The Just Thought I'd Share Thread - Page 390

DefDumbandBlond · #**5836** 05-14-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

The only reason I brought up the fact Admins can read deleted posts is because certain members abuse the delete feature, thinking they can say snarky things and then make them go away by deleting their post. All I was saying is either:

1) Stand behind what you post

or

2) Don't post it

maybe they do not stand behind what they posted and for that reason they deleted it? duh.

since mods have access to deleted threads, maybe they should consider bringing back the PERV thread which I accidently deleted and many wish returned. using an option for something useful...

why also allow the option of deleting posts if all that abuse youd prefer not happen is going on? oh wait, I guess a mod did decide to do just that-- I am unable to delete the thread M.I.A. after I posted I planned to. First the modstick removes the thread, then replaces the thread, then closes the thread. NICE OPTIONS!

Just from my point of view, I can see both sides of this. A lot of people, myself included, don't always completely think about what they say before they say it (abusive posts aside, like general info or whatever) and then look back on it and decide against what they posted and prefer to delete it. BUT, with the beauty of the internet and being able to type out your thoughts, unlike speaking you can read back on what you write before you say it so my opinion is COMPLETELY read over what you write before you hit 'submit reply'. That aside, posting constant smart-ass replies and then deleting them making yourself look innocent only to have the person you were insulting or whatever look weird for randomly saying something in reply is just bullsh*t.

BTFLCHLD · #**5837** 05-14-2011, 04:31 PM

any post or thread ive deleted was and is for puposes of periodic cleaning house else id likely have jammed said house with a bazillion posts -- im no hoarder...haha. if ive had previous thread with oh let's say three responses and it's stood out there for six months for no other purpose than to clutter and collect webs, I delete. posts/ threads of importance to me and perhaps others, stand.

with regard to the PERV thread vs TMI thread posting, the fact that I accidently deleted and it remains lost is the point -- those that did participate at the time occassionally make reference to it, how they STILL enjoyed looking back to it and can no longer. Maybe they enjoy the memories and liked the option of viewing archive. That's all.

fumidesigns · #**5838** 05-14-2011, 04:31 PM

I'm really not a fan of snow!

CreepingDeath · #**5839** 05-14-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fumidesigns

I'm really not a fan of snow!

Same here. That song, "Informer" sucked.

Silver Springs · #**5840** 05-14-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CreepingDeath

Same here. That song, "Informer" sucked.

I think she was referring to the weather, lol!

chelluversu · #**5841** 05-14-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fumidesigns

I'm really not a fan of snow!

SNOW?! Tf...where?

fumidesigns · #**5842** 05-14-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CreepingDeath

Same here. That song, "Informer" sucked.

i love you! that was hilarious!

David · #**5843** 05-14-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver Springs

All I can say here to participate in this discussion is "Phew". I'm sure nobody wants to have their personal correspondences leered at, after all, not that I was ever paranoid about Mods having this capability, mind you.

I feel as if I should jump in here. I know for certain that all our private messages--filled with insults of other fans, anarchic politics, weird religious & sexual practices, & plain old googooness--are closely read by the Mods.

Years ago, when I was a Mod, we used to set aside a few hours every Sunday for an Adobe Connect session to read the private messages of the prior week. It was a relaxing way to spend a few hours online.

I don't think there's anything wrong with it because it's like counterinsurgency tactics. We live in an age of terrorism, & we must do what we can to prevent future attacks on our trains, airplanes, places of worship, & employment centers.

Silver Springs · #**5844** 05-14-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by David

I don't think there's anything wrong with it because it's like counterinsurgency tactics. We live in an age of terrorism, & we must do what we can to prevent future attacks on our trains, airplanes, places of worship, & employment centers.

Wow. Now I feel suitably violated.

David · #**5845** 05-14-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver Springs

Wow. Now I feel suitably violated.

Do you have a blog or a Facebook I can join? Do you like Claver and Converse?

Silver Springs · #**5846** 05-14-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Do you have a blog or a Facebook I can join? Do you like Claver and Converse?

No, yes, no and no.

louielouie2000 · #**5847** 05-14-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mezzoforte

Well, we now know that there's another option: just edit your posts if you don't want the mods or anyone to see. Nothing abusive going on.
And thanks, Louie, for letting us know what the mods can and cannot see. It didn't seem at all like gloating to me, and I appreciate the info for future reference.

I wan't here at the time, but can't you post what you want to say in a perv thread in the TMI thread? I'm assuming they're basically the same, and it seems unnecessary to have two of them going at once

Thanks. My purpose was not to gloat at all. I prefer to be a bit more open vs secretive when it comes to moderation, but that's just my personal style. I tend to think that if people know how & why things go down, it takes the mystery out of our management style. In turn, maybe people won't be as strung out on mysteries and conspiracy theories if we're just more open to begin with.

Regarding the (in)famous perv thread, it's long gone. But not because of anything moderation wise. It's simply been inactive for too long, and has been auto deleted by the system because of that. Not that people will believe a word of any of this... they'll always chose to take things the bad way, or hold onto their conspiracy theories even when you show them 10 different ways how it's untrue.