Unrest

goldrush

Moderator
There has been a lot of unrest on the site as of late but I ask everyone to please Step back and think before making any rash decisions regarding the site. I do not want people to leave this site as I believe it is a great place to hang out and talk to like-minded people. Most of the regulars on this site are extremely knowledgeable in various aspects of 4x4'ing and would be sorely missed if they left. After reading the posts over the last few days I can only say that no one person was totally at fault and I hope that after the fact, cooler heads will prevail. If there are decisions to be made about moderating a thread I feel that the Mods should confer before deleting it but closing the thread until another Mod can be contacted may be a viable option. It can always be re-opened later. Any time I delete a post or thread on the spot I PM the member involved and also contact the other Mods. I feel we just have a few small teething problems at the moment but ask everyone to be patient and we can make this a site where everyone has a great time. If anyone has any questions or suggestions please feel free to PM me as I always will make time for your concerns.

Goldrush

PS. I am sorry I have not responded to this earlier but I can not be here 24/7.
 

Grumpy

Moderator
Well said Goldrush and I think the idea of Mods talking before deleting will make things a little better for all concerned, may I also ask that when closing a thread you also add a footnote stating in Mods Hands or something similar. CHEERS
 

centaur

Member
Well said Goldrush and I think the idea of Mods talking before deleting will make things a little better for all concerned, may I also ask that when closing a thread you also add a footnote stating in Mods Hands or something similar. CHEERS

I agree with this, closing threads I think requires an expanation as to why, not because someone does not like what is being said, or if they upset over a joke taken too far.

I feel being a moderator is to "keep the peace", not play "God" over what threads remain open or closed. If they are closed for a valid reason, then so be it, but please put a reason there so others do not make the same mistake.....
 

x [Heels] x

New Member
I always PM the person and YOU also... The only one I haven't I accidently deleted/Edited and I wasn't even given a chance to let you know... I agree that whoevers Post or thread is being deleted deserves to know WHY!
 

x [Heels] x

New Member
No MODS are playing GOD! I TOLD EVERYONE THAT WAS INVOLVED WHY THE THREADS AND POSTS WERE DELETED. If you are trying to direct that at me, it is wrong, I AM NOT PLAYING GOD!
 

x [Heels] x

New Member
I could have banned the people that where involved but there was no reason for that.. Oh well, think what you want to, I am leaving anyway!
 

Quozie

4x4 Earth Contributer
Looks like it was a good thing I wasn't here the last few days...I won't even ask
 

centaur

Member
x [Heels] x;10035 said:
No MODS are playing GOD! I TOLD EVERYONE THAT WAS INVOLVED WHY THE THREADS AND POSTS WERE DELETED. If you are trying to direct that at me, it is wrong, I AM NOT PLAYING GOD!

I am just going by the threads you have closed, and then re-opened when you got over it. I joined several other forums before this one, and left either because of this behaviour, or could not post without a flame suite because I did not follow their opinions. If that offends you, then I apologise. But, consider the vast knowledge in these forums, and the variety of people that make up that base. Not everyone is going to conform, or think/believe the same. Discussions will be had, but Moderators are needed to ensure that proper decorum and behaviours are observed.

All I am saying is if you are going to close threads or delete a post, then an explanation as to why might be prudent, so this situation does not re-occur. Losing members does not help such a young site, and one that is as enjoyable and helpfull as this one is.

Just my view.....
 

x [Heels] x

New Member
The ONLY thread i re-opened was my OWN and the only reason i CLOSED it was so I could delete some post out of it...
 

Quozie

4x4 Earth Contributer
I understand where your coming from Centuar. I beleive we need mods and that keeping to topic will stop most of the issues arising. if we can keep on Topic in most/all threads it will help. Mods should probably keep that happening at the first sign of moving from topic (if possible)
 

x [Heels] x

New Member
But if we tried to do that (more me) it would start this argument over again, we would be considered as wrecking the thread and being TOO serious and blah blah because we would need to delete post to do this.
 
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