why was my topic locked?

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Why was my topic locked?!! No one was argueing, people were being civilsed and polite, no one was trolling and no one was showing any sign of feeling insulted or emotionaly upset!
In my opinion it was one of the few threads on such issues that had not turned into an emotional virtual fist fight, if you want to make an example that people could talk about such issues without fighting but were being civilised, this was one!
I need reasons why whoever closed it, did so!

 

[wwestar2000]

I also think the topic was very civil. Thats why i didn't jump in. It would have probably turned ugly. Well at least you stated your opinion for a few people to see. But in my opinion I think it had no reason to be closed.

 

[The-Wolf]

I don't know why but maybe because you said right in the first line

You can close this thread if you like

 

[Annastasia]

Toxis, I'd just let it go. The Mods must have had a reason for closing it...I don't think they would have closed it just for the sake of closing it. Maybe they were worried it would turn into something more, like other threads on the same sort of subject have. Perhaps they just figured they should nip it in the bud...I don't know. Anyway, I'm sorry your topic was closed, but I really think you should just leave it. After all, you said in the beginning " You can close this thread if you like".

I'm not trying to argue with you here....If you really want to know why, maybe try PMing a mod instead of posting it here?

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

I don't know why but maybe because you said right in the first line

You can close this thread if you like

Yes but i thought they'd actually have some reasons for doing it and not just for fun though ...Threads on that subject aern't banned or nothing.

 

[SRC]

Mods don't close threads "just for the fun of it". Mod's close threads that they feel will get out of hand. If the mod that closed it is the only one "on duty" right now..and they needed to go away for a bit. I can see why they would close it...so that it didn't boil over while they were gone.

Not to mention the fact that I'm quite sure they are tired of seeing these same type threads..this is probably the 10th one in the last 2 days on teh same subject. They've closed those too..don't see why you'd think they wouldn't have closed that one..or this one once they see it.

I mentioned in another thread that Moderators do not have to give reason for doing anything..just like a parent doesn't have to give a reason for repromanding. They do it because they feel it needs to be done. Yes it sucks to have your thread locked..but that's just how it goes when it is of a controversial nature.

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

There was no indication that it was going to boil over so to speak though....The only indication it had was it was been very civilised and going well.
If the mods have no faith in such threads, maybe they should just ban them all together?
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[MegTheFish]

I think it is extremely rude not to post WHY the thread is closing. Just a simple sentence before you close the topic, EVEN IF its obvious to most people why the thread was closed. Personally, if a moderator closed a thread I created without stating why, then I would find that irritating and be upset that they didn't have the decency to tell me why.

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Actually on second thought- if the mods have given up in the betta section, then we have little hope of changing anrything; the mods have the power to make things happen, if they have given up with certain areas of topic even if they are displaying success, then perhaps i was misguided myself.
I am irretated that i was not even shown the respect of them telling me why the thread needed closing.

 

[FalconStorm]

You know, I think Tokis has a very legitimate complaint. I, also, see no reason for the thread to be closed. Most of us here are responsible adults who *should* be able to debate ideas calmly and rationally. Certainly, some of us lose control and fly off of the deep end. These people can only do harm if we allow them to. In school, children are taught to ignore people that act like that. Can we, as adults, do anything less?

I live in the U.S. I understand that this is an international forum, but I support my country's constitution which states that everyone has the right to free speech. I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will fervently defend your right to say it. In a case such as this, an ounce of prevention is an ounce of censorship. Tokis' thread was a calm debate which encouraged communication. The majority of conflict in our world today is a direct result of miscommunication. Shall we encourage that? I hope not.

 

[SRC]

Because if they post a single sentance...it will get twisted into them taking sides. Come on be reasonable. It's plainly obvious that they are trying to get people to stop posting "certain" type threads on their own accord... so they don't have to dictate what you can and cannot post. It's one of those situations that are meant to "go without saying".

Can you not see they don't want these type threads yet? Someone posts one..they close it, someone posts another one they close it...common sense would tell you that they do not want them posted. Think about it..really think about it..logically think about it.


They aren't telling who's closing threads..probably because everyone started jumping on Kelly..so if there is no one to blame..you can't jump on anyone..now can you? You can only look at it as one of the "moderator team" closed it. This way there is "no one person" to get angry or lash out at.

That's fair if you think about it. The mod's aren't "paid" for this "job" to moderate. What's not "fair" is that because Kelly moderates this part of the forum most..that she get blamed for having to close threads where people start arguments and start calling each other names and bad-mouthing the board.

No, it hadn't excalated to that point...but you know it would eventually..all the others had. And they all started out in a calm mannor..then after 1 or 2 posters..BAM there is went..up in a swirl of red smoke. and you have a right to free speech in a public setting..this is not a "free" forum. We do not pay to voice out opinions here..we pay no taxes. It is their board to deal with as they see fit.

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

I understand the mods have been very busy closing threads like ones on my previous thread 's nature of topic , i still thought there was some kind of understanding that
a. You close a thread when it becomes out of hand, and/or
b. When you close a thread, you give some sort of reason why.

Neither of these 2 factors was the case with my previous thread.
I understand where you are coming from SRC and it is a fair excuse but not a reason in my opinion.

 

[OohFeeshy]

I was under the impression you had to have a 'legit' reason to close a thread. I think the main ones are getting aggressive/out of hand, or when its a 'this sin't general chat' scenarion. If it was the latter, fine, but it was about this forum, so should have been moved to the announcements and suggestions section. The mods need to tackle the problem (ie, the betta forum), not lock all threads that admit there is a problem and sweep it under the carpet. There is no reason why this can't go back to being a friendly forum, none of the people here are usually... aggressive (? I think thats the word I'm after), but are being provoked by the unnessecary closing of threads and the attitude of certain individuals who are left to run amok.

 

[wuvmybetta]

I just got here and I didn't close it OR read t. But for starters, I don't think this topic should have been started

 

[wuvmybetta]

I just got here and I didn't close it OR read t. But for starters, I don't think this topic should have been started

mmkay, I read it and it's the same ol' stuff. It was probably reported to a mod who was online at the time.