I noticed that we have some people posting endless links to videos on here. While I am all for seeing some train videos and post some myself, there is a point where I feel that I am being spammed. I looked at the threads and I see people commenting yet the OP never answers as far as I can tell. Is this all just a way to drive viewers to one's layout video collection for advertising? Not trying to start an argument, but I do find it curious.
I have not noticed it to quite the extent you describe. There is one fellow who is posting multiple videos of layouts he visits. These are very legitimate. I am enjoying following them, immensely. All that I can suggest to check into your User settings, and see what can be used to 'ignore' folks you perceive in this fashion.
I agree with Boxcab - The gentleman in question has taken this to an artform. I believe it's become his contribution to the hobby and enjoy each of them. Don
I suppose it would just be nice to see responses to the questions on the videos. Otherwise, it isn't discussion, but rather just clutter to me.
One thing you can do is alert a user to make sure they know you're asking them a question. I know we see alerts if someone responds to a thread we're involved in, but if you put an "at" symbol in front of their user name, they'll get an additional alert as well. @traingeekboy They can be alerted from any thread regardless of whether they've posed there. -Mike
I agree the OP should stay more involved but don't see any reason to get so upset. Just try to live with it.
I do believe that a person originating a thread should monitor it, like all good hosts monitor their guests, and provide some impetus to the dialog that ensues. However, sometimes there are only comments, and no invitation to further the discussion. I also self-regulate my footprint on forums. If I see a thread whose title interests me, I jump in and see if it's worth making an observation, offering encouragement, looking for contradictions, or generally refuting with countering evidence or experience of my own. When I see a heated discussion ensuing and little or no input from the host, or a long series of attaboys and nothing much else, I know it's time to move on.
