Petition to get Sean from closing threads he doesn't like

[Mark D]

The whole point of having moderators is so they can moderate. Let the man do what he does.

Overall I think all the mods here do a good job of locking or deleting any redundant or double posts and taking care of the other responsibilities of the board.

[stevedmc]

Well, now let's see: I have owned a DeLorean since 1982. I have 200,000 miles under my belt driving a DeLorean. I have driven in 42 of the lower 48 states, 3 Canadian provides, and have driven 2000+ mile round trips over 30 times! I admit that I am a mechanical klutz and an electrical idiot, but that doesn't mean that just because i don't' post much that I don't count.

I read the posts almost daily, but I must admit, my reading is selective, based upon the title of the thread.

Given all of that - - - IF YOU THINK I DON'T COUNT WITHIN THE DELOREAN COMMUNITY, YOU ARE EITHER AN IDIOT OR THE MOST SELF-CEMTERED PERSON I HAVE EVER MET.

SORRY ABOUT THE RANT. I I DON'T SUFFER FOLKS LIKE YOU VERY WELL.

I have a life: get one - you might actually enjoy it!

SEAN, you are okay in my books.

THE Rad Dad
Vin 16867

That is pretty awesome that you have 200,000 miles under your belt, but are you saying you haven't gained and shared any of that knowledge over the past 30 or so years?

I've only been an owner for 2 years and barely have 20,000 miles under my belt but I've shared as much information with others as I possibly can.

[sdg3205]

When I need information I can always find it, be it new or old. In the end that's what really matters to me.


Just say'n.

[Karin]

I think we should go ahead and drop this. I mean, we got moderators for a good reason. Even I have no problem with anyone locking and deleting threads in case it gets ugly. There is no need for flaming threads or threads that can eventually provoke a flame war and have them exist in the first place. I was stuck in a scenario like that shortly after my dad bought dial-up and I didn't deserve it. Some people in the internet are just trapped in their own little world.

So, um, yeah, my rant of rants has ended. I am gonna return to my lounge chair with my popcorn.

[TTait]

I think we should go ahead and drop this.

Ya... maybe we add an option to the poll that says drop this and close the thread?

[DCUK Martin]

Deleting posts puts the forum on a slippery slope. This happened in the UK club as those in charge started to get on a bit of a power trip (or so it seemed to me). The result is now a massive divide and two forums supporting fewer than 150 cars. A daft situation IMO.

I have not had a problem with any of my posts being deleted on DMCTalk, as they're deleted together with Bill's original comment with which I'm arguing.

From my experience on the UK club forum however, make sure deletions occur because of clear infringement of the forum's rules which are free for anyone to read. Also, leave a moderator note in the thread from which posts have been deleted explaining why.

Tangents which don't break any rules other than not staying on topic should be split to a new thread. In a room full of like-minded people, you don't banish people from talking about anything other than the reason they're in the room in the first place.

Hell, why not have a "Tangents" section of the forum?!

[SamHill]

Deleting posts puts the forum on a slippery slope. This happened in the UK club as those in charge started to get on a bit of a power trip (or so it seemed to me). The result is now a massive divide and two forums supporting fewer than 150 cars. A daft situation IMO. [snip]
From my experience on the UK club forum however, make sure deletions occur because of clear infringement of the forum's rules which are free for anyone to read. [snip]
Tangents which don't break any rules other than not staying on topic should be split to a new thread. In a room full of like-minded people, you don't banish people from talking about anything other than the reason they're in the room in the first place.
[snip]

Agree wholeheartedly with you Martin.

[tyb323]

50 votes in, 30% want Sean to be a bit nicer about closing threads and/or deleting posts, 2% don't care, and 68% don't mind.

[sean]

50 votes in, 30% want Sean to be a bit nicer about closing threads and/or deleting posts, 2% don't care, and 68% don't mind.

And things are still the same as they were before the poll was put up.

[Ron]

And things are still the same as they were before the poll was put up.

I'm confused as to why you are confused-
921 members (active since Mike crashed .com mind you!)
50 members voted.

Of those who voted:
30% chose (1 of the 3 out of 4 options tailored to condemn).
2% don't care + 68% don't mind (or possibly want tighter oversight).
So you have 70% approval of members deciding* to vote. Good Job!


921 - 50 = 871; 871/921 = .9457111835
* ~95% of the members don't give a rats arse.

Simple, man. YOU SUCK!

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