Thread locked for no apparent reason

Quote by adele
Oh, I see. you can take things literally, but I can't? and, btw, I was not the only one that saw the implied threat. "Best leave it alone and move on, IMHO" only leaves out the words, "or else" and the implication isn't that hard to see.

Quote by NymphWriter
I didn't start two different threads (one that has already been locked) whining about locked or deleted threads, you did. I'm rarely if ever bothered when a thread gets locked or deleted... often I'm surprised locked threads doesn't happen more often with the way they often get derailed. If the Mods felt they should be locked, then so be it... who are you to question this? You should know that thread locked is not done lightly here and there is a purpose to doing it.

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And feel free to have the last word on this one as well as that is truly your nature. Should you choose not to... that too is your choice.

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and yet another mod calling me names.... wonder how nicola feels about people that represent her and her site (on leave or not, still listed as a mod) resorting to name calling. this is the same type of behavior other users get reprimanded for. guess there is a double standard when it comes to mods.

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Oh, I see. you can take things literally, but I can't? and, btw, I was not the only one that saw the implied threat. "Best leave it alone and move on, IMHO" only leaves out the words, "or else" and the implication isn't that hard to see.

Quote by clum
I may, to some extent, represent the site in the sense that I am a mod, but I certainly don't represent Nicola herself. And I think it's pretty clear that the comments I make in the forum are my own thoughts and not a direct response from LushStories.com.

Quote by Dani
If I may continue to beat a dead horse, I'm glad this thread and threads like these happen.

I'm a fan of open dialogue. I'm also a believer in transparency. I can't recall very many times (if any) where I've locked or deleted a thread or edited a post without giving a reason.

I get that things happen and time may not always permit it, but I feel like a reason should be given as often as possible, not only to keep that element of transparency and approachability, but also so the same mistakes don't get made and people know what to expect going forward.

I don't think we can have much of a site if people feel as if they can't approach us this way.

But also, it helps not to immediately go the suspicious or accusatory route. I personally try not to assume the worst, and I'm naive enough to expect the same in return. I also understand how frustrating it can be when simple inquiries are met with suspicion or are simply dismissed or silenced. Unless all talking points are exhausted and answers have been provided to the extent of one's abilities, "Just drop it!" or "Let it go!" just aren't the makings of good dialogue.

Hopefully whoever locked the thread will come forward (or already has, I haven't looked into it), and for now I can only hope they did so for good reasons. It can't be fair to want others to trust our reasons for taking certain actions (especially one as public and prominent as locking a thread) only to turn around and be unwilling to disclose what those reasons are.

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I'm not sure how clear that is for many on the outside. And I think that that's what often leads to threads like these.

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So if people (feel they) get attacked by mods for asking a simple question then that will be seen as an offensive/defensive knee jerk response by the team behind the site, not just by that particular mod.

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It leads to annoyances/distrust on both sides that should not be necessary in my mind. And you know how much I like a good confrontation ;)

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The problem probably arises from the fact that people think there are "sides". There are mods to keep the site running as smoothly as possible, not to keep the masses in check. I can't even call someone an asstard without being accused of abusing my supposed fucking power.

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The problem probably arises from the fact that people think there are "sides". There are mods to keep the site running as smoothly as possible, not to keep the masses in check. I can't even call someone an asstard without being accused of abusing my supposed fucking power.

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Adding words to other people's statements can make them imply many things other than their original intention.

You're just talking nonsense now.

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This is also an important point.

The notion that because someone is a mod, they should staunch their self-expression is absurd. As is the notion that any negative opinion or criticism is some sort of abuse of power.

There are quite a few people who I think are turd jugglers. I should be able to express that and have it be a reflection of me. I don't think it's too much to ask for someone to suss out the difference.

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even without the or else, "Better leave it alone and move on" isn't exactly friendly sounding (or perhaps he thinks he is Obi Wan Kenobi, and is trying to control my mind with the force, LOL). it was not posed as a question, but rather as a statement and I took it literally, something apparently only milik is allowed to do.

I was prepared to just leave this thread alone, as the thread that prompted this was unlocked, but when mods continue saying things like only an asstard would think he was serious, a definite reference to me, and another mod agreeing with that and adding only an idiot would have thought what milki said was a threat (again me, and perhaps a few others) well, now I am getting a bit outraged. this is not mod-like behavior. I might expect it from some posters, but not from the mods. they are supposed to set a good example. I do think a few of them owe me (and by extension, the others that agreed with me) an apology.

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I'll admit, name-calling is quite juvenile (although I'm not convinced calling someone an "asstard" has ever gotten anyone reprimanded), but it's difficult to do much else when faced with someone incapable of making reasoned, logical arguments and who is easily outraged and offended.

I may, to some extent, represent the site in the sense that I am a mod, but I certainly don't represent Nicola herself. And I think it's pretty clear that the comments I make in the forum are my own thoughts and not a direct response from LushStories.com.

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Because I wasn't making a joke, nor was I implying a threat. I furthermore made it clear I have no authority here to back up this so called 'implied threat', thus the idea I could make one even if I had the desire, is nonsensical.

So, I never made or implied a threat that, as a private member, I could not possibly enforce, yet you are still going on about the possibility that I did. Therefore, you are being an asstard.

I do hope that clears this up.

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The thread "Does the new American President seem mentally ill to you?" was locked earlier today, without any warnings beforehand or a note stating why. Can we please get some info as to why this thread was locked? Thx.

Quote by Dani
If I may continue to beat a dead horse, I'm glad this thread and threads like these happen.

I'm a fan of open dialogue. I'm also a believer in transparency. I can't recall very many times (if any) where I've locked or deleted a thread or edited a post without giving a reason.

I get that things happen and time may not always permit it, but I feel like a reason should be given as often as possible, not only to keep that element of transparency and approachability, but also so the same mistakes don't get made and people know what to expect going forward.

I don't think we can have much of a site if people feel as if they can't approach us this way.

But also, it helps not to immediately go the suspicious or accusatory route. I personally try not to assume the worst, and I'm naive enough to expect the same in return. I also understand how frustrating it can be when simple inquiries are met with suspicion or are simply dismissed or silenced. Unless all talking points are exhausted and answers have been provided to the extent of one's abilities, "Just drop it!" or "Let it go!" just aren't the makings of good dialogue.

Hopefully whoever locked the thread will come forward (or already has, I haven't looked into it), and for now I can only hope they did so for good reasons. It can't be fair to want others to trust our reasons for taking certain actions (especially one as public and prominent as locking a thread) only to turn around and be unwilling to disclose what those reasons are.

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First voice of reason I have heard.

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you could still be privy to the inner workings of Lush, so even if you personally could not carry out a threat, you could have knowledge that a threat could be carried out by someone else
. but you certainly just now put yourself in the same league with the rest of the mods, even if you no longer are one.

Quote by Buz


No one knows. Was it a glitch or an accident?

But it was unlocked as soon as we determined that no one had intentionally locked it.

But there should always be someone to blame and this person/thing has been identified as a suspect. (Damn! There goes my Bermuda Shorts Triangle theory.)





CASE CLOSED!

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i'm sorry i implied that you're an asstard.

Quote by Buz
No one knows. Was it a glitch or an accident?