A suggestion...

[Blu (Ontario)]

When a post is deleted, it may be because it was deemed offensive, forbidden subject matter, a personal attack, off topic etc. The first three are problematic and should be cut. However the deletion of posts for being marginally off-topic is a bit more subjective.

I'm going to suggest that the creation of a "Penalty Box" or holding area might be helpfull. Rather than being deleted outright, a borderline post could be moved to the holding area with a redirection and a brief explanation as to why. The offender would then know why the post pulled but it would still be available to those interested.

The summary deletion of posts with no explanation whatsoever won't do anything to ameliorate matters.


Thoughts??

[Dreadbelly]

When a post is deleted, it may be because it was deemed offensive, forbidden subject matter, a personal attack, off topic etc. The first three are problematic and should be cut. However the deletion of posts for being marginally off-topic is a bit more subjective.

I'm going to suggest that the creation of a "Penalty Box" or holding area might be helpfull. Rather than being deleted outright, a borderline post could be moved to the holding area with a redirection and a brief explanation as to why. The offender would then know why the post pulled but it would still be available to those interested.

The summary deletion of posts with no explanation whatsoever won't do anything to ameliorate matters.


Thoughts??

I like that idea.

[Graham]

Me too, if it's technically possible it seems fair.

[Dreadbelly]

Me too, if it's technically possible it seems fair.

Technically possible and very easy to do. No more effort than deleting it. Just move the topic to another forum area.

[Bill]

I think it would be good too. Nice thought Blu!

Bill

[Archangel]

not a bad idea, especially for foreigners. I had a bunch of post deleted way back when for being political but, in an international context, they weren't. I'm still a bit confused when I see some posts which, to my mind, are completely political and allowed. I've just learned not to say certain words and not ask certain questions but I don't get to learn anything about US of America.