Lockdown

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

Well I see another thread has reached the point of lockdown due to violating the Terms of Service. (Hope it wasn't anything I said -- if so, I hope one of the mods/admins will let me know.)

It's really too bad because it was an important discussion.

Surely there's a way to discuss these issues in a mature manner without TOS violations. I know people become extremely passionate and emotional about certain topics, but we really need to step away from making it personal.

Also, I've always wondered.... does the poster who violates the TOS get a notice from the mod or admin explaining where he/she went amiss ? Of course I am not the judge and jury on TOS violations. But from my spectator's seat, what appear to be the perpetrators of flagrant violations often come back to do the same thing again and again. I was just wondering if a PM or email is sent to say "This is what you did wrong."

I also want to point out that the majority of threads in this Forum are quite respectful and very helpful -- I salute you ladies and gentlemen for that !

Unity.

-MK

[Sofiyya 1,687]

I've received nothing and was wondering about why it got locked down myself. I was hoping we could examine other issues, as well. I hope someone knows. I often wonder why some threads that are nastyfests from beginning to end survive and others don't. I didn't think that our thread got that far off in comparison. It would be nice to know what rule(s) specifically was violated so to avoid it next time.

[browneyez40 0]

I've received nothing and was wondering about why it got locked down myself. I was hoping we could examine other issues, as well. I hope someone knows. I often wonder why some threads that are nastyfests from beginning to end survive and others don't. I didn't think that our thread got that far off in comparison. It would be nice to know what rule(s) specifically was violated so to avoid it next time.

I thought your last post about the SO position on Israel would be important to discuss.

(From not being on VJ much, I don't know how many times that position has been discussed... but i thought it could possibly be interesting...)

[doodlebug 3]

I'd like to know too. I didn't get any email or pm or anything so I have no idea what TOS was violated. It didn't seem as nasty as some others that stay open.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

I don't remember ever seeing it before, and it occured to me when some brought up not wanting to knowingly marry a racist that a related issue would be Arab/Muslim/Jewish conflict and awareness about attitudes regarding that.

Edited January 7, 2007 by Green-eyed girl

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

I've received nothing and was wondering about why it got locked down myself. I was hoping we could examine other issues, as well. I hope someone knows. I often wonder why some threads that are nastyfests from beginning to end survive and others don't. I didn't think that our thread got that far off in comparison. It would be nice to know what rule(s) specifically was violated so to avoid it next time.

I thought your last post about the SO position on Israel would be important to discuss.

(From not being on VJ much, I don't know how many times that position has been discussed... but i thought it could possibly be interesting...)

I very much wanted to respond on that subject. Perhaps a new thread can be started. However, having longggggg experience in discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict here on VJ , I can assure you -- there are members (not necessarily ME/NA peeps) who will insist on turning it quite nasty. So put on your Hazmat suits if you want to wade into that one !

[Donna A 4]

i just logged on and what has been locked down. havent got to check things out yet.

[browneyez40 0]

I've received nothing and was wondering about why it got locked down myself. I was hoping we could examine other issues, as well. I hope someone knows. I often wonder why some threads that are nastyfests from beginning to end survive and others don't. I didn't think that our thread got that far off in comparison. It would be nice to know what rule(s) specifically was violated so to avoid it next time.

I thought your last post about the SO position on Israel would be important to discuss.

(From not being on VJ much, I don't know how many times that position has been discussed... but i thought it could possibly be interesting...)

I very much wanted to respond on that subject. Perhaps a new thread can be started. However, having longggggg experience in discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict here on VJ , I can assure you -- there are members (not necessarily ME/NA peeps) who will insist on turning it quite nasty. So put on your Hazmat suits if you want to wade into that one !

Ugh. I just don't understand how adults can so nasty on this board.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

Ugh. I just don't understand how adults can so nasty on this board.

'Cause it's the internet.

Actually, I've seen a lot worse on some other boards.

[jpaula 20]

As a Jewish woman married to a Muslim MENA man, I was really very interested in the topic. In general, I wish we discussed these things more. And, while I was pretty shocked by some of the responses to the honor killing issue, I did not find the discussion itself offensive or particularly mean-spirited.

[ceriserose 1]

Well I see another thread has reached the point of lockdown due to violating the Terms of Service. (Hope it wasn't anything I said -- if so, I hope one of the mods/admins will let me know.)

It's really too bad because it was an important discussion.

Surely there's a way to discuss these issues in a mature manner without TOS violations. I know people become extremely passionate and emotional about certain topics, but we really need to step away from making it personal.

Also, I've always wondered.... does the poster who violates the TOS get a notice from the mod or admin explaining where he/she went amiss ? Of course I am not the judge and jury on TOS violations. But from my spectator's seat, what appear to be the perpetrators of flagrant violations often come back to do the same thing again and again. I was just wondering if a PM or email is sent to say "This is what you did wrong."

I also want to point out that the majority of threads in this Forum are quite respectful and very helpful -- I salute you ladies and gentlemen for that !

Unity.

-MK

I seem to recall that a PM (or email) is sent when a person's account is suspended, but as I haven't ever been, I'm not sure if there's detail to the extent of "this is what you did wrong". I don't think the same thing happens for TOS violators who aren't suspended. I think it would be a good idea for people to know, but on a board this large and with the limitations of few moderators, it's probably too time-intensive.

Of course, taking a deep breath and walking away for 5 minutes when one wants to respond emotionally would probably alleviate some of the TOS violation-type text too. *grin*

As for the thread in question here, it probably was you MK, you lil troublemaking type!

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

As for the thread in question here, it probably was you MK, you lil troublemaking type!

[brnidokiegurl 0]

Wondered same thing this morning, it had not been as bad lately as some with content or name calling, I also wondered what rules were broken.

[ceriserose 1]

As for the thread in question here, it probably was you MK, you lil troublemaking type!

Duuude, I like your hat!

[sarah and hicham 3]

I haven't received anything either, however I think it might have to do with one comment made to myself saying too bad my Mom didn't excercise her rights to have an abortion with me.