Some time ago, admin closed one of my threads. They said I didn't control it properly. I didn't see the comments that caused the closure, so I'm guessing it got out of hand.
I don't understand why admin didn't suspend or ban the offending posters rather than shut down a thread.
So, how do you control threads?
I've asked posters to be civil and not bait each other. What they call banter, sometimes goes too far. Far enough for the 'Site Moderator' to delete those comments.
I've deleted comments that were abusive, off topic and for several other reasons listed in the complaints about a post section.
Is there another way to control a thread without destroying the whole thread entirely?
I've filtered people that have continued to stay off topic, continue to be rude, abusive and childish.
If admin can just guide me as to how to keep control of a thread, I'd be most grateful.
Can Admin explain how to control threads?
posted on 28/4/16
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posted on 28/4/16
Dunno, facty, for some reason you come across as a bit precious.Had a look at your two articles (bit late to comment on T20 one and nothing really to say about the other) and noticed you pretty much ended them with a moan about 1 stars and your "fans".
On another note, the article in question here I believe is the world cup one. The OP in that put the thread was to be free of 'petty bickering' between Pakistan and India fans. Suggests it is not me alone who sees this - and it also came up a lot in all the threads i have participated in on the cricket forum over the last 5 years.
Again I wonder if your defensiveness blinds you from the provocative comments by your peers, as you seem to see it as one sided.
Tbh I was only trying to give some insight for the OP from someone who does threads with a lot of rival fans and banter that sometimes crosses JA rules.
posted on 28/4/16
And facty is probably one of the more reasonable posters.
The only time those fans seem to see eye to eye is when they want to bully others.
posted on 28/4/16
Thanks U2..
@Jeezus,
My comment regarding 1*star rating was a mere joke pal. As you know posters like Serial here are amazing huh! But you seemed to ignore that and only focus on Indians or Pakistanis. Overall, I love cricket and respect all fans from different countries as long as they are cool. I learned from childhood by my parents that always be open minded but you seem to know more about me
I gave specific examples where as you are just vague in your comments. Can you try to be specific? Why ignore majority posters who write crap here?
Also if you have nothing to write about Salman Butt playing again in England so there shows your input here in cricket. If you seem to care about cricket thread then why not start a thread about recent issues. I will definitely give my input unless like you who just moans behind his computer lol!
posted on 28/4/16
facty, i got bored by the juvenile talk and pranks of (mostly) sub-continent posters and serial.
They now have their own thread to talk chit.
posted on 28/4/16
Also U2,
If you noticed here recently, posters here tend to make groups and only write in their articles. At the end of day, we all love cricket so why act so childish.. We all should unite and if we differ that's good for debate as long as it's done respectfully. We don't have much posters here in cricket so it will be better to get along and enjoy this amazing game.
posted on 28/4/16
I know of the groups and I have been far too lenient on afraidi in the past for comments that went way too far.
Let the kids play.
posted on 28/4/16
Well said U2!
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posted on 29/4/16
Moon frogs
posted on 18/5/16
I had a thread about the London mayor closed yesterday. God knows why. (No it isn't football related but many aren't. Maybe it's because the guy is a Muslim. Can't imagine a Boris Johnson thread being closed down.