New Topic Posting Guideline (Please Read)

[Hooahguy]

Omnibus threads could still be useful for those posts that aren't part of a single cohesive topic, yet somehow fit in the larger thread.

For example, in the Syria Thread there has been thorough discussion of the war as a whole, from philosophical, political, foreign policy, and military perspectives. This at times was mixed with the subject of chemical weapons, as deployed in this region and in general, which arguably would have better suited a separate thread. But there have also been isolated posts on individual events within the war, and the personalities or organizations involved. An article about Mosul being retaken, or the qualities of the Syrian or Iraqi army/rebels/ISIS/Al Qaeda may not merit a separate thread.

Right. So we arent banning the omnibus threads, they do serve their purpose, like how you mentioned. The threads are good places to post an article or two which might spawn a short discussion. But the more major discussions should have their own threads.

Would people be receptive to renaming the various threads as "Miscellaneous (topic) thread" in order to facilitate this?