More interims & big thanks to Paul

[carolynwhite2]

Carolyn, cheered by the intelligence in this group compared with the 
people she has been dealing with all day, responds:

Paul: million thanks for implementing post order by date and adding 
codes so quickly. People - if you now click 'p' that's all been done, 
and it makes a huge difference in following the sequence.

Carolyn, re Snape:
> However, I could easily be argued out of this, because it's
> the reason there are 1000s of hits on Snape already.

Potioncat:
Sorry, why wouldn't that post be under Snape? (Real question.)

Eva:
Yes, this is obviously a problem, not only for the Snape category;
and reviewing my own cataloguing would definitely be a good thing as
I'm afraid, right now, that I haven't been terribly consistent. 

Carolyn:
I think what it boils down to is not over-coding. For instance, I 
very rarely click Harry - everything is about Harry. In this 
instance, it sounds like a Snape theory, so probably yes, but it's 
not necessary to click every character mentioned in a post. The 
important thing is to concentrate on the core subject matter being 
addressed.

> Sorting out the Snape category ...will the ladies duel for the 
pleasure...??).

Eva:
Duel?! Without fail! Just warning the other contestants that I'm a 
fencer... <veg>

Carolyn:
aha..so you actually want to sort out 2391 posts do you...lucky you 
are back on line is all I can say..



Potioncat:
I've come across a thread on "pearls of wisdom" which I think will
mostly be quotes. I'll choose: Reject, polls, correct? Unless of
course there is something more to the post.

Carolyn:
Definitely. Sounds dire. Usual Dumbledore claptrap I expect.

Potioncat:
I've come across a thread about Harry's eyes, that part is clear
cut. But at least one post (41912) lists characters and eye color.
In this thread the colors aren't listed as symbolic, but as
protective or magical. It reminds me of posts that have to do with
hair color, or body type as reflective of magic or of connections.
OK, now that I've muddied the issue, how would I code that post?
And I certainly wouldn't check the name of each character.

Carolyn:
Oh dear, sounds even worse, but you could code to 1.5.2 Colours, as 
it sounds as though that's is the point they are making (?)

Potioncat:
I was thinking about the review. The current method of reviewing the
coded posts will identify any post put into the wrong heading, but
it won't find any post incorrectly omitted from a heading.

Carolyn:
Yes, you are right. I am meditating on the best way of approaching 
the problem. It is easy enough to take things out, but as you say, at 
what point do we review what should be there....cogitate, cogitate...


1.1.2 Freewill, choice & fate - Boyd

There are 236 posts in this category, and I have read them *all*. 
[Casts a
killing glance in Carolyn's direction.] It was enough to permanently
discombobulate my groove. Oh, wait, never mind...here comes my 
favorite KC and the Sunshine Band song, 'Get Down Tonight.' [Begins 
jitterbugging interspersed with bits of funky chicken.]

Anyway, on to the posts! Overall, they were quite well coded. Many 
had over 20 codes, and one had over 30! In general, Freewill is 
addressed in many of the best posts on the list.

Carolyn:
You were lucky - Paul's fixed up the categories overnight. I just 
went in to check, and it makes a hell of a difference to see things 
in date order with their categories listed.

Boyd:
Main Topics Covered:

CW:<skip entertaining and clever list, which I am afraid qualifies 
you for doing a lot more work..I have you in my sights for helping 
sort things out..bwah haa ha>

Of note:
* #17156: Morag's FP on Socks--do they symbolize freedom? Love? You 
decide! Very amusing. And just *possibly* the key to the whole 
series. [cue ominous organ chord]

CW: Now Boyd, I've highlighted this one to you before - it's a major 
favourite of mine, the theory of socks. You will remember my 
prognostication on TOC that the HBP will have purple ones.

Questions/Issues:

<Snip more dead good analysis. > 

Ok, you've blown your cover; no good pretending to be a red neck rap 
artist (erm, probably a contradiction in terms, but there you 
go)..you are hereby commandeered (sp?) onto the sub-committee for 
dealing with difficult subjects. Your call-up papers will be issued 
shortly.

Wow, that was exhausting!

Now, has anyone seen my A Taste of Honey CD?

--Boyd
"boogie, oogie, oogie...."

Carolyn, who can forsee that having Boyd on any committee will 
require patience, understanding and a baseball bat.