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Requests for a Tech Board appear to have surpassed requests for a Music Board...

Posted on 7/23/13 at 10:26 pm
Posted by Cs
Member since Aug 2008
10463 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 10:26 pm
For the past year, it has been empirically demonstrated that Tech threads are quite prevalent not only on the OT, but throughout the entirety of the site. Whether it's an HDTV thread on the Movies/TV board, or another smartphone discussion on the OT, tech related topics clearly seem to be a popular (and increasingly relevant) subject of conversation. The need for such a board has been repeatedly evangelized, as the board would not only host and unify the plurality of tech threads, but would also have dualistic functionality in that it would be an ideal place to receive informative support for tech related issues.

However, I recently noticed that over the years, the amount of thread requests for a tech board has rivaled (or slightly surpassed) the total amount of requests for a music board...

(Note - If you find a thread for either category that isn't listed, post the link so the data can be properly updated.)



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2008
Music
music board?
music board
Chicken the oppressor, we need a music board already

2009
Music
Does TD need a music board?
What are the requirements to get a music board?
music board

2010
Music
music board
music board interest?
No music board?
MUSIC BOARD
So there's a hornets board but no music board
Why no music board?
music board
Anyone else think the Youtube link is a precursor to the music board
Movie/tv/music: entertainment board

Tech

Gaming board to Tech board
Might it be time for a tech board?
When is the Science/Tech board coming online?
iPhone Board...
Technology board
Chicken…technology board?

2011
Music
Music board
Why isn't there a Music Board?
Music board request
Music board ?
this is not the music board
we should get a music board on here
Official: It's time for a music board
How close are we to a music board

Tech
Tech board please
Might as well have a Tech board
We need a Tech Board. That is all.
Tech Talk board
IT board please?
A board. A board…for science!

2012
Music
Music board
music board
I thought we were getting a music board
Why don't we have a music board?

Tech
An argument for a Technology board.
Once again...Tech board please?
Tech board
Will we ever get a tech board?
Tech board for the new year
My bi-monthly request for a Tech Talk board
Has the time arrived for a Tech board here on TD?
why do we not have a workout or tech board
Any chance we'll ever see a Tech board?
Music board yet still no tech talk board?
The continuing campaign for a Tech board.
Technology board?

2013
Tech
Thoughts on a Science/Technology board?
A meta analysis of Tech threads
At what point will the admins seriously consider a Tech Board?
Technology Board



Posted by Cs
Member since Aug 2008
10463 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 10:26 pm to
It appears that the thread requests for a tech board have achieved quantitative parity, or have even slightly exceeded, the amount of requests for a music board. Granted, requests for a music board ceased approximately 1.5 years ago after it actually opened - however, over the same period of time (~3.5 years) it certainly appears there have been more requests for a tech board.


Quick Notes:

- The total amount of thread requests for a tech board (as of 7/23/13) was found to be 28, which compares to 27 requests for a music board over a similar period of time.

- There have now been 4 consecutive years where there have been 4+ requests for a tech board.

- There have been more requests for a tech board in 2013 than there were requests for a music board in either 2008 or 2009.



This specific comparison with the music board was made for a few reasons. Despite its rather meager daily activity, the music board was highly requested for years, and after years of continued campaigning by a core group of individuals, the board ultimately became a reality. As the data shows, the possibility of a tech board has elicited a similar amount of requests over a similar period of time.

Perhaps most notably, however, is that in early 2011, in the 4th year of consistent requests for a music board, it was finally confirmed to be in the works. This was also around the same time that a Classifieds Board was confirmed.

quote:

quote:

are you considering a music board?

yes...can't say when, but it will happen.



quote:

quote:

Will a Classifieds board ever happen

yes...it is on the drawing board...


And yet, we're currently more than halfway through the 4th year of consistent requests for a tech board, and have yet to receive a genuine response (unfortunately, comments made on April 1st don't exactly exude legitimacy...).

With each passing year, technology becomes increasingly relevant from a cultural perspective, and continually becomes more embedded and necessary throughout our daily lives. It's been shown that tech related threads are produced with exceptional prevalence on the site, and the requests for a dedicated place of discussion have seemingly fallen on deaf ears, despite the fact that such requests have been made just as frequently, if not more so, than the requests for other boards.

As with the request threads for most other boards, many of which have received responses, it should simply be asked -

Will a tech board ever become a reality?
Posted by Hugo Stiglitz
Member since Oct 2010
72937 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 10:27 pm to
When we get a tech board, I will miss these threads.
Posted by RonFNSwanson
University of LSU
Member since Mar 2012
23153 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 10:28 pm to
you are such a nerd
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
84942 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 10:28 pm to
What comes first: The Tech Board or Cap's 'n'?

Posted by InVolNerable
Member since Jan 2012
10203 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 10:46 pm to
Holy shite, man. Get a life.
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
58304 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 10:56 pm to
Of course the tech board will have more requests. People stopped asking for a music board WHEN IT WAS CREATED.


This post was edited on 7/23/13 at 10:58 pm
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
84942 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 10:57 pm to
That might be old, but it's the first time I've seen it.
Posted by Got Heeem
Georgia
Member since Sep 2012
3631 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 11:07 pm to
I want that Tech board. The music board sucks.
Posted by Lakitu
Member since Mar 2013
5 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 11:13 pm to
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This post was edited on 7/23/13 at 11:15 pm
Posted by Sentrius
Fort Rozz
Member since Jun 2011
64757 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 11:13 pm to
Support for tech board.

It needs to happen. A dedicated board would bring about some really good threads, good discussion and some good posters that a dedicated board would already bring on a high traffic site like TD.
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
58304 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 11:14 pm to
Alter?

ETA, this was the reply:



quote:

I addressed this in the second post, but I suppose it's worth repeating - 2011 was the last year before the Music Board was implemented. In fact, it was confirmed to be in the works in the first half of 2011.


However, the amount of requests for a Tech Board (2010-now, approximately 3.5 years) surpasses the amount of requests for a Music Board between 2008 and the first half of 2011 (approximately 3.5 years).
This post was edited on 7/23/13 at 11:16 pm
Posted by Cs
Member since Aug 2008
10463 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 11:16 pm to
quote:

Alter?


Roommate's account.

Did you see how I arrived at that conclusion?

2008 -2011 (first half) - ~3.5 years at the time the Music Board was confirmed.

2010 - present - ~3.5 years.

This post was edited on 7/23/13 at 11:17 pm
Posted by Cs
Member since Aug 2008
10463 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 11:18 pm to
quote:

It needs to happen. A dedicated board would bring about some really good threads, good discussion and some good posters that a dedicated board would already bring on a high traffic site like TD.


I think the actual discussions would have more substance than the threads from most other boards.

Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
58304 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 11:21 pm to
quote:

Roommate's account.


Posted by Cs
Member since Aug 2008
10463 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 11:22 pm to
quote:

I want that Tech board. The music board sucks.


I don't think that it "sucks"...I just don't know that the actual subject matter provides the opportunity for in-depth or engaging discussions.

Posted by Tiger1242
Member since Jul 2011
31894 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 11:35 pm to
Too bad the Music board is an abortion
Posted by Cs
Member since Aug 2008
10463 posts
Posted on 7/23/13 at 11:42 pm to
Regardless of its current level of activity, it was a highly requested board that ultimately became a reality. The continued requests played a role in this.

However, despite just as many (if not slightly more) requests for a Tech Board during similar time periods, we have yet to even receive a legitimate answer as to whether such a board will ever be implemented.

This post was edited on 7/23/13 at 11:43 pm
Posted by Cap Crunch
Fire Alleva
Member since Dec 2010
54189 posts
Posted on 7/24/13 at 12:02 am to
quote:

Cap's 'n'
Posted by LewDawg
Member since May 2009
75242 posts
Posted on 7/24/13 at 12:06 am to
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