Posts disappearing?

Ben Towe · January 22, 2013, 07:29 PM

Am I the only one who has noticed posts disappearing? I have received no PMs or otherwise been contacted, just noticed that a post of mine disappears here and there. Most recently just a few minutes ago in Al Norris' thread: The Opposition to Obama and Gun-Control is Rapidly Growing. Is this a glitch? Or is someone removing posts because I've done something wrong?

**tyme** · January 22, 2013, 09:06 PM

I see two. This may be a good reminder of forum policy, so although I wasn't involved, I'll outline the two rationales (as I personally see them) for the deletions:

First: "+1" and "^this", by themselves, and with no additional commentary, are frowned upon as content-free posts.

Second: There was a thread where the original post mentioned Islamic fanaticism, leading to several more posts about religion. Almost all of the subsequent posts that dealt with religion were removed, and the thread was closed. Religious discussions almost always turn into messes. TFL's staff don't like dealing with such threads, so they are usually nipped in the bud.

Ben Towe · January 22, 2013, 10:45 PM

Thanks for taking a moment to reply, tyme! I will keep those points in mind.

**tyme** · January 22, 2013, 10:58 PM

That summary was for everyone's benefit, and not so much directed at you alone.

**Mike Irwin** · January 22, 2013, 11:15 PM

It might be a good time for you to re-read the TFL rules of engagement:

http://thefiringline.com/forums/faq....aq_forum_rules

Please pay specific attention to number 5. Posts that broach any of those items are as likely as not to disappear, and possibly a sanction for the poster.

Ben Towe · January 23, 2013, 12:51 AM

Quote:

That summary was for everyone's benefit, and not so much directed at you alone.

Be that as it may, thank you anyway. And you as well Mike.

January 22, 2013, 07:29 PM	#1
Ben Towe Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 974	Posts disappearing? Am I the only one who has noticed posts disappearing? I have received no PMs or otherwise been contacted, just noticed that a post of mine disappears here and there. Most recently just a few minutes ago in Al Norris' thread: The Opposition to Obama and Gun-Control is Rapidly Growing. Is this a glitch? Or is someone removing posts because I've done something wrong? __________________ I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.-Thomas Jefferson I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees.-Euripides

January 22, 2013, 09:06 PM	#2
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Location: Novalis 978-0553586251 Posts: 3,002	I see two. This may be a good reminder of forum policy, so although I wasn't involved, I'll outline the two rationales (as I personally see them) for the deletions: First: "+1" and "^this", by themselves, and with no additional commentary, are frowned upon as content-free posts. Second: There was a thread where the original post mentioned Islamic fanaticism, leading to several more posts about religion. Almost all of the subsequent posts that dealt with religion were removed, and the thread was closed. Religious discussions almost always turn into messes. TFL's staff don't like dealing with such threads, so they are usually nipped in the bud. __________________ Proud reseller of little geisha dolls with big heads that wobble. "Want to keep guns out of the hands of felons? Make fewer felons in the first place." --Vanya

January 22, 2013, 10:45 PM	#3
Ben Towe Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 974	Thanks for taking a moment to reply, tyme! I will keep those points in mind. __________________ I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.-Thomas Jefferson I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees.-Euripides

January 22, 2013, 10:58 PM	#4
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Location: Novalis 978-0553586251 Posts: 3,002	That summary was for everyone's benefit, and not so much directed at you alone. __________________ Proud reseller of little geisha dolls with big heads that wobble. "Want to keep guns out of the hands of felons? Make fewer felons in the first place." --Vanya

January 22, 2013, 11:15 PM	#5
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,161	It might be a good time for you to re-read the TFL rules of engagement: http://thefiringline.com/forums/faq....aq_forum_rules Please pay specific attention to number 5. Posts that broach any of those items are as likely as not to disappear, and possibly a sanction for the poster. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.