I just wanted to dress something
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Thread Topic: I just wanted to dress something
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This may not belong here, but I see most of the mods on right now)
Okay, I dont have much of a problem with the mods and how the mods work. However lately, ive just noticed how the locking of threads is being used in a way that doesnt really go with the original purpose of it. When I found out that the mods could lock threads I thought it was pretty cool, and I also understood the reasons for locking certain threads. The first few reasons were to prevent bumping old threads, and to stop spamming by locking the threads of the spammers. Deleting post was made for deleting spamming comments in regular threads. We all understood this and most of us were fine with it. However, I dont see why the mods lock their threads with this new feature. Most of the reasons for locking the threads before were valid. But recently it just seems like the locking of threads have become personal. I would understand if anyone could lock their own thread, but this isnt the case. I dont think reasons such as not wanting to talk, or not wanting to to indulge with users are general. Those reasons seem more personal. When ever the mods have been locking their threads recently, I havent seen any spammers around as well. This is another thing that confuses me, in the past the spammers didnt really bump threads much. We all face spamming in our threads, but the regular users can not lock theirs. When we are gone users also post in our threads when we are not there, but I dont think that is the real deal here.
Frankly, in my opinion its unfair for a mod to just lock their thread because they think they will get spammed. I know some mods dont get along with certain users, but you all are mods. Locking threads because its hard to ignore someone seems immature. There are people who need you mods, but cant get to you because you might have your thread locked. I also feel like there is the option of just deleting these spams. I dont see why locking a thread for personal issues is allowed.All our threads should be equal, all our official threads are special to us. My point is basically that locking threads that are going to be used by you the next day or days to come shouldnt really be allowed. I dont see it done for other people much tbh. Its a bit annoying (for both the regular user and the mod) to find a mod just to ask them to lock an Official thread, that may be why people dont do it. It would just feel like we are abusing you guys, and sometimes the mods arent around. I just dont see why it is needed for just certain official threads. If we must use them, everyone should be able to do so. And since that is not possible the locking of threads should be used for matters that are general not personal.
Also, I should address the other side as well. My friend 1714, sometimes it is unnecessary to post in the mods threads. Especially when you just wanna tease them a little. This just causes drama. I think disagreeing is fine, but sometimes there is no need for input. When the mods ask questions like how they are doing, or if us users agree with something, or just questions of that sort I think it is fine for you to bring your point forward. I also think if you are being talked about you can discuss the problem maturely. If you dont want anything to do with them then you dont have to post in their Official threads or any of their threads.
To me this whole situation has expanded more than it needed to. It has just come to the point of using the fact that a person is moderator to do what they want. Once that starts, this site is just going to keep breaking out into arguments. There are other ways to stop conflicts between each party. I just wanted to discuss this with the mods, its been bothering me for a while now. I think what this whole place needs is a long talk to fix all this stupid drama. Both sides need fixing. -
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I hate my laptop gawd -
I'm on a cell but I will gladly tell you exactly what I told Drew. Please hold.
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Alright, so a few things here.
1. My thread has been spammed to hell in my absence multiple times. If I can prevent that, I'm gonna.
2. We have extended this to everyone else. We've locked every thread that a regular user has asked us to.
3. I lock my thread when I'm gone. If you think posting in my personal thread while I'm offline is going to get my attention any faster, you're wrong. -
THANK YOU
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Dark: Alrighty
Knight: Ye, my auto correct does some things
Coldest: But why did this become a habit? If feel like no spammers are even around, and no one really bumps the mods threads. I don't see the need of locking threads. If someone bothers you, for example if you are having a fight with 1714 you can just delete her post. The locking of threads didn't seem to be used for personal things, but now it seems like that's it's use. Things seemed fine with just deleting. -
You feel like that because we delete it all. The Lounge was flooded with spam less than an hour ago. And, again, you feel like that, but it's happened to me multiple times, so..?
If I'm having a fight with Drew I can just delete her post? Do you know what my job is? Because it's sure as f--- not to delete everything that goes against me. Of all the s--- that gets directed at us, no matter how annoying, we can really only delete a tiny fraction. -
As the person who first formally suggested the locking thread system, I feel like I would know what locking threads should be intended for. I don't think that what is going on here is abuse.
1. As Road said, we offer to lock threads for those who ask. If someone wants us to lock their threads when they leave and unlock it later, we will gladly do the same. This way, it is fair, and everyone can use it to their ability. Several moderators are on at any pout of the day and can accommodate for users that desire this to be done.
2. As I told Drew, we lock our threads to not only prevent spam but to prevent arguments. As a moderator, it is our duty to stop fights. So if a user comes into OUR thread, trying to start a fight or insult us, should we not use a tool we have available to stop the fight from continuing? If people would be sensible and not start things, we wouldn't have to lock our threads in the first place.
3. We prevent spam by locking the threads whether or not they are on. It's a precaution that we, again, offer to other users that ask.
4. If you NEED a moderator, make a thread. If it's important, post it on the F&U. Personal threads are usually meant for chat, anyway.
5. We can't just "delete spammers". Also, if only one moderator is on, it's easier to lock the thread and not let them bump their own spam. -
If we could delete Drew's posts that hurt us, her account would be gone. And that, my friend, is an abuse of power.
Also, I'm a bit irritated users are only now stepping forward. Why do none of you voice your opinions on the matter yourselves? -
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Coldest: I see, as a mod it is natural to get opposed, but I don't see why you have to lock it. Like I said, it's hard to keep on asking a mod everyday to lock their main thread cause they want to keep spammers out. Yes, your job is to get this site in better condition, a lot of people get spammed it's not only you or the other mods. I get that it's frustrating. But locking it just seems extreme. Especially when it's everyday now.
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Again, you weren't the first. Wow, you're such a hero and an amazing person that steals other people's ideas because I damn well know that not in this universe that you were the very first one to ever come up with the proposition of locking threads, because numerous of users have, not just you.
Then shouldn't you stop this argument then? lol
And it's called responsing back and not being a p---- . I don't think you and your friends out of all of the userbase should lock your own threads for selfish purposes because you can't take someone hilariously calling you people names. :3
Oh yeah, several moderators aren't on. Lies. Only 4 present themselves, the rest don't, so technically there isn't seven moderators on if they want to hide. -
It's natural to meet opposition when someone feels we've done something wrong. It's natural to have a serious and professional discussion about problems, like this one. It's not natural to have three different children in ten different accounts doing everything in their power to be nuisances. That's the kind of s--- we'd protect all the rest of you from, but when we do it for ourselves, it's somehow considered an abuse of power? I'm sorry you can't help yourselves, but if we're offering the same service to everyone else- no matter how inconvenient you may consider it- and we're not actually hurting anyone, I don't see why you'd feel the need to complain.
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Dark: In a way I feel like locking your threads also can change how you all are seen. I feel like it's almost as if some mods are moving farther away from the users. I know you wanted to get closer with them, and locking threads just doesn't seem like the best of ideas. Yes, it is good to stop arguments. But why not just talk them out, each side needs to really have a long talk. If we just lock our threads and don't address the issue nothing will change. Sometimes people don't start things at all, but I still see the locking of threads. If a user just wanted to lock their thread because they didn't want to converse and they kept asking you day and night, that would be stressful on your part. And I don't know why people didn't step up, but I decided to voice my opinion since I think I should tell you guys what's on my mind.
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