| FORUMS: Thread Deletions - Why not just delete Posts instead of the Thread [Closed Thread]
Posted: 7/21/2007 10:08:19 AM | Today someone made the decision to delete a thread called "beyond sex, what are the base needs in a relationship." I see that there had been a complaint against one poster for flaming, BUT the reality is that there was quite a lot of very good discussion going on in there. I find it amazing that a thread like that can just be deleted--why not delete individual posts if they bother someone....or just close the thing for moderator review, maybe permanently? But just delete it? Out of nowhere? This seems a random over-reaction to me, and it distresses me that a thread like that, in which some posters really THOUGHT about their contributions simply because the conversation had a depth beyond "waaaaaa I got played" is just poof-deleted, while something like "men love submissive women" sees an apparently eternal lifespan.
Sorry to complain....at the moment I'm pretty annoyed about this. I'll get over it but.... I think that when it comes to thread moderation there is some arbitrary, inconsistent muscle flexing going on.....
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Posted: 7/21/2007 10:35:47 AM | ^^^Thanks for your response. I'm aware of the rules-- what I'm bringing into question is the wisdom with which they are always interpreted by individual mods...and then enforced. Since I've seen, for example, numerous POST deletions rather than entire THREAD deletions, I know that is an option. What I'd be interested to know is WHO makes the decision about which solution is to be applied when it comes to specific threads?
I have no idea to what extent you guys consult with one another before making your decisions...at this point I hope that there is some mechanism in place for preventing unilateral action. | |
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| Thread Deletions - Why not just delete Posts instead of the Thread?
Posted: 7/21/2007 10:49:52 AM | WHO makes the decision about which solution is to be applied when it comes to specific threads?
Each Moderator makes his own Decision on a Course of Action based on Time Considerations and extant Workload.
There are many other Factors at Work too.
If your Thread is already grazing the Edge of Redundancy, the Topic by Nature an Invitation for Trolling, Chat, Off-Topic Responses, or anything else that suggests the Thread will require continued Attention from Moderator, it will likely be deleted.
Many other Considerations come into Play as well, consequently no canned Answer is possible, as Calls for Thread Deletions are based on each unique Circumstance as it presents itself.
I have no idea to what extent you guys consult with one another before making your decisions...at this point I hope that there is some mechanism in place for preventing unilateral action.
All Thread Deletions are unilateral, based on the Links I posted above.
Moderator operate and conduct themselves according to the Rules, thus the Bulk of your Answers lie within them.
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| Thread Deletions - Why not just delete Posts instead of the Thread?
Posted: 7/21/2007 12:05:13 PM |
Each Moderator makes his own Decision on a Course of Action based on Time Considerations and extant Workload.
So, can we even be sure they actually read it...or enough of it to get a real sense of the flow and interaction actually taking place...and informing each poster's contribution?
Many other Considerations come into Play as well, consequently no canned Answer is possible, as Calls for Thread Deletions are based on each unique Circumstance as it presents itself.
And yet we are told that we can't be given this information when it comes to specific thread deletions... so IMO there is a problem there...
Now that I know all thread deletions are unilaterally decided upon by people who can be motivated by any number of factors (including friendship with individual posters, for example).... that questions regarding those deletions conveniently CAN'T be answered... and that there is basically NO accountability for these decisions whatsoever.... I guess I'll have to reconsider the amount of thought and care I put into my own contributions...which is IMO very unfortunate.
Having the power to censor others is huge--it's a power that should be treated with great care, underused rather than overused, and certainly not thrown around without REAL consideration and patient reflection.
You have rules--fine. But I don't believe they were the deciding factor in this case... and if they were, I don't think they were rationally applied.
But thanks for answering....sorta. | |
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| Thread Deletions - Why not just delete Posts instead of the Thread?
Posted: 7/21/2007 12:23:28 PM | Each Moderator makes his own Decision on a Course of Action based on Time Considerations and extant Workload. So, can we even be sure they actually read it...or enough of it to get a real sense of the flow and interaction actually taking place...and informing each poster's contribution?
Its about how much Time and Effort is required to clean a Thread so as to return it back to its Topic. As I stated above already, Time & Workload are the prime Considerations whether a Thread will be cleaned or deleted.
And yet we are told that we can't be given this information when it comes to specific thread deletions... so IMO there is a problem there...
The Answer, also already posted above, can be found here: Frequently Asked Questions
Now that I know all thread deletions are unilaterally decided upon by people who can be motivated by any number of factors (including friendship with individual posters, for example).... that questions regarding those deletions conveniently CAN'T be answered...
Ah ... we are slowly and gradually moving into the Zones of baseless Insinuations suggesting Moderator Thread Deletions are influenced by and giving preferential Treatment to certain Users.
Having the power to censor others is huge--it's a power that should be treated with great care, underused rather than overused, and certainly not thrown around without REAL consideration and patient reflection.
We'll halt the libelous Overtones of Incompetence & Corruption at this Point ...
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