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Date Posted: Tue, Apr 13 2004, 19:15:54
Author: MKIceman
Subject: Re: Catseye's Post
In reply to: Catseye 's message, "Re: Catseye's Post" on Tue, Apr 13 2004, 19:07:11

>A newsgroup-style structure would be, well, basically
>just the InvisionFree format only without all those
>different forum subcategories. Of course, with the
>InvisionFree board you had to actually click on a
>thread rather than on an open/close button which would
>show it as a drop-down thread, but apart from that I'm
>not seeing any real difference.

Actually, there is be a far greater ability to categorize and form subcategories in a tiered format. The sequential format (e.g., InvisionFree) only allows for categories, subcategories, and then sequentially-structured threads (i.e., all posts contained within a single thread). Great for discussion, but poor for information/resolution dissemination.

The tiered format allows for posts to be separated so individual posts can be responded to and evolve subcategories/threads of their own. Not so good for coherent discussions, but perfect for information/resolution presentation.

>My mistake, then. The first 'format' did not seem to
>go with the last 'format'.

No, it was my mistake for not clarifying. By "this refers" I meant "this quote refers." Sorry for the confusion. :)

--Matt

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