Moderator leeway
Originally Posted by r0mey
well the post arent deleted all admins/mods can see the post just you guys cant so there is public record tom
but if the public cannot see the posts, it isn't public record
it's private record!! (sortof kidding)
Originally Posted by taurran
I agree. Opinions are like *** holes, and we don't need to see everyone's *** in every thread!
If you're legitimately involved or have ties to a certain subject, then fine... but if you're halfway accross the country and have nothing to do with it, then you really have no business saying anything that could make the situation worse.
If you're legitimately involved or have ties to a certain subject, then fine... but if you're halfway accross the country and have nothing to do with it, then you really have no business saying anything that could make the situation worse.
I do agree also that the term "off topic" is used WAY too liberally around here. As a thread and discussion progresses and evolves, it will change to different subjects. However, it should always be loosely related to the original post (as in still talking about cars, FI, shops, etc).
What should be cracked down on are statements made that are meant to instigate, troll, and otherwise inflame the discussion.
What should be cracked down on are statements made that are meant to instigate, troll, and otherwise inflame the discussion.
Originally Posted by Motormouth
sortof like you popping into threads and instigating flaming? or not like that.
(Your post that I just quoted is a GREAT example of this. Who's really intent on starting arguments here? hmm...)
Originally Posted by r0mey
this is the exact ot im talking about im glad you guys have proven my point again. this goes on thousands of times in FI and im wrong for wanting it to stop.
Originally Posted by failsafe306
Closing threads and deleting posts isn't the answer, the answer is going after those who continually take threads off into tangents thread after thread.
However, sometimes I feel as if my even posting in a thread incites people to attack. Remember that time I posted 'I like log' and got flamed for it? I only posted that to see if I'd get flamed, and I did.
Originally Posted by DVFlyer
In reference to this r0mey's response at the bottom of this page:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....308955&page=12
At what point does a moderator have the authority to delete threads and "wait for an answer" and stifle the open discussion which is the nature of a "forum".
While I understand this particular thread was very emotional, that alone should not allow a moderator the leeway to lock a thread until a question is answered.
Add to that the questions that are in need of answer until further posts will be allowed were asked by a sponsor of this forum. That alone smells of sponsor favoritism.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....308955&page=12
At what point does a moderator have the authority to delete threads and "wait for an answer" and stifle the open discussion which is the nature of a "forum".
While I understand this particular thread was very emotional, that alone should not allow a moderator the leeway to lock a thread until a question is answered.
Add to that the questions that are in need of answer until further posts will be allowed were asked by a sponsor of this forum. That alone smells of sponsor favoritism.
I unapproved all post that were OT. If you are not the owner of the car. Sharif NOAH BC or RA then your post is OT and just adding to the drama. You yourself have nothing to do with the thread except you want to see the FI drama continue hence the reason you made this thread. Furthermore the reason you havent posted again is because you see that SHARIF infact locked the thread not me. I think before you make a thread you should look and see what exactly happened. So you dont make inaccurate statements like you have here.
Last edited by r0mey; Oct 19, 2007 at 09:37 AM.
just a question though:
if I was asking sharif to explain something, is that O/T still?
(i.e explaining why he still made a thread with accusatory statements when he already knew the answers (and Noah verified))
if I was asking sharif to explain something, is that O/T still?
(i.e explaining why he still made a thread with accusatory statements when he already knew the answers (and Noah verified))
no its not OT but could you pm him sure you could
there are alot of things that need to be answered and things will go unanswered as long as there are 2341234123 posts going on
there are alot of things that need to be answered and things will go unanswered as long as there are 2341234123 posts going on
yeah I could.
oh but wait, I do not have a premier membership so I can only have like 50 PMs fills up quick.
(edit for spelling, sorry)
oh but wait, I do not have a premier membership so I can only have like 50 PMs
fills up quick.(edit for spelling, sorry)
Last edited by Motormouth; Oct 19, 2007 at 10:00 AM.
Originally Posted by r0mey
No back to you the OP.
I unapproved all post that were OT. If you are not the owner of the car. Sharif NOAH BC or RA then your post is OT and just adding to the drama. You yourself have nothing to do with the thread except you want to see the FI drama continue hence the reason you made this thread. Furthermore the reason you havent posted again is because you see that SHARIF infact locked the thread not me. I think before you make a thread you should look and see what exactly happened. So you dont make inaccurate statements like you have here.
I unapproved all post that were OT. If you are not the owner of the car. Sharif NOAH BC or RA then your post is OT and just adding to the drama. You yourself have nothing to do with the thread except you want to see the FI drama continue hence the reason you made this thread. Furthermore the reason you havent posted again is because you see that SHARIF infact locked the thread not me. I think before you make a thread you should look and see what exactly happened. So you dont make inaccurate statements like you have here.
The "reason I haven't posted again" is NOT because I saw Sharif locked the thread, but because I'm working and have just logged back on. The fact you would make the assumptions you are is laughable.
I did not make this post to continue drama. I posted this as a general forum question regarding moderator leeway. I felt you over stepped your bounds by not allowing any posts until questions were answered, which I think is absurd.
Limiting discussion in a thread to a small group of people is ridiculous. Locking a thread that is getting out of control and suggesting the parties involved handle by PM is the typical way I've seen it handled.
I also posted this here so that others could either disagree or agree with my opinion and if the admins happen to wander by, they would be made aware of and could either support or correct the behavior. I don't mind being in the minority if that happens to be the case.
Also, could you please point out my inaccurate statements (note - statements are different than opinions)? Semantics aside (I suppose my saying "locking a thread" instead of spelling out that you wouldn't allow any more posts until Sharif's questions were answered could be construed as "inaccurate") but in the end is the same thing.
I hope this clears up whatever it is you think was my ulterior motive.
Last edited by DVFlyer; Oct 19, 2007 at 10:37 AM.
I was disappointed this thread got closed https://my350z.com/forum/feedback-and-suggestions-for-our-forum/308890-fi-forum-has-to-be-the-worst.html other then the usual you know who's mental diarrhea there were some good suggestions being put out that should be looked at
