Bug Thread usefull in the current form?

[Sheap]

Edi is right - the problem with the bug thread is that there is too much in it that is not bug reports. I'd recommend converting the current bug thread into a bug discussion thread, and distilling the actual bug reports into a new bug reports only thread. Only actual code bugs confirmed to exist but not yet fixed should be allowed in that thread. Then, patrol that thread so absolutely no junk gets into it. This would be useful for developers and players, since a thread with only actual bugs would be reasonable to read and keep track of.

I'll have a few hours on airplanes next week and might tackle the bug distilling job (or I might not, heh) but am not a moderator.

[NTJedi]

Sheap said:
Then, patrol that thread so absolutely no junk gets into it. This would be useful for developers and players, since a thread with only actual bugs would be reasonable to read and keep track of.

I completely agree... I would love to dive into the current bug thread and remove all the non-bug related posts. Unfortunately only moderators have this power and none of them seem interested in helping Illwinter.

Sheap said:
I'll have a few hours on airplanes next week and might tackle the bug distilling job (or I might not, heh) but am not a moderator.

Yes a moderator is best for maintaining a useful bug thread. If you do have time to create the new bug thread make sure to get approval from one of the moderators so they can make it a sticky and remove the old bug thread. Also make sure you have the first two posts under your name so you can add stuff or provide updates as needed.

[TruePurple]

Something I've seen elsewhere like trillian forum (though poorly updated) is a a line of text summerizing the suggestion (or bug) which also served as a link to the page the bug was mentioned on. Something you guys might consider.