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It would be helpful to know which moderator removes content at their discretion. #7 in the FAQ creates some difficulty in follow-up when content is removed completely but there's no clear spot indicating which moderator made the edits.
I'm curious if it would be better to have the entire thread go away as opposed to just closing it. I'd guess that the mods don't interject unless they see poor conduct happening or get enough warning reports from a thread. Perhaps closing the thread, wiping all posts, and stating which code of conduct was violated might assuage some concerns?
I understand your point, but I think you can see why it's useful to understand why the application due to what often times seems like inconsistency. Honestly, for me if someone says, "you're too liberal and we prefer you not make fun of weak conservative positions" I'd think you're daffy but at least I'd know the measuring stick you use. Of if someone clarifies where the flaming does cross the line (and I think it's fair to say this is also fairly inconsistent in how it's applied) then it's easier to abide by the rules vs. forcing the moderators into work. There have been conversations in the past that seemed to abide by rules (not referring to mine in particular) that disappeared without clear understanding of why.
Ultimately I don't want to crucify mods for their edits, only to understand them. Just like posters should man up and follow the rules, same could be said for mods to do the same and educate posters as to why their comments were removed.
Perceived inconsistency is perceived.
If the problem is with a liberal I will surely be accused of being a Republican, I can't count how many liberals have accused me of being a follower of Fox news and Glen Beck for absolutely no other reason than I challenged their beliefs with some real facts. The fact is I don't watch Fox or any other news and Beck is as despised by me as much as Obenfuror and Madcow I despise all pudits for the hypocrites they are.
If the problem is with a conservative I get accused of being pro liberal, part of the liberal media conspiracy and covering for Obama.
Perceived inconsistency is perceived.
I have to say that your reply didn't seems to grasp the element of time management at all. Your reply mentions educating posters, you realize we have 18 thousand plus members?
I use the political slant as an example, but to your point a phrase you no doubt are familiar with is "perception equals reality."
That said, regarding your statement on time management - I was unaware of a high post volume attributed to 18,000 contributors. How many posts/day does the forum see? Comparatively, I've seen forums with high memberships that move a thread from the front page to the fifth in a matter of a half hour; that's not my observation of behavior here although that may occur in subforums that I don't pay attention to. That said, the front page view I get (and check in on) often times shows little movement over the course of the day.
So while I get the idea of volume, I'm not sure how much of a factor that applies to this site so that's an opportunity for you to educate me on.
I appreciate the effort the moderators go to but I think zapping threads without the courtesy of an explanation, or at least a note, is bull. I had two posts removed that were totally non-offensive. I think there may be a couple tin jesus mod's that hide behind the anonymity of deletion.
I personally feel we need two more mods as Deadeye will eventually burn out.
I appreciate your point.
I used to delete the text and write something in red. I dont think i have deleted any of your posts though.
Like this.
Please don't post this kind of propaganda again.........<coctailer>
Please no threadcrapping..........<coctailer>