Suggestion: Notifying a Member When Their Post is Deleted

Stophle

Stophle

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Jan 28, 2007
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#1
I apologize if there is already a thread about this somewhere, I wasn't able to find one.

Yesterday one of my posts was deleted in a thread and I don't know why. As far as I'm aware I wasn't breaking any forum rules as I am usually very careful about how I word things, not wanting to start any drama.

This morning I was directed to look in that thread and my post was removed. I guess some drama did ensue after I posted, but those posts were removed as well so I can't see what happened.

I would like to suggest that whenever a mod deletes someone's post, they pm that member to tell them why. It's disconcerting to have yourself censored with no explanation. I'm a pretty easygoing person, but I have to say I am a little insulted by that. Not to mention the fact that if I did break a rule or say something bad, not telling me why my post was removed won't teach me anything about what not to do in the future.

I understand mods are busy and aren't getting paid for this work and I am grateful for all that they do, but would it be that much extra work to shoot off a quick pm after deleting a post?

Thank you for your time.
 
#2
It is too much for us to PM people everytime a post is edited or deleted to be honest.
I think yours was removed due to being a little too political. There wasn't any drama involved, wasn't a big deal.
 
#3
Thank you for your reply. :smile: I appreciate it and I know you are busy.

I was very careful in my post, about not making it political. I only commented that I found it funny that Sarah Palin was widely criticized for her big expensive makeover, but Michelle ***** wears expensive clothing quite often too and is praised for it. After I said that I even went on to generalize that I like seeing women in politics who dress nicely, all women. I didn't make an anti-***** post or anything like that. In fact, previously in that thread I have been very positive about Mrs. ***** because I really like her style.

I guess I need to know where to draw the line so my future posts won't be deleted. These gray areas are difficult sometimes and while it isn't a big deal to the mod deleting a post, it can be a big deal to the person whose post has been deleted. It's disheartening.
 
#4
A thread about Michelle ***** or any remotely political figure will require a lot more sensitivity than a regular celeb/public figure.
Bringing up Sarah Palin and comparing them this way is getting political, even if I agree w/ you ;) Please just comment on MO's style :yes: this way there's no grey area. KWIM?
 
#5
Yes, I know what you mean. :smile: I suppose it's my fault, it was one of those things I just *had* to comment on. *LOL* I suppose even putting it as sensitively as I did was risky. Dangit.

Well, thank you again for your replies.
 
#7
I only commented that I found it funny that Sarah Palin was widely criticized for her big expensive makeover, but Michelle ***** wears expensive clothing quite often too and is praised for it.
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If I can toss in a thought......

Unlike SP, MO is not now, never has been and probably never will be a political figure. Discussing MO is like discussing any other international socialite.
 
#9
Echoes said:
If I can toss in a thought......

Unlike SP, MO is not now, never has been and probably never will be a political figure. Discussing MO is like discussing any other international socialite.
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That is true, in that she wasn't running for office herself so my comparison probably wasn't entirely apples to apples, but I was more referring to the fact that they were both prominent figures during that race. :smile:

I agree with Swanky though, she's definitely a political figure, even if she isn't a politician.
 
#10
If we look at it literally, she's not a "politician" but let's be realistic. . . she IS political and people can't help but get wrapped up in it. So to keep some threads open, those threads have to be much tighter to topic.
 
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