Site rules - originator's authority to seek pointless drivel action?

[BuckBuck#1]

A couple of instances this week:

Perhaps this can now be sent to 'Pointless Drivel' - Do it now and send it to PD.

We throw out the old newspapers when we read them, both the good news and bad news.

I reckon when a thread is started but then it degenerates, then the original poster can call for the whole thread entry to be sent to the crapper – Pointless Drivel PD.

There are good Forum themes eg Survival Skills and good topics raised. When the evidence is unequivocal that the topic is going off the rails or degenerates to personal insults then the thread originator has a free hand to bring the thread to Moderator’s attention directing immediate withdrawal and transfer posting to PD. The Moderator has no recourse but to accede.

Lock n Load, Range, Bearing, Fire - Moderators seen to duck for cover.

Link: Site Rules

"A reminder that abuse, fighting and harassment on this forum will not be tolerated. This is a biker community and general banter is part of the general feel. However, any malicious/threatening/abusive comments, images or actions will be dealt with by the Moderators/Administrators. Please keep in mind that threats, abuse or harassment includes comments or images made in the forums, via the reputation system, via pm, any attachments or via the Thread Tag system."

I would welcome constructive and considered feedback please.

[george formby]

That would probably bin the most entertaining threads I have read of late before they even got warmed up.

I don't think it's that broke really, if the OP don't like something they can say so & then leave the keyboard alone.

[BuckBuck#1]

Agree. But if it was a newspaper I could throw it out. In this environment only the Moderator can do that and should if there is clear evidence of a breach of site rules.

[Virago]

Perhaps this can now be sent to 'Pointless Drivel' - Do it now and send it to PD.

It may come as a surprise to you, but the Moderators don't read everything that's posted. It is physically impossible - believe me.

Posting a Mod request like the above in a thread is likely to go unnoticed. If you have problems in a thread that you want dealt with, click the Report Post button below the post. If you don't get satisfaction, PM a Senior Mod to discuss.

[BuckBuck#1]

Thanks for that guidance.

I therefore can expect to receive a reply from a Moderator when such an issue is raised or requested.

[Virago]

...I therefore can expect to receive a reply from a Moderator when such an issue is raised or requested.

No .

[Gremlin]

What Virago said... sounds fine to me.

The entertaining threads are the ones you'd probably never see if they got binned because OP got the pip about the pissing being taken out of him...

[Subike]

Where is skidmark?

[BuckBuck#1]

What Virago said... sounds fine to me.

The entertaining threads are the ones you'd probably never see if they got binned because OP got the pip about the pissing being taken out of him...

The fact that it can be measured against the original intent of the opening thread should not be lost. If it is binned to PD, then a new opening thread could be raised as and when by anyone else.

Some threads can fall into an 'entertainment' quality, others can fall into an 'informative' category eg Survival Skills

It will be interesting to see where this leads......

[Katman]

There haven't been many of my threads that haven't degenerated into slanging matches.

But in between the insults are post that are well worth reading.

Stop being such a prima donna.

[bluninja]

I don't understand this.....are the examples you posted just your foot stamping?

Interesting concept you postulate: That the OP 'owns' and is able to dictate and censor the content of a thread if it's not to their liking by having it moved to another forum.

I am of the opinion that this is a forum and I 'own' my responses. How dare you seek to move my posts elsewhere.

If I was seriously offended by anything in KB I can attempt to discuss it privately, or seek mod assistance.

I think the discrening would sort the wheat from the chaff. If you want to spout your own stuff without opposition create your own forum...simples innit?

Yes I know it's spelt discerning

[bluninja]

There haven't been many of my threads that haven't degenerated into slanging matches.

But in between the insults are post that are well worth reading.

Stop being such a prima donna.

So that would be ignoring your posts then?

At least you didn't call him a retard without a funny bone.

[Gremlin]

Ah yes... that's something I meant to include in my post.

Part of your thread seems to assume that KB is a nicely balanced democracy, with fairness, and mods are required to do this and that.

It isn't. As Spank rightly says, it's his, and he can do whatever he likes. If you (as in any individual) don't like it, you're welcome to leave.

[Virago]

I don't understand this.....are the examples you posted just your foot stamping?

Interesting concept you postulate: That the OP 'owns' and is able to dictate and censor the content of a thread if it's not to their liking by having it moved to another forum.

I am of the opinion that this is a forum and I 'own' my responses. How dare you seek to move my posts elsewhere.

If I was seriously offended by anything in KB I can attempt to discuss it privately, or seek mod assistance.

I think the discrening would sort the wheat from the chaff. If you want to spout your own stuff without opposition create your own forum...simples innit?

Yes I know it's spelt discerning

Lol - that's rather perceptive, there...

The OP has in the past attempted to claim ownership and authority over the site content. It is likely that he will again need to be told otherwise...

[Katman]

At least you didn't call him a retard without a funny bone.

I'm sorry.





Did you find your funny bone?