Adminnemooseus writes:
Added by edit: I kind of like using the "copy/move" method for the proposed new topics, rather than the "move then deleted original" method. That way we have a perminent record of the proposed topics, in the "Proposed New Topics" index page. Unfortunately, the "copy/move" method also results in the original getting bumped when the move is made, and thus extra clutter in the "All Topics" page. Pehaps Percy could set up a way to preserve the originals without them getting bumped.
The more practical reason for now showing the bumped closed proposed topics, is that it shows the system in action. Lacking much other guidance to where to find the "Proposed New Topics" "Start a New Topic" button, these bumped topics also provide additional places to find that "Start a New Topic" button.
My own gut feeling is that the enormous forum full of closed threads is more of a distraction than a benefit.
I can see the benefits in having a log maintained, but I consider it a feature of my proposal that this log is in the background where it is not noticed. The software already has an archive feature that can be used for this. I don't really see any great benefit in having the machinery of topic approval too far out in the open. Ideally the process is simple and unobtrusive, and the full explainations for how it works are obtained by tracking down and reading posts that describe the matter, if anyone really wants.
I can see the need for easy access to a submit new topics button; but I don't think having a lot of closed new topics threads will be at all helpful for newbies. The goal is to make submission appear natural and easy for newbies. Get the "start new topic button" prominent on the page, and have it start a new topic in the appropriate place. This is a bit of programming, but hopefully not much. Overwise, just get "new proposals" forum well positioned in the menu at the top of the main pages.
Cheers -- Sylas
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