why closed topic are needed

[offense22]

why do we closed topics? What is the purpose of closing topics when we most of us has somthing to say ?

[DallasBoys]

Usually for a few reasons...either the topic has been discussed ad nauseum elsewhere, the thread has gone way off-topic, or the thread is not related to the Cowboys. Sometimes , it's also used to cut down on the sheer number of threads and thus help the site perform better, with less stuff on it. I've had threads closed on me...it happens.

[mcaje]

why do we closed topics? What is the purpose of closing topics when we most of us has somthing to say ?[/b]


A: Someone violated the posting rules in the user agreement. :o

B: Someone feels like being a Little Hitler. :angry:

Note: These are my words. 21 years of military service guarantees both mine and your right to an opinion. If you disagree with my opinion, PM me and decide whether or not to ask me not to post anymore but do not change my post like a little coward and misrepresent my opinion. I take that very personally. We'll leave that type of cowardice towards freedom of expression to the likes of Hitler, Hussein and Stalin.

[SmilesAustin]

I'm more of a "mover" rather than a "closer" on my sites, but every site's moderation is different. The reasons that DallasBoys mentioned are usually the reason. Though I believe we have an off-topic and a trash talk forum that things could get moved to, as an alternative idea for the mods.

[CowboyzAdam]

There are numerous reasons a topic may be closed. Some of the guys have already pointed out a few reasons why.

Every Mod has his own way of Modding the boards. For the most part we all follow the same guidelines.

1. If a topic is a repeat it can be closed. Another words if a topic has been debated over and over again and nothing ever changes on that topic there is no need to debate it again.

2. A member creates a topic and that topic gets way off course. As Mods we do our best to keep topics on course by just deleting the off topic posts that fall under the hijacking a thread label. It is really not fair IMO to close a good topic down made by a member just because other members do not follow the rules of the board. I always try to get rid of the posts that do not belong there first. Every Mod is different so some may elect to close them instead.

3. If a HOT Topic gets out of control It will be closed. What I mean by that is if a strong debate between members starts to get ugly or personal we will try to put a stop to it by closing the thread before anyone gets offended. If it is just smack talk we will probably move it to the "Trash Talking" Forum. We cannot allow any personal attacks to take place in the threads, which will cause a thread to be closed, and the attacking posts to be deleted and warnings possibly issued.


These are the main reasons a Thread is closed. Most of us will try to PM the member that created the thread to let them know why the thread was closed if time is permitted. Rest assured that topics that are closed are never done for personal reasons. So don't get your feelings hurt if your topic is closed. The MODS are just doing their jobs. If you as a member ever have a question as to why your topic was closed and have not received a reason by one of us then please use the PM option on the board to discuss it. We should refrain from creating threads to discuss it.

I hope this helps and ....happy posting.

[offense22]

thanks for the reply i now understand why topics are moved

[CowboyzAdam]

No problem Bro. There sure is nothing wrong with asking a question as to how and why we do things. I actually would rather more members PM me or the Mods when they want to know why things are done. The more members really understand our jobs and why we have to do them makes the board run a lot smoother without feelings getting hurt.

I am always open to answer any concerning question to all of you. You can alway PM me anytime.