Locked threads

Deb · 03 Feb 2004, 00:07

Wasn't gonna post, but what the heck.....

Instead of locking threads and getting everyones backs up, by them feeling the freedom of speech has been taken away and maybe somehow they are to blame, Wouldn't it be better to find another solution? Only my thoughts here, but surely it would be better that the offending people be warned, temp ban or what ever (yes even If it is me at times) This would be better than stopping a whole conversation surely? I know a lot of things go off topic and sometimes to a great extent but when you have a conversation in real life, do you always stay on topic and can't divert at all off the subject? i know I for one do, and I probably do on here, but I'm sure it would mostly (hopefully ) get back on topic. Theres been so much bad feeling built up lately and I think locking the threads sometimes only adds to it.

Just my opinion :)

black dog · 03 Feb 2004, 00:15

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Originally Posted by sultonfan

I know a lot of things go off topic and sometimes to a great extent but when you have a conversation in real life, do you always stay on topic and can't divert at all off the subject? i know I for one do, and I probably do on here, but I'm sure it would mostly (hopefully ) get back on topic.

I know what you mean by that. During normal conversation I go off on a tangent and then suddenly go back to the original topic.

Guppie · 03 Feb 2004, 01:14

Let's just leave those decisions to the admin (R) and the mods, shall we?

Deb · 03 Feb 2004, 01:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guppie

Let's just leave those decisions to the admin (R) and the mods, shall we?

Guppie

This is site feedback, I'm giving my feedback, thats all, nothing more nothing less. The moderators surely would like to know how people feel?

*AndyK* · 03 Feb 2004, 01:26

We do indeed want feedback, and we listen, and speaking as a Mod who's still probably wearing his L Plates I'm especially interested, I want to make sure I get the balance right and minimise any mistakes and do my bit to help keep this a happy clappy cheery forum (not that I will make any mistakes of course, because after all I am perfect

)

AndyK

Guppie · 03 Feb 2004, 01:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by sultonfan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guppie

Let's just leave those decisions to the admin (R) and the mods, shall we?

Guppie

This is site feedback, I'm giving my feedback, thats all, nothing more nothing less. The moderators surely would like to know how people feel?

Yep. I stand corrected.

Pudding · 03 Feb 2004, 02:16

Can't you temporarily lock the thread and then unlock it in a couple of days? That way people would hopefully have calmed down and be able to post on topic or the thread would die a natural death.

Pud:o]

Di · 03 Feb 2004, 03:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by sultonfan

Wasn't gonna post, but what the heck.....

Instead of locking threads and getting everyones backs up, by them feeling the freedom of speech has been taken away and maybe somehow they are to blame, Wouldn't it be better to find another solution? Only my thoughts here, but surely it would be better that the offending people be warned, temp ban or what ever (yes even If it is me at times) This would be better than stopping a whole conversation surely? I know a lot of things go off topic and sometimes to a great extent but when you have a conversation in real life, do you always stay on topic and can't divert at all off the subject? i know I for one do, and I probably do on here, but I'm sure it would mostly (hopefully ) get back on topic. Theres been so much bad feeling built up lately and I think locking the threads sometimes only adds to it.

Just my opinion :)

Am going to send you my support on this, and it was brave to broach this subject at this time. :)

I can see the need for rules, it does make for a better environment... but in addition to warning and waiting a bit more time before closing down a thread, perhaps some guidelines on the art of polite debating?

Where there is a group of people in a community there is always going to be conflict... and conflict is not always something to run away from and squelched, at times it can be learned from, and even managed. There is nothing wrong with disagreeing, and many creative thoughts and ideas come from discussion and the sharing of varying opinions. And when in opposite corners in your beliefs, disagree with the view not the person.

Would be a boring world with all sugar and no spice....

Great post Deb.

Di

Deb · 03 Feb 2004, 03:57

Thank you Di, It did take a lot of debating in my head on whether o post or not :)

Deb

DIZZY DRUMMER · 03 Feb 2004, 09:01

sultanfan wrote:

Quote:

Instead of locking threads and getting everyones backs up, by them feeling the freedom of speech has been taken away and maybe somehow they are to blame, Wouldn't it be better to find another solution? Only my thoughts here, but surely it would be better that the offending people be warned, temp ban or what ever (yes even If it is me at times)

Quote:

Theres been so much bad feeling built up lately and I think locking the threads sometimes only adds to it.

I'm with you on this one. i too may have said something in the heat of the moment, not to an individual though, and if that was the case, couldn't an Admin or Mod PM you and let you know this is not acceptable. that way, we can reflect about what you have said. (Only my thoughts)

I too wondered if I had contributed to the locking of the threads.

Michel · 03 Feb 2004, 13:29

If we lock a topic, there is a reason for that. There is no reason to discuss about this subject.

R. · 03 Feb 2004, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pudding

Can't you temporarily lock the thread and then unlock it in a couple of days? That way people would hopefully have calmed down and be able to post on topic or the thread would die a natural death.

Pud:o]

Yes, I did that on occasion and it worked. Well - most of the time that is.

If for some reason a thread get's locked, moved or probably edited - then this was done for a reason and in this case we don't want to see a discussion about it as it used to happen recently.

I'm pretty sure that number of locked threads will decrease soon.
If I'm not mistaken there's no thread that got locked today.

Go on.

Winston · 04 Feb 2004, 01:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.

If I'm not mistaken there's no thread that got locked today.

did somebody call me

Guppie · 04 Feb 2004, 02:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winston

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.

If I'm not mistaken there's no thread that got locked today.

did somebody call me

he he he he he... LOL... thank GOD for humor. You made my day, Winston

Winston · 04 Feb 2004, 02:05

Ha :P I did something right for once

Guppie · 04 Feb 2004, 02:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winston

Ha :P I did something right for once

he he... but you know, when things get heated, or fights start... humor is SO important. It takes the pressure away, makes us think about what is important and what's not... gets things into perspective.

And damn.... maybe we'll both get a warning for going off topic in this thread he he... But it would still be worth it if the message came across, not to get upset over a forum. Humor is such a powerfull "weapon" if you catch my drift.
Sweet dreams and don't let the bedbugs bite ya.
Guppie

03 Feb 2004, 00:07	#1
Deb Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.04.2003 Location: Did I say that?... Posts: 4,162	Locked threads Wasn't gonna post, but what the heck..... Instead of locking threads and getting everyones backs up, by them feeling the freedom of speech has been taken away and maybe somehow they are to blame, Wouldn't it be better to find another solution? Only my thoughts here, but surely it would be better that the offending people be warned, temp ban or what ever (yes even If it is me at times) This would be better than stopping a whole conversation surely? I know a lot of things go off topic and sometimes to a great extent but when you have a conversation in real life, do you always stay on topic and can't divert at all off the subject? i know I for one do, and I probably do on here, but I'm sure it would mostly (hopefully ) get back on topic. Theres been so much bad feeling built up lately and I think locking the threads sometimes only adds to it. Just my opinion :)

03 Feb 2004, 01:14	#3
Guppie www.meat-loaf.nl Join Date: 28.12.2002 Location: Brabant, The Netherlands Posts: 1,300	Let's just leave those decisions to the admin (R) and the mods, shall we?

03 Feb 2004, 01:26	#5
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	We do indeed want feedback, and we listen, and speaking as a Mod who's still probably wearing his L Plates I'm especially interested, I want to make sure I get the balance right and minimise any mistakes and do my bit to help keep this a happy clappy cheery forum (not that I will make any mistakes of course, because after all I am perfect ) AndyK

03 Feb 2004, 02:16	#7
Pudding I'm A Prize Fight Lover... Join Date: 22.10.2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,532	Can't you temporarily lock the thread and then unlock it in a couple of days? That way people would hopefully have calmed down and be able to post on topic or the thread would die a natural death. Pud:o]

03 Feb 2004, 03:57	#9
Deb Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.04.2003 Location: Did I say that?... Posts: 4,162	Thank you Di, It did take a lot of debating in my head on whether o post or not :) Deb

03 Feb 2004, 13:29	#11
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	If we lock a topic, there is a reason for that. There is no reason to discuss about this subject.

04 Feb 2004, 02:05	#15
Winston Super Loafer Join Date: 02.04.2003 Location: Lion's Den Posts: 745	Ha :P I did something right for once