do thread titles make or break thread lives?

[dragonsdaddy]

i notice when threads evolve they are often locked. is it a function of the topic, the controversy, or the change itself that leads to lock down? a weak off-season thread, i'm guessing, but it has come up several times recently. and do you guys get hit counts on which you could base some advertising income? if so, do people like me who come and go frequently look better on the counts than someone like lonny/tool who is probably on only once or twice daily for longer hours?

[pack0808]

did you just call lonny a tool?? lol

[farmerfan]

pack i think he was refering to mr texas hammer aka lonny, if not, that is some funny stuff.

[Texas Hammer]

pack i think he was refering to mr texas hammer aka lonny, if not, that is some funny stuff.
Yes, my choice in screen name makes for an easy pun.

[Rerun]

That name pisses me off. Texas Hammer is too close to Texas Headliner at a glance.

[Texas Hammer]

i notice when threads evolve they are often locked. is it a function of the topic, the controversy, or the change itself that leads to lock down? a weak off-season thread, i'm guessing, but it has come up several times recently. and do you guys get hit counts on which you could base some advertising income? if so, do people like me who come and go frequently look better on the counts than someone like lonny/tool who is probably on only once or twice daily for longer hours?
Threads get locked because we get off topic. Some thread titles generate more viewings, but the number of posts always depends on people saying something because of what somebody else wrote.

Controversial stuff makes for quick lock downs and that's the main culprit.

I don't get paid to post here, but I should! :D

Post counts depend on your personality. Some people read more and some talk more. It all comes back to hours on the board, how in-depth you post, how fast you type, and how many topics you want to talk about. I vary when I'm here, but it's usually for a while in the evening and at night. The amount of time I stay is determined by how much activity we have. Even I don't care to post on some threads.

[ktchamp97]

dragonsdaddy,

A good title will draw more people to click on the thread and a bad title might not induce the same action. Threads get locked because they go so far away from the initial flow and intent of the discussion to the point where there's little hope of steering it back on course.

To your question about advertising...It's a combination of both. Generally, advertisers pay on the basis of page views. Pricing is usually structured on a cost per thousand pageviews basis, or CPM. However, they do like to know how much time the average visitor spends per visit because that's obviously more opportunities you have to be brainwashed by their ad. Repeat visitors is another stat they like to know...will your traffic be sustained over the length of the contract? Lately, we are doing fantastic on all three levels.

[Texas Hammer]

That name pisses me off. Texas Hammer is too close to Texas Headliner at a glance.
Blame Jim Adler. He's the one that gave me the idea. Besides, I can't help you've had a million different screen names and you have one close to mine, now! :D

[Texas Hammer]

dragonsdaddy,

A good title will draw more people to click on the thread and a bad title might not induce the same action. Threads get locked because they go so far away from the initial flow and intent of the discussion to the point where there's little hope of steering it back on course.

To your question about advertising...It's a combination of both. Generally, advertisers pay on the basis of page views. Pricing is usually structured on a cost per thousand pageviews basis, or CPM. However, they do like to know how much time the average visitor spends per visit because that's obviously more opportunities you have to be brainwashed by their ad. Repeat visitors is another stat they like to know...will your traffic be sustained over the length of the contract? Lately, we are doing fantastic on all three levels.
When are you going to put me on the payroll? I'm your best customer! :D

[Rerun]

L2K, i have had 2 screen names ever since i began posting in fall of 2003. ClemensBuffs25 and Texas Headliner

Jim Adler - the tough, smart lawyer.

[Texas Hammer]

L2K, i have had 2 screen names ever since i began posting in fall of 2003. ClemensBuffs25 and Texas Headliner

Jim Adler - the tough, smart lawyer.
I knew you were 25, but I thought you had some other one's too.

Here's a lawyer question, how about when you stopped posting in 2002? ;)

[Rerun]

What? I didnt even know about this site til fall of 03. Once I saw it I started talking like a few days later. I guess somethings going over my head - again.

[wide-e-wide]

Under the direction of his attorney my client would
like to assert his 5th amendment privilege.
Further your honor...we would like envoke the motion..
and have a short period to speak with my client in
closed quarters.

[CoppellCowboy57]

Ill prob start posting under two names as well during the football season, ill let y'all know what I do start that..

[eagleike]

Nobody has been locked down more than me. I still can't figure why the admins want to keep locking Ike down!! ;)

[CoppellCowboy57]

Idk RedRage can give u a run.. what does this thread have to do with HS football

[CoppellCowboy57]

Idk RedRage can give u a run.. what does this thread have to do with HS football