Deleting Threads and Posts

[Woof]

Hi everyone,

I appears that I have upset some of the members here by deleting a thread lately.

I hope that these members will stay here and forget it, after all there are more important things to worry about in life than the deletion of a thread or post.

I do not, and will never apologise for deleting anything on our forum that I deem inappropriate.

If I delete a thread or a post and it was seen to be OK by AB and he undeletes it, I will not get upset about it.

I am only doing what I think is the best for our forum, and I only answer to AB.

All the best to everyone,
Wayne

[MEGOMONSTER]

Sometimes I don't agree to this, as we should be free to say what we like, or if somebody feel something is inappropriate then we should be told about it and given a chance to edit the post.
But no, some of you feel an instant delete is necessary but no chance for explanation.
Some may feel they are on power trips, which may be the case.

Rant over. Apologies Doggie.

[BigRAWesty]

For sure mate. Everyone's judgement is different but you've been selected for a reason. I respect all moves made by mods, its you job, your call is final.


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Clunk]

For sure mate. Everyone's judgement is different but you've been selected for a reason. I respect all moves made by mods, its you job, your call is final.


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

Don't suck up ya big girls blouse!!!!!!!
Viv la Revolution!!!!!!!! Hahahaha
MCcrappatappalot signing on..............

[jack]

It would be nice to know why a thread is deleted, a while ago I was replying to a post and it was deleted mid reply.
Also are people given the option to amend a post before deletion?
Just asking, I haven't had anything deleted.

[trekster]

*pats* Dogman on the head, good boy, here have a schmacko.


Been there done that, Will never ever please everyone.

[Woof]

Sometimes I don't agree to this, as we should be free to say what we like, or if somebody feel something is inappropriate then we should be told about it and given a chance to edit the post.
But no, some of you feel an instant delete is necessary but no chance for explanation.
Some may feel they are on power trips, which may be the case.

Rant over. Apologies Doggie.

All good Mego, no power trip here mate, just doing my job as I see it.

[BigRAWesty]

Don't suck up ya big girls blouse!!!!!!!
Viv la Revolution!!!!!!!! Hahahaha
MCcrappatappalot signing on..............

:p


Sometimes I don't agree to this, as we should be free to say what we like, or if somebody feel something is inappropriate then we should be told about it and given a chance to edit the post.
But no, some of you feel an instant delete is necessary but no chance for explanation.
Some may feel they are on power trips, which may be the case.

Rant over. Apologies Doggie.

Some threads are deleted due to requests.. I think the mods do allow a resolution if its an issue..
Sure something needs deleting for privacy, risk of sue etc..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[AB]

It would be nice to know why a thread is deleted, a while ago I was replying to a post and it was deleted mid reply.
Also are people given the option to amend a post before deletion?
Just asking, I haven't had anything deleted.

I do like the idea of asking the person to amend their post first if a mod deems part of it inappropriate. As discussed too if a mod doesn't approve the entire thread than just ask me and I'll make the decision. As doggy said he wouldn't mind either way from my decision which I have total respect of his comment so hope all other mods and forum members can agree too.

Anyways I've just been through an absolute month of crap and these issues on the forum just seem so trivial to me at the moment....lol....just enjoy life boys!

[BigRAWesty]

dont mind me..

[Woof]

It would be nice to know why a thread is deleted, a while ago I was replying to a post and it was deleted mid reply.
Also are people given the option to amend a post before deletion?
Just asking, I haven't had anything deleted.

Yes we can ask members to amend their posts, but some posts or threads require an instant decision and as moderators we have to make that decision.
Thanks for bringing that up, if possible I will do that................we are not perfect, we do make decisions on the spur of the moment but we as moderators have to do that sometimes

[MEGOMONSTER]

these issues on the forum just seem so trivial to me at the moment....lol....just enjoy life boys!

You hearing this mods.

[Woof]

You hearing this mods.

and members as well.

[MEGOMONSTER]

and members as well.

Please note, I am only stirring the pot, please don't take this as having a go

[AB]

You hearing this mods.

Settle down giant man that was for everyone.

[Cuppa]

My thoughts based on my experience on other forums as both an 'ordinary member' & as a moderator.

I must admit I prefer that if/when a post or a thread is deleted that in place of the deleted content that a moderator message be left giving a brief explanation of why. Eg. 'Thread deleted due to inappropriate content'. I think that such acknowledgement of a once existing thread is 'good manners' compared to one which just 'disappears'. I realise that this possibly 'invites' unhelpful discussion & criticism of moderator action, but I also think it important that moderators do not allow themselves to get sucked into such discussion, as this only ever has a negative effect on the forum.
Another alternative to deletion is locking of a thread (thread remains but no further additions can be made) where deemed appropriate, also with a brief explanation saying why. Such an action serves as an 'educational tool' for everyone, giving real examples of what is not acceptable.
The only time I think that threads should be deleted without public acknowledgement are those commenced with the intent of criticising moderator actions. In these circumstances I think it better for the instigator of the thread to receive a PM. It's a fine line but I also differentiate between criticising & asking questions to gain an understanding. These fine line judgements are the domain of the moderators.

Cuppa

[MEGOMONSTER]

Settle down giant man that was for everyone.

It could my mate JACK talking.

[Woof]

Please note, I am only stirring the pot, please don't take this as having a go

Yes I know mate, I am hopeful that this thread will only bring good things to our forum, time to get it out in the open and move on.............long live Patrology

PS it will get my post count up as well...lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

............long live Patrology

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhosh, it's a secret, god damn it.

[MEGOMONSTER]

PS it will get my post count up as well...lol

And mine as well. PML AND LOL

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just remember not to have an aggressive tone to your MOD posting duties. Can easily become a slinging match ( which I enjoy, if you already haven't noticed.)
You must be polite but firm,

[Yendor]

I'm not sure Wayne why you felt the need for this thread.

I don't think anyone here (well I can't remember reading a post anyway) that has ever been disrespectful to a mod, we all appreciate the work that you guys do and we fully realise that you all work under direction.

I don't know about revolution maybe evolution!!!!!!!! Hahahaha

[Yendor]

Oh trust you to be the voice of reason............ I prefer the anarchy of revolution, it's way to late in the day for me to evolve, I'm too tired hahahaha

MCcrappatappalot signing on..............

It's not a battle.....I was just playing with you.

I'm sure we both want this forum to prosper and grow.

[Woof]

I'm not sure Wayne why you felt the need for this thread.

I don't think anyone here (well I can't remember reading a post anyway) that has ever been disrespectful to a mod, we all appreciate the work that you guys do and we fully realise that you all work under direction.

I don't know about revolution maybe evolution!!!!!!!! Hahahaha
I agree with you, no one here has ever been disrespectful to any of the mods in all my time here (which seems like forever..LOL), we have a bloody great crew of members here and I do not want any of them to leave.
This thread is just to let everyone know of my thoughts on the moderation of threads and posts, and maybe get a bit of feedback so that we can all learn from it.

[timbar]

Clunky ur dribbling again let me wipe ur chin mate lol

[Woof]

Just remember not to have an aggressive tone to your MOD posting duties. Can easily become a slinging match ( which I enjoy, if you already haven't noticed.)
You must be polite but firm,

The Dogman, Aggressive, Never...........I did not put Nasty Dog above my avatar, refer that to our Leader...hahaha

[Yendor]

Oh I think Sasha Baron Cohen is funny as....... not worried about upsetting anyone with his over the top politically correctness

MCCrappatappalot signing in!!!

Be careful.......little steps.......lol

[timbar]

Hahaha I guess not !!!

[the ferret]

No problems here Doggy, I think yer do'n a great job, delete away my friend, if crap is posted, it needs to go, end of story.
Cheers, the ferret.

[Woof]

Polite message to Clunky................delete your posts on this thread or I will................signed Nasty Dog

[timbar]

Um ahh clunky u got told mate the dog is after u hahaha he's gunna bite u on the bum

[Clunk]

Whoopsie

MCcrappatappalot signing on..............

[growler2058]

Clunky ur dribbling again let me wipe ur chin mate lol

Hey timbar I was just wondering where you got to


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[threedogs]

Excuse me if I have this Wrong, but isn't this a NISSAN PATROL forum for NISSAN PATROL owners WORLD WIDE with NISSAN PATROL QUESTIONS'

Have I been on wrong forum all this time Dab nab it

[growler2058]

Heavy censorship/deletion can stay in North Korea (sorry Kim Jong nob head or whatever your name is I hope I didn't offend you)
DELETED BECAUSE I CAN BWAHAHAHAHAHAA


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[growler2058]

Actually I don't like the tone of this thread and it should be deleted straight away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AB]

Yep, good call Growler....Thread closed.