Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > Ford Forums Central > Site Support

Site Support If something isn't working or you have a suggestion ( a nice one !! ) let us know here.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-03-2010, 03:50 PM   #1
futura97
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 817
Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech article(s) 
Default Closing of threads

Just wondering why this thread was closed? Seemed pretty tame in the thread it self, and the picture I thought was quite hilarious. Did someone get offended by the name of the thread?

Not being smart but I just want to know so I don't do something similar.

Cheers

futura97 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 04-03-2010, 04:05 PM   #2
Blue Ice
Living the Dream
 
Blue Ice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Traralgon, Victoria
Posts: 454
Default

I dare say it has something to do with this?

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=55529
Blue Ice is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 04-03-2010, 04:38 PM   #3
futura97
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 817
Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech article(s) 
Default

Yeah I read that before I posted this but it didn't really answer my question. My basic understanding of it was that the reason why threads get closed down is because a) poster does not contribute to other parts of the forum, and b) low quality post.

Now cams290 is a respected member of these forums and further more he donates (I assume anyway as he has gold member status.) He also participates over the whole board, rather than posting "low quality" stuff in the bar. So this elminates the first point.

Secondly I found the post quite amusing, as did everyone else who commented in the thread. So based on this, I would not class it as a low quality thread.

If there was an explanation then that's fair enough. But it was just closed without any notification as to why.
futura97 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 04-03-2010, 04:42 PM   #4
4Vman
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
4Vman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 14,654
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by futura97
b) low quality post.
BINGO...



__________________
335 S/C GT: The new KING of Australian made performance cars..
4Vman is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 04-03-2010, 04:51 PM   #5
Falcon Coupe
Clevo Mafia Inc.
 
Falcon Coupe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 10,496
Chairman's Award: Chairman's Award - Issue reason: The exceptional contribution made to AFF over an extended period of time. Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: Your tireless efforts behind the scenes in keeping AFF the place it is. 
Default

The Bar needs only one pointless thread to live and the flood gates open.
All of the "but his crappy thread wasn't closed but mine was" pm's get very tiresome.
Falcon Coupe is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 04-03-2010, 04:58 PM   #6
futura97
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 817
Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech article(s) 
Default

I guess its hard to judge low quality posts because everyone has a differing opinion. Fair enough though...

Thanks for clarifying it for me
futura97 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 09-04-2010, 07:22 AM   #7
buggerlugs
If it ain't broke........
Donating Member1
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sunshine Coast Qld
Posts: 18,875
Default

OK so where did my Domestic Violence thread dissapear to ??
__________________
Visitors welcome
Relatives by appointment only
buggerlugs is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 09-04-2010, 08:29 AM   #8
SM1DY
LIKE A BOSS 351
 
SM1DY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 2,779
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by buggerlugs
OK so where did my Domestic Violence thread dissapear to ??
The Bermuda triangle
SM1DY is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 09-04-2010, 09:19 AM   #9
Kryton
 
Kryton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 9,292
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by buggerlugs
OK so where did my Domestic Violence thread dissapear to ??
Probably to the Family Court.
Kryton is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 09-04-2010, 10:31 AM   #10
russellw
Chairman & Administrator
Donating Member3
 
russellw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: 1975
Posts: 107,522
Community Builder: In recognition of those who have helped build the AFF community. - Issue reason: Raptor: For Continued, and prolonged service to the wider Ford Community 
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by buggerlugs
OK so where did my Domestic Violence thread dissapear to ??
As advised in my email to you it has been moved into an area for deleted threads that is not visible.

In the view of the moderator concerned (a view I concur with) the thread was not appropriate for discussion on this forum.

Russ
__________________

__________________________________________________

Observatio Facta Rotae


russellw is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 09-04-2010, 07:08 PM   #11
buggerlugs
If it ain't broke........
Donating Member1
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sunshine Coast Qld
Posts: 18,875
Default

Ok, thats fine but I was advised by mods that it had been moved , not deleted...
__________________
Visitors welcome
Relatives by appointment only
buggerlugs is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 09-04-2010, 07:28 PM   #12
fairmont1998
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
fairmont1998's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 3,103
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by buggerlugs
Ok, thats fine but I was advised by mods that it had been moved , not deleted...
Correct. To an area that can't be accessed. By moving threads to this area it lets the administrators monitor what moderators are deleting.
__________________
Current Rides:

2012 KK Jeep Cherokee Limited CRD - Still going strong
2019 MG ZS Essence
1988 RD Mitsubishi Colt GL - 59kW of Fury
2022 Kia Stinger GT
fairmont1998 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 09-04-2010, 07:58 PM   #13
buggerlugs
If it ain't broke........
Donating Member1
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sunshine Coast Qld
Posts: 18,875
Default

Ok...........
__________________
Visitors welcome
Relatives by appointment only
buggerlugs is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 10-04-2010, 08:22 AM   #14
WOLF
Track Red XY
 
WOLF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 656
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by fairmont1998
Correct. To an area that can't be accessed. By moving threads to this area it lets the administrators monitor what moderators are deleting.
So by moving a thread to an area that can't be accessed by general forum users, is it not the same as deleting that thread?
WOLF is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 10-04-2010, 08:38 AM   #15
Meg's GT's
1 is good but 2 is better
 
Meg's GT's's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: In The Drivers Seat, But Which One?
Posts: 1,769
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by WOLF
So by moving a thread to an area that can't be accessed by general forum users, is it not the same as deleting that thread?
It's just one step away...how it usually works is it's an area for admin to see what the moderators have picked up on and if admin agree with the moderators the thread is permanently deleted by them. Some options are configurable as to who can do what, where and when.
Meg's GT's is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 10-04-2010, 11:04 AM   #16
DJM83
Barra Turbo > V8
Donating Member3
 
DJM83's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 26,176
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by WOLF
So by moving a thread to an area that can't be accessed by general forum users, is it not the same as deleting that thread?
Well technically its not deleted per say, but it is from general view.
__________________
-2011 XR6 Turbo Ute - Lux Pack - M6
-2022 Hyundai Tucson Highlander Diesel N Line
DJM83 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 10-04-2010, 10:34 PM   #17
Auslandau
335 - STILL THE BOSS ...
 
Auslandau's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melb East
Posts: 11,421
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DJM83
Well technically its not deleted per say, but it is from general view.
Yep ... both Meg and DJM are correct. Goes to to a spot where all mods and admin can view it and if the move was deemed inappropriate it would go back to the general area



| [/url] |
__________________
'73 Landau - 10.82 @ 131mph
'11 FG GT335 - 12.43 @ 116mph
'95 XG ute - 3 minutes, 21.14 @ 64mph


101,436 MEMBERS ......... 101,436 OPINIONS ..... What could possibly go wrong!

Clevo Mafia
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Auslandau is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 11-04-2010, 06:45 AM   #18
buggerlugs
If it ain't broke........
Donating Member1
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sunshine Coast Qld
Posts: 18,875
Default

Ok , why was it deemed inappropriate ? I'm not trying to start an arguement, I just thought we were all adults on here........
__________________
Visitors welcome
Relatives by appointment only
buggerlugs is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 11-04-2010, 11:52 AM   #19
Auslandau
335 - STILL THE BOSS ...
 
Auslandau's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melb East
Posts: 11,421
Default

There are some topics of discussion that will be deleted as they are deemed inappropriate for a Car site. Ford Forums is first and foremost a "Car enthusiast" site. Its really as straight forward as that.

Its a fine line between many that stay and some that go. To come on a site and be subjected to some of the topics just isn't needed. There are many other sites to deal with these matters and have people who have more knowledge on the matter than here on car site ..... even though there are some here that have the knowledge as we are all a mixed bunch ...... but in general its always the same responses.



| [/url] |
__________________
'73 Landau - 10.82 @ 131mph
'11 FG GT335 - 12.43 @ 116mph
'95 XG ute - 3 minutes, 21.14 @ 64mph


101,436 MEMBERS ......... 101,436 OPINIONS ..... What could possibly go wrong!

Clevo Mafia
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Auslandau is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 04:29 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL