Question about closing threads

[Rhodesia]

I am new to this posting thread thing. Why is it that threads are being closed? Is it the staff that can close anything they want or does someone have to complain? I read the rules and it says you have the right to close anything you want. But there was no bad language and the thread went along with "your" rules. Personally I would like to know what other people have to say about the subject. Once again, just my opinion.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Rhodesia

I am new to this posting thread thing. Why is it that threads are being closed? Is it the staff that can close anything they want or does someone have to complain? I read the rules and it says you have the right to close anything you want.

Well, ya, basically we can close what we want. We have a meeting, and if we as a group determine that the thread is going downhill into arguement land, we close it. That way we don't have to come clean up at midnight, and makes everyone else's visit here more enjoyable.

And we can also delete posts that won't drop a subject, then we give people a time out.

[Rhodesia]

so what your saying is drop the subject about the guy who killed everything?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Rhodesia

so what your saying is drop the subject about the guy who killed everything?

I'm saying drop it or both your accounts are banned

[Rhodesia]

Both whose accounts. I just started on here, asked a question and now you want to ban me. Ok if you are the staff then who do you go to with problems. You said you have a meeting, but I just said somthihng and you came right back. Where's the time for a meeting. You say this is a open forum to post things but banning people for speaking their mind about relevent subjects. I don't get it! I thought we are suppose to learn from people not try to shut people up that have questions about the Reef industry.

[Delphinus]

Can you honestly say that anything positive will come out of continuing to discuss it at this point?

Yes, we can close threads at our discretion. If that's what it takes to keep the tone around here at a civil level, then we'll do that. If things continue to be less than civil, then there might be an escalated response.

BTW, on a completely unrelated note, we can see the IP's where posts come from.

[Rhodesia]

and, what does my ip have anything to do with it.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Rhodesia

and, what does my ip have anything to do with it.

It shows the computer you post from, and any matches of other users that post from it....

[Aquattro]

Anyhow, I've answered your question about closing threads, there is no need for further discussion on this matter. Please visit our other forums and have a more pleasant time reading about reefs and stuff. Thank you for your question and have a great visit to our board.

[Rhodesia]

I am the only one that is using this computer. Your saying that if someone else in my complex feels the same way about what was posted then you are lumping us all together as one person. I am not trying to ruffle feathers, or fins, but I really don't get how this is a open forum is "you" decide what is ok and not ok even if it goes along with your rules. Have fun with your power.

I'll be sure to just ask questions and not express my opinion...I guess.
Thanks for the info.