Oh my...I know I'm opening a can of worms and will probably be locked immediately but I'm going to get my opinion out there quick. There seems to be alot of threads that get locked down just as soon as a "healthy" discussion starts. I was replying to "a desperate outcry" and when I went to post it, its been locked. The thread started yesterday, I've just read it now and wanted to contribute to the discussion but can't. Isn't this smothering free speech? Nothing is free anymore.
I'd read through the entire thread and the same points were being argued over and over again, becoming more and more combative. I locked the thread to stop it turning into a frag-fest. The SC are taking action so I felt until the solution is put into place, the topic could be rested to avoid more hurt feelings etc.
I'd read through the entire thread and the same points were being argued over and over again, becoming more and more combative. I locked the thread to stop it turning into a frag-fest. The SC are taking action so I felt until the solution is put into place, the topic could be rested to avoid more hurt feelings etc.
Sorry but I didn't take it that way but it seems that as soon as someone raises an eyebrow, SC is hot on locking the threads.
Just out of curiousity, the Rant thread doesn't show up on the front page any longer, does it.
I'd read through the entire thread and the same points were being argued over and over again, becoming more and more combative. I locked the thread to stop it turning into a frag-fest. The SC are taking action so I felt until the solution is put into place, the topic could be rested to avoid more hurt feelings etc.
Sorry but I didn't take it that way but it seems that as soon as someone raises an eyebrow, SC is hot on locking the threads.
Just out of curiousity, the Rant thread doesn't show up on the front page any longer, does it.
We try and keep the peace, and the thread was turning slowly into personal attacks. Rant shows on the front page only if you set it to do so in your preferences.
edit: If lots of people want it unlocked, I can do it, but I don't think it's a great idea.
I'd read through the entire thread and the same points were being argued over and over again, becoming more and more combative. I locked the thread to stop it turning into a frag-fest. The SC are taking action so I felt until the solution is put into place, the topic could be rested to avoid more hurt feelings etc.
I agree, especially since the two major parties involved are trying to work on a peace accord :-)
I'd read through the entire thread and the same points were being argued over and over again, becoming more and more combative. I locked the thread to stop it turning into a frag-fest. The SC are taking action so I felt until the solution is put into place, the topic could be rested to avoid more hurt feelings etc.
I agree, especially since the two major parties involved are trying to work on a peace accord :-)
I totally agree. I was reading the thread and thought it was becoming calmer. Maybe its how I read into it and others see red.
Isn't this smothering free speech? Nothing is free anymore.
This is a private organization not a public governed place of living. You have no right to free speech here. Anything and everything you write here can be edited, deleted, or hidden at the owners' wishes. If they so decide to appoint members in charge of editing, deleting, or otherwise hiding what people say, then it is their right to do so. This is their site, afterall.
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Message edited by Konador - /me looks around and whistles a tune.
Isn't this smothering free speech? Nothing is free anymore.
This is a private organization not a public governed place of living. You have no right to free speech here. Anything and everything you write here can be edited, deleted, or hidden at the owners' wishes. If they so decide to appoint members in charge of editing, deleting, or otherwise hiding what people say, then it is their right to do so. This is their site, afterall.
WOW...that was harsh. Have a offended you? I certainly didn't mean to. And it the government owns us too. I see that by the taxes I pay.
Isn't this smothering free speech? Nothing is free anymore.
This is a private organization not a public governed place of living. You have no right to free speech here. Anything and everything you write here can be edited, deleted, or hidden at the owners' wishes. If they so decide to appoint members in charge of editing, deleting, or otherwise hiding what people say, then it is their right to do so. This is their site, afterall.
WOW...that was harsh. Have a offended you? I certainly didn't mean to. And it the government owns us too. I see that by the taxes I pay.
Isn't this smothering free speech? Nothing is free anymore.
This is a private organization not a public governed place of living. You have no right to free speech here. Anything and everything you write here can be edited, deleted, or hidden at the owners' wishes. If they so decide to appoint members in charge of editing, deleting, or otherwise hiding what people say, then it is their right to do so. This is their site, afterall.
WOW...that was harsh. Have a offended you? I certainly didn't mean to. And it the government owns us too. I see that by the taxes I pay.
a little levity was added to dave's post. Nothing of substance was added or deleted. :) There have been no smacking of hands or clicking of locks yet.
LOL!! Exactly, a little levity is needed. Smile people, life doesn't have to be cut and dry. This world is tighter than a...opps hmm better not say that. hee hee hee
I think the key to avoid the locking of a thread is to let it die a natural death once it's reached the point where there's nothing constructive left to add.
