Request to merge duplicate threads

I don't want to speak out of turn, but it looks to me like conversation naturally moved on to another thread and you just bumped all your old threads - even ones with no comments - back up to the front page because you thought the discussion should continue there. Seems like the kind of thing that would have been a violation in the past.

Sabrblade · Dec 2, 2022

On a related note, a certain new user has been going around making all sorts of redundant duplicate threads for no real good reason, even making Transformers threads in the non-Transformers General Discussion section. It's really annoying seeing all those pointless duplicated threads.

Kalidor · Dec 2, 2022

We can take a look and see what's what.

Shadewing · Dec 2, 2022

Sabrblade said:
On a related note, a certain new user has been going around making all sorts of redundant duplicate threads for no real good reason, even making Transformers threads in the non-Transformers General Discussion section. It's really annoying seeing all those pointless duplicated threads.

I'm starting to wonder if their not a very clever bot. They never seem to actually interact, just post things.

Sabrblade · Dec 2, 2022

Shadewing said:
I'm starting to wonder if their not a very clever bot. They never seem to actually interact, just post things.

I had similar thoughts, myself. All of their posts read more like a machine than a person.

Dake · Dec 4, 2022

PiratedTVPro said:
I don't want to speak out of turn, but it looks to me like conversation naturally moved on to another thread and you just bumped all your old threads - even ones with no comments - back up to the front page because you thought the discussion should continue there. Seems like the kind of thing that would have been a violation in the past.

I don't know, I feel like back in the day we worked to keep subject matter in their own threads, and starting a new one just because the old one had fallen back a page or two was frowned upon. There's a search function for a reason.

Zamuel · Dec 4, 2022

So...I'm wondering where the line is with merging threads. In the recent D&D thread, it was commented that it didn't seem like a thread had been started on the new forum. One actually had but had long since fallen to the last page. I didn't comment at the time since my initial response was almost in the "Um, actually..." range and backed off. But it probably comes down to thread intention on whether they should be merged. If the D&D thread is supposed to be about Dungeons & Dragons as an IP (which it seems to be), they should probably stay split. If it's about table top RPGs as a whole, they should probably merge.

Kalidor · Dec 4, 2022

The forums aren't as active as they used to be. One of the reasons this was such a big deal back in the day is that it was to keep the forums from being flooded with duplicates. I've personally never been a fan of the "megathreads" given how many times they put strain on the old databases.

I don't like clutter and when we catch it we can always merge things where need be - but in the end normal organic discussions are fine if they veer off into multiple branches from time to time. It's just the nature of how the internet has changed over the years with the advent of social media.

Although considering what a dump Facebook is and Twitter is starting to become, it wouldn't hurt my feelings if people went back into forums communities as a way to have actual meaningful conversations instead of just a bunch of glass dinging for their own egos.

Sabrblade · Dec 15, 2022

We have another duplicate thread made by a different new user:

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Here is the original:

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Sabrblade · Dec 22, 2022

We really don't need three separate Super Sentai threads (all made by the same person, no less).

We may not even need one at all since we already have both a Tokusatsu thread and a Power Rangers thread that Sentai fans on here already frequent.

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Super Squadron DVDs US Release Thread

The shows being adapted for Power Rangers are now in the US on DVD. Released so far Zyu - Aba Ranger Due Up Deka (February 2023) These shows are the basis for what was adapted as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - Space Patrol Delta.

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Toei / Shout Factory DVD Sets - Pre Zyu (MMPR I)

I watch the Toei Ranger shows on DVD on my TV. We just got the US release for 5 Man and Jet Man (Pre MMPR I) and Aba. Deka will be February. Any chance we might see 1975 - Turbo Ranger on Shout Factory DVD? I ask this as Entertainment One has blocked the Pre Zyu (MMPR I) series up to Turbo...

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Wheelimus · Dec 23, 2022

Merged those three threads into one, I think Sentai can have it's own thread separate Power Rangers. Left the redundant ROTB one because it was just a question, as the movie gets closer we're going to wind up having more than one thread for that.

Sabrblade · Jan 5, 2023

Yet another new Tokusatsu thread made separate from the Tokusatsu thread:

Sabrblade · Jan 18, 2023

On the subject of a different new user, several of these new threads they have created within the last week don't really need to be individual threads, as many of them cover the same basic topic. For some reason it seems like this person feels they have to make a completely new thread every time they have a new question to ask people:

"Speculation on the future of Transformers comics"

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If Larry Hama Gi joe is going to continue with the new publisher then what are of the likely chances of the Transformers series from IDW?

Could the Transformers ongoing, the beast wars series and the Shattered Glass series continue with the new publisher? Would you please say What is the likely outcome?

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If Transformers G1 is rebooted in comics again what do you believe the most likely path it will go down?

What do you think?

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Why was the Proposed IDW mini series Transformers: Collision Course cancelled and what are the odds of it being done someplace else?

Was it likely because of Hasbro or IDW? Could Hasbro be saving it for the 40th Anniversary?

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What are the Likely Chances of a sequel to Transformers Generation 2 like regeneration 1 was to G1 or just a mini series sequel?

If Larry's G.I JOE come's back with the new publisher could that lead to a Transformers G2 return as it may be the same universe. It could be interesting to see what different ways both sequel's could go to compered to Regeneration 1?

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What are the odds of a sequel to the Transformers uk story Aspects of evil and the uk earthrise canon?

What arè the odds and if not then why not?

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If Simon Furman were to do more Transformers what part of lore would be the most likely?

Could it be after Transformers 84 secrets and lies or maybe a mini series before and after Rhythms of Darkness in that reality?

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"The reception of TFTM, G1 Season 3, and IDW's Deviations"

Transformers Deviations IDW Discussion: how well was IDW Transformers Deviations received when it came out and how well did it sell?

There is the Transmissions podcast episode 160 that has a interview with the writer Brandon Easton explaining why at least some of the things in it.

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"Shattered Glass discussion" (this one could just be merged with the main Shattered glass thread)

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Dekafox · Jan 18, 2023

For some reason it seems like this person feels they have to make a completely new thread every time they have a new question to ask people

That's how it works on Reddit, so it could just be a case of not knowing old school forum nettiquette.

SHIELD Agent 47 · Jan 19, 2023

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Star Trek - Strange New Worlds

Have any of you guys seen the Chris Pike series? I like it so far and they're on Series II this year with a Lower Decks cross over coming.

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Yeah.....

Sabrblade · Apr 24, 2023

Another merge request (though, would it be possible to keep the second thread's title as the merged thread's title? It's the more accurate of the two names.):

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Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon

I started watching 1990s Sailor Moon on a set that's Region Free. I also picked up Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Sailor Stars from Viz first as it got a USA release. Currently I'm on Episode 60 of 200. (Sailor Moon R) I also had a chance to see the first movie on the set. All 3 had been...

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Kalidor · Apr 24, 2023

I merged them but I was sure which title is which so it stuck to whatever the default was

Sabrblade · Apr 26, 2023

Sabrblade said:
Another merge request (though, would it be possible to keep the second thread's title as the merged thread's title? It's the more accurate of the two names.):

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Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon

I started watching 1990s Sailor Moon on a set that's Region Free. I also picked up Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Sailor Stars from Viz first as it got a USA release. Currently I'm on Episode 60 of 200. (Sailor Moon R) I also had a chance to see the first movie on the set. All 3 had been...

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And now they've made yet another Sailor Moon thread:

Sailor Moon Cosmos Parts 1 And 2 (June 9 2023)

Sailor Moon releases a final two part movie to close out the Sailor Moon Crystal series and will see Usagi again face Sailor Galaxia.

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Kalidor · Apr 26, 2023

I don't know enough about Sailor Moon to know if these are separate properties (like Star Trek General, Star Trek Picard, etc) and if they're ongoing or retrospective or not.

Perhaps @CoffeeHorse may know?

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