the deletion or hiding of posts without explanation

[Marblehead]

It's up to 30651 now and this will make 30652.

 

I'm glad the machine is keeping count though because I'm not.

[gatito]

it's French it could mean anything.

 

Oh do stop whining. I thought that only Snuggle Puppy and Cerberus did that.

 

Here you are - although I don't see why you can't look it up yourself:-

 

http://en.bab.la/dictionary/french-english/%C3%A0-la-prochaine

[gatito]

Had to look that up.

 

See you.

 

Don't bet on it if you start whining again...

[Apech]

Oh do stop whining. I thought that only Snuggle Puppy and Cerberus did that.

 

Here you are - although I don't see why you can't look it up yourself:-

 

http://en.bab.la/dictionary/french-english/%C3%A0-la-prochaine

 

I thought you'd gone to tinker with your TOR browser.  I know what it means - IT WAS A JOKE!

 

Adeus.

[gatito]

I thought you'd gone to tinker with your TOR browser.  I know what it means - IT WAS A JOKE!

 

Adeus.

 

FFS Apech - of course I knew it was a joke (or at least a feeble attempt at one... )

 

Up and running v2.0, although I've not tested the persistence or the touch screen capabilities yet

Edited January 27, 2016 by gatito

[Apech]

FFS Apech - of course I knew it was a joke (or at least a feeble attempt at one... )

 

Up and running v2.0, although I've not tested the persistence or the touch screen capabilities yet

 

 

Jolly good joke I thought.

[gatito]

Jolly good joke I thought.

 

OK - just for once I'll reward this constant attention seeking (although I suspect it's a serious mistake).

 

Here you go: -

 

 

 

 

 

[Jeff]

Ok... Maybe now I have changed my perspective.

[Apech]

Ok... Maybe now I have changed my perspective.

 

 

have you Jeff? how do you mean?

[Apech]

I was told I had owner permission for threads I started ... but not in this section so I dotted myself.

[Jeff]

have you Jeff? how do you mean?

 

Just a joke related to all the off topic posts in this thread.

[Nungali]

On TI's threads, I play by TI's rules because TI owns those threads.

 

On my threads, TI plays by my rules.

 

Sincere apologies TI if this causes you any problems - because it really shouldn't...

 

_/\_

 

PS I deleted 2 of TI's posts on one of my threads and "Thanked" him fot the second one before I deleted it just to wind him up.

 

You people really need to lighten up - it's only an internet message board FFS...

 

 

Wait a minute ..... 

 

.... posters here have been deliberately  winding  people up  ?  

 

 

[Nungali]

This has nothing to do with the moderating team.

 

I took a look. Numerous posts were hidden by the OP, and one by its author.

 

In keeping with the "owner permissions" arrangement, they can do this. The creator of a thread or post relatively speaking  has far more leeway than the mods or admins, the way things are now.

 

 

I see. 

 

And how much does it cost to buy one of these permissions ? 

[Nungali]

With one post in reply to a question you asked?

 

How funny.

 

You banned me for liking a post if you remember.

 

 

... I thought this new idea would create 'mini-kingdoms'   .... and it'll only get worse ... mark my words ! 

 

bring back Marshall Tito ! 

[Nungali]

If you don't like my threads then don't bother to talk to me...

 

 

No .... 

 

.... I will wait until you are stuck next to me on a long train trip   

[dawei]

I was told I had owner permission for threads I started ... but not in this section so I dotted myself.

 

here is the Owner's Permission Site Map

 

http://thedaobums.com/topic/37996-welcome-to-w%C3%A9i-w%C3%BA-w%C3%A9i/#entry634906

 

 

I had a poster size made for reference  

[gatito]

Wait a minute ..... 

 

.... posters here have been deliberately  winding  people up  ?  

 

 

 

It's a secret technique that I'm developing to give certain people Level 72c rainbow bodies...

[gatito]

... I think that I've achieved some small degree of success with Apech and Marblehead and I was wondering if you'd like to be next...?

[Michael Sternbach]

The idea was that OPs could handle things like off-topic discussions and trolling on their threads. It was not intended for playing "games" - even though the potential is there, inevitably.

[Michael Sternbach]

... I thought this new idea would create 'mini-kingdoms'   .... and it'll only get worse ... mark my words ! 

 

bring back Marshall Tito ! 

 

Hmm... The Dao Feudalists?

[Michael Sternbach]

I see. 

 

And how much does it cost to buy one of these permissions ? 

 

How much do you offer?

 

(Hey folks, this is just a joke! Alright?!)

[dawei]

The idea was that OPs could handle things like off-topic discussions and trolling on their threads. It was not intended for playing "games" - even though the potential is there, inevitably.

 

yes... the original idea had a lot of backroom discussion and not without its concerns.  But Sean thought it had merit and wanted to give it a go... so myself did a fair amount of setup, testing, etc.   Accepted the compromises which the software will impose. 

 

This was combined with a newer stance to try and not lock threads unless it is absolutely necessary.  I can't recall the last thread lock due to issues.  Threads are temporarily closed but re-opened; some are split out.  

 

This puts more burden on staff to decide what to do with threads, but the Owner's Permission is meant to try and counter-balance that by putting it to the OP w/ Permissions to decide what is off-topic or not.

 

It has evolved in uses I didn't anticipate; like folks removing a post they wish they didn't make... I'm ok with that.

 

It should be remembered that someone can lose their Owner's Permission.   So far, I have not really disagreed with how it has been used.   I suspect those using it would rather keep it than lose it so there is some motivation to stay within the expected use... or so I hope

[Apech]

I would prefer if Owner Permissions were not applied to General Discussion - I think there's a good argument for them in specialist sections where keeping on topic is more important.  General is more like an on-going discussion which ranges all over the place and it will be very frustrating to find the OP deleting interesting bits when you have been away for a while.

[dawei]

I would prefer if Owner Permissions were not applied to General Discussion - I think there's a good argument for them in specialist sections where keeping on topic is more important.  General is more like an on-going discussion which ranges all over the place and it will be very frustrating to find the OP deleting interesting bits when you have been away for a while.

 

That was likely the last area to have it applied for reasons you mentioned... and that newbies might be caught off guard with it getting used in General.

 

So I do agree with your point and why it was last; just to make the board more consistent.   

 

Let's see who 'seconds' the idea

[Marblehead]

Don't bet on it if you start whining again...

What?  When have you ever heard me whining?