Why I Think Explanations Should Be GIven for Deleted Threads

[SydneyK]

Originally Posted by Kevin

I do think it's fair to question these seemingly random thread deletions. I do think an explanation is probably owed as moderators should be trying to achieve an understanding between the non-mods as to where the line is. Arbitrariness and aloofness (I'm not necessarily accusing anyone of that) does not achieve that end.

What's your opinion of the likelihood that we'll receive such an explanation, Kevin?

I think we'll never know. Well, actually, I think we already know. It'd just be nice for the mod to acknowledge that she took things personally and retaliated via the power associated with her responsibilities. Her silence on the matter speaks louder than any BS answer she'd provide, anyway.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

What's your opinion of the likelihood that we'll receive such an explanation, Kevin?

With each moderator and the situation, the phrase YMMV applies.

I think we'll never know. Well, actually, I think we already know. It'd just be nice for the mod to acknowledge that she took things personally and retaliated via the power associated with her responsibilities. Her silence on the matter speaks louder than any BS answer she'd provide, anyway.

Moderators also have the power to undelete things. We can even see the threads and posts users type, think better of saying, then delete.

That's one reason I'm happy to moderate all of the places I moderate alone--no one (but the supermods) there to second-guess my decisions.

Keep in mind, I'm not saying anything was done inappropriately on KR's part. Moderating a 'General Chat Topic' forum is probably a lot different from modding Sigma Nu and RM. Lots more playground monitor type business over here.

[tinydancer]

I have no problem with a short explanation as to why a thread is locked or deleted. In fact, I would encourage it. Seems it would save lots of posts about "where did so-and-so post go and why."
Just my purely unsolicited opinion.