Thread closing and reasons for it

And yet again, here we are with threads that have to be closed. :mad:

If we don't as a forum tone it down and make life easier on the moderators it's apparent that a few kamikazi statements can and will have a thread shut down. That's a shame, since the vast majority seem to be able to disagree in a mostly civil manner.

I'd also like to appeal to Mark and all the moderators that rather than let this take place, the system of warnings and/or bannings be used more liberally. I don't subscribe to any of the paranoid accusations of bias and feel the moderators are more than capable of keeping all of us in line in a fair and reasonable way.

I feel some people push the boundries of the forum rules, knowing they can often get threads locked yet remain posting on the board. All that does is allow the few to destroy threads that the many can enjoy.

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Originally Posted by Starter

And neither was the member in question in this case. The only action taken was to remove the offensive parts of the post. One was one sentence and the other was an attached image.

Generally, a PM warning would be sent for the first time and the post edited to remove it. Only on repeated behaviour would an infraction be made. With the exception of eggregious circumstances of course.

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Excuse me for barging in on this conversation. I have been directed here by a member that is banned and I will not hide the fact. He did state that this would be a good venue to advertise our products depending on the cost etc.

He directed me to some of the comments as I want to make sure that this is a venue where I can best serve my company and not have it on a medium like the Limb--- show where I would have to pull all advertising.

I was directed by the user who was/is banned and the comment you have made to BDunnell is a blatant lie. You have deliberately used two posts to make your point Both by different members.

As the marketing VP of the company in the Southern part of the US I have to say that I am a little perturbed as to how you reason your actions and how you can deem the using # * or whatever symbol is a word. You assume you know the word and so take action. But, looking through all of the posts directed to me by the said former member who got a lifetime ban for this ###### I find that to be totally and completely narrow minded and we in the South are supposed to be so closed minded. For your information # and * are accepted by the Phamaceutical companies, press releases by government and the thousands of mugs my company makes for a healthcare system company. Why on earth is the forum, a part of Autoracing1 so above it that I would be left to conclude that you believe that the beeping of swear words on TV should have the shows or those speaking bleeped. So it would be Cheney, Biden and many others banned from my brief memory search be banned.
Another point, what do you mean "infraction" be made? You know that what you are saying is that you would act in an immoral and incorrect manner by doing something incorrect.

I have already inquired as to the advertising costs but have not yet received a reply.

I respect my colleague and employee and know him to be somewhat different to the person that many of you have portrayed him. It is a him. I see Airshifter constantly moaning and groaning and that is just this afternoon going through posts. He complains about whining yet he and studio (Estonia?) are the biggest whingers that I see.

Now, all that took about twenty minutes of my time but I am glad I did so.

I am a new member. This is my first journey to this forum. I have been to Indycar but just a couple of posts.

I woud hope that this post is viewed and some others see it. I am not brandishing a threat of negating any advertising efforts as that would be "narrow

minded" and that is not the purpose. I will continue to read the posts and hope that I hear from you in a Private Message which I see on your members list or a direct reply here on this thread. I would really love to hear how you justify what you perceive as distinct from what is reality.

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Originally Posted by wannabrcr

I respect my colleague and employee and know him to be somewhat different to the person that many of you have portrayed him. It is a him. I see Airshifter constantly moaning and groaning and that is just this afternoon going through posts. He complains about whining yet he and studio (Estonia?) are the biggest whingers that I see.

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I'm glad to see that posting facts is offensive to those trolling the forums playing victim.

And oh by the way Mark, I was just going to spend my advertising budget of billions of dollars on your forum, but I changed my mind because a troll friend got in trouble. Friendship should come before the fact that huge numbers of people would see the ads after all. :D

It's hard work playing the persona of more than one person. Some are better at it than others, our above friend has not quite yet picked up the required skill set. He's not fooling anyone.

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Originally Posted by wannabrcr

I see Airshifter constantly moaning and groaning and that is just this afternoon going through posts. He complains about whining yet he and studio (Estonia?) are the biggest whingers that I see.

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What rubbish!

This has to be one of the finest posts ever on these forums, in its way.

I like the red cards left by Starter under wannabe's post... how come this mere mortal donkey can see them though, is it a new feature for increased transparency? :cornfused:
http://www.motorsportforums.com/infr...view&p=1025623

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Originally Posted by donKey jote

I like the red cards left by Starter under wannabe's post... how come this mere mortal donkey can see them though, is it a new feature for increased transparency? :cornfused:
http://www.motorsportforums.com/infr...view&p=1025623

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How did you even get to that linked page? I don't think I've any seen any infractions other than my own. :D

that's what I mean! :D
click on the red flags next to the "report post" icon at the bottom of post #63. :)

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Originally Posted by donKey jote

that's what I mean! :D
click on the red flags next to the "report post" icon at the bottom of post #63. :)

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Interesting. It wouldn't be a bad idea to have those up even when people are simply in the "penalty box". Such a system might warn other posters they could get dragged into the mud engaging them in forum discussion. :D

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Originally Posted by airshifter

Interesting. It wouldn't be a bad idea to have those up even when people are simply in the "penalty box". Such a system might warn other posters they could get dragged into the mud engaging them in forum discussion. :D

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:up:
I'd say give them donkey ears instead of red cards though :p