Thinking of Leaving

[Dale-of-Cedars]

Post reported.
Typoes offend me.

"Typos" effendi

[Steve Ashton]

Just to keep everyone informed.

This thread has now been reported to the Moderators as containing a violation of Rule # 7.

But to keep the Moderators from any further accusations I am asking them not to move it to The Cooling Off Corner while they deliberate and vote on the rule.

If anyone would like to add their comments to the Moderators discussions I am sure they would welcome hearing from you.

[Woot22]

Just to keep everyone informed.

This thread has now been reported to the Moderators as containing 2 violations of Rule # 7.

But to keep the Moderators from any further accusations I am asking them not to move it to The Cooling Off Corner while they deliberate and vote on the rule.

If anyone would like to add their comments to the Moderators discussions I am sure they would welcome hearing from you.

Sounds like someone is trying to instigate the mods into closing down a thread about mods prematurely closing down threads. Then the same person or persons can stand back and say "see, look how quick they are stifling debate" Don't take the bait moderators, keep this discussion going.

[artificer]

Just to keep everyone informed.

This thread has now been reported to the Moderators as containing 2 violations of Rule # 7.

But to keep the Moderators from any further accusations I am asking them not to move it to The Cooling Off Corner while they deliberate and vote on the rule.

If anyone would like to add their comments to the Moderators discussions I am sure they would welcome hearing from you.

Seriously, people? What in the Nine Circles could POSSIBLY have been offensive in this thread?

Sounds like someone is trying to instigate the mods into closing down a thread about mods prematurely closing down threads. Then the same person or persons can stand back and say "see, look how quick they are stifling debate" Don't take the bait moderators, keep this discussion going.

I entirely agree, and grow increasing frustrated that the whole community seems to be held hostage by a few immensely hyper-sensitive individuals.

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[Failed God]

I have enjoyed this thread and i agree with almost everyone.
I have to admit though in regards to Steve's post about having to voice the positive to mods to counteract the negatives. I understand the theory but admit when i am reading the forum posts i don't think about having to tell mods i have no problems with what i have read. In that regards it seems like a flawed system. If there are several pages with members having a discussion and not voicing any complaints but one person complains It seems to me to be a very clear indication of what the majority wants without us telling the mods we are enjoying the conversation.

I do not intend to offend but merely state my opinion. And to be fair i say i never think to tell a mod i haven't got a problem with a thread i should also say i have never thought to report a thread to mods either. Admittedly i have a thick skin.

[Highlander31]

Just to keep everyone informed.

This thread has now been reported to the Moderators as containing 2 violations of Rule # 7.

But to keep the Moderators from any further accusations I am asking them not to move it to The Cooling Off Corner while they deliberate and vote on the rule.

If anyone would like to add their comments to the Moderators discussions I am sure they would welcome hearing from you.

Steve, I don't believe this falls under rule 7. This thread is not bitter. The OP is explaining why he is frustrated and deciding to take a break. The resulting posts are a discussion of what seems to be turning into a pattern on the forum. I vote to keep it open, for now.

[Nighthawk]

Interesting... the term "whiny little girls" has been going through my mind...

[Chirs]

Post reported.


Typoes offend me.

[creagdhubh]

Biblemonkey,

I would like to make sure that you understand something. If you wish to leave the forum that is your choice. We all need to take a break once in a while.

If you want to leave because you don't like something, then speaking up is the right thing to do. You say that threads have been closed because someone reported it to the Moderators. Well, that is what the Report a Post System is all about.

The Forum Moderators do not act as morality cops. They respond only to reports of posts submitted by members. If a post is moved to the cooling off corner then one of your peers, another member, has reported it as a possible rule violation.

The system this forum runs under is that you, the members, will set the tone, the mood of the forum. If you find something wrong, offensive, or in violation of the rules it is up to you to report it.
This is how the staff know what the membership want as limits.

The same applies to something you see which you don't agree with. Report it.

Have you opened a line of communication with the staff? Have you voiced your concerns and attempted to make the forum better?
Remember the old saying, "If your not part of the solution, your part of the problem."?

If more members would talk to the staff the forum would get better. We need the balance of both sides of an issue talking to us. Only then can the Moderators be "Moderate".

We need everyone's input, your suggestions, your complaints. There are ways for every member to speak up. We post the staff roster and we have the Personal Message system. If you don't talk to us, if you remain silent, those who do speak will be the only ones heard.


If you simply want to take a break from the forum I can assure you that when you're ready to come back, and again be an active participant, the forum will still be here.

If however, you don't like how the forum is run, but have not tried your best to make it better, and in disgust post a parting shot of dissatisfaction on the open forum, well, that is what is called a "Farewell Message".


Sir,
This is one of those times when the choice, really and truly, is in your hands.

Well said Steve!!!