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[milner]

Id just like the mods to clear up exactly why certain posts containing abuse get deleted where as others dont.
What exactly do the guidlines cover in terms of what you are allowed to say without the post getting deleted, threads being locked, and warnings handed out?

[Dave]

It's entirely at the moderator's discretion. Context is taken into account each time this issue comes up and the appropriate action is taken.

[Lucky Rathen]

In other words, if Dave sees it it gets deleted, if any of the other mods see it it's fine.

[milner]

there must be some kind of basic rules tho, yes i know the FQA is there but it seems to be very inconsistant in terms of how it is followed.

Originally Posted by milner

there must be some kind of basic rules tho, yes i know the FQA is there but it seems to be very inconsistant in terms of how it is followed.

You're a cunt.

[milner]

Originally Posted by Exposure @ Lemon Tree

You're a cunt.

"you must spead...."

[Lucky Rathen]

Originally Posted by milner

"you must spead...."

Allow me.

[Frosty Jack]

I'm sure I've explained my view on this several times before, but anyway...
I don't think a hard and fast "this is what is allowed, and this is what is not" approach works. As Dave says, context makes a difference. I always look for the intent behind he post. For example, Mr Exposure's post in this very thread. Under fixed and defined rules, he would be deleted, and possibly banned. But calling someone a cunt, doesn't always mean calling them a cunt. There is no black and white. And it's probably also fair to say that different mods have different opinions, but I think that's for the good. I am quite happy to have my opinion challenged - as I have also explained before, there is a lot more moderating going on behind the scenes that you don't see. The staff don't always agree, but we will discuss it. And if you or anyone else doesn't like a decision made, you're free to dispute it, there are plenty of avenues available.
Out of interest do you have an example in mind that you are not happy with?

Originally Posted by Frosty Jack

I'm sure I've explained my view on this several times before, but anyway...
I don't think a hard and fast "this is what is allowed, and this is what is not" approach works. As Dave says, context makes a difference. I always look for the intent behind he post. For example, Mr Exposure's post in this very thread. Under fixed and defined rules, he would be deleted, and possibly banned. But calling someone a cunt, doesn't always mean calling them a cunt. There is no black and white. And it's probably also fair to say that different mods have different opinions, but I think that's for the good. I am quite happy to have my opinion challenged - as I have also explained before, there is a lot more moderating going on behind the scenes that you don't see. The staff don't always agree, but we will discuss it. And if you or anyone else doesn't like a decision made, you're free to dispute it, there are plenty of avenues available.
Out of interest do you have an example in mind that you are not happy with?

You're a c............

Sorry, just couldn't do it to a mod. I'm too scared in case he kicks my ass.

[Lucky Rathen]

Originally Posted by Frosty Jack

Out of interest do you have an example in mind that you are not happy with?

I found it quite funny in the thread "Bad Bars" when my tag which read "Triple Kirks = Turds" was deleted while none of the other tags were, and coincidentally at around the same time as Dave started posting in the thread.