I would like to propose that the author of a particular thread have the authority to preview and/or delete any comment on their thread they deem inappropriate. I don't think that the author should be able to edit any comments but only delete them. This way, we don't have anyone altering comments which simply would not be right. This could free up the moderators a bit.

I think somebody wants to become the next MOD

either that or Big Brother.

No, I want to be able to control threads that I start being that *I* am the author.

You know what? It doesn't even matter. If you guys want me to leave this message board, I will. It's no skin off my nose. Or, I'll just not post any threads at all or comment. In fact, it is probably best that way to keep the peace. Thanks for your comments.

while you may be the "initiator" of a post, you are only the "author" of the things that you write.

Anyone can comment on everything here. Once you give large numbers of people the power to delete posts you'd change the whole dynamic of the board.

I don't think anyone wants to see you go. If someone posts something you don't like in one of your threads you always have the option of ignoring it.

Originally posted by meriadoc
while you may be the "initiator" of a post, you are only the "author" of the things that you write.

Anyone can comment on everything here. Once you give large numbers of people the power to delete posts you'd change the whole dynamic of the board.

I don't think anyone wants to see you go. If someone posts something you don't like in one of your threads you always have the option of ignoring it.

Initiator is a better term than author. I'm sure there are better venues in which to voice opinions rather than a deal website. I'll keep that in mind if and when I ever start any more threads. Thanks for your response.

Ambah, just like all other members, of course you have the right to give your opinion on this board, but don't be surprised if people get pissed at you about it. You want people to respect you and your beliefs/opinions, then you should show the same respect to other people.
I just think it's wrong that you should be allowed to delete things that other people post, only because you are the one who started the thread. That is wrong because you would be able to take out everybody's opinion that you don't agree with and leave the comments of people that agree with you. Then this wouldn't be a forum anymore.

and ambah no harsh feelings man no1 wants u to go away we all want you to stay ^_^

what's the point of having a forum if YOU get to decide what others get to read and post... wow.. you seem like a nice person Amber... but getting out of hand. Bah.. freedom of speech.. who needs it huh?

When I asked for more control....what I had in mind was being able to remove comments that I found offensive. By offensive, I meant certain language and sarcasm that I found to be hurtful and rude. I did not mean I would necessarily delete comments that were of a different view than mine. Sorry you guys took it all wrong as if I was trying to keep the other side from being heard. Not the case at all.

You may be able to show that restraint Ambah, but there are a lot of folks that would not. Personally, I think it is a bad idea.

However, what about being able to delete your own posts?? I have posted before things before that I would like to have had the power to delete without bugging snipe, lowpro, or oni to do it for me.

By the way, I'd like you to stay.

There's always the method of 'report this post to a moderator'. Sure, it may bugs the MODs, but the option was put there for a reason and everyone has a choice in using that as an answer.

raddish- I totally agree with you. I seriously want the ability to delete my own post.

That doesn't work because what is offensive to me, may not be offensive to the particular mod who receives the request. The request is sometimes not honored.

though i can think of instances where i would like to delete other's comments in my thread, i don't think that this would be the right thing to do. this pretty much amounts to censorship. if i don't like what someone has said in one of my threads, and i feel that it's personal, i will publicly tell that person that i don't appreciate the comment. if the person has a shred of conscience at all, he/she will edit or remove the comment. if it's not personal, oh well people have the right not to agree with me.

Originally posted by Ambah
That doesn't work because what is offensive to me, may not be offensive to the particular mod who receives the request. The request is sometimes not honored.

The whole mod team see the reports that come thru...If I get to the report first then I have to evaluate it...I do what I think is necessary.....Just by reporting it doesn't automatically mean that it will get edited or removed...The other mods still have the opportunity to look at it afterwards, so basically it goes thru a few stages of judgement.

Originally posted by robotZER0
There's always the method of 'report this post to a moderator'. Sure, it may bugs the MODs, but the option was put there for a reason and everyone has a choice in using that as an answer.


Thats correct...please continue using that option or feel free to PM us.

What everyone needs to realize is that there are lots and lots of idiots out there that post disturbing and hateful things just becasue they think it is funny, or they actually believe it!

But it boils down to thier choice.

When someone begins a thread, although they are the "author" the thread no longer belongs to them, it belongs to the forum, so it would be unfair to the forum if individual authors could delete posts they deem "offensive".

The best thing is to report it, ignore it, or reply to it.

It would be nice if you could post a reply within someone's post, rather than at the end of the thread. That way your reply is not so disjointed (far away) from the original post.

But I don't know if the program that runs the forums could.

Ambah, It would be sad to see you quit posting. I don't share all of your points of views, but I would miss reading them. I have gained quite a bit of insite from you, snipe, raddish, and..(the list is too long to type).

I think you are still sore from tradding so many verbal jabs these last few days.

-My 2 cents.
-David

I see absolutely no reason to change the current system. I'm a big fan of free speech.

As I recall, Ambah, you were threatening to leave for some reason back when I left, whenever that was. And apparently still are.

Originally posted by Aluvus
I see absolutely no reason to change the current system. I'm a big fan of free speech.

As I recall, Ambah, you were threatening to leave for some reason back when I left, whenever that was. And apparently still are.

k, thanks.

I would like to be able to update the Subject line. This is very helpful when a deal becomes dead. I would love to add:

[**DEAD**] Magazine (1 yr Free)

I would keep my posts up-to-date and we would have a lot less "hey this 8 month old deal does not work".

Originally posted by luxuryoils
I would like to be able to update the Subject line. This is very helpful when a deal becomes dead. I would love to add:

[**DEAD**] Magazine (1 yr Free)

I would keep my posts up-to-date and we would have a lot less "hey this 8 month old deal does not work".

you can't?? I thought you go just go to edit and edit the suject line there. Apparently now you can also edit the topic thread too...

I'll give it a try in The Lounge. That should stir up some conversation.

Although I agree with Ambah's giving the "initiator" the ability to delete rude, irrelevant, offensive posts within the thread, there are just too many irresponsible people out there who would abuse this.

We've all read a thread where some person comes in and says, "You're all freakin' dumb! Go to hell! I AM winnar!!!" or some dumb statement like that; it's a totally irrelevant post and flame. In those situations, it would absolutely be nice to be able to just delete the post and be done with it.

But, all it takes is a hanful of people to ruin it for everybody else. All it takes is a few people abusing this ability and in come the moderators to take it away from everybody.

That's a good concept, Ambah, but getting it to work that way we'd like it to is a bit tough in my opinion.

Edit: BTW, nice avatar, lowpro :worship: