jool Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 This is not about any specific thread but rather more about something I feel I've seen more and more lately. I just wanted to address it and see what others think about it. Reading through the post before posting it I realize that it is influenced a bit by some other forums as well but I still think applies here. I feel that threads are being locked for no real reason and I think it should stop. Locking threads because they go off topic or because the thread starter requests it for some other reason is just excessive moderation. If someone is intentionally/repeatedly threadjacking just to be disruptive something should be done to reprimand that user instead of just locking the threads, if it is just a conversation that goes off topic by itself I see no reason to intervene. Locking duplicate threads after pointing in the right direction and flaming about the search is OK if it's caught early, but if it is already a page or two long that isn't the same it isn't really a duplicate thread anymore even if it started out the same and should not be locked. The only reasons to lock a thread should be when a thread becomes really hostile and people need to cool down, but do recognize that there is a difference between a heated debate and real hostility. I guess I just don't like the idea of someone being able to come in and basically say "conversation over, stfu!" without (what I see as) a valid reason. Thoughts? Am I just a crazy anarchist imagining things or does anyone agree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Kitchen Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Bush should nuke the gay jew whales! Anyone who disagrees is a communist! I like peanut butter sandwiches. Who else likes peanutbutter sandwiches? Peanut butter sandwiches are great! Mods, lock this thread. The OP is a weenie. No but seriously I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 It seems everyone can lock their own threads now, so they don't actually have to request for a mod to lock it if they decide they don't like the discussion that's going on, which I'm not sure is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonZor Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I like peanut butter sandwiches. Who else likes peanutbutter sandwiches? Peanut butter sandwiches are great! Yep Nothing better than a good peanut butter sandwich! I feel that threads are being locked for no real reason and I think it should stop. Yeah I have to agree as well, if someone doesn't like a thread then they should just stay out of it, only when people start threating to set others on fire should a thread be locked. BURN BABY BURN Don't you just love the smell of burning flesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsenic Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Well, While I'll agree that a peanut butter sandwich is quite good, I must add say that including a little jelly..no no...make that jam, yeah, jam...will take the sandwich just another notch up on the scale of awesomeness....I'm Hungry And burning flesh do you mean burning n00bs? (BTW...my previous version of this post contained 'black listed URL(s)") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonZor Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 And burning flesh do you mean burning n00bs? n00bs are the best to burn!! They burn longer for some reason. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickarse Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 By newbs do you mean people with post counts of less than 70? har har... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonZor Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 By newbs do you mean people with post counts of less than 70? har har... Well the only proof i have of this... i set myself on fire and i was burning for ages, though it might have had something to do with the excessive fat?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsenic Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 ::Sniff Sniff::??? Â What is that? Smells like something is burning, is it getting hot in here?...::looks down:: Ahhh crap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonZor Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 ::Sniff Sniff::??? What is that? Smells like something is burning, is it getting hot in here?...::looks down:: Ahhh crap! Isn't the smell GREAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 It seems everyone can lock their own threads now, so they don't actually have to request for a mod to lock it if they decide they don't like the discussion that's going on, which I'm not sure is a good thing. Fixed that. Only mods should be able to lock stuff now. Except for polls. Regarding the number of locks, the mod team will be reducing this and noting your suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonZor Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Regarding the number of locks, the mod team will be reducing this and noting your suggestions. So you will be burning more n00bs so we can have the sweet smell of burning flesh wafting through the forums all day?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jool Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Isn't the smell GREAT!!! It's the smell of victory, you know the napalm in the morning variety of victory. <snip content="Vako posted about that before I finished typing"/> the less locking the better. Even when threads go to the peanut butter and burning human flesh area. (mmmmmm peanut butter on a freshly roasted human....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonZor Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 mmmmmm peanut butter on a freshly roasted human.... Don.t forget the jelly..... wait no make it jam just to make Arsenic happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Kitchen Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 85 views and no replies and still no answer to my question. Once again, I need a program to hack into my best friends AIM account. He's a real jerk at my high school. I want to deface his myspace website and steal his girlfriend. I hear all the 1337 people talk about nmap. I tried it but all it does when i double click it is flash up a black DOS window and disappear. You guys suck! Oh, and can someone show me how to steal my neighbors credit card number and WEP key with Krain & Able? I need XXX accezz. Reply soon or I'll hack your DSL or your cable modem once my friend from highschool teaches me how (He's a real jerk) [A]bort, [R]etry, [L]ock Thread, [K]eep having fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 start -> run -> "cmd /k ping -tl 65510 127.0.0.1" Let it run over night and you will have all the passwords, to speed it up, run it on every computer you find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jool Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 85 views and no replies and still no answer to my question. Once again, I need a program to hack into my best friends AIM account. He's a real jerk at my high school. I want to deface his myspace website and steal his girlfriend. I hear all the 1337 people talk about nmap. I tried it but all it does when i double click it is flash up a black DOS window and disappear. You guys suck! Oh, and can someone show me how to steal my neighbors credit card number and WEP key with Krain & Able? I need XXX accezz. Reply soon or I'll hack your DSL or your cable modem once my friend from highschool teaches me how (He's a real jerk) [A]bort, [R]etry, [L]ock Thread, [K]eep having fun. Bah! Script kiddies don't have l33t gr4mmar 5k1llz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Kitchen Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I know. Sad isn't it? Even when I try to switch into skiddie mode I can't help but punctuate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisiam Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 This might be helpful http://noobforce.tripod.com/noobdictionary.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kateweb Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I know. Sad isn't it? Even when I try to switch into skiddie mode I can't help but punctuate. Hehe, You are to leet to ct noob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Kitchen Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 This might be helpful http://noobforce.tripod.com/noobdictionary.htm From the noob dictionary: IYWTLPGTC = If You Want To Learn Physics, Go To Caltech lol, thats great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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