MitD XIII: Learning is happening

[Peelee]

Professionally funny? Like a clown? To amuse us?

Its kind of amazing how that guy can make you feel just abjectly terrified, and then in the Lethal Weapons is this completely harmless dude, and a ridiculous schmuck in My Cousin Vinny, and then...

Pesci has incredible range, the man is an acting powerhouse.

[CriticalFailure]

Is there a limit to how long threads can get?

[Grey_Wolf_c]

Is there a limit to how long threads can get?

No, but as per Rawhide, generally speaking, it is easier on the database if they don't go much longer than 50 pages. That is why I've created the new thread already - but it is currently waiting on Crusher to copy over his OP before we consider it open for business.

Grey Wolf

[hamishspence]

As I recall, standard procedure is for the mods to close threads at around 50 pages - threads longer than that tend to cause problems with the software or something like that. Some threads have gone a little past 50 before the mods stepped in - but not by much.

[Kelenius]

Is that still an issue on the new server?

[Grey_Wolf_c]

Is that still an issue on the new server?

I haven't heard anything of the database having been replaced, only the web server, so I'd imagine so, yes. The mods have certainly not said otherwise, so the prudent thing is to assume that until they do, the "start a new thread when you reach 50 pages" guideline is still in effect.

Grey Wolf

[Peelee]

One could argue that the 50 page limit could serve another purpose regardless of potential server issues - once a thread gets long enough, it's rather daunting to read through the entirety, or even majority of it, which could inhibit new discussion or new people coming into it. If, for example, there were only 1 MitD thread at 700 pages, a newcomer to the topic would likely find it rather intimidating and may not wish to contribute.

He said specifically in black text.

[Schroeswald]

One could argue that the 50 page limit could serve another purpose regardless of potential server issues - once a thread gets long enough, it's rather daunting to read through the entirety, or even majority of it, which could inhibit new discussion or new people coming into it. If, for example, there were only 1 MitD thread at 700 pages, a newcomer to the topic would likely find it rather intimidating and may not wish to contribute.

He said specifically in black text.

I agree with this gentleman dragon, it makes it more accessible (also we get to have fun debating and reading different names and thats half the fun of the iterative threads).

[Crusher]

List is posted in new thread. Its just copy-pasta'ed atm, I'll probably edit it a bit shortly.

Thanks for the notification, I didn't see it on my own.

[Darth Paul]

List is posted in new thread. Its just copy-pasta'ed atm, I'll probably edit it a bit shortly.

Thanks for the notification, I didn't see it on my own.

I didn't see the new thread either. Signature modification underway.

[Crusher]

Its kind of amazing how that guy can make you feel just abjectly terrified, and then in the Lethal Weapons is this completely harmless dude, and a ridiculous schmuck in My Cousin Vinny, and then...

Pesci has incredible range, the man is an acting powerhouse.

The guy is an acting god. He's 5'4", middle-aged, not particularly in good shape, and can be absolutely physically terrifying.

[Hardcore]

So, he could fit the cirkus scene?

[Ruck]

So, he could fit the cirkus scene?

I'm pretty sure Pesci does indeed check all of the FBS boxes.

(aside, when does the new thread open?)

[hamishspence]

(aside, when does the new thread open?)

It's been open for a while:

https://forums.giantitp.com/showthre...igh-In-Protean

[Grey_Wolf_c]

It's been open for a while:

https://forums.giantitp.com/showthre...igh-In-Protean

Not really - I was waiting on b_jonas to post his OP. But it is open now.

Grey Wolf