Hello Mods...What happened to the smoking thread? - Blu-ray Forum

filmnut5 · 06-24-2012, 09:55 PM

We had a "Smoking" thread on the Genaral Chat board which was removed and I'm curious as to why? It had diverse opinions and there wasn't any 'over the top" or hateful posts. Why was it removed?

MrHT · 06-24-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by filmnut5

We had a "Smoking" thread on the Genaral Chat board which was removed and I'm curious as to why? It had diverse opinions and there wasn't any 'over the top" or hateful posts. Why was it removed?

I had a thread as well that I started here a week or two ago and it was removed for some unknown reason. Now, I certainly don't mind mods deleting threads, but at least send me a PM letting me know why it had to be deleted. Or reply to the thread mentioning why they don't like it and then lock it. At least inform me of the reason. That's all I ask.

Moviefan1203 · 06-24-2012, 11:08 PM

filmnut5, I'd imagine it had to do with Beasley's posts.

Johnny Vinyl · 06-25-2012, 12:27 AM

You mean this one?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=118531

Probably not, but it's been around much longer.

Chris60119 · 06-25-2012, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

You mean this one?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=118531

Probably not, but it's been around much longer.

No, I posted a link to how a pack of cigerettes is going to reach 100 dollars in New Zealand and some guy flipped out and got the thread removed..

Blu Titan · 06-25-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris60119

No, I posted a link to how a pack of cigerettes is going to reach 100 dollars in New Zealand and some guy flipped out and got the thread removed..

That thread was removed due to insults and fighting between members. If it is something blu-ray related we clean the thread and moderate the offending parties as needed. However, something off topic that is just going to cause issues, will be removed.

Chris60119 · 06-25-2012, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

That thread was removed due to insults and fighting between members. If it is something blu-ray related we clean the thread and moderate the offending parties as needed. However, something off topic that is just going to cause issues, will be removed.

The intent wasn't to cause issues.. I always thought general chat was about off topic stuff that isn't about blu-rays. I thought it was news worth posting.

filmnut5 · 06-25-2012, 12:00 PM

Thanks for the response guys. I may have been partly to blame by using the term p*ss off when referring to the genrality of some non-smokers. I did however enjoy the back and forth and was speaking from the heart. Most importantly, I did learn a few things regarding the non-smokers perspective and that's a good thing.

Blu Titan · 06-25-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris60119

The intent wasn't to cause issues.. I always thought general chat was about off topic stuff that isn't about blu-rays. I thought it was news worth posting.

I am sure the thought of posting the thread was noble, some topics just seems to derail into polarizing arguments

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DetroitSportsFan · 06-25-2012, 02:41 PM

Not to mention the thread was moving to the topic of governmental regulation/taxation, which was inevitably going to cause problems.

Just quit. Your health will get better, and you'll have more money for Blu-rays.

The_Donster · 06-26-2012, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

That thread was removed due to insults and fighting between members. If it is something blu-ray related we clean the thread and moderate the offending parties as needed. However, something off topic that is just going to cause issues, will be removed.

That's you and the rest of the staff's prerogative Blu. However, as someone else pointed out, it would be nice to either lock the thread down or let the OP know that you took the thread down. I appreciate the staffs diligence, but this seems to happen way to often around here. It only takes a few minutes out of your day and is just common courtesy.

crazyBLUE · 06-26-2012, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Donster

That's you and the rest of the staff's prerogative Blu. However, as someone else pointed out, it would be nice to either lock the thread down or let the OP know that you took the thread down. I appreciate the staffs diligence, but this seems to happen way to often around here. It only takes a few minutes out of your day and is just common courtesy.

Having been a Moderator for over a year & a half now, Threads are not removed or locked as much as you seem to think they are. If a thread is removed then there is a good reason for it, Not because one of us Mods felt like it.

jw · 06-26-2012, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Not to mention the thread was moving to the topic of governmental regulation/taxation, which was inevitably going to cause problems.

Just quit. Your health will get better, and you'll have more money for Blu-rays.

Blu Titan · 06-26-2012, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Donster

That's you and the rest of the staff's prerogative Blu. However, as someone else pointed out, it would be nice to either lock the thread down or let the OP know that you took the thread down. I appreciate the staffs diligence, but this seems to happen way to often around here. It only takes a few minutes out of your day and is just common courtesy.

I understand your position. However, we only "dump" threads that do not involve Blu-ray, movies, or basically anything unless it is "chat" related. Sure, we could take all of the bickering, insults, ect. and then lock a "problematic" thread. However, to most, the thread will then appear "perfectly fine" and they will question/object to the thread being closed

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I think, a good alternative could be to clean the thread, lock it with a final post by the mod indicating the reason it is closed. If the members would prefer this, I wold follow that patten in the future.

stevo4264 · 06-26-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

I understand your position. However, we only "dump" threads that do not involve Blu-ray, movies, or basically anything unless it is "chat" related. Sure, we could take all of the bickering, insults, ect. and then lock a "problematic" thread. However, to most, the thread will then appear "perfectly fine" and they will question/object to the thread being closed

.

I think, a good alternative could be to clean the thread, lock it with a final post by the mod indicating the reason it is closed. If the members would prefer this, I wold follow that patten in the future.

I for one vote for this option, at least then we will know what's going on

The_Donster · 06-27-2012, 08:53 PM

Seconded and thanks for your reply Blu and CB. Please understand I'm not knocking you. I've worn a staff badge on more than one occasion and realize what a pain in the ass it can be at times

06-24-2012, 09:55 PM	#1
filmnut5 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Leaf Nation Blu-ray collection:145	Hello Mods...What happened to the smoking thread? We had a "Smoking" thread on the Genaral Chat board which was removed and I'm curious as to why? It had diverse opinions and there wasn't any 'over the top" or hateful posts. Why was it removed? Last edited by filmnut5; 06-24-2012 at 10:02 PM.

06-25-2012, 12:27 AM	#4
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	You mean this one? https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=118531 Probably not, but it's been around much longer. Last edited by Johnny Vinyl; 06-25-2012 at 12:29 AM.

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06-24-2012, 11:08 PM	#3
Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	filmnut5, I'd imagine it had to do with Beasley's posts.

06-25-2012, 12:00 PM	#8
filmnut5 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Leaf Nation Blu-ray collection:145	Thanks for the response guys. I may have been partly to blame by using the term p*ss off when referring to the genrality of some non-smokers. I did however enjoy the back and forth and was speaking from the heart. Most importantly, I did learn a few things regarding the non-smokers perspective and that's a good thing.

06-25-2012, 02:41 PM	#10
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Not to mention the thread was moving to the topic of governmental regulation/taxation, which was inevitably going to cause problems. Just quit. Your health will get better, and you'll have more money for Blu-rays.

06-27-2012, 08:53 PM	#16
The_Donster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Deep in the heart of NE Texas 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:231 Trading Score:14	Seconded and thanks for your reply Blu and CB. Please understand I'm not knocking you. I've worn a staff badge on more than one occasion and realize what a pain in the ass it can be at times

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