Open question to everyone...

[OkSixpack]

Why, when a topic comes up people don't like and don't want to participate in, want to have it closed down? Why not just ignore it and never read it again and let the people that do want to discuss do just that?
Jim
P.S. Yes, I really want to know!

[spoon059]

lanerd wrote:
Well shoot...anyone can "say" that, but I can't believe that it would actually cause the post to be shut down. That's just not gonna happen.

This whole thread is totally redundant.

Ron

I agree... it is repetitive. MODS... SHUT THIS THREAD DOWN!

Seriously though... what are you talking about? You are just repeating exactly what the OP said. He wants to know why some people feel the need to demand a thread be shut down.

[fj12ryder]

lanerd wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:

lanerd wrote:
Ok, ok...I still find it very difficult that someone can read a post and then ask the moderator to shut it down...for whatever the reason. That just doesn't compute!:h

There has to be a better reason than just somebody doesn't like the post. If you don't like, don't read it. :S

Ron

Here's a direct quote from the most recent request that comes to mind: "Time to close this train wreck!!". The individual's viewpoint was not being supported and I guess he didn't like dissenting opinions. 🙂 No, he wasn't the OP either.

Well shoot...anyone can "say" that, but I can't believe that it would actually cause the post to be shut down. That's just not gonna happen.

This whole thread is totally redundant.

Ron

It didn't get the thread shut down and that's beside the point anyway. This thread is about posters who want a thread shut down for their own reasons and proceed to say so. Kind of moderator wannebe's.

"Redundant". You mean there's another thread just like this one going on. I hadn't seen that one, could you post a link to it.

[OkSixpack]

And I for one thank you for that, Dick A. Wish all moderators could be more like that.
Jim

[Dick_A]

Each moderator does things a little differently. I rarely will close a thread unless the thread has severely violated forum rules or significant flaming or name calling has occurred. At times a thread has gone so bad trying to clean it up would be a real challenge.

Anyone who has frequented this forum section for any length of time knows I moderate with a light hand. I like open discussions and sometimes (often) overlook minor rule infractions.:) However, flaming, extreme arguing, and off-colour language will get a post deleted without question.

Oh, and yes, I AM a VERY strong supporter of the United States Constitution and all amendments therein.

[lanerd]

fj12ryder wrote:

lanerd wrote:
Ok, ok...I still find it very difficult that someone can read a post and then ask the moderator to shut it down...for whatever the reason. That just doesn't compute!:h

There has to be a better reason than just somebody doesn't like the post. If you don't like, don't read it. :S

Ron

Here's a direct quote from the most recent request that comes to mind: "Time to close this train wreck!!". The individual's viewpoint was not being supported and I guess he didn't like dissenting opinions. 🙂 No, he wasn't the OP either.

Well shoot...anyone can "say" that, but I can't believe that it would actually cause the post to be shut down. That's just not gonna happen.

This whole thread is totally redundant.

Ron

[fj12ryder]

wa8yxm wrote:
The forum has some rules.. You can find them usually in a sticky but there are rules against selected topics of discussion.

There is also a rule about flame wars (prohibted)

Sometimes folks start arguing and it gets heated, or sometimes the entire topic is off topic with questions like who do you think will be our next president (PEOPLE DO NOT RESPOND TO THAT QUESTION IT IS ONLY AN EXAMPLE).

If you make any kind of prohibited post or if the thread devolves into a flame war the moderators will, sadly, have to moderate and close the thread.

It is like some folks think they can drive 105 MPH in a 65 zone... And when they do, not only do the police invite them to a meeting with one of the community's more distinguished persons (The Judge) but if they do it enough the DMV invites them to walk or hitch a ride,, not drive, for a period of time.

Same thing exactly.. Believe it or not the traffic cop would rather NOT write you that speeding ticket, He'd rather you did not break the law. (Used to work for the police in a civilian capacity).

This really has nothing to do with the OP's post. He was wondering why posters other than the moderators take it upon themselves to act as moderators and want a thread shut down because they don't like it.

[wa8yxm]

The forum has some rules.. You can find them usually in a sticky but there are rules against selected topics of discussion.

There is also a rule about flame wars (prohibted)

Sometimes folks start arguing and it gets heated, or sometimes the entire topic is off topic with questions like who do you think will be our next president (PEOPLE DO NOT RESPOND TO THAT QUESTION IT IS ONLY AN EXAMPLE).

If you make any kind of prohibited post or if the thread devolves into a flame war the moderators will, sadly, have to moderate and close the thread.

It is like some folks think they can drive 105 MPH in a 65 zone... And when they do, not only do the police invite them to a meeting with one of the community's more distinguished persons (The Judge) but if they do it enough the DMV invites them to walk or hitch a ride,, not drive, for a period of time.

Same thing exactly.. Believe it or not the traffic cop would rather NOT write you that speeding ticket, He'd rather you did not break the law. (Used to work for the police in a civilian capacity).

[spoon059]

fj12ryder wrote:
Here's a direct quote from the most recent request that comes to mind: "Time to close this train wreck!!". The individual's viewpoint was not being supported and I guess he didn't like dissenting opinions. 🙂 No, he wasn't the OP either.

Or this one from today...

dodge guy wrote:
I think it`s time to close this one down.

[rockhillmanor]

OkSixpack wrote:

lanerd wrote:
Ok, ok...I still find it very difficult that someone can read a post and then ask the moderator to shut it down...for whatever the reason. That just doesn't compute!:h

There has to be a better reason than just somebody doesn't like the post. If you don't like, don't read it. :S

Ron

We REALLY REALLY need a like button....

Jim

[fj12ryder]

lanerd wrote:
Ok, ok...I still find it very difficult that someone can read a post and then ask the moderator to shut it down...for whatever the reason. That just doesn't compute!:h

There has to be a better reason than just somebody doesn't like the post. If you don't like, don't read it. :S

Ron

Here's a direct quote from the most recent request that comes to mind: "Time to close this train wreck!!". The individual's viewpoint was not being supported and I guess he didn't like dissenting opinions. 🙂 No, he wasn't the OP either.

[azrving]

OkSixpack wrote:

lanerd wrote:
Ok, ok...I still find it very difficult that someone can read a post and then ask the moderator to shut it down...for whatever the reason. That just doesn't compute!:h

There has to be a better reason than just somebody doesn't like the post. If you don't like, don't read it. :S

Ron

We REALLY REALLY need a like button....
Jim

Along with that maybe instead of just blocking someone we could have an S list. 🙂

[OkSixpack]

lanerd wrote:
Ok, ok...I still find it very difficult that someone can read a post and then ask the moderator to shut it down...for whatever the reason. That just doesn't compute!:h

There has to be a better reason than just somebody doesn't like the post. If you don't like, don't read it. :S

Ron

We REALLY REALLY need a like button....
Jim

[lanerd]

Ok, ok...I still find it very difficult that someone can read a post and then ask the moderator to shut it down...for whatever the reason. That just doesn't compute!:h

There has to be a better reason than just somebody doesn't like the post. If you don't like, don't read it. :S

Ron

[coolbreeze01]

^^^^^^^^^^^^Classy :B

[bid_time]

rjxj wrote:

wildtoad wrote:
I've not seen it either. But if it is happening then it goes along with what's happening around the country with college kids not want to hear things that offend them.

OH, do you mean the "Teacups"? 🙂

No, I think he was referring to the Libernuts.