Locked Topics

[Dustydog]

We all know a recent topic on here has been locked this afternoon. :evil:
Shame there was no explanation . hmy:
However being over 12 years old I think I can safely say Chrisbee's comment was tongue in cheek and not a personal attack on any one individual. I do hope no one took it the wrong way
I guess this result is why the forum doesn't do politics etc :woohoo:

 

[Martin24]

Missed all that but from what you say I can't imagine Chrisbee deliberately upsetting anyone.

 

[chrisbee1]

Oh Pleeeeese, don't tell me it was my post that got the topic locked. It was indeed slightly tongue in cheek (emoji is a clue ) but was actually a reference to the fact I'm retired and enjoy sitting back doing sod all.

Hang on, is that the sound of keys again? :dry:

 

[Hutch]

Chrisbee, I was going to post the same. :dry:

 

[KeefySher]

Excellent......

 

[colin-yorkshire]

Oh Pleeeeese, don't tell me it was my post that got the topic locked. It was indeed slightly tongue in cheek (emoji is a clue ) but was actually a reference to the fact I'm retired and enjoy sitting back doing sod all.

Hang on, is that the sound of keys again? :dry:

oh elll, I don't know how you do it :woohoo: I am busier in retirement than I ever was working at least you got to clock off after 8 hrs, and only had to do one job. :cheer: :cheer: mind you it's not so bad as you get to do the jobs you want to do.
even if most of them are for free. hmy: hmy:.

I missed the locked thread not sure why that happened looked fine to me. rather reminds me of a pre-emptive strike just in case. :evil: :evil: rather like being stopped in the car on the way to the pub. just in case your over the limit on your way out. .

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

I missed the locked thread not sure why that happened looked fine to me. rather reminds me of a pre-emptive strike just in case. :evil: :evil: rather like being stopped in the car on the way to the pub. just in case your over the limit on your way out. .

The last posting in the thread was removed (by Mods?). It took umbridge to what Chrisbee said, although he had put 2 smilies on his post.

 

[pitpony]

Oh Pleeeeese, don't tell me it was my post that got the topic locked. It was indeed slightly tongue in cheek (emoji is a clue ) but was actually a reference to the fact I'm retired and enjoy sitting back doing sod all.

Hang on, is that the sound of keys again? :dry:

It was my post you pussy cat,

 

[chrisbee1]

Ah, did you post again and then have it removed? I missed seeing it. Was it good? :evil:
Do me a favour Mr Mod, PM the missing post to me. I'm curious to know who needs a humour transplant. I for one don't take any offence to anything said on caravan forums. You can call me anything you want so long as it's not late for dinner. B)

 

[Parksy]

Ah, did you post again and then have it removed? I missed seeing it. Was it good? :evil:
Do me a favour Mr Mod, PM the missing post to me. I'm curious to know who needs a humour transplant. I for one don't take any offence to anything said on caravan forums. You can call me anything you want so long as it's not late for dinner. B)

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[Dustydog]

I missed the locked thread not sure why that happened looked fine to me. rather reminds me of a pre-emptive strike just in case. :evil: :evil: rather like being stopped in the car on the way to the pub. just in case your over the limit on your way out. .

The last posting in the thread was removed (by Mods?). It took umbridge to what Chrisbee said, although he had put 2 smilies on his post.[/quote?
Sir WC. You are spending too much time on your other job. Keeper of the records
It wasn't Chrisbee :woohoo: But another who has owned up!

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

Sir WC. You are spending too much time on your other job. Keeper of the records
It wasn't Chrisbee :woohoo: But another who has owned up!

Sir DD, please read my words carefully. I didn't say it was Chrisbee.

My other job, yes - I'm killing time waiting for a delivery of chippings, paving slabs, coping stones and concrete blocks to build a ramp down to the garden in addition to the existing steps. As one gets older pulling a wheelbarrow up the steps takes more effort. I have already re-modelled the OH's rockery into a dry stone retaining wall for the ramp.

This retirement is hard work. :evil:

 

[Dustydog]

Sir WC. You are spending too much time on your other job. Keeper of the records
It wasn't Chrisbee :woohoo: But another who has owned up!

Sir DD, please read my words carefully. I didn't say it was Chrisbee.

My other job, yes - I'm killing time waiting for a delivery of chippings, paving slabs, coping stones and concrete blocks to build a ramp down to the garden in addition to the existing steps. As one gets older pulling a wheelbarrow up the steps takes more effort. I have already re-modelled the OH's rockery into a dry stone retaining wall for the ramp.

This retirement is hard work. :evil:

:kiss:

 

[colin-yorkshire]

This retirement is hard work. :evil:

yes it is !!. but keeps you sort of fit dunnit. . since retiring in 2014 the house has been remodelled to accommodate a wheelchair as well as all the outside space. it now has a downstairs wet room. the once caravan sleeping place has been converted into a workshop that contains more unfinished projects than two pages on e-bay, space for 3 restored bikes and a boat I will some day get round to using, [when I have the time] .
the house gets decorated now twice a year instead of once every couple of years. and all that while being a solo carer, handyman, head chef, taxi driver. baby sitter. and everything else, one can do now you have lots of free time. hmy: hmy:. yeah retirement is great, speaking of which I have been sat here too long the coffee is cold. it looks like rain and it's shopping day. .

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

I'm killing time waiting for a delivery of chippings, paving slabs, coping stones and concrete blocks, etc

Still waiting, so I went outside to take some photos of the wall. Trouble is Photobucket website is down so I can't post them.

 

[travellerone]

Sorry but I don't agree with locking or blocking. We should all be free to say what we want. If you don't agree or like what is being said then post your comments or simply ignore. My exception would be threats of violence or foul language which need not be blocked as the writer should be removed from the PC forum.

 

[Damian]

Sorry but I don't agree with locking or blocking. We should all be free to say what we want. If you don't agree or like what is being said then post your comments or simply ignore. My exception would be threats of violence or foul language which need not be blocked as the writer should be removed from the PC forum.

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This will never be allowed to happen again and topics WILL be locked or deleted if it is necessary, as will users be banned for inappropriate use of the forum or continued inappropriate postings.

 

[colin-yorkshire]

Sorry but I don't agree with locking or blocking. We should all be free to say what we want. If you don't agree or like what is being said then post your comments or simply ignore. My exception would be threats of violence or foul language which need not be blocked as the writer should be removed from the PC forum.

When you signed up to join the Forum you presumably read the Terms and Conditions.
The Moderating team have had lots of experience and many head to heads with users who think they can post what they like without exception, unfortunately this is not the case, and legal action has been taken against Haymarket in the past for allowing certain postings to remain on the site.
This will never be allowed to happen again and topics WILL be locked or deleted if it is necessary, as will users be banned for inappropriate use of the forum or continued inappropriate postings.

hi Damian, I understand where this regime comes from I have been a member of this forum nearly 12 years so are well aware of the problems of the past. the trouble is locking threads becomes discriminatory to the majority of the membership that either have contributed to the thread and therefore being denied a reply. or to members who would have contributed to the thread but are prevented from doing so because it has been locked before they are able to post.

it is far better to take sanctions against the offenders which moderators and administrators can easily do through their control panels, in the form of post deletions [with moderator notes] warnings. and ultimately the imposition of a ban.
I speak from not only being a long standing member of this forum, but also as both administrator and moderator of other forums that do not seem to need this break all hammer action tool.
in fact I would go so far as to say some very useful information has come out of these threads once the main protagonists have been dealt with and the thread has been left to run it's course.

 

[Parksy]

Sorry but I don't agree with locking or blocking. We should all be free to say what we want. If you don't agree or like what is being said then post your comments or simply ignore. My exception would be threats of violence or foul language which need not be blocked as the writer should be removed from the PC forum.

When you signed up to join the Forum you presumably read the Terms and Conditions.
The Moderating team have had lots of experience and many head to heads with users who think they can post what they like without exception, unfortunately this is not the case, and legal action has been taken against Haymarket in the past for allowing certain postings to remain on the site.
This will never be allowed to happen again and topics WILL be locked or deleted if it is necessary, as will users be banned for inappropriate use of the forum or continued inappropriate postings.

hi Damian, I understand where this regime comes from I have been a member of this forum nearly 12 years so are well aware of the problems of the past. the trouble is locking threads becomes discriminatory to the majority of the membership that either have contributed to the thread and therefore being denied a reply. or to members who would have contributed to the thread but are prevented from doing so because it has been locked before they are able to post.

it is far better to take sanctions against the offenders which moderators and administrators can easily do through their control panels, in the form of post deletions [with moderator notes] warnings. and ultimately the imposition of a ban.
I speak from not only being a long standing member of this forum, but also as both administrator and moderator of other forums that do not seem to need this break all hammer action tool.
in fact I would go so far as to say some very useful information has come out of these threads once the main protagonists have been dealt with and the thread has been left to run it's course.

I don't delete comments or lock topics for fun or because I'm vindictive or spiteful.
I don't criticise or try to second guess the actions of moderators or administrators on other internet forums either Colin.
If forum members feel particularly deprived or discriminated against at not being able to add to a discussion about GP's waiting times because it's now locked, then perhaps a caravan forum is not what they are really looking for.
As far as I'm concerned the matter is over and done with and I see this topic, in which it would appear that everybody is a moderating expert, as little more than the sort of mod baiting that used to happen before we had any effective tools with which to deal with that sort of thing..
Whether my recent actions are given universal approval by forum members or not, if I think that a topic is heading for the rocks or that things are beginning to get a little bit heated and personal and forum etiquette is being broken I'll use the mechanisms available to *** things in the bud, I don't feel that I have to consult forum members beforehand to see if that's ok with everybody.
I haven't destroyed Homers Iliad or deprived anyone of seeing what had been added prior to the deleted material, and I haven't deleted anything that was relevant either to this particular caravan forum or to that particular thread.
I've no wish to point fingers to embarrass or humiliate anyone, or to give hints about what happened to people who feel that they have somehow missed all the fun, and I'm definitely not about to enter into further public debate on this matter which is now closed.

 

[colin-yorkshire]

thank you for those few kind words of wisdom. I would only point out in general terms, that one should only punish the offenders and not the whole population, and also when challenged why a decision was made it is automatically assumed that the questioner is moderator bashing. there is an old saying "who polices the police" if the answer is nobody then no further questions are possible.

I am sorry if my comments ruffled feathers but I felt it had to be said.
I get very perplexed sometimes when comments that are made are not read properly or taken out of context some people seem to take offence over not understanding the difference between a joke from an insult. when this becomes the norm it is time to hang up the boots.
my size 10's are now on the just left the premises peg. good luck and fine weather to all the campers.
myself and my long gone caravan have now retired.

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

Please may I apologise for starting the other thread, it was certainly not intended to cause any agro at all. I will be more careful in the future. hmy:

 

[chrisbee1]

I too feel I should apologise as it seems it was a response to my light hearted post that caused all the fervour but I'm not going to as I was denied the opportunity to read the (alleged) offending post. :evil:

 

[Parksy]

Please may I apologise for starting the other thread, it was certainly not intended to cause any agro at all. I will be more careful in the future. hmy:

You didn't do anything wrong and no apology is necessary.

I too feel I should apologise as it seems it was a response to my light hearted post that caused all the fervour but I'm not going to as I was denied the opportunity to read the (alleged) offending post. :evil:

The so called 'fervour' is a storm in a teacup and was caused because every time a forum moderator takes action which is visible in the public domain a separate topic like this one appears in which a verdict is given by forum members not involved.
Everybody is 'denied the opportunity to read' material that is deleted, get over it.

 

[chrisbee1]

Indeed, but the deleted post was apparently a reply to my post, not everyone else's. However, like Dusty, I am over 12 so have 'got over it'.

 

[Robtel]

Didn't see the locked thread or the deleted post and have no interest in reading it. I do understand fully the need for moderators and appreciate the work they do on here. I personally can remember the time were there were no online moderators as such, you submitted your post and then maybe a couple of days later it would appear along with half a dozen other replies all at the same time causing total confusion on the thread.
Having said that I must say that, very surprisingly, I found the tone of the reply to Colin- Yorkshire's post from Parksy inappropriate. Appreciate the matter is closed so I will not comment on this further but felt so strongly about this that felt I had to make t his point.