapes
um, i know that. that's why i directed my remark at gman. i was sticking up for the OP hence me rolling my eyes

And I was pointing out, through the medium of sarcasm, your overreaction to the gently put point he made.

Let's all not take ourselves too seriously.

scapes · 02/13/2009, 07:55 PM

ah, ok

02/11/2009, 11:56 AM	#1
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	thread splitting What does it mean on RC when a thread splits? And how do you view the entire thread? It seems like when I click into a split thread, I am only viewing it from the 'split' forward... __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard

02/11/2009, 01:29 PM	#3
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02/11/2009, 05:14 PM	#7
gman0526 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,278	If we didn't have a Suggestion forum I would see the need for this thread in the Reef Discussion Forum. As far as the "split" is concerned is not done manually it's a code among the other various codes that are used on the site. __________________ "If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts." A.E. Current Tank Info: 75 G BB tank

02/11/2009, 07:05 PM	#8
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	well gman, it wasnt a suggestion, it was a simple question....which was plainly answered...the end. __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard

02/11/2009, 07:36 PM	#9
gman0526 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,278	Questions and suggestion Forum __________________ "If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts." A.E. Current Tank Info: 75 G BB tank

02/11/2009, 01:18 PM	#2
scapes Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 2,520	a thread can only last 40 pages. when it goes to page 41, "JOHNL", who is the main man on here , comes and makes the original thread into another. To get to the first part of the thread, you have to go to page 1 of the "split" thread and JOHNL posts a link to get to the first 40 pages. HTH

02/11/2009, 03:44 PM	#4
holmstar Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Circle Pines, MN Posts: 96	Seems like we need new forum software for this site. I mean I know that there are a lot of users, and rather limited processing resources on the server, but I fail to see how it should not be able to handle a thread more than 40 pages long.

02/11/2009, 04:01 PM	#5
CIGDAZE Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 136	Thanks for asking, and thanks for the explanation. I always wondered about that. What's the reason? The forum I administer has a couple threads that have thousands of replies - one in particular had 876 pages with over 35,000 posts. No problems. We run vBulletin v3.7.4 So, I was just wondering why the need...

02/11/2009, 04:31 PM	#6
holmstar Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Circle Pines, MN Posts: 96	Upgrade! upgrade! it's rather annoying to have to click through several pages in order to get to the very first page of a long thread that you have never read. Plus I imagine that the search feature of the vBulletin v3.7.4 is more efficient. Like, maybe you could actually use it once in a while.

02/11/2009, 10:11 PM	#10
scapes Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 2,520	gman, he really really needs to be sent to the slammer for committing the horrible crime of posting in the wrong forum. HOW DARE HE!!!!!!!

02/12/2009, 11:06 AM	#11
The Escaped Ape In The Canopy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Taiwan Posts: 1,098	Now, now scapes, I think you may be overreacting. It was a simple mistake. __________________ Tom Victoria Concordia Crescit Current Tank Info: Currently tankless

02/12/2009, 03:03 PM	#14
miwoodar Likey the bikey Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,371	I think we should go through the entire site and sort all the threads into their proper categories. No. __________________ Mike On hiatus. I'm either out riding my bicycle, playing with my family, or throwing ferts in my planted tank. Or working. I hope I'm not doing that though. Current Tank Info: 140 DIY Cube

02/12/2009, 09:37 PM	#15
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	i goofed. gman is right. I sometimes forget how many topic catagories are on this forum. This site is so huge its alittle intimidating. I keep my sanity by only surfing a few of them. __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard

02/13/2009, 07:55 PM	#17
scapes Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 2,520	ah, ok