Open Threads... are they dead?
So I browse sites, I'm on a few but are open threads a dead practice? No more random encounters? Is it too difficult to make an open ended thread that is interesting and not a "hello" thread.
I'll admit, I'm personally not the sort of person that enjoys making open threads as I've seen some of mine sit for MONTHS and never get a reply. It really sucks when that's like your introduction to a community and no one likes it enough to join in.
So, what is your opinion? Do you
For the most part they're dead. I've had one or two people randomly join them on impulse (which is the idea behind them, anyone can just jump in). More often than not they ended up being tagged open, but those who actually participate are people I mention it to in the chat box, or plotting, etc.
I think people prefer to talk out a basic idea, or get the formal invite to a thread, nowadays.
