Prod rules in queue setup info?

[Gamma Emerald]

The purpose of this thread: to answer the question, “should prod rules be (required to be) added to the post a mod makes when entering the queue?”

Why this is important: in the past it has felt like prod timers for the most part have stayed at 48/24 (time from last post until prod, time from prod until replacement). Nowadays though it seems like there’s more variation in prod timers. Deadlines seem to be pretty much always stated when queueing already, and I think prod timers are related to deadlines enough that they could be included on similar basis to whatever reason deadlines are already stated.

I personally think adding this info wouldn’t be a bad thing. Making it a requirement I’m less in favor of without a direct argument for, but having it be an optional thing to include seems acceptable.

[RH9]

It seems like a good suggestion because then every time you sign up to a game, you don't have to post in the queue asking for prod timers of every game, no matter if you end up playing those games in the first place.

[Ythan]

Seems like worthwhile info to make available. I'd have no problem requiring it.

[lilith2013]

I think including prod timers is a good idea, I've added it to my form and we'll see how it goes.

[RH9]

I think including prod timers is a good idea, I've added it to my form and we'll see how it goes.

I'm excited.
I hope that the other listmods catch on too.

[Radical Rat]

I agree, good info to know ahead of time

[Cook]

support. i typically do 72/24 without major issue.

[Nero Cain]

That seems like a long time to let someone go without posting.

I don't see a great need for this but I don't think it's hurting anything

[D3f3nd3r]

I have 48/24 as my default, but I give myself the right to change them to 36/24 or 60/24 if it feels like either activity is low despite me not giving many prods (the former) or activity is high throughout but I’m giving lots of prods to people that seem active (the latter). I don’t think I’ve ever gone down to 36 but I know I’ve gone up to 60.

[Nancy Drew 39]

Considering the standard is 48/24, I think any variation from this ought to be posted. Fwiw, I think anything time requirements outside of a 24 hr a day cycle is a really bad idea. Imo, 36 hr posting requirements are just confusing for a lot of people.

[Umlaut]

I like 36-hour timers because they set an expectation that you should post at least every day, but give some leeway if your available time on one day just happens to be a bit later than on the day before. I've never heard of anyone being confused by it even if they weren't necessarily expecting it.

As for the proposal of including prod timers as part of the /in to mod, I have no objection to it. It doesn't solve a problem I have but it seems like it solves a problem someone else is having.

[Zachrulez]

support. i typically do 72/24 without major issue.

That seems like a long time to let someone go without posting.

I don't see a great need for this but I don't think it's hurting anything

Man how times have changed.

Prod information being advertised in game signups is definitely something worth knowing IMO.

[Menalque]

Considering the standard is 48/24, I think any variation from this ought to be posted.

I agree with this -- probably only necessary to have it added on the form if it's different from expectations