NationStates Jolt Archive


Ask a locked thread.

New Fuglies
03-11-2004, 09:58
I realize there are a few duplicate threads running here, some locked, but is it too much to ask for a reason a thread is closed lest one repeat the error or is it simply arbitrary?

Thanks.
Arammanar
03-11-2004, 09:58
Most of the locked threads have been flamebait, I think.
The Black Forrest
03-11-2004, 10:00
HEY!

I own the copy right on that Title!

My lawyers will be contacting you! ;)

As to the why no reasons? The powers of the modship!
New Fuglies
03-11-2004, 10:00
In the bipolar world of American politics which is the order of the day, what position statement is not flamebait?
New Fuglies
03-11-2004, 10:01
HEY!

I own the copy right on that Title!

My lawyers will be contacting you! ;)

As to the why no reasons? The powers of the modship!

dangit and I thought i was being clever. Credits to joo! :D
The Black Forrest
03-11-2004, 10:02
In the bipolar world of American politics which is the order of the day, what position statement is not flamebait?

Well there is a difference between

"I think the shrub will really screw the middle class; why don't they see that"

and

"Lefties, stop your bitching, the vote is done; you just look pathetic."

You can argue postions without insults.....
Eutrusca
03-11-2004, 10:03
In the bipolar world of American politics which is the order of the day, what position statement is not flamebait?

And here I thought it was because I posted to it immediately before it was closed! Hmm. Am I losing my edge? ;)
The Black Forrest
03-11-2004, 10:03
dangit and I thought i was being clever. Credits to joo! :D

Well clever? It got me a warning! ;)
New Fuglies
03-11-2004, 10:08
Well clever? It got me a warning! ;)

Oh I'm sure I got a telegram for me too...



*recalls other clear repeated examples of flamebaits*

*doesn't recall anything done about it*

*shrugs*
JuNii
03-11-2004, 10:13
Is it too much for the Mods to post that the thread is locked... Found myself clicking reply after the last post THEN finding out that the thread is locked.

Also a reason wouldn't hurt... might reduce repeat offences.
Eutrusca
03-11-2004, 10:33
Is it too much for the Mods to post that the thread is locked... Found myself clicking reply after the last post THEN finding out that the thread is locked.

Also a reason wouldn't hurt... might reduce repeat offences.

Excellent point! I've been warned for things I have seen others do with complete impunity. Some degree of consistency would be nice.
The Black Forrest
03-11-2004, 10:36
Is it too much for the Mods to post that the thread is locked... Found myself clicking reply after the last post THEN finding out that the thread is locked.

Also a reason wouldn't hurt... might reduce repeat offences.


I would make the request to the moderation board. It's a valid comment and the majority of them will see it....
JuNii
03-11-2004, 10:57
*CLANG*

[rubs forhead as he tried to reply on yet another thread locked without reason nor notice.]

Dammit WTF... is the FLASH running around here with a set of keys or WHAT?
Texastambul
03-11-2004, 11:15
dear jesus, our father in heaven and the holy ghost of christmas past -- please strike down george w. bush: if you do this i promise to turn straight.. straight as an arrow... thank you. amen.

dear alla, the guy who made you up and the seventy virgins he fantsized about -- please strike down george w. bush: if you do this i promise to wear those retarded veil things that you repress women with... thank you. amen.

dear buddah, please eat george w. bush: if you do this i promise to stop eating red meat... balance in all things, yada yada

dear jehova, i know i've already talked to you, but i didn't want the jews to feel left out -- i'll start playing the dradel or something, whatever -- just strike down bush... amen.
JuNii
03-11-2004, 11:23
dear jesus, our father in heaven and the holy ghost of christmas past -- please strike down george w. bush: if you do this i promise to turn straight.. straight as an arrow... thank you. amen.

dear alla, the guy who made you up and the seventy virgins he fantsized about -- please strike down george w. bush: if you do this i promise to wear those retarded veil things that you repress women with... thank you. amen.

dear buddah, please eat george w. bush: if you do this i promise to stop eating red meat... balance in all things, yada yada

dear jehova, i know i've already talked to you, but i didn't want the jews to feel left out -- i'll start playing the dradel or something, whatever -- just strike down bush... amen.

[cautiously walks forward with hands outstreached infront]

Wow, after this post, I thought this tread will get locked.

Wouldn't work. Bush is GODs man right now.
Texastambul
03-11-2004, 11:35
[cautiously walks forward with hands outstreached infront]

Wow, after this post, I thought this tread will get locked.

are people really that weak here that this is too much? how very pathetic.

Wouldn't work. Bush is GODs man right now.

bush is GODs man like the flood was GOD's flood...
Texastambul
03-11-2004, 12:22
I just saw that the "53rd" state thread was locked -- I read through it, it was very very tame -- it was Onion tame

when did nationstates become a bunch of pussies?
Shaed
04-11-2004, 11:17
I just saw that the "53rd" state thread was locked -- I read through it, it was very very tame -- it was Onion tame

when did nationstates become a bunch of pussies?

When approximately 310,338,385 threads popped up relating to the election, the sucky-ness of democrates/republicans, the sheer hatred of Bush/gloating that he'd won, various attempts at 'humour' that were/are flamebait with a smily-face slapped in there somewhere?

Personally, the *last* thing I want to discuss is the election, so I appreciate the mods closing some of the threads related to it.
JuNii
04-11-2004, 11:26
When approximately 310,338,385 threads popped up relating to the election, the sucky-ness of democrates/republicans, the sheer hatred of Bush/gloating that he'd won, various attempts at 'humour' that were/are flamebait with a smily-face slapped in there somewhere?

Personally, the *last* thing I want to discuss is the election, so I appreciate the mods closing some of the threads related to it.

Hear! Hear!... of course this does smack of censorship but really, the elections are over... let's move on to other topics.
The Most Glorious Hack
04-11-2004, 12:41
when did nationstates become a bunch of pussies?

Trying to get yourself deleted again?