A question for Admin & moderators

[MacAdder]

A question for Admin & moderators

In my opinion if a thread is locked it would be for a very good reason. Common curiously would obligate the staff member in question to warn the thread participants of his or her plan if the ‘problem’ continues.

The Moderator or Admin then would give a conclusive reason for locking the thread. What I’ve seen is that threads are locked on this forum without due process or explanation.

I doubt that locking threads indiscriminately encourages anyone to take the time to post.

[Reptile_Reptile]

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[infernalis]

Like I said in the PM, tons of old threads were closed prior to my having any control over it, Hell most of them were closed before I even found this web site.

In my time here as moderator I have closed no more that 5-6 threads and always for a really good reason and almost always with the last post being from me explaining why I closed it.

As far as your Jokes mate, I like them I have even re-told them on other forums myself. But really is it worth getting upset that half year old jokes were closed?

I did just close Feebos thread, but he asked more than once for that to happen.

I have gone through a lot of the older threads, They are archived for your viewing, There is a whole lot of rubbish that really does not need to be in current circulation.

As for all the old closings, as I said (this applies to everyone) if you ever find a thread that you want to see re-opened, I will gladly do it.

[MacAdder]

Infernalis thanks for your reply mate. As this is a forum where we are encouraged to respectfully debate or bring bothersome issues to the attention of members.
I noted the thread 'Albino Monacled Cobra' was closed without any reasonable explanation.
With all due respect I personally find this indiscriminant closing of threads a little rude.

[infernalis]

The thread was doing nothing but creating more arguing.

Randy had made his intentions clear, yet derogatory posts kept on pouring in.

I'm sure I speak for the majority that no one wants the board mired by petty arguing, name calling and exchanging of insults.

That thread alone was generating more insults than any other thread in the last several months... I deleted quite a few "jabs" where name calling was posted.

Just like a live forum where all of the people are in one room, occasionally the guy in the George Washington wig has to drop the hammer to keep order on the floor.

It's a grim task, and not one I take lightly.

So that having been said, if everyone could just refrain from name calling and insults, we can move forward with productive exchange of information and occasional off topic benign chatter without me having to close threads to stop fights.

[MacAdder]

Originally Posted by infernalis

The thread was doing nothing but creating more arguing.

Discussing venomiods is a sensitive issue and will quickly get out of hand if no one is around to keep order. If you personally noted an infraction you should have stepped in and made your presents known. In short, a warning so everyone is aware that the situation is under scrutiny and personal insults will not be tolerated.
To close a thread because of an individual making a nuisance of him or herself is a little over handed. (In my opinion that is.)
You closed this thread in question without giving a reason which accomplishes nothing other than frustration.

[Freebody]

Randy is a good guys, we are all friends with him here, its just the topic is so heated its was just turning into a problem, it got derailed, no one here can help him with the question, so trying a differnent forum which will have actuall answere for him vrs just a dog fight about that specific heated topic, im sure randy understands as i have been conversing with him on a different thread after the one being closed for good reason. all is good in the end

[MacAdder]

Originally Posted by Freebody

Randy is a good guy…

I don’t doubt that but pls I am not disrespecting anyone but bring a concern to light. A forum is supposed to encourage that we debate and discuss our differences as this is how we learn. It is the manner that the opinions are expressed that can lead to problems.
To simply close a thread without due process or explanation affects all. This is the incorrect way in dealing with a debate and being dictated over certainly does not help a website.

[RandyRhoads420]

Also, I asked him to close it, but I think that got overlooked at least for a while with all the other posts.... It seemed to cause more arguments and anger than it was worth for my answer.

[MacAdder]

Originally Posted by RandyRhoads

Also, I asked him to close it, but I think that got overlooked at least for a while with all the other posts.... It seemed to cause more arguments and anger than it was worth for my answer.

RandyRhoads the point is that there should be a procedure to follow when closing any thread. With respect this is the descent thing to do.
If you personally start a thread and to find that it does not go the way you want it to go its just your hard luck mate. You cannot be the judge and jury on what others think or say.

This closing of threads without explanation on the whims of one member is not a strengths and cannot be regarded as a good management practice.

[marvelfreak]

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Re: Albino Monacled Cobra
"save a snake, kill a venomoid lover"
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I am sure comments like this lead to the decision to close it. This could be considered a theat. When people start say other people should be killed because they don't agree with them. It's time for the thread to be closed. We don't need all the negativity that I for one believe there's been way to much of on here lately. And i like to say right now i am sorry for being part of that negativity.

[MacAdder]

Originally Posted by marvelfreak

"save a snake, kill a venomoid lover"

Marvelfreak I thank you for quoting me but your point is?? because you are missing the point.

[shaunyboy]

i just went and read the thread this ones about

although i personally do not agree with randys views on this procedure on cobra's i do see his point.

he did not ask how folk felt regarding the subject

the guy only wanted specific information on the company providing said cobra's.

surley randy is entitled to have his own opinion and do what he likes with his cash

what he does not deserve is all the snide comments especially after he said he realised how everyone felt and the last thing he wanted was a debate on the ethics of it all.

the kill a venimoid lover statment imo was enough to close the thread

so you only have yourself to blame macadder.

i assume your mad at it getting locked as you were not finished firing into randy with your views

why should your views be more important than randys question ?

to moan about a thread being locked when you were part if not wholey resposible for it happening is just bad blood imo.

cheers shaun

[shaunyboy]

Originally Posted by MacAdder

Marvelfreak I thank you for quoting me but your point is?? because you are missing the point.

if you read what marvelfreak wrote under your quote you would know what his point was. no ?

cheers shaun

[shaunyboy]

we get your point and how passionate you feel on this subject macadder

i think it is you who is not getting the point

you just cant expect to come on here and angerly force your view and opinion on everyone

even though most of us agree with what you think regards the procedures done to the cobras

my point being theres a right way and a wrong way to get your point across

you chose the wrong way imo

cheers shaun