One of the reasons for several of the mega-threads. It's hard to keep everyone happy when old-timers see the same argument for the eleventy-billionth time but newcomers feel "but we already discussed this without you six months ago" isn't really fair. I think what does make a difference is constructive criticism as opinions can sometimes get a bit entrenched and shouty otherwise, and the resulting negativity can put people off.
The difficult part is the "constructive" part. Especially when it is involving the mega threads. I will say, at lest when a newcomer "necros" a thread, that is far more interesting than to see it necroed by an existing actor chanting the same points. I am glad I don't have to mod a forum. I would lose my shi&t!
