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Old 06-24-2019, 04:39 PM   #1
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Look how many threads begin with this unnecessary preamble:

https://forum.calgarypuck.com/search...archid=9987279

It is implied and understood that the thread will talk about subject X.

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Old 06-24-2019, 04:40 PM   #2
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I don’t like this thread.
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I don’t like this thread.

Let's talk about it.
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Old 06-24-2019, 04:44 PM   #5
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I don’t think your thread title is appropriate.

Let’s talk about usually is a thread inviting discussion about a particular topic and sometimes a controversial topic or perhaps an obscure topic.

In this case you used the let’s talk about to just voice a complaint.

So I see a let’s talk about thread title as one that is inviting discussion and asking for differing opinions on a topic whereas as other titles are more presenting a position.
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I don’t think your thread title is appropriate.

Let’s talk about usually is a thread inviting discussion about a particular topic and sometimes a controversial topic or perhaps an obscure topic.

In this case you used the let’s talk about to just voice a complaint.

So I see a let’s talk about thread title as one that is inviting discussion and asking for differing opinions on a topic whereas as other titles are more presenting a position.
Isn't this just what a thread is?

I feel like this is great WRGMG ammo though, where we can needlessly pile on each other and pick sides until the next inane gear grinder comes along that we all gang up on.
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Old 06-24-2019, 05:14 PM   #7
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Isn't this just what a thread is?

I feel like this is great WRGMG ammo though, where we can needlessly pile on each other and pick sides until the next inane gear grinder comes along that we all gang up on.
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Old 06-24-2019, 05:20 PM   #8
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Isn't this just what a thread is?

I feel like this is great WRGMG ammo though, where we can needlessly pile on each other and pick sides until the next inane gear grinder comes along that we all gang up on.
It’s presents a strong opinion on what’s wrong as opposed to asking for a variety of opinions. At no point does it ask to talk about anything.

Click through the first posts in that search and compare them to say Sliver threads.
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Hah. I scrolled down the first page and found a thread about kids lunches that is relevant to a problem I'm having these days. I clicked the thread and this was the fourth post:

https://forum.calgarypuck.com/showpo...90&postcount=4
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Old 06-24-2019, 05:46 PM   #10
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Wait....what are we talking about?
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Old 06-24-2019, 05:51 PM   #12
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Can we include putting “thread” in the thread title?
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Let's talk about the frickin' talking about megathread v3
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I avoid the Let's Talk About threads because it sounds like my parents will be discussing the latest thing that makes them think I should be in a mental hospital. "Let's Talk About the asbestos you ripped off the basement vent pipes and stuffed into your sister's pillow case". Yeah, I really want to go to that meeting.
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Have always hated the “Let’s talk about” thread titles. Glad I’m not alone.
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What are you guys talking about here?
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I don’t think your thread title is appropriate.

Let’s talk about usually is a thread inviting discussion about a particular topic and sometimes a controversial topic or perhaps an obscure topic.

In this case you used the let’s talk about to just voice a complaint.

So I see a let’s talk about thread title as one that is inviting discussion and asking for differing opinions on a topic whereas as other titles are more presenting a position.
Every thread (including this one) is a Let's Talk thread. The OP does not say that different opinions are not welcome. Discussion is invited and implied by the very nature of this being a message board. Otherwise, I'd tweet and ban all replies.

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what is going on here?
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If we didn't specify that we were to talk about the topic, how could we ensure that people didn't simply just post image macros about it?

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