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Zaxx · 06-19-2009, 10:54 PM

This is the first forum I've been a part of, so please excuse my ignorance.

Why can't an OP mod their own thread?

Willowsong · 06-19-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaxx2000

This is the first forum I've been a part of, so please excuse my ignorance.

Why can't an OP mod their own thread?

This rule would effectively give an OP that ability and save some work for the mods. The tools required to actually edit and delete posts after a certain time period, are reserved for the actual moderators.

Giving the "general public" access to those tools on such a large public forum would be asking for a *lot* of trouble.

The exception to this is moderator tools for certain specific sub-forums and user-groups.

ZambucaLu · 06-20-2009, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dnakr

It is recommended when a member begins a new thread and wants the thread to stay on topic, to specifiy this in the first post. However, if this was not done and a member brings up an off-topic issue, such as politics, within the course of an on-topic discussion, the OP has the right to ask that the discussion get back on topic. If the OP wishes to have the off-topic posts deleted, the OP must report the post so the Mods are notified to remove them.

Need input - Please feel free to change wording.

Rach, I have also been contacted by other members (not the OP) about threads going OT. Sometimes someone starts a thread then kind of walks away from it but others are still conversing OT....and would like to continue.

So can members other than the OP also request something similar?

Lu

dohsma · 06-20-2009, 05:27 AM

I'd say leave it to the OP IMO

Bryn · 06-20-2009, 05:56 AM

Sounds like "too much fixing" for something that is not broken?

Ilyanna · 06-20-2009, 05:58 AM

Agree with Dohsma, OP's call only. If others have a problem with the thread going off topic they are always free to start their own strictly on topic thread on the subject and with the rule stated as it is now to expect it will then stay on topic at their request to keep it so from the start. There is really no reason to get the mods involved if the original poster is not concerned about it. Considering some of what seems to be the issues here lately, I think thats actually a better solution then calling a mod to slap someones wrist everytime we don't like where a thread wandered off to. Posters are just as capable of calling a mod in for a wandering post just for the drama that may cause for any number of reasons that may actually have nothing to do with their supposed inability to enjoy discussing a topic with those who are because others have wandered off the topic as well and if everyone has wandered off topic, well you can't really force them to discuss the orginal subject if they are done doing so, the thread will just die anyways. If their that serious about it, then it shouldn't be a big deal or inconvience for them to start their own strictly on topic thread about it. I think that in fact would cause less member/mod friction then the mods being called to jump in everytime someone doesn't like the turn of conversation in a thread they didn't even start. IMO anyways.

Ilyanna

lordmage · 06-20-2009, 06:05 AM

i think the important issue here is if the post or OT post are reported then have the rule written to mention that fact and move on.

Ilyanna · 06-20-2009, 06:15 AM

So maybe just add "If you are not the threads Op, then please feel free free to start your own strictly on topic thread about the subject, you do not need a moderators permission for this." To aviod the mods having to explain that everytime or feeling forced to get involved? - Ilyanna

Surf Monkey · 06-20-2009, 11:09 PM

The problem here is that politics is going to come up in these threads all the time. Our mission is a political one, and that means people are going to bring in a political perspective... and it's going to cause threads to go off topic... quickly.

If political discussion is going to be considered off topic, then there should be a new area of the forum specifically for political discussions that people wanting to discuss it can be directed to.

dnakr · 06-21-2009, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SambucaLu

Rach, I have also been contacted by other members (not the OP) about threads going OT. Sometimes someone starts a thread then kind of walks away from it but others are still conversing OT....and would like to continue.

So can members other than the OP also request something similar?

Lu

I know this is a little overboard but how about something like if the OP is not reachable and the thread is reported by a member about going OT then the Mods should contact the OP for verification and if needed the thread closed and the OT discussion can be started in a new thread.

06-19-2009, 10:54 PM	#41
Zaxx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 252 Tweet this post!	Question This is the first forum I've been a part of, so please excuse my ignorance. Why can't an OP mod their own thread?

06-20-2009, 05:56 AM	#45
Bryn Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 355	Sounds like "too much fixing" for something that is not broken? __________________ Truth is not related to what is believed

06-20-2009, 06:05 AM	#47
lordmage House cleaning Mod. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dundalk,Maryland, USA Posts: 2,585 Blog Entries: 2	i think the important issue here is if the post or OT post are reported then have the rule written to mention that fact and move on. __________________ Regards, Mage What senses do we lack that we cannot see and cannot hear another world all around us? Bureaucracy destroys initiative. There is little that bureaucrats hate more than innovation, especially innovation that produces better results than the old routines. Do not be trapped by the need to achieve anything. This way, you achieve everything.

06-20-2009, 11:09 PM	#49
Surf Monkey Super Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 2,573	The problem here is that politics is going to come up in these threads all the time. Our mission is a political one, and that means people are going to bring in a political perspective... and it's going to cause threads to go off topic... quickly. If political discussion is going to be considered off topic, then there should be a new area of the forum specifically for political discussions that people wanting to discuss it can be directed to. __________________ It isn't the caffeine in a latte that makes you fat. It's the milk. It isn't the nicotine in a cigarette that kills you. It's the tar, CO2, fine particulate and chemical additives.

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06-20-2009, 05:27 AM	#44
dohsma USA Supplier Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WI, USA Posts: 953	I'd say leave it to the OP IMO

06-20-2009, 05:58 AM	#46
Ilyanna Full Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boston, MA U.S. Posts: 18	Agree with Dohsma, OP's call only. If others have a problem with the thread going off topic they are always free to start their own strictly on topic thread on the subject and with the rule stated as it is now to expect it will then stay on topic at their request to keep it so from the start. There is really no reason to get the mods involved if the original poster is not concerned about it. Considering some of what seems to be the issues here lately, I think thats actually a better solution then calling a mod to slap someones wrist everytime we don't like where a thread wandered off to. Posters are just as capable of calling a mod in for a wandering post just for the drama that may cause for any number of reasons that may actually have nothing to do with their supposed inability to enjoy discussing a topic with those who are because others have wandered off the topic as well and if everyone has wandered off topic, well you can't really force them to discuss the orginal subject if they are done doing so, the thread will just die anyways. If their that serious about it, then it shouldn't be a big deal or inconvience for them to start their own strictly on topic thread about it. I think that in fact would cause less member/mod friction then the mods being called to jump in everytime someone doesn't like the turn of conversation in a thread they didn't even start. IMO anyways. Ilyanna

06-20-2009, 06:15 AM	#48
Ilyanna Full Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boston, MA U.S. Posts: 18	So maybe just add "If you are not the threads Op, then please feel free free to start your own strictly on topic thread about the subject, you do not need a moderators permission for this." To aviod the mods having to explain that everytime or feeling forced to get involved? - Ilyanna