Forum Etiquette

Gilly · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:20

Marky said:
You would think

I've never had trouble

Rameses · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:21

Tefal said:
email a don if you want answers tbh.

I do when I get banned/thread deleted etc, get a quick response rather than making a "whaaa my thread got deleted" thread.

but for a deleted thread how would a user know, and also it would stop those 'whaaaaa my thread got deleted' posts?

Gilly · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:21

AmTechFox said:
but for a deleted thread how would a user know, and also it would stop those 'whaaaaa my thread got deleted' posts?

How would a user know what?

shauncr91 · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:22

Gilly said:
I've never had trouble

I emailed a mod on 2nd February asking about a thread that went missing, still not had a response, not even an acknowledgment that it had been received.

Rameses · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:23

Gilly said:
How would a user know what?

Who deleted a thread and for what reason, if the don isn't obliged to email the user.

Tefal · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:23

AmTechFox said:
but for a deleted thread how would a user know, and also it would stop those 'whaaaaa my thread got deleted' posts?

a user know what? :confused:

You notice your thread has been deleted go to either the faq or that big GD information sticky and email a don.

Wait for a while and you'll get an email telling you why it was deleted.

Apply a little bit of common sense and you get results.

Maccy · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:24

AmTechFox said:
but for a deleted thread how would a user know, and also it would stop those 'whaaaaa my thread got deleted' posts?

There's contact details in the FAQ, I'm sure if you contacted someone they could provide you with answers.

I think Tefal and Gilly have summed this up blankly enough for everyone.

Tefal · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:25

AmTechFox said:
Who deleted a thread and for what reason, if the don isn't obliged to email the user.

pick a relevant don for the section and email them, they will be able to ask the other dons if they didn't do it themselves.

Marky · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:27

Gilly said:
I've never had trouble

Don't really know what to say to that really... I've emailed multiple dons, multiple times - I've got nothing back

the shadow · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:27

My Thread went i understand because it got sidetracked by someone :mad:

Should have let the Wedding one run

trent · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:31

Yes i would like threads to have a a full explanation when a thread is closed and if possible diagrams and a chart.

Gilly · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:31

Marky said:
Don't really know what to say to that really... I've emailed multiple dons, multiple times - I've got nothing back

You're doing it wrong

Gaidin109 · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:36

trent said:
Yes i would like threads to have a a full explanation when a thread is closed and if possible diagrams and a chart.

And a voucher for a free donut. (preferably chocolate)

Marky · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:36

Gilly said:
You're doing it wrong

Pic related

SiriusB · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:37

trent said:
Yes i would like threads to have a a full explanation when a thread is closed and if possible diagrams and a chart.

Definitely needs PowerPoint presentations and webcasts too!

Cosimo · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:37

I think the mod team have enough to do and the current system is fine. It’s fairly obvious why a thread is locked and sometimes why it’s been deleted. If you are really that concerned about why your thread then email them, it’s that simple.

Gaidin109 · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:38

simulatorman said:
I think the mod team have enough to do and the current system is fine. It’s fairly obvious why a thread is locked and sometimes why it’s been deleted. If you are really that concerned about why your thread then email them, it’s that simple.

what about my donut?

Rameses · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:38

Well ok then if the sheer number of threads are being deleted per day is high then fair enough the dons cannot be expected to write out to every single one, but atleast as RKO posted regarding a simple explaination for closed threads by the closing don would help a lot of users understand better I believe.

Surfer · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:40

A simple line of explanation in a closed thread,

THIS.

Usually this is what happens and its enough. - job done - no drama.

Makunouchi · 8 Mar 2010 at 17:40

I had a post deleted the other day where I used the P word for a ladies lady parts, and I was actually happy, because I've noticed a general trend downwards in the moderation of this type of thing recently, the whole 'family forum' feel simply doesn't exist as it once did.