Grumpy Cat
Well-Known Member
Howdy. Grumpy Cat here. The reason I started this thread is because of something that happened this morning in one of Penguins threads in which I, in my opinion, regard as a highly sensitive topic. The thread was closed down after a comment that I made which I do not think was a bad comment as I was just stating something on my mind in what I thought was in a respectful manner. My apologies to you Penguin as my intentions were not to get your thread shut down, but to bring out a point that was bothering me.
Which brings me to the reason of starting this thread. I believe that the Site should come up with better, more clear cut rules of how threads get shut down. I totally believe in freedom of speech and for everyone to have a say of what is on their mind. I, too, have had one of my threads shut down when a disagreement started. I don't think a thread should ever be shut down until all other routes of clearing up the situation have been exhausted with these being:
1) Posting the topic is sensitive
2) Posting in the thread that someone will be banned soon if the argument continues (and an email should be sent to the appropriate party(ies)
3) Banning the party from the thread who is causing the problem
Taking this topic further, I actually do not believe a thread should ever be closed at all unless the topic is completely inappropriate in the first place. If the topic is deemed to be totally inappropriate, then the entire thread should be deleted before it has a chance to even get started.
The members here are adults and should be able to have disagreements at times and say what is on their minds without worrying that a thread will be closed down. And saying that the thread can continue with PM is not appropriate as some members lock out incoming PM's (I was one of these people and just recently reopened my incoming emails to all members and thankfully I did because I received a very nice email from Penguin explaining his views about what happened). I also believe that closing a thread leaves the thread "unfinished" and with no chance of a disagreement being reconciled between members.
What I'm trying to say is that there should be a better way for the Site to control disagreements among its members without having to silence everyone as a whole.
Would the rest of you please post your thoughts on this subject. If there is positive feedback, I would like for the Site to consider re-opening all closed threads that a member shows an interest in re-opening. Thank you.
Which brings me to the reason of starting this thread. I believe that the Site should come up with better, more clear cut rules of how threads get shut down. I totally believe in freedom of speech and for everyone to have a say of what is on their mind. I, too, have had one of my threads shut down when a disagreement started. I don't think a thread should ever be shut down until all other routes of clearing up the situation have been exhausted with these being:
1) Posting the topic is sensitive
2) Posting in the thread that someone will be banned soon if the argument continues (and an email should be sent to the appropriate party(ies)
3) Banning the party from the thread who is causing the problem
Taking this topic further, I actually do not believe a thread should ever be closed at all unless the topic is completely inappropriate in the first place. If the topic is deemed to be totally inappropriate, then the entire thread should be deleted before it has a chance to even get started.
The members here are adults and should be able to have disagreements at times and say what is on their minds without worrying that a thread will be closed down. And saying that the thread can continue with PM is not appropriate as some members lock out incoming PM's (I was one of these people and just recently reopened my incoming emails to all members and thankfully I did because I received a very nice email from Penguin explaining his views about what happened). I also believe that closing a thread leaves the thread "unfinished" and with no chance of a disagreement being reconciled between members.
What I'm trying to say is that there should be a better way for the Site to control disagreements among its members without having to silence everyone as a whole.
Would the rest of you please post your thoughts on this subject. If there is positive feedback, I would like for the Site to consider re-opening all closed threads that a member shows an interest in re-opening. Thank you.