Topic: A Quick Reminder of the Rules

Is the word re****ed allowed? It's one of the words of always been unsure about.

@Jaz007: Not really. And to play it safe if it's a word that you are unsure about, then you should maybe choose another word. .

Thanks for the update. Some hopefully constructive criticism - Personally I'd like to see topics or posts moved more often (where possible at least) if it's felt that they are not placed appropriately instead of just closed or (worse) deleted. I say deleted is worse because usually someone has taken time to write something and they probably won't feel like rewriting it all, if they can even remember exactly what they wrote in the first place.

I appreciate it is more work from the mods side but I think it's important to ensure posters feel their contributions are valid. I suspect people who have been shut down in the past just think screw it and don't come back. I know I don't really create topics myself as of late because I've seen instances of topics being closed when I don't think they warranted being closed, and others being left open when they should surely be merged so I don't really get where the goal posts are. I get the need for the forum to be kept tidy but its not as if there are 2 pages of new threads opened per day, either. Just seems like the vast majority of threads are "OT" ones and then the 4-5 that always stay at the top "recommendations, answer the question". Bit dull!

When a thread gets closed because of duplication can the relevant comments be transferred to the other thread which stays open? How long do locked threads stay before they are deleted? Also how long before threads get archived?

I am also unclear sometimes where to put certain newly created topics for example. An online only game ie Starwars Battlefront should that always go in the online games? or is it ok t put it in the PS4 section?

As an example there is a topic about the shooting in the Uncharted collection, essentially this started out as no more than a comment on how bad the author thought it was. Going by past experiences, this should not have been a new topic and instead just included as another post in the OT that already exists. I've seen more meaningful topics closed. But the fact it was left open meant the conversation expanded in such a way that it would not have done otherwise which ended up being a good thing.

Just seems a bit odd, then, that certain more meaningful topics get closed that could lead on to be pretty good threads. Again, not wishing to be overly critical just seems like a shame sometimes when things get cut short, especially since the forum is not exactly exploding with daily activity.

@kyleforrester87: Agreed, I feel the same way.

@kyleforrester87: @dryrain: Unfortunately there currently isn't a way to merge topics I am afraid. I am not sure if it's something that Ant is looking into for the future or not, but sadly as of now I don't have any other means but locking a duplicate thread.

However though, there is a way to search for threads right next to the new topic button is a search one. Obviously something as popular as Uncharted probably already has an ongoing thread so it before making a I need help on Uncharted thread a quick search is all that's needed. I understand it's not ideal at the time but hopefully wit the updates coming this problem will be elevated.

@dryrain: As for how long a thread gets locked or archived, it all depends. If it's a duplicate thread, it gets locked as soon as I see it. An archived thread is a bit different usually if it's a necropost again as soon as I see it. Unless it's a locked thread I wait a few days for the Op to see why it's locked before I archive it.

As for what section a thread goes, there is descriptions under the sections describing what is in those sections or what those sections are generally. Star Wars Battlefront for example can go in either depending on what you want to talk about. Are you looking for people to play the game with? That goes in the online section. Just want to talk about the game in general that goes into the PS4 section.

Almost every game nowadays are online only but the online section is generally reserved for making online groups etc. I hope that clears that up.

I've always wondered why all necropost threads are locked. If the reviving post is relevant and not spam, why should that thread be locked, only for a new thread to be made?

My question would be how long until a thread gets killed? I usually miss the creation date, and I remember when I joined some other forum and the very first day I got a warning for doing that. So annoying, never came back to that forum.

@Octane: It depends on the thread really. If it's a thread for help like techical advice or game advice if it's more then 2 months old that being said the last post was made two months ago I am pretty sure that the person needing help has already found the solution to there problem therefore any posts there after would be considered necroposting.

Now if it's a game thread i.e. Assassin's Creed III -OT- or FIFA 15 Online Match making thread then those ones it's ok to revive those ones since those games are still around as long as it's relevant. If it's just to post "I like this game" then obviously, that's not acceptable.

@sinalefa: I hope that answer your question as well.

@Tasuki: I see, thanks, was always wondering that. On some forums they close anything that's revived, despite the fact that the comment might actually still be relevant.

@tasuki

Yes, it does. Thank you.

@Octane: Yeah as long as it's relevant I will keep it open. Of course even if it's relevant and as I said the thread is 1 year old and the person is needing help to decide which game to buy, chances are they are long past needing an answer.

How do you even make a thread on here??? I was just curious about that. Also, thanks for posting the rules to this site. I made a comment about the Wii U on Nintendo Life, and the person followed me onto the PS4 to swear up a storm and call me all sorts of names...it ended up coming up on the screen when my young kids were playing, of course having to report the person to where I think nothing was even done about it until I contacted Sony and Nintendo themselves.
Thanks for being a great site to visit for Playstation info!@Tasuki:

@JLPick: It's pretty simple, just click on the section you want to post a thread in then click on new topic in the upper right corner and type away.

@kyleforrester87: "this should not have been a new topic and instead just included as another post in the OT that already exists."

I couldn't find the OT. But the whole scenario behind writing that thread fits in to the discussion above.
I believed it was a good subject to bring up as the the shooting in Unchartered was the weakest element of the game, worthy of its own thread. Maybe I should of called it 'shooting mechanics in gaming' or something more apt for what I really wanted to talk about. But I know what you mean, when I started that thread I had a forum post deleted for necroposting not long before so was wary of reviving a dead thread.

I'm unsure when this thread was opened but @Tasuki this was pretty harsh;

"but we know some members lack any common sense so we've listed them here"

True but very harsh.

@themcnoisy: If you ever need to find a thread you can always use the search function.

Not quite sure what you meant about something being harsh as I never said that.

@themcnoisy: just for the record wasn't being critical of your thread, just using it as an example of one that's a bit hit or miss as to whether it gets closed down.