Why was happy's thread closed?
03-02-02, 12:59 AM
#51
DVD Talk Legend
Seems like a thread that starts "This is my attention whore thread." is doomed to look to much like a substance-lacking thread, imho.
If someone has something of substance to start a thread about, I think they should go ahead. To start one because someone "may learn something about someone else" seems kind of pointless. Threads should be because someone has something interesting to say to others, not with the thought that something might be said of interest in the future in the thread.
But then again, I'm not exactly a mod...
If someone has something of substance to start a thread about, I think they should go ahead. To start one because someone "may learn something about someone else" seems kind of pointless. Threads should be because someone has something interesting to say to others, not with the thought that something might be said of interest in the future in the thread.
But then again, I'm not exactly a mod...
03-02-02, 01:00 AM
#52
Administrator
Originally posted by Jackskeleton
I would agree with the ask threads, But sometimes if they are on special events it would have substance. I figured the three of us (pimpy, me and Hotaru) being in the same place, that it would be of some interest to everyone. but yeah, I can see how the typical "ask___" threads can get a bit on the heavy side.
I would agree with the ask threads, But sometimes if they are on special events it would have substance. I figured the three of us (pimpy, me and Hotaru) being in the same place, that it would be of some interest to everyone. but yeah, I can see how the typical "ask___" threads can get a bit on the heavy side.
Don't think these closings are done capriciously.
03-02-02, 01:01 AM
#53
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Originally posted by Jackskeleton
I would agree with the ask threads, But sometimes if they are on special events it would have substance. I figured the three of us (pimpy, me and Hotaru) being in the same place, that it would be of some interest to everyone
I would agree with the ask threads, But sometimes if they are on special events it would have substance. I figured the three of us (pimpy, me and Hotaru) being in the same place, that it would be of some interest to everyone
03-02-02, 01:03 AM
#54
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
I figured the three of us (pimpy, me and Hotaru) being in the same place, that it would be of some interest to everyone
I figured the three of us (pimpy, me and Hotaru) being in the same place, that it would be of some interest to everyone
03-02-02, 01:08 AM
#55
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Originally posted by X
Please, have some fun. Just make it look different than an "Ask ..." thread so we don't get the angry "How come my thread was closed and so-and-so's wasn't?" email. And believe me, these are getting to be a pain and more ironic than you know.
Please, have some fun. Just make it look different than an "Ask ..." thread so we don't get the angry "How come my thread was closed and so-and-so's wasn't?" email. And believe me, these are getting to be a pain and more ironic than you know.
As for having some fun, unfortunately I think that it's a bit too late for that tonight. I tried and failed because I didn't know any better...and to start a new thread now would just be stupid. And I truly apologize for putting you through so much trouble tonight.
03-02-02, 01:18 AM
#56
Administrator
Originally posted by happycamper
I'm sure moderating these loonies is a tough job. But some communication I think would help in matters like this. I certainly wouldn't have started a thread that I would have anticipated being closed. I'm not one to start trouble in other.
As for having some fun, unfortunately I think that it's a bit too late for that tonight. I tried and failed because I didn't know any better...and to start a new thread now would just be stupid. And I truly apologize for putting you through so much trouble tonight.
I'm sure moderating these loonies is a tough job. But some communication I think would help in matters like this. I certainly wouldn't have started a thread that I would have anticipated being closed. I'm not one to start trouble in other.
As for having some fun, unfortunately I think that it's a bit too late for that tonight. I tried and failed because I didn't know any better...and to start a new thread now would just be stupid. And I truly apologize for putting you through so much trouble tonight.
I really am sorry to break up your fun. That was not my intention and you have no need to apologize. You did not "know any better" because you could not have. I need to apologize for that.
As for starting a new thread and that being "stupid", it's Other after all!
03-02-02, 01:19 AM
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Just popping in real quick to say two things:
1. Sometimes it's easier for us to just close a thread than to also post an explanation. Doing so can bump it to the top and we may rather it just fade into obscurity. Or it's a commonly closed item and we don't really think an explanation is necessary. And sometimes, we really just don't have time to compose the explanation.
2. If there isn't a reason given and you'd like one, you can use the report a post to a moderator feature either in that thread, or any other thread in the forum in question and you can quickly get a message sent to every mod in that forum. If they can't answer your question, then they can get a message to the 2 Admins who don't mod there and ask them.
This is really the better way to go as somethings are more easily explained via one to one email than in the more public forums.
1. Sometimes it's easier for us to just close a thread than to also post an explanation. Doing so can bump it to the top and we may rather it just fade into obscurity. Or it's a commonly closed item and we don't really think an explanation is necessary. And sometimes, we really just don't have time to compose the explanation.
2. If there isn't a reason given and you'd like one, you can use the report a post to a moderator feature either in that thread, or any other thread in the forum in question and you can quickly get a message sent to every mod in that forum. If they can't answer your question, then they can get a message to the 2 Admins who don't mod there and ask them.
This is really the better way to go as somethings are more easily explained via one to one email than in the more public forums.
03-02-02, 01:24 AM
#58
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Originally posted by X
You are right about the communication. At least I need to do a better job of it. And you didn't start any trouble. But the "couples" thing of ganging up on someone who has a less than wonderful interaction with one of the members of that couple is getting old.
I really am sorry to break up your fun. That was not my intention and you have no need to apologize. You did not "know any better" because you could not have. I need to apologize for that.
As for starting a new thread and that being "stupid", it's Other after all!
You are right about the communication. At least I need to do a better job of it. And you didn't start any trouble. But the "couples" thing of ganging up on someone who has a less than wonderful interaction with one of the members of that couple is getting old.
I really am sorry to break up your fun. That was not my intention and you have no need to apologize. You did not "know any better" because you could not have. I need to apologize for that.
As for starting a new thread and that being "stupid", it's Other after all!
But you're quote of the 'couples ganging up on someone' I don't quite get if you're referring to me and DTSC. Examples? And I don't quite see how it applies to this topic.
03-02-02, 01:30 AM
#59
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Originally posted by X
But the "couples" thing of ganging up on someone who has a less than wonderful interaction with one of the members of that couple is getting old.
But the "couples" thing of ganging up on someone who has a less than wonderful interaction with one of the members of that couple is getting old.
Actually, you want to know what's getting old? Whenever I voice my opinion in support of happycamper or she does the same in reverse, it's dismissed as a "couple" thing -- as if we don't have our own separate ideas, opinions, questions, etc. (and this is speaking generally, not directly at you)
If you want to believe that we're "ganging" up on you as a couple, then you're not as intelligent as I usually regard you to be.
