Just in case there were any legitimate questions the public had about the whole scenario. So far, it looks like the thread itself was clear enough to the point where no tension has arisen. I just want to tread light footed with matters that could be touchy, such as locking a thread that had over 3,000 unique posts. This mindset more or less fits in with our updated staffing guidelines, especially with regard to our reworked ideology of working cooperatively with the community, instead of just moderating it.Why is this a thread?
Eh, maybe. I liked the idea of posting in discussion since it tends to be more serious conversation orientated than off-topic, is a neutral ground as I don't have moderating capabilities here, and it's a bit on-topic.shouldn't this have been posted in off-topic???
Aren't those two questions sort of contradictory? You just asked why threads are deleted and then ask why we tell you threads are deleted? You want to know but don't want to know?why do you delete threads all the time? gosh
why do we need to be informed of why a thread was deleted
gosh
referring to how people stir up a fuss when posts are deleted under the table, but now that wink decided to inform people of it, people are still complaining about why this thread was needed.Aren't those two questions sort of contradictory? You just asked why threads are deleted and then ask why we tell you threads are deleted? You want to know but don't want to know?
I wasn't asking why we needed to be informed. I think wink/pick's decision was justified and am I'm glad that it was closed.why do we need to be informed of why a thread was deleted
gosh
Doesn't hurt to make sure the community doesn't have questions or objections to us closing a thread with so many posts in it, really. Besides, it sets a nice precedent and shows that we're open to criticism and feedback on our actions as forum moderators.I wasn't asking why we needed to be informed. I think wink/pick's decision was justified and am I'm glad that it was closed.
I asked why we needed this particular thread, because all it seems to be amounting to is people saying "holy shit fuck that thread and the jackasses posting in it praise jesus"
It just feels more like a "post your reactions" thread than an actual discussion to me.