OK frankly, I think heavy-handed mods deserve a little crisping on this thread now. The moderation on this board has always struck me as much more noticeable than on other boards. However when a thread that's not even particularly contentious just gets shut down in the middle of discussion, after only about 24 hours, with no indication that OP has requested that, and after promises from OP to come back and update, that's too much. Discussion boards are not supposed to stifle conversation on viable topics.
Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.
OK frankly, I think heavy-handed mods deserve a little crisping on this thread now. The moderation on this board has always struck me as much more noticeable than on other boards. However when a thread that's not even particularly contentious just gets shut down in the middle of discussion, after only about 24 hours, with no indication that OP has requested that, and after promises from OP to come back and update, that's too much. Discussion boards are not supposed to stifle conversation on viable topics.
It could be that you're seeing the post-cleanup version of the thread. I've seen locked threads that didn't seem bad, but then I notice the number of responses has drastically decreased since I last opened it. Also, while there is more moderation here than on some other boards, the TOS is clearly spelled out and adhered to.
PS TOS also prohibits discussing moderator decisions.
Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.
Moderation on this board has always been somewhat heavy-handed compared to others I have frequented. I was a mod for a short time here, and was HORRIBLY guilty myself (of heavy-handedness).
I stepped away and came back a few years later with a much more laid back attitude. I have to say, things are improved a lot. The mods are very reasonable and much LESS likely to shut down threads or assign "points" than in the past. Really if you had been here 8 or 10 years ago, you would likely not complain now.
OK frankly, I think heavy-handed mods deserve a little crisping on this thread now. The moderation on this board has always struck me as much more noticeable than on other boards. However when a thread that's not even particularly contentious just gets shut down in the middle of discussion, after only about 24 hours, with no indication that OP has requested that, and after promises from OP to come back and update, that's too much. Discussion boards are not supposed to stifle conversation on viable topics.
OK frankly, I think heavy-handed mods deserve a little crisping on this thread now. The moderation on this board has always struck me as much more noticeable than on other boards. However when a thread that's not even particularly contentious just gets shut down in the middle of discussion, after only about 24 hours, with no indication that OP has requested that, and after promises from OP to come back and update, that's too much. Discussion boards are not supposed to stifle conversation on viable topics.
We are thinking of the same thread? I guess I will put my teapot on hold.
I don't know what to do, this is my third job and I have been bullied at every one of them. I think it's because I'm young and pretty.
Or, how do I study for A&P? Should I take these classes together or will it be too hard? What will my pharm test on Friday be like?
Im so much better than you because I have such and such degree. Should I become a nurse? It was my dream 20 years ago but I can't seem to pass the prereqs. Clinicals are hard, should I become a nurse? It's my dream, but no school will accept me and it's not fair!!
My instructor bullies me!! They just won't give me my A!!
Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.
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What gets my goat: Auto robot spammers who comeback night after night spamming 30+ forums with job links/ads --and the 30 alerts from members re spammers.
What gets my goat: Auto robot spammers who comeback night after night spamming 30+ forums with job links/ads --and the 30 alerts from members re spammers.
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Is it possible the 30 offers to make bucketloads of money working for Google two hours a week isn't authentic?! Say it isn't so!
With all the references to rainbows, butterflies, sunshine, nether regions, bed pans and special snowflakes, thought it would be good to know that such a creature existed.....
RNsRWe....it somehow made it in to my Pinterest feed as "picked for me". I think their algorithm might be off....but I followed it to a mommy blogger type who gave it rave reviews lol
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OK frankly, I think heavy-handed mods deserve a little crisping on this thread now. The moderation on this board has always struck me as much more noticeable than on other boards. However when a thread that's not even particularly contentious just gets shut down in the middle of discussion, after only about 24 hours, with no indication that OP has requested that, and after promises from OP to come back and update, that's too much. Discussion boards are not supposed to stifle conversation on viable topics.