Why are threads being closed or posts being removed???

Cory1000 · 11-16-2005, 07:40 AM

Is there a reason that one person starts a thread about racing and its fine but someone else starts one and there is a heated discussion about it and it gets closed. I took a lot of crap in my thread about racing on the highway but I had a story to tell, like it or not people want to read about it and reply. I would rather see that 50 people post that I was stupid and lied about how fast I was going (which I didn't and will prove to anyone who wants to see it personally), then to see the thread closed so no one can reply. I can see moving it to the "off topic" section, but there is no need to close the thread all together.

also, why are posts in a thread being deleted without notice or reason??

Is this not supposed to be a site where people can discuss and give opinion, even if that opinion is not agreed upon by all or is that only within what the admins feel is appropriate?

LEDZEP · 11-16-2005, 07:42 AM

I think this thread should be removed.

Cory1000 · 11-16-2005, 07:43 AM

Thanks

Broken1 · 11-16-2005, 09:44 AM

I am going to reply.

The mods/admin on this site are unusually nice. They've done alot with this site - and will do anything they can to make this a "nice" forum!
If it's in their best judgement to close a thread that is getting out of hand, or is going no where - then I trust they will make the right call - and you should to.

Not many threads to get closed here (I can't recall ever seeing a locked thread that I wanted to reply to) and only a few get moved into the right section - where one can easily find them.

I thank the mods/admin (Jason and Mark) for doing such a great job!! I can't wait till the sub domains are back up.

Also - if you feel that a thread has been locked, and shouldn't have - I'm sure if you send a reasonable private message to Jason or Mark, stating why the thread should remain open, they will consider it. They are good guys!!!

LEDZEP · 11-16-2005, 09:46 AM

Yeah, I was just being a smart ass in my previous post, but I agree with everything Broken1 just said.

Jason · 11-16-2005, 10:17 AM

Cory, your thread was closed because it had spiraled into nothing but personal attacks. It had nothing to do with your original post. The thread is still there for anyone that would like to read about your race against the Lotus - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7474

Cory1000 · 11-16-2005, 10:50 AM

I would have liked to have the chance to reply to each person in this thread. but to close it after they get to say whats on there mind and not give me a chance to reply.

Cory1000 · 11-16-2005, 10:52 AM

Also, some posts are being removed from threads...not just mine... one of the ones that I had removed was not close to being as bad as some of the other ones out there still. what are your guidelines for deleting posts?

ward · 11-16-2005, 06:45 PM

The guys here do a great job, I don't think that they need to justify what they do to any of us.

They devote tons of time, energy, and I'd assume money too to keep this place going.

This and most forums on the internet are privately owned and run, and the mods are welcomed to run them as they see fit.

I'm just glad that for once I chose to shut my loud mouth in that thread!!

cosmosblau · 11-16-2005, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

The guys here do a great job, I don't think that they need to justify what they do to any of us.
....

I completely agree.

There are other BMW forums, and they are childish, venemous, and commercial. This site is different. I have not read the thread in question, but I have complete trust in Jason and Mark in their taste and discretion regading this site.

I only hope when they start running ads here that they keep it low key and tasteful.

I tip my hat to the two of you.
Thanks again!

-Andy

ShinyRedCar · 11-16-2005, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmosblau

I completely agree.

There are other BMW forums, and they are childish, venemous, and commercial. This site is different. I have not read the thread in question, but I have complete trust in Jason and Mark in their taste and discretion regading this site.

I only hope when they start running ads here that they keep it low key and tasteful.

I tip my hat to the two of you.
Thanks again!

-Andy

Thanks Jason & Mark

Nikki · 11-16-2005, 10:32 PM

I think that they are very fair and keep everything under control without censoring everything.

Go mods!

BMW0 · 11-30-2005, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

The guys here do a great job!

I agree with the Major

11-16-2005, 07:40 AM	#1
Cory1000 God 32 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Why are threads being closed or posts being removed??? Is there a reason that one person starts a thread about racing and its fine but someone else starts one and there is a heated discussion about it and it gets closed. I took a lot of crap in my thread about racing on the highway but I had a story to tell, like it or not people want to read about it and reply. I would rather see that 50 people post that I was stupid and lied about how fast I was going (which I didn't and will prove to anyone who wants to see it personally), then to see the thread closed so no one can reply. I can see moving it to the "off topic" section, but there is no need to close the thread all together. also, why are posts in a thread being deleted without notice or reason?? Is this not supposed to be a site where people can discuss and give opinion, even if that opinion is not agreed upon by all or is that only within what the admins feel is appropriate?
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11-16-2005, 07:42 AM	#2
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 429 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	I think this thread should be removed. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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11-16-2005, 09:44 AM	#4
Broken1 Addict 208 Rep 2,075 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I am going to reply. The mods/admin on this site are unusually nice. They've done alot with this site - and will do anything they can to make this a "nice" forum! If it's in their best judgement to close a thread that is getting out of hand, or is going no where - then I trust they will make the right call - and you should to. Not many threads to get closed here (I can't recall ever seeing a locked thread that I wanted to reply to) and only a few get moved into the right section - where one can easily find them. I thank the mods/admin (Jason and Mark) for doing such a great job!! I can't wait till the sub domains are back up. Also - if you feel that a thread has been locked, and shouldn't have - I'm sure if you send a reasonable private message to Jason or Mark, stating why the thread should remain open, they will consider it. They are good guys!!!
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 429 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Yeah, I was just being a smart ass in my previous post, but I agree with everything Broken1 just said. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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11-16-2005, 10:17 AM	#6
Jason Administrator 43614 Rep 21,325 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Cory, your thread was closed because it had spiraled into nothing but personal attacks. It had nothing to do with your original post. The thread is still there for anyone that would like to read about your race against the Lotus - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7474
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11-16-2005, 10:50 AM	#7
Cory1000 God 32 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I would have liked to have the chance to reply to each person in this thread. but to close it after they get to say whats on there mind and not give me a chance to reply.
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11-16-2005, 10:52 AM	#8
Cory1000 God 32 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Also, some posts are being removed from threads...not just mine... one of the ones that I had removed was not close to being as bad as some of the other ones out there still. what are your guidelines for deleting posts?
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11-16-2005, 06:45 PM	#9
ward Major General 157 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	The guys here do a great job, I don't think that they need to justify what they do to any of us. They devote tons of time, energy, and I'd assume money too to keep this place going. This and most forums on the internet are privately owned and run, and the mods are welcomed to run them as they see fit. I'm just glad that for once I chose to shut my loud mouth in that thread!!
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11-16-2005, 10:32 PM	#12
Nikki Major General 1042 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I think that they are very fair and keep everything under control without censoring everything. Go mods! __________________ Nikki
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