Problem with locking topics

Posts : 2872 Join date : 2010-06-02

Admin

The problem with locking topics, without a little notice, is that you can be caught in the midst of composing quite a long response to CTSG's perfectly proper reply, only to find that it disappears of the face of the earth when you post it!!!!!! I don't intend writing all that again. So apologies CTSG you were entitled to a response and you would have had one. I'm tempted to say something very rude.

Steve.

Subject: Re: Problem with locking topics Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:23 am

That's what happens when you get members, winding each other up. For my part the reputation of the forum is important, what we don't want, is would be members, seeing nothing but stupid comments and back biting. I don't get any notice when members decide to start having a go at each other. When it cools down, the topic will unlocked. Over the last few weeks I have warned of the consequences if the arguing continued.

Posts : 2872 Join date : 2010-06-02

I sympathise, but it is demoralising to devote some considerable effort to a reply only to see it go up in a puff of smoke. Where there is a serious discussion going on wouldn't it be better to delete rogue posts?

Steve

Subject: Re: Problem with locking topics Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:41 am

Okay Steve, I take your point. However to make it clear, not only will the rogue posts be deleted, the members who post rogue posts or what i consider to be a personal attack will be totally excluded from the discussion.
The topic has been unlocked.

Posts : 2872 Join date : 2010-06-02

Thank you for that. Tomorrow, when my blood pressure has subsided somewhat, I may try again.

Steve

Subject: Re: Problem with locking topics Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:46 am

Steve.

Ask Frank for a swig of his 95 from his "cabernet". Very Happy

Subject: Re: Problem with locking topics Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:48 am

rusteze wrote:: Thank you for that. Tomorrow, when my blood pressure has subsided somewhat, I may try again.

Steve

Mine never subsides.

Posts : 2872 Join date : 2010-06-02

Martin

Couldn't happen while I was out getting a little exercise could it. Sods law.
I think Frank should send us all a case!

Steve

Subject: Re: Problem with locking topics Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:51 am

Pete, Springy's 95 might just be the answer. agree

Subject: Re: Problem with locking topics Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:51 am

Yes Steve, great idea. Salute

Subject: Re: Problem with locking topics Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:52 am

Or even a rope! Shocked

Posts : 2872 Join date : 2010-06-02

Admin

I'll send you some of my pills. My GP recommends them, but then she gets a cut from the company.

Steve

Subject: Re: Problem with locking topics Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:58 am

No my friend, life is too precious to dangle and suffer on the end of a rope, however, get a case of Springy's 95 down the neck and I think you go out just that bit easier. Very Happy

Posts : 2558 Join date : 2009-04-06 Age : 58 Location : UK

Admin wrote:: Okay Steve, I take your point. However to make it clear, not only will the rogue posts be deleted, the members who post rogue posts or what i consider to be a personal attack will be totally excluded from the discussion.
The topic has been unlocked.

Can't get fairer than that agree

Guest

No! you certainly cant!..lets all support each other from
now on, one for all, and all for one! to fair debate. xhosa

Subject: Re: Problem with locking topics Tue Dec 30, 2014 1:22 am

Perhaps it would be better, to let the person respond, to whom it is address to. When a post isn't address to an individual, then is a free for all. Just out of courtesy.

Guest

Hats off there admin, that's so simple,its genius!.
it might slow things down a tad, but that could
be even better..as it removes the perceived
threat of someone feeling under constant ambush!.
i wonder what other members feel about your
proposal. xhosa