Re: Ryan/Jonathan #15 'One Kinky Party'
*puts mod hat on again*
I know this post is going to be lengthy, but I want everyone to read it very carefully and then in your next post, please let me know that you have read and understood what I am about to say.
While the number of chatty/spammish/off topic posts in this thread have decreased somewhat (for that we thank you), the fact that we still have several members who are saying that they are having a hard time keeping up with the posts in here suggests we still have a bit of work to do. We have always tried our best to allow a little leeway when things veer off topic, we don’t want to limit discussion if we can help it, but we also want all of our members to enjoy posting here, and I believe you all can see from reading some of the previous replies that this currently isn’t the case.
Examples of chatty/spammish/off topic posts:
“OMG!! He loooks soooo sexy in that pic!”
“LOL!!! I agree!! He’s so cute”
Also, discussing things that have nothing to do at all with the subject of the thread and then adding a tiny bit about Jonathan/Ryan at the end of your post does not mean your reply is on topic. If you want to discuss those types of things with other members, please do so using the private message service or one of the instant messenger services out there.
Truthfully, I don’t think that anyone would mind reading through several posts at one time if the actual discussion aspect of the thread was present. For example, yesterday morning—in my time zone, there was a very good discussion going on about Ryan’s OCD and the various ways it manifested itself throughout the show. That being said, we’re not trying to say that you can’t post the ‘drooly’, or ‘squeeing’ style posts, those can be fun to read too, but they should be done in moderation. I said something similar in the Adam Rodriguez thread yesterday, but I think it bears mentioning in here as well. There is absolutely no doubt that those of us who frequent this thread think that Jonathan Togo is an absolutely gorgeous man, but surely we can come up with more to discuss about him than just his looks. Don’t you think that’s doing him a great disservice? He is more than just a pretty face, don’t you all think? True, his body of work may not yet be as extensive as some, but Ryan alone should give us plenty to talk about.
The spoiler code...guys, I want you all to imagine for a moment that you’re a totally spoiler free person. Then think about how you’d feel if you opened this thread wanting to discuss Jonathan/Ryan and all you see was nearly a full page of spoiler code. It would be pretty disappointing, wouldn’t it? It’s fine to use spoiler code in the character/actor threads, but it should be done so sparingly. This is why we have the Spoiler Lab thread and the episode specific threads. You can discuss Ryan-specific spoilers in those threads as well. Promo pics may be discussed in depth in the Miami pictures thread.
Lastly, guys...I understand how frustrated some of you are and that you’re just trying to help, but please don’t backseat mod. If you’re unhappy with the way things are going in a particular thread, please pm either Geni (speed_cochrane) or myself with your concerns and allow us to handle it, that’s what we’re here for. Otherwise we end up with several members asking everyone to slow down, and then others saying that those posts are annoying and that only serves to draw the thread even more off topic, plus it could lead to disagreements or hard feelings.
I sincerely hope this will be the last time for quite awhile that Geni or I have to come in here and remind everyone to slow down.
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to read this.
*puts mod hat on again*
I know this post is going to be lengthy, but I want everyone to read it very carefully and then in your next post, please let me know that you have read and understood what I am about to say.
While the number of chatty/spammish/off topic posts in this thread have decreased somewhat (for that we thank you), the fact that we still have several members who are saying that they are having a hard time keeping up with the posts in here suggests we still have a bit of work to do. We have always tried our best to allow a little leeway when things veer off topic, we don’t want to limit discussion if we can help it, but we also want all of our members to enjoy posting here, and I believe you all can see from reading some of the previous replies that this currently isn’t the case.
Examples of chatty/spammish/off topic posts:
“OMG!! He loooks soooo sexy in that pic!”
“LOL!!! I agree!! He’s so cute”
Also, discussing things that have nothing to do at all with the subject of the thread and then adding a tiny bit about Jonathan/Ryan at the end of your post does not mean your reply is on topic. If you want to discuss those types of things with other members, please do so using the private message service or one of the instant messenger services out there.
Truthfully, I don’t think that anyone would mind reading through several posts at one time if the actual discussion aspect of the thread was present. For example, yesterday morning—in my time zone, there was a very good discussion going on about Ryan’s OCD and the various ways it manifested itself throughout the show. That being said, we’re not trying to say that you can’t post the ‘drooly’, or ‘squeeing’ style posts, those can be fun to read too, but they should be done in moderation. I said something similar in the Adam Rodriguez thread yesterday, but I think it bears mentioning in here as well. There is absolutely no doubt that those of us who frequent this thread think that Jonathan Togo is an absolutely gorgeous man, but surely we can come up with more to discuss about him than just his looks. Don’t you think that’s doing him a great disservice? He is more than just a pretty face, don’t you all think? True, his body of work may not yet be as extensive as some, but Ryan alone should give us plenty to talk about.
The spoiler code...guys, I want you all to imagine for a moment that you’re a totally spoiler free person. Then think about how you’d feel if you opened this thread wanting to discuss Jonathan/Ryan and all you see was nearly a full page of spoiler code. It would be pretty disappointing, wouldn’t it? It’s fine to use spoiler code in the character/actor threads, but it should be done so sparingly. This is why we have the Spoiler Lab thread and the episode specific threads. You can discuss Ryan-specific spoilers in those threads as well. Promo pics may be discussed in depth in the Miami pictures thread.
Lastly, guys...I understand how frustrated some of you are and that you’re just trying to help, but please don’t backseat mod. If you’re unhappy with the way things are going in a particular thread, please pm either Geni (speed_cochrane) or myself with your concerns and allow us to handle it, that’s what we’re here for. Otherwise we end up with several members asking everyone to slow down, and then others saying that those posts are annoying and that only serves to draw the thread even more off topic, plus it could lead to disagreements or hard feelings.
I sincerely hope this will be the last time for quite awhile that Geni or I have to come in here and remind everyone to slow down.
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to read this.
