If we were to do a "Top Thread of the Week" ...?

[Daniel@R2R]

Alright, so here's an idea we've been thinking over, and I figured it might be a good discussion to be had here. It's the idea of having a "Top Thread of the Week"! However, there are different ways that could be evaluated and different criteria that could be used.

For example, it could be determined based on the number of responses a thread has or the number of views it has gotten or the type of engagement it has... I definitely feel like we'd need some guidelines for it. Like, it couldn't be a meet and greet thread or a lounge thread. It couldn't be a negative thread where there was a bunch of arguing. It should be a thread IMO that is helpful or interesting...a thread that is a positive for our community...

I dunno. What do you guys think?

Btw, here are a bunch of high engagement threads that were started this past week based on views and replies (these are in no particular order):

Who says I can't get a bunch of tang in my 42 gallon reef tank?

Help? Cycled too fast?

Dirty aquarium

Are you dosing anything, and if so, why?

Serious question about light

How quickly did you introduce corals and any tips for starting?

Keeping it clean: Have you used a filter roller?

The TSA Grand Prize Tour Experience!

Possum wrasse has a raisin on head

what kind of fish is this?

Could MAP be considered an antitrust violation?

Where to Buy Coral?

How long does it take for you perform a Water Change on your reef aquarium?

this flow good?

Kalk stirrer operation

Biome Cycling idea

My only tang, Powder Blue, is attacking the Foxface. Get another tang? - VIDEO

All my fish are randomly dying!

What coral do you feel like doesn't get enough love?


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[Gumbies R Us]

Here’s some thoughts on it. I think it should include threads that either promote good discussion or show off some idea. Maybe a thread Randy posted that is loaded with information. Or a question someone asked but it is filled with many different responses. I think those could be some good threads to include. I also think the “thread of the week thread” ahold Be pinned for a couple of days. That way people who logon on can say “oh top threads of the week? Wonder what those are” it would help prevent it from getting buried thus defeating the purpose of it. Also members should be notified if their thread makes it in the top threads of the week or maybe a recognition title “ (member) had an amazing thread about the effects of high phosphate on their tank” something like that. Idk just spit balling some ideas out there!

 

[Reefer Matt]

That’ll definitely require the judgement of the staff, imo. Numbers alone don’t always equal a great thread. But I like the idea! Maybe create a system to grade them on, and award points based on that criteria? Then the most points wins the spot.

 

[Doctorgori]

Maybe a thread Randy posted that is loaded with information.

Way too many of those, I wouldn’t doubt if that’s a weekly thing….
I endorse

 

[Biokabe]

I wouldn't want it to be based solely on engagement or views. Doing that would make it easy to pull, yes - but it would also be likely to pull a lot of argumentative threads, because people become much more motivated to post when someone commits the grievous sin of being wrong on the Internet.

Use engagement to identify candidates, but use human judgment to actually choose them.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Well, I wouldn't include "number of posts" as a qualifier. As an example, there are a few long running threads that have become a safe haven for idle chitchat and non reef related content.

It would have to be subjective on the part of those making thw decision and maybe answer some key questions. Like, does it promote thoughtful conversation? Does it allow inclusion for dissenting view points? Can the content be construed as marketing? Does it have the potential to move the needle forward for the hobby? Has the topic been discussed to exhaustion? Etc.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I would suggest a "top thread of the month" instead..... it will allow for more time for "those unique threads" to pop up, vs the regular day to day mainstream topics.

Also, do you really want to deal with it every 6-7 days? Once a month sounds easier to organize and to vote for.

EDIT: maybe create a new emoji that we can use once a month to vote for the top thread, or at least nominate a thread. just an idea...

 

[Doctorgori]

I would suggest a "top thread of the month" instead.....

logic being less frequency/ greater value

 

[BeanAnimal]

The simple criteria could be somewhat similar to the degrees of Kevin Bacon - but in relation to real bacon. So the fewer degrees of separation one's post is from describing some aspect of real bacon without mentioning bacon, well there is your TOTW. Just my thoughts on the matter.

 

[Bruttall]

How about 2, Hall of Fame, most positive reactions, Wall of Shame, most drama?

Ok so my favorite South Park guy is Prof Chaos this week ;p