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William769

(55,146 posts) Tue Nov 12, 2013, 07:44 PM Nov 2013

P.S.A. TRASHING THREADS IS YOUR FRIEND.

It has made DU much more enjoyable to read.

Also it has dramatically cut down on the chances of me getting a post hidden.

Trust me some threads just aren't worth the trouble.

Carry on.

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P.S.A. TRASHING THREADS IS YOUR FRIEND. (Original Post) William769 Nov 2013 OP

yes, but it's bad form to post in the thread that you're trashing it. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #1

Agreed. William769 Nov 2013 #2

Absolutely and pipi_k Nov 2013 #3

... William769 Nov 2013 #4

Trash by keyword is even better! tammywammy Nov 2013 #5

True. William769 Nov 2013 #7

Also pipi_k Nov 2013 #8

I feel bad admitting this... tammywammy Nov 2013 #12

This is my new favorite thing... ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #9

To bad that can't be used on individual posts. William769 Nov 2013 #10

. ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #11

This is awesome! How did I miss it? lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #13

.... The Straight Story Nov 2013 #6

DUzy! pinboy3niner Nov 2013 #14

Control your temper, much easier and better for you! n-t Logical Nov 2013 #15

Easier said than done. William769 Nov 2013 #16

Huh? I thrash threads all the time?? I thought that was part of "discussion" on a discussion madinmaryland Nov 2013 #17

PeaceNikki

(27,985 posts)

1. yes, but it's bad form to post in the thread that you're trashing it.

Reply to William769 (Original post)

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 07:47 PM

Nov 2013

William769

(55,146 posts)

2. Agreed.

Reply to PeaceNikki (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 07:49 PM

Nov 2013

I have not seen that yet but it wouldn't surprise me either.

pipi_k

(21,020 posts)

3. Absolutely and

Reply to William769 (Original post)

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 07:51 PM

Nov 2013

positively 100% true.

I honestly don't know why more people don't take advantage of the great tools we have at our fingertips, intended to make the daily DU experience better.

I can't count the number of times I've gone to write out a reply in a particularly contentious thread and backed out, knowing it's just not worth the trouble. Often, it's a total waste of time and energy.

"Trash thread" is the best thing since sliced bread. Can't waste time and energy on what I can't see...

William769

(55,146 posts)

4. ...

Reply to pipi_k (Reply #3)

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 07:52 PM

Nov 2013

tammywammy

(26,582 posts)

5. Trash by keyword is even better!

Reply to William769 (Original post)

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 07:52 PM

Nov 2013

William769

(55,146 posts)

7. True.

Reply to tammywammy (Reply #5)

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 07:54 PM

Nov 2013

But for some reason that doesn't work the way I want it to.

pipi_k

(21,020 posts)

8. Also

Reply to tammywammy (Reply #5)

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 07:55 PM

Nov 2013

true!

There are some things I just don't want to see. Like animal or child abuse, etc.

Keyword trashing is excellent.

tammywammy

(26,582 posts)

12. I feel bad admitting this...

Reply to pipi_k (Reply #8)

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 07:59 PM

Nov 2013

I was tired of seeing the monthly multiple photo thread, multiple daily (it seemed) toon threads, and any thread that says "caption this!!!!" There's other topics I have hidden too.

I love trash by key word.