WHY was the thread locked?
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 by PoSmedley | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Why was the 'Does anyone read the rules ?' thread locked?
What happened to no more locking threads?
What happened to all that was said, not 4 months ago?
There was a conversation taking place. At the very least, some people got to blow off steam, but it was a conversation with no threats that we were told we could have openly and freely in the forums.
What happened to no more locking threads?
What happened to all that was said, not 4 months ago?
The point is we WANT people to be able to have different opinions.
But here's the point: In an OPEN community such as ours, we have the right to disagree. Do I make myself clear: You have the right to an opinion and someone else has the right to disagree with your opinion.
I think you have every right to voice your concern.
the point isn't whether I agree or not, it is that we have an atmosphere where people feel free to voice their opinions
We want to have a community site in which people are free to *discuss* issues that concern them
close the site before I'd allow it to become a place where only "valuable members" get to have a say on how the site is run.
If someone disagrees with a policy of the site, a decision of the moderators, or has a problem with a user, let it be discussed civily and openly without someone commanding others to adhere to their demands lest they take their things and go. Because that time is over now.
There was a conversation taking place. At the very least, some people got to blow off steam, but it was a conversation with no threats that we were told we could have openly and freely in the forums.
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NightTrainthedark
Reply #42 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 6:52 AM
Reply #42 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 6:52 AM
I don't know if this fits the thread but its the first few minutes I have had lateley to catch up on things around here.
The new term for stealing(ripping)intellectual material is "parallel development".
You can't control the world of today. You are forced to only care about yourself or you will be stung in the ass.
Doesn't it say somewhere in the bible that "sociopaths will inherit the earth" or something?
The new term for stealing(ripping)intellectual material is "parallel development".
You can't control the world of today. You are forced to only care about yourself or you will be stung in the ass.
Doesn't it say somewhere in the bible that "sociopaths will inherit the earth" or something?
PoSmedley
Reply #43 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 6:56 AM
Reply #43 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 6:56 AM
Neo'Smedley,
I have PM'd you, but am repeating it here in case you don't get the PM, see it, or know how to open it.
Unless you are someone here that I consider a friend (which I would understand, because some of the people I consider friends are sick and twisted like me), I would appreciate you losing the icon you are using. It's my own personal design and has been used by me here and on other sites for a few years.
Po'
I have PM'd you, but am repeating it here in case you don't get the PM, see it, or know how to open it.
Unless you are someone here that I consider a friend (which I would understand, because some of the people I consider friends are sick and twisted like me), I would appreciate you losing the icon you are using. It's my own personal design and has been used by me here and on other sites for a few years.
Po'
NightTrainthedark
Reply #44 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 7:07 AM
Reply #44 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 7:07 AM
too late to edit...
I did want to make a point.
The only ones who dislike the drama are the moderators (for obvious reasons). The rest of us love it.
That's why threads get locked.
I did want to make a point.
The only ones who dislike the drama are the moderators (for obvious reasons). The rest of us love it.
That's why threads get locked.
ZubaZ
Reply #45 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 8:26 AM
Reply #45 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 8:26 AM
Neo' Smedley
From the Terms of service, Section 3:
From the Terms of service, Section 3:
You agree to not use the Service to:
...
(c) impersonate any person or entity, including, but not limited to, a Stardock official, forum leader, guide, moderator or host, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
A new nick might be in order to avoid any confusion...
(c) impersonate any person or entity, including, but not limited to, a Stardock official, forum leader, guide, moderator or host, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
Hankers
Reply #46 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 8:32 AM
Also a new Avatar to go with the new nick.
Reply #46 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 8:32 AM
A new nick might be in order to avoid any confusion
Also a new Avatar to go with the new nick.
PoSmedley
Reply #47 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 12:50 PM
Reply #47 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 12:50 PM
Neo' Smedley,
I don't know. Maybe you really are only 16 and that would explain your maturity and why you are hiding. But you have logged on twice since I PM'd you, emailed you, and posted my request in the forum for you to lose the avatar. I thought since you had the fortitude to go that far, you would have responded by now. So, this is the last PM and post I will make and the mods or admins can deal with it from here or not, since it has been pointed out you are in violation of policy. Sorry that your post did not generate the response you were looking for. I may lose my cool once in a while, but I gave up speaking 'moron' years ago.
I don't know. Maybe you really are only 16 and that would explain your maturity and why you are hiding. But you have logged on twice since I PM'd you, emailed you, and posted my request in the forum for you to lose the avatar. I thought since you had the fortitude to go that far, you would have responded by now. So, this is the last PM and post I will make and the mods or admins can deal with it from here or not, since it has been pointed out you are in violation of policy. Sorry that your post did not generate the response you were looking for. I may lose my cool once in a while, but I gave up speaking 'moron' years ago.
Frogboy
Reply #49 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 6:02 PM
Reply #49 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 6:02 PM
I locked it.
The policy is not that we never lock threads but that we don't lock threads in order to stifle discussion.
In this case of the whining about moderation, the policy was stated and there is nothing more to discuss.
The issue 4 months ago is that I don't like seeing threads locked in which people are trying to hash things out.
By contrast, seeing people bitch that moderation isn't perfect or whatever isn't hashings things out, it's just pointless whining.
XX
Reply #50 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 11:47 PM
Reply #50 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 11:47 PM
At that point that thread was like religion discussion, much personal affronts and nobody will change minds at the end of argument.
I was glad to see it locked.
Po' Smedley, I'm glad you admitted you made a mistake, not everyone will do it.
I was glad to see it locked.
Po' Smedley, I'm glad you admitted you made a mistake, not everyone will do it.
whatwhere
Reply #51 Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:39 AM
Reply #51 Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:39 AM
honestly it would be better to delete the thread rather then lock it...locking it will only kill server space while deleting it will free up some server space...
Jafo
Reply #52 Thursday, May 31, 2007 1:35 AM
Reply #52 Thursday, May 31, 2007 1:35 AM
honestly it would be better to delete the thread rather then lock it...locking it will only kill server space while deleting it will free up some server space...
'server space' taken by a thread such as this is negligible. Deletion is much like skin upload rejection/exile, it/they are simply removed from public access but remain on the server either way....
scorpNZ
Reply #53 Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:02 AM
Reply #53 Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:02 AM
There is another option to threads that go array,"the admin post a warning reminding those in the thread that things are way off topic and if such activity continues the thread will be locked" ,if the thread is not too bad the offending,flaming posts can be deleted then a warning put up to stay on topic or else,tho however this can only be done if the thread is not too long into the crap slinging as the admin do have to get some sleep therefore are not around at certain times to can the crap so to speak..lol.. ,the afore mentioned is what happens in some instances on the sony playstation site AU when things get out of hand and in some instances threads are locked or deleted depending on content of posts
Fairyy~
Reply #54 Thursday, May 31, 2007 3:43 AM
That would have been a better option. The point of the post was " Does anyone read the rules anymore? " and was directed at members not reading or knowing the guidelines/rules...not Admin/Moderators.
Reply #54 Thursday, May 31, 2007 3:43 AM
There is another option to threads that go array,"the admin post a warning reminding those in the thread that things are way off topic and if such activity continues the thread will be locked" ,if the thread is not too bad the offending,flaming posts can be deleted then a warning put up to stay on topic or else,
That would have been a better option. The point of the post was " Does anyone read the rules anymore? " and was directed at members not reading or knowing the guidelines/rules...not Admin/Moderators.
buzzh58
Reply #55 Thursday, May 31, 2007 4:13 AM
Reply #55 Thursday, May 31, 2007 4:13 AM
You pesky little fairy,,see what youve started.
You know full well you can criticise, abuse, and mock any commoner for weeks on end but never ever pass comment on the powers that be, otherwise the wrath of the frog will come down on you like a ton of bricks, you're thread may (will be) locked, you may suffer demotion, and last but certainly not least....do do do do do do.....exile! Oh well, if you dont like the treatment you can always start your own site.
You also know that there is no such thing as RIPS, just innocent mistakes and misunderstandings. Why would you expect the average commoner to know the rules when clearly the admins haven't got a clue either.
Cheers and beilky.
You know full well you can criticise, abuse, and mock any commoner for weeks on end but never ever pass comment on the powers that be, otherwise the wrath of the frog will come down on you like a ton of bricks, you're thread may (will be) locked, you may suffer demotion, and last but certainly not least....do do do do do do.....exile! Oh well, if you dont like the treatment you can always start your own site.
You also know that there is no such thing as RIPS, just innocent mistakes and misunderstandings. Why would you expect the average commoner to know the rules when clearly the admins haven't got a clue either.
Cheers and beilky.
boss0190
Reply #56 Friday, June 8, 2007 3:17 PM
Reply #56 Friday, June 8, 2007 3:17 PM
I have a clue when to shutup and I didn't, and I apologize for my behaviour....No excuses, I just blew it.
Sorry to all that I offended.
Sorry to all that I offended.
mschleisner
Reply #60 Friday, June 8, 2007 3:56 PM
Reply #60 Friday, June 8, 2007 3:56 PM
Everyone has bad days, and when that happens you need to look in the mirror and ask yourself if you have been fair to others. Your words can hurt and statements made in writing can be taken out of context. I too have bad days and have said or done something that I regret. The answer to this is to say I am sorry and not to make it worse. Maybe a day or two to think would clear your head, if it doesn't then take the problem to a proffesional. Attacking anyone verbally shows you do not care for others or their opinions or feelings. This could also be something you do in life and cause you to lose friends. I would hope you would think a little before you submit a comment to anyone. Life will treat you as you treat others, if your life is a mess then maybe it is your attitude that needs to be looked at. Depression could be a factor, your job stress, family problems. Please try to be kind. It really doesn't take much to say or do the right thing and remember, " you are not alone" we all do and say stupid things and should regret those things that hurt others and say so.
Just my opinion
Just my opinion
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Reply #41 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 6:36 AM
he help me in many cases and others too
i'm sad
I understand Boss (i don't said i agree with the way he toke to tell this) on rip problems. As i said many time we need to be more kind in our comments.
This is a fun place, i hope it stay like that more many time; but please there are rules keep them in head. Rip is a part of the mater only a part, Frustration of certain members is i guess the other. I don't comment often this kind of tread cause i agree with the two part WC team and Skinners. Yes guys RIP should be report but take the right way. And keep respect in head. I'm pretty tired to read misunderstanding, insulting and not respectful comments.
Skinners skin
Downloaders download
Moderator moderate
that's all
please be more nice and respectful (of people and of their work)