UK posts being made invisible

[chri'stina 190]

Topics on VJ almost always go off topic of the original posts at times. What matters I think is whether the thread goes so far off topic that it cannot be salvaged, or once in awhile goes off topic and then goes back to topic.

I think this one has remained mostly on topic. A few off topic things here and there does not ruin the thread IMO. If we all complained about threads that had any ounce of off topic-ness to them, most threads would get closed. But it's a normal thing I think to have occasional off topic posts in a thread.

So maybe that would open another question about the right for the OP to ask for their thread to be closed. What circumstances should the OP be allowed to ask? I think it's a good question.

I usually have seen it for cases when TOS violations occur, or for instance if someone started a thread about car choices and they are ignored and the entire thread turns into a discussion of cheese, which could make the OP mad unless they also like cheese. But if only a couple posts are about cheese but the thread is still mostly about cars, I don't think the OP should be allowed to say "close it". That is how I feel about this thread too. If it's currently back on track, why should it be closed?

[Fandango 1,439]

Stina, I think you raise some good questions & I'm glad you brought it up.

I'm of the notion that the thread does not belong to the OP. Generally speaking, not being specific for just this one. An OP brings about a topic of conversation, and that conversation online follows. I don't think it's fair for the OP to have 'rights' to stifle everyone because the conversation is not going 'their way'

Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, I'm sure.

[no name 1]

Topics on VJ almost always go off topic of the original posts at times. What matters I think is whether the thread goes so far off topic that it cannot be salvaged, or once in awhile goes off topic and then goes back to topic.

I think this one has remained mostly on topic. A few off topic things here and there does not ruin the thread IMO. If we all complained about threads that had any ounce of off topic-ness to them, most threads would get closed. But it's a normal thing I think to have occasional off topic posts in a thread.

So maybe that would open another question about the right for the OP to ask for their thread to be closed. What circumstances should the OP be allowed to ask? I think it's a good question.

I usually have seen it for cases when TOS violations occur, or for instance if someone started a thread about car choices and they are ignored and the entire thread turns into a discussion of cheese, which could make the OP mad unless they also like cheese. But if only a couple posts are about cheese but the thread is still mostly about cars, I don't think the OP should be allowed to say "close it". That is how I feel about this thread too. If it's currently back on track, why should it be closed?

Good points Stina. TOS violations are in here, but have been ignored.

See below for my reasons why I wanted it closed. They still stand.

From back on page 13, not to mention several PMs.

This thread started as a question about censoring. Many of my initial questions to the mods who censored me & others - got ignored, in lieu of hat discussion, I think. The Capn tried to bring it around to new suggestions & that has failed. Please close this thread as it serves no purpose.

This thread has gone way off topic, many times, and the initial questions were never answered. It became a discussion of hat color & snarkiness.

Under the new Big Brother rules, apparently mods will never be held accountable for their actions. So really, why keep it open (since it was a thread about why did these things happen)?

So maybe that would open another question about the right for the OP to ask for their thread to be closed. What circumstances should the OP be allowed to ask? I think it's a good question.

I've tried to get an answer to this, but was told in one PM by a mod, An OP may ask, but it is not always granted. Um, what? No explanation about how or when it can be closed, etc.

[TimsDaisy 0]

No one else seeing the intense irony in this thread?

[no name 1]

No one else seeing the intense irony in this thread?

nope, guess not? We read your earlier post, no need to repeat it.

[TracyTN 237]

No one else seeing the intense irony in this thread?

Personally, I saw more irony in H_A's 'goodbye' thread.

[mRx 16]

They are not afraid to do the job. I simply don't see the reason they should have to announce each time that they do something. I don't get enough time with Mags as it is; imagine how grumpy I'll be if I see her even less due to her having to post a "who and why" each time she "moderates" something. The mods aren't paid, you know.... I think it's pretty rude for people to demand that they do more than they already do - or to complain about them at all, really.

In the end, it's JUST a message board. If something that happens here affects "your" (generic you) quality of life that much, it might be time for treatment of internet addiction.

Well, I honestly do not think it would waste as much time as you think it would. Invisiblise a post, replace it with a place holder, done. The same place holder can be used repeatedly. It wouldn't take up much precious time. Quit bein so melodramatic.

Remember, suggestions were openly asked for. I don't think it is fair to say that I am "demanding" anything, just because you don't agree with my suggestion.

[LaL 418]

Dev - I really don't at this point know what to tell you. You are suggesting we are not being held accountible for our actions but we are requesting advice on how to improve the way we use the tools available. How is this not holding ourselves accountible?

I think the question on when to close a thread per request of the OP is excellent and I have asked for clarification on this.

[smoke20 0]

I think the question on when to close a thread per request of the OP is excellent and I have asked for clarification on this.

when a tread gets a ridiculous & redundant as this one would be a great time

[no name 1]

I think the question on when to close a thread per request of the OP is excellent and I have asked for clarification on this.

when a tread gets a ridiculous & redundant as this one would be a great time

[Captain Ewok 1,871]

If an OP requests it I will close a thread for them in all but rare occasions. If people want to get some posts from the topic "split" into their own topic I can do that for them. If members want to continue a side discussion that was in the thread they can re-create a thread on that topic.

[no name 1]

If an OP requests it I will close a thread for them in all but rare occasions. If people want to get some posts from the topic "split" into their own topic I can do that for them. If members want to continue a side discussion that was in the thread they can re-create a thread on that topic.

OK, fair enough. Then why can't my thread closed or split like I asked pages ago?

Edited June 25, 2007 by devilette

[LaL 418]

This topic has been closed per the request of the OP. Please if you wish, restart a topic in Site Discussion if there is anything to add. Thank you all for your suggestions.