h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

There seems to be a sudden spike in the number of PR threads which are multiple posts, off-topic posts (those which don't recommend any article in particular), or recommendations for posts which are not factual material (such as the one for H2G2 olympics and H2G2 casino). I think there should be an effort made to clear out those posts. So far, I think these posts should be moved to misc. chat or the article's forum: http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=79458&skip=0&show=20 http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=79457&skip=0&show=20 (both are multiple posts) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=79341&skip=0&show=20 (another multiple post) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=79338&skip=0&show=20 (doesn't recommend any article) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=79226&skip=0&show=20 (posted in the wrong place, apparently) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=79044&skip=0&show=20 (advertises the H2G2 casino) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=78903&skip=0&show=20 (advertises H2G2 olympics) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=78025&skip=0&show=20 (recommends an entry that doesn't exist) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=69762&skip=0&show=20 (doesn't recommend any entry) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=67280&skip=0&show=20 (old question about peer review) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=69163&skip=0&show=20 http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=69297&skip=0&show=20 http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=69560&skip=0&show=20 (all multiple posts for the same topic) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=70415&skip=0&show=20 (old question about peer review) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=70043&skip=0&show=20 (multiple post) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=71263&skip=0&show=20 (article was edited a LONG time ago) That's all for now. Wampus

Hello, I'm not a scout, but I do think the peer review needs a clear-out. You can start with some threads about my entries: http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=70039&skip=0&show=20 http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=70209&skip=0&show=20 http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=70042&skip=0&show=20 http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=70040&skip=0&show=20 They would never get approved (without wholesale changes) anyway...

some more you might want to clear... all unmodified in last 2 months http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=74542 (torture entry - now in guide) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=74529 (author wishes to invite comments from others before continuing) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=74529 (wrong format - author advised of correct format) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=72529 (work in progress) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=72710 (entry deleted) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=72062 (author no longer wishes this to become part of the edited guide) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=74045 (wrong format, solely opinion) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=73506 (author reposted as a new thread: http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=74138) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=70883 (soapbox for discussion, not meant to be entry)

I brought this to Mark's attention, and he's moved the threads to the proper places. He also says it would be of great help if, along with the location of the thread, the relevant entry were to be posted. That way, he immediately knows where to move the thread, instead of having to look at it and figure it out himself. :-) Furthermore, I personally think we should hold of on "rejecting" articles that are written wrong, at least until the rejection discussion at http://www.h2g2.com/F55683?thread=86871 is resolved. I personally only pass on the threads that are already Edited, are clearly off-topic, multiple posts, etc. Happy cleaning! Wampus

okdoke - I won't mention the work in progress, the call for other info, and the soapbox - the rest I think are safe enough - eg, the article being deleted...

*smacks self*
ok - you meant you'd brought these threads meaning mine as well, not yours. oopsie...

what can I say, I'm, bored... http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=68019 (for four different entries - the only comments received was on http://www.h2g2.com/A383672) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=68968 (empty duplicate of http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=68969) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=69832(empty duplicate of http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=69833)

http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=76686 (author, one MyRedDice :-), wants to remove this from Peer Review. Entry is at http://www.h2g2.com/A338096)

*whistles while he works* http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=74643 (this thread is a duplicate of http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=74781 - the entry is at http://www.h2g2.com/A428113)

http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=66992( author(Lentilla) posted twice and wishes the thread to be moved to the entry at http://www.h2g2.com/A394021)

http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=74768( entry on Critical Rationalism is now in the guide. Unedited version at http://www.h2g2.com/A262739, edited version at http://www.h2g2.com/A455924)

people just can't help double-posting... http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=88490 (is a duplicate of http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=88491. Relevant entry is at http://www.h2g2.com/A474266)

http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=70314 ( concerns the entry on Vampires at http://www.h2g2.com/A268562, which is already in the edited guide at http://www.h2g2.com/A273566 ) lala

http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=77787( entry on 'twisty ties' is now edited. Original entry at http://www.h2g2.com/A401545, Edited entry is at http://www.h2g2.com/A464960)

http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=89199( submission of the h2g2 astronomical society, which is a society, and hence will not be getting into the eidted guide. Author does not wish this to become part of the edited guide. Entry is at http://www.h2g2.com/A413876. )

Hi there! I'm not a scout, but have gone through the Peer Review from top to bottom for some other reason. IMHO, the following conversations would rather belong into the sin bin, would you please check? http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=89199 (Astronomy Society) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=70314 (/is/ edited) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=88156 (announcing 2 entries) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=77787 (Twisty Ties, recommended under the old scheme) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=84875 (The Goon Show, obsolete thread) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=84370 (Perth, request to combine 2 entries) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=81896 (no title, link only) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=81781 (..... personal ?) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=81318 (edited version exists) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=81196 (edited version exists) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=79960 (related to thread=80877) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=80048 (not factual) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=79054 (not factual) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=78975 (incomplete header of posting, personal) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=76923 (incomplete header, double post? (Anno Domini)) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=76512 (the Bible has an entry) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=73753 (Call for Help) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=75460 (duplicate thread) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=67014 (incomplete header) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=73398 (recommended from another thread) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=73254 (withdrawn by author -- if that's a reason) http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=68731 (edited version exists) And I didn't understand what this one is about: http://www.h2g2.com/F48874?thread=70972 Finally, I now have some profound impression of the immense task that you all have volunteered for! Bossel

ok - I've brought most of those to the attention of Mark - I'm not sure if this is the correct thing to do, but there you are. We'll see.

I've skipped past those which are non-factual, or where entries already exist which the authors are trying to supplement... rejecting entries is a seperate thing which is still not totally sorted out - I've also skipped past the two duplicates - because I couldn't find which threads they are duplicates of - and for all I know someone may have vaped the duplicates and left in those...

keep up the good work