flyfisher Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Not wishing to revive a locked thread, but I would like to record my admiration for the way the mods occasionally step in to close down a topic without creating loads of discontent. This one in particular is a masterclass: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/111461-why-does-no-one-buy-anything-on-this-site/page__view__findpost__p__1687722 If only BC-style moderation was applied on some of the other forums I visit where the mod's behaviour often causes a bigger argument than the original discussion being moderated. Yet another win for BC. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Creep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I agree with flyfisher re: the mods It's a shame the love seems to have diminished from BC a bit lately. I'm sure this is just a temporary state of affairs. The weather doesn't help. Every aspect of my life seems to include grumpiness and misery at the moment so I really hope this doesn't spread to BC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 There was grumpiness and misery in that thread? Damn! I was looking for some grumpiness and misery. Missed my chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I can't see why it was locked TBH. Feels a trifle draconian given that it wasn't causing any grief/offence. It's not like TIM hasn't reared his ugly head elsewhere on BC. I, too, feel the cloud of contention descending upon BassChat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 The thing is the TIM 'joke' hasn't been funny for at least a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1339433901' post='1688411'] I can't see why it was locked TBH.[/quote] Seemed a bit arbitrary to me. Yes, the thread wasn't exactly Pulitzer Prize material and was obviously quite silly and pointless... but are threads going to be locked because a 'joke' isn't considered to be funny any more? How is 'fun' going to be 'calculated' on BC? Would it have made a difference if the thread has been posted in Off Topic instead of General Discussion? Off Topic is after all, and I quote, 'For talking crap, really...' Edited June 11, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I don't even get the TIM joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1339434351' post='1688423'] I don't even get the TIM joke. [/quote] It was a typo of 'time' by a guy who was a bit irate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 But do remember, WPD is neither the absolute nor final arbiter of what is/is not funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1339432168' post='1688382'] Creep! [/quote] Well maybe, but it's still true. However, I'd rather this discussion doesn't turn into a mod-bashing one. I'm not a great advocate of censorship and if someone wants to start their own topic to bash the mods then fine, go ahead, but don't use mine. (I guess that confirms the 'Creep' comment ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1339435597' post='1688447'] But do remember, WPD is neither the absolute nor final arbiter of what is/is not funny. [/quote] Says who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1339435597' post='1688447'] But do remember, WPD is neither the absolute nor final arbiter of what is/is not funny. [/quote] Is that some kind of joke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1339435863' post='1688453'] Is that some kind of joke? [/quote] Yes and it's funny, you may now laugh. Edited June 11, 2012 by waynepunkdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1339435743' post='1688448'] However, I'd rather this discussion doesn't turn into a mod-bashing one. [/quote] Impossible - it's not allowed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1339435743' post='1688448'] ...if someone wants to start their own topic to bash the mods then fine, go ahead, but don't use mine... [/quote] Too late! Nyah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Drat and double-drat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 And already, it has spun out-of-control..... IBTL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1339437129' post='1688479'] And already, it has spun out-of-control..... IBTL [/quote] That's not funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I agree, the mods do a great job on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 That post is dichotomic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Mod bashing? Didn't the teds and rockers do that in the sixties? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algmusic Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I reported that thread, I would guess others may have.. My reason for reporting it was that it was such a long time ago and also the guy still uses the site and to be teased like we're all in our pre-teens a year later is rather infantile.. and not that nice... On the flip side, he only spends his time on the classified section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) [quote name='algmusic' timestamp='1339527194' post='1690006'] My reason for reporting it was that it was such a long time ago and also the guy still uses the site and to be teased like we're all in our pre-teens a year later is rather infantile.. and not that nice... [/quote] That's a very good point. Edited June 12, 2012 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I personally felt at the time that the censorship of that thread was a tad unnecessary (couldn't care one way or another now like) as the TIM joke has evolved beyond bashing a particularly silly rant, into an established BC meme. I could understand if the OP had pulled the plug on it as we don't all have the same ability to laugh at ourselves. But if there are some Mary Whitehouses out there that feel the need to report such things just because they don't get the joke then yeah on that basis it was unnecessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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