[serious] OTF Moderation input

[Lancer]

I'm beginning to understand why the 'closed thread' forum was made. The old regime didn't teach these guys anything! So Richard set up an archive forum and started dumping trash into it (and my wonderful threads ) ...because they didn't teach him how to delete stuff? ...and Richard and JM just started cleaning things up because neither of them knew how to ban.

So wtf? Why did the old regime hang these guys out to dry like that?

[Jon Miller]

I know how to delete stuff. The current procedure is that we don't delete stuff, but close it and move it into the Closed Threads forum, otherwise known as the Troll/Spam thread hall of fame.

JM

[Lancer]

Yeesh, why glorify that stuff?

[curtsibling]

I think the moderation should only draw the line at actual filth (EG: Tubgirl level),
clear personal attacks or death threats too...But insults between well known
posters are part of the camaderie of the OT, and should be allowed to stand.

Also, spam threads should be allowed, as long as they have funny content.

PS
Creating two OT threads would kill the place, far too clumsy.

Just my views...

[SpencerH]

I agree with what most have said.

The personal attacks can become ridiculous, especially when the same posters constantly do it, constantly get a slap on the wrists, then continue on the next day as if nothing had happened.

[Lancer]

Spencer, the guys that do that have their own trophy room now, the closed forum thread. While I do have a few in there I doubt I will have any more. WePlayCiv is where I start threads these days as do most of the Poly OT regulars. While Robert might make a go of the on topic the off topic has pretty much ground to a halt. I wish them luck.

[Guynemer]

I'd just like to state for the record that I have been very impressed with Jon Miller (and Lori) thus far. Our New Overlords have done well in picking a couple of level-headed guys to be moderators.

[OneFootInTheGrave]

6. Are there reasons for you to post or not post in this forum

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#1 post - ideally interesting discussions, but in reality these days, rarely more than amusing one-liners due to inevitability of #2

#2 not post - no hope in ever getting anywhere interesting with the post, in the end too lazy to post anything... and just move to the next bookmark in the internet wasteland...

people for the most part already have their positions, and watching them dig into them more with every post, is just slightly more amusing than watching paint dry (and from time to time, this has to do... but... mostly it's just "skip"... "next"... )

[SpencerH]

Spencer, the guys that do that have their own trophy room now, the closed forum thread. While I do have a few in there I doubt I will have any more. WePlayCiv is where I start threads these days as do most of the Poly OT regulars. While Robert might make a go of the on topic the off topic has pretty much ground to a halt. I wish them luck.

You may be right.

[Alinestra Covelia]

I'd just like to state for the record that I have been very impressed with Jon Miller (and Lori) thus far. Our New Overlords have done well in picking a couple of level-headed guys to be moderators.

Q.F.T.


Edit: Nice, so the forum doesn't alter an ALL CAPS first word, as long as it's got periods between the caps.

[Ben Kenobi]

If people would just use a thesaurus it wouldn't even cross my mind.

Bad idea.

1. Hitler was fascist scum -> Hitler was not so nice.

[rah]

I'll go on record thinking that having the closed thread forum is the equivalent of a Hall of Fame for bad behavior.
It might encourage people to make their mark.

[SlowwHand]

****ing A!

[Asher]

I'll go on record thinking that having the closed thread forum is the equivalent of a Hall of Fame for bad behavior.
It might encourage people to make their mark.

Yes, it's the Troll Hall of Fame. The latest threads are even featured above the fold. It's the best idea ever.

[Grandpa Troll]

Yes, it's the Troll Hall of Fame. The latest threads are even featured above the fold. It's the best idea ever.

I am off walking the countryside, and I come back here to see I have a new location!

But, the new owners/admin have their own say, the former team here chose not to, but it is what it is, might as well embrace it.

Oh and Asher, I think you would do well in Roberts looking for help here, I would think you could help contribute my friend, seriously!

Grandpa Troll