[u]How to get a thread to survive[/u] [i]By Qwerty the Great[/i] [b]Maintain constant presence[/b]: Keep the conversations flowing so the thread has reason to visit and stays in latest. [b]Have an alluring title[/b]: Get people enticed, sort of the opposite of bait [b]Have a detailed Body[/b]: People prefer their bodies to be ready [b]Have a reason to come back[/b]: Whether it be for more conversation or more info being provided, you need replayability [b]Never include a poll[/b]: Do I need to say anything? [b]Proper Grammar[/b]: 'nuff said [b]Get some popular cameos[/b]: Bringing in someone with a lot of followers will bring more people, or a girl will bring the circlejerks *List continues to the floor* [i]The End[/i]