TL;DR … would it cause outrage if I created a new thread called “Classic Go Memes”, and start pulling over into that thread memes from the main one that have say >10 likes?
From time to time something triggers me to look into the meme thread, and there is so much gold in there, it’s great. But of course not every attempt strikes the mark … the good ole meme thread has all kinds in it.
Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to browse just the ones that stood the test of time?
Don’t see why it should be a problem if you want to put the effort in… anyone not interested can just mute the thread…
I guess moving the posts might break some old links (although I am not sure how it works in discord) - when people linked a meme as a funny reply elsewhere, but personally that does not trouble me either.
I’ve not looked but I feel that I agree with this. Probably 15 or 20 or more would be a better threshold for a first cut. But I guess that would mean potentially trawling through multiple times of you decided to lower the threshold at some point.
Another thought. Is it possible to filter by posts you have liked?
Nearly the right thing. But once again, the end result of that is a search list, not a thread you can scroll through… and see all the golden ones as posts.
Yes, that’s one of the reasons why it seems worthwhile
This variation is different in that the result is the actual posts appearing in a thread.
One thing I don’t like about it - and actually probably is a killer for the idea - is that it results in the original meme thread being very diluted of “stands the test of time” content.
Does it just mean making another thread where you just quote memes that you like? I think that’s fine, as anyone is free to discuss memes and create curated lists.
If you mean literally moving posts into a new thread, then I think that is a bad idea that I would strongly object to. There are several negative effects that I can think of:
It (potentially) breaks links and references that others have made elsewhere to those posts. I would need to double-check exactly how Discourse behaves, but I think these references are messed up.
It destroys context within possible larger discussions and themes that trend within the memes thread.
If the best memes are pulled out, then it winds up reducing the quality of the memes thread.
If some good memes are left behind, then it creates a controversial list.
Please don’t start moving posts. From what I understand, it’s difficult to undo such things without messing up the order of posts.
Here is what I think is a much better way for you to make such a curated list, without having to modify the existing meme thread. Just quote the images instead, like this…
What would be helpful is if you created a gallery containing all the images, with the ability to sort or search by several criteria, such as tags or categories:
does the meme contain an actual picture of go, or just a general meme image?
is the meme about go itself, or about meta things such as following a go lesson, or such as the particulars of online play?
what part of go is the meme about? ko, endgame, joseki, opponent’s behaviour, feelings after a victory or defeat, etc
That huge meme thread is part of the charm of OGS.
Same as our puzzles, or even the forum. Let’s not forget endless tournaments and overcrowded rengos.
So basically reorganizing is something quite unappropriate and beyond that, quite complex to reach.