So who did it?

[Asher]

It was a small thread entitled "So who won the pool?" stating that I did come back, and people can post all of their stupid little comments about it isolated inside that thread instead of threadjacking others after I had posted in them.

There was no offensive language, no pornography, no insults, nothing to warrant a deletion.

[Natan]

Originally posted by Asher
It was a small thread entitled "So who won the pool?" stating that I did come back, and people can post all of their stupid little comments about it isolated inside that thread instead of threadjacking others after I had posted in them.

There was no offensive language, no pornography, no insults, nothing to warrant a deletion.

Generally, topics about yourself which contain no real information or ideas are deleted or locked as a matter of course. At least that's the impression I get.

Bob Dornan: Right on.

[Asher]

Oh, thanks for clearing that up Natan.

So why are these threads still there? They're dealing with personal matters and whatnot:
Grandma's Dying
Happy birthday Ecthelion!
Why am I so hugely fat? [Clearly a joke thread]
Happy B-Day Sprayber !
Eli Wants to Try Something

etcetc

[Natan]

Originally posted by Asher
Oh, thanks for clearing that up Natan.

So why are these threads still there? They're dealing with personal matters and whatnot:

Here we go

Grandma's Dying

This had a serious topic, and Imran needed the support of his friends in this community in this difficult time for him and his family. No comparison between that and a "I'm back" thread whose information could be given by making a useful post instead.

Happy birthday Ecthelion!

Useful purpose, not made by Ecthelion, also, it conveyed information.

Why am I so hugely fat? [Clearly a joke thread]

Obviously, the mod thought it was funny

Happy B-Day Sprayber !
Eli Wants to Try Something

etcetc

Longstanding members have advantages in this regard over newer or less respected ones, because the mods assume people want to hear about the everyday troubles of long-standing members. It also helps that none of these guys got in digs at their opponents in un-ending flame wars (i.e., no "I know posterX will do Y as he always does, the *******" and so on posts) - topics that exist to continue endless flame wars are also often deleted - think of it like UN peacekeeping missions to stop endless ethnic conflicts in the Balkans.

[Wiglaf]

it's unfair, but really, who gives a damn? they probably don't like you, so they might close your threads more often then they mght close ones written by their friends. still, it's an internet forum, and no matter who is right, you shouldn't care too much about it - life goes on.

judging by ming's reaction:

I did it... and we owe you NO EXPLANATION for our actions... And if you continue to call people fascist and rude, you will get a vacation for being a complete jerk. It's that simple.

he obviously takes the stance that it's his section of the site, and he can do what he wants with it. abusive of power? maybe. is he within his rights? in every way. although, to be technical ming (assuming his orginal post wasn't anything more than advertised), he's got a point - why not impose a lockdown on all the other questionable threads? "Happy Birthdays" can come up three or four times every week - surely that's spam?

Useful purpose, not made by Ecthelion, also, it conveyed information.

can't we just look at the top of the screen when we log on? and can't anyone with half a brain 'convey information' in one 'useful' way or another? I can see where you're coming from, but it's a flawed arguement.

IMO glonk you should let it go. An 'I'm Back' thread shouldn't matter much, no matter what you think of the 'poly staff.

[devilmunchkin]

natan

i'm newer than asher and my whole life is all over the boards. lol. my very first post was a long rant and essay about it and never got closed until months and months later. is it possible that ming is using his admin rights unfairly? (just asking, ming..not accusing. )

[Asher]

Wiglaf, I'm not going to let it go.
Ming is always doing **** like this to me, and I'm getting sick of it.

Is there a way that only MLeonard or MtG can moderate my threads? Ming obviously has some bias.

People had already replied to that thread, and they weren't just spammy replies, they were relevant replies to the topic. So obviously, some people found it to be not-spammy.

And who's to say that I didn't need the support from friends in the thread? Hell, maybe that's why I returned?
What a slap in the face.

[Ming]

Originally posted by Asher
Wiglaf, I'm not going to let it go.
Ming is always doing **** like this to me, and I'm getting sick of it.
Is there a way that only MLeonard or MtG can moderate my threads? Ming obviously has some bias.

Deal with it. No bias at all. Everything you get you have earned

[Asher]

When did I earn getting treated like **** by a grumpy man in a power position?

[orange]

Mods - there is a point to be made here. There are tons of personal threads on the OT, people reaching out for help with this or that, support from friends. Asher left upset and it seems he's back upset. Not upset as in mad, upset as in feeling down.

There's a bit of a double standard in place if some people's personal threads are closed and others are left open.

I personally have never had more than a minor disagreement with Ming, so I don't have anything against the guy...but I don't think Asher's thread deserved to be closed.

[Ming]

Originally posted by Asher
When did I earn getting treated like **** by a grumpy man in a power position?

Well... if you act like a jerk all the time, don't be surprised when people treat you the same way

[Asher]

Originally posted by Ming
Well... if you act like a jerk all the time, don't be surprised when people treat you the same way

When do I act like a jerk, Ming?
Is it times like this, when you delete my threads and give some power-trippy response to it?

[Ming]

Maybe you should look in Mirror... you insult people on a regular basis... and then wonder why nobody treats you with any respect. You reap what you sow.

If you want some respect, you have to earn it.

[Asher]

Who do I insult on a regular basis?

[Ming]

Re: So who did it?

Originally posted by Asher
How fascist and rude.

Not bad for starters... and pretty typical of your posting style