Request Close Button

**Z3R0** · 08-09-2007, 04:09 PM

Can we like, have a button that we click that will send a message to a mod requesting useless threads closed? It might be a lot more efficiant than leaving

~request close

at the end of a post and hoping a mod catches it and sees the relevance in the request.

**ren3g4de** · 08-09-2007, 05:24 PM

i would have to second this motion.....would be especially helpful for when you want to close your own thread when it gets out of control.....

possibly also allow the original poster of the thread to close his or her own thread?

**Blue** · 08-09-2007, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ren3g4de

i would have to second this motion.....would be especially helpful for when you want to close your own thread when it gets out of control.....

possibly also allow the original poster of the thread to close his or her own thread?

Hah! Not in the flame room though...

**fleaflickerx** · 08-09-2007, 06:33 PM

If it was in the flame room Tap and I would have fuller in boxes then pam....

**FraterPerdurabo** · 08-09-2007, 07:14 PM

I know that most of you guys seem to have the contrary opinion, but we do not live in a dictatorship. If someone has something to say, they are more than welcome to post it here, and it is for that very reason that I oppose closing threads.

The only time I ever close threads is in Character Development when someone asks a question, it gets replied, and like 3 months later some idiot comes and spams some random and often wrong bullshit in that thread. Those posts I delete and close the thread, since it's only use is now to serve as reference.

However... For threads in Small Tank etc... Those should never be closed, maybe OT should be moved to another thread, but threads themselves should never get closed, no matter how spammy or anything they get.

**Pamela** · 08-09-2007, 07:23 PM

The problem I forsee in this is that requesting it closed can be done by anyone. Your reason fo wanting it closed would be your opinion only and another may want it open.

A reported post actually serves the same function,a Mod will go look and make a decision.All you have to do in your report is specify "Thread needs closing" A Mod is smart enough to figure out you are not seeking an infraction against a member.

**hit.it** · 08-09-2007, 07:38 PM

Quote:

I know that most of you guys seem to have the contrary opinion, but we do not live in a dictatorship.

says the guy with the nazi teletubbies (i just thought that was funny)

but yes a close button would be nifty

**John** · 08-09-2007, 07:40 PM

i suggest they add a [CLOSE THREAD] button just long enough to close this one, then remove it.

**Ragnarhox** · 08-09-2007, 07:57 PM

i don't like the idea...It would allow people t post to get the last word in then spam the button for a mod to close his/her thread. Could be useful in the d2 and trading sections but is stupid for small talk/spam or flame wars.

**hit.it** · 08-09-2007, 08:19 PM

well it would be usefull if only the thread starter could close it and not some random poster

**Mushroomhead18nc** · 08-09-2007, 09:59 PM

yeah i think a close thread would be good if you are the one who created the thread cause sometimes people will like double post something or post something then have an answer in another thread. so instead of asking mods to close it they could just do it themselves. i think its a good idea

**Z3R0** · 08-09-2007, 10:14 PM

Considering that the poster is posting a pointless thread to begin with, like the 6 differant threads about the recent infraction issue, then having the option where only the original thread creator can close is useless.

**SilverTears** · 08-09-2007, 10:16 PM

This is what the report button is for.

**Tap** · 08-10-2007, 01:13 AM

Um, heres an idea
Pm a mod?

**Lux Aeterna** · 08-10-2007, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tap

Um, heres an idea
Pm a mod?

And a good one at that.

Or you could always stfu and stop back-seat modding, tykthnx.

**Tap** · 08-10-2007, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by `Echo

And a good one at that.

Or you could always stfu and stop back-seat modding, tykthnx.

You werent referring to me where you lol?

**Lux Aeterna** · 08-10-2007, 03:42 AM

I was referring to the thread starter.

**Z3R0** · 08-10-2007, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tap

Um, heres an idea
Pm a mod?

Already have to listen to them ***** about acctually GETTING the pm's as it is, thanks anyway though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by `Echo

And a good one at that.

Or you could always stfu and stop back-seat modding, tykthnx.

It's not back seat modding, I've never recieved a warning for saying, "hey, this thread has no relevance at all, people are posting way off topic, spam fest, !close please"

So you could always stfu and try to add some sort of constructive contribution to the thread, or leave. [sarcasm]"tykthx"[/sarcasm]

**FraterPerdurabo** · 08-10-2007, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z3R0K00l

Already have to listen to them ***** about acctually GETTING the pm's as it is, thanks anyway though.

It's not back seat modding, I've never recieved a warning for saying, "hey, this thread has no relevance at all, people are posting way off topic, spam fest, !close please"

So you could always stfu and try to add some sort of constructive contribution to the thread, or leave. [sarcasm]"tykthx"[/sarcasm]

Constructive contribution? What do you ever do besides *****ing and spamming? Scroll up 1 post for proof.

**Pamela** · 08-10-2007, 09:00 PM

ZK~sighs~ You start most of the spam threads here,honestly you do.This is how it works...only a Mod can close a thread in their assigned section.Why is this you may ask? It is simple,they have knowledge of the area assigned to them.Therefore,it is their responsibility to tend to THAT section.

Now...when a Mod notices questionable goings on outside...OUTSIDE,of their area ,THEN they contact a Supermoderator for help,because SMod can function in any section. Which is why I pushed so hard for Frater to be SMod,he has expertise in many areas and it got a little tiresome with him and Taters(whatever) always having to PM me for help,and there really needed to be an SMod more active in those areas.

A close thread button would only turn into another Rep/ -Rep frenzie. Some spammy threads in absolutely the wrong area just need to be moved.Most retarded threads just die a natural death ,BECAUSE they are retarded,and many won't bother to post in them anymore.

Most of yours even worth looking at I scan,and decide to even enter the discussion or not.You have some great ones and some loser ones...we ALL have,but it is a Mods responsibility to make that decision,this is why you PM the appropriate Mod.

If you notice something,by all means PM with the reasoning behind the request.

I personally think a button is not neccessary,just my opinion.

08-09-2007, 04:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z3R0 Status: Viva La Revolucion! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In your closet. Posts: 2,342 Credits: 60 Spent time on board: :0:0 Hours Rep Power: 7	Can we like, have a button that we click that will send a message to a mod requesting useless threads closed? It might be a lot more efficiant than leaving ~request close at the end of a post and hoping a mod catches it and sees the relevance in the request. __________________ PremiumRenders.com ~ 4 All Your Render Needs

08-09-2007, 07:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pamela Status: A Light in your Darkness Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 5,270 Credits: 289 Spent time on board: Days and :0:0 Hours Rep Power: 16	The problem I forsee in this is that requesting it closed can be done by anyone. Your reason fo wanting it closed would be your opinion only and another may want it open. A reported post actually serves the same function,a Mod will go look and make a decision.All you have to do in your report is specify "Thread needs closing" A Mod is smart enough to figure out you are not seeking an infraction against a member. __________________ A Light in your Darkness...always there...and burning!!

08-09-2007, 07:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
John Status: Sleepwalking Past Hope Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,223 Credits: 78 Spent time on board: 5 Days and 16:18:10 Hours Rep Power: 5	i suggest they add a [CLOSE THREAD] button just long enough to close this one, then remove it. __________________ i just make this sig recently to teach people not to play with fire.

08-09-2007, 07:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ragnarhox Status: *** Elder Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hell Posts: 1,409** Credits: 82 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 3:13:47 Hours Rep Power: 7	i don't like the idea...It would allow people t post to get the last word in then spam the button for a mod to close his/her thread. Could be useful in the d2 and trading sections but is stupid for small talk/spam or flame wars. __________________ No compassion- like having a straight faced orgasm.

08-09-2007, 09:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mushroomhead18nc Status: Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NC Posts: 324 Credits: 33 Spent time on board: 16:10:24 Hours Rep Power: 2	yeah i think a close thread would be good if you are the one who created the thread cause sometimes people will like double post something or post something then have an answer in another thread. so instead of asking mods to close it they could just do it themselves. i think its a good idea __________________

08-09-2007, 05:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
ren3g4de Status: Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 155 Credits: 0 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 2:19:36 Hours Rep Power: 2	i would have to second this motion.....would be especially helpful for when you want to close your own thread when it gets out of control..... possibly also allow the original poster of the thread to close his or her own thread?

08-09-2007, 06:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
fleaflickerx Status: Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,924 Credits: 55 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 20:39:27 Hours Rep Power: 7	If it was in the flame room Tap and I would have fuller in boxes then pam....

08-09-2007, 07:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
FraterPerdurabo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London Posts: 3,799 Credits: 170 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 5:23:36 Hours Rep Power: 12	I know that most of you guys seem to have the contrary opinion, but we do not live in a dictatorship. If someone has something to say, they are more than welcome to post it here, and it is for that very reason that I oppose closing threads. The only time I ever close threads is in Character Development when someone asks a question, it gets replied, and like 3 months later some idiot comes and spams some random and often wrong bullshit in that thread. Those posts I delete and close the thread, since it's only use is now to serve as reference. However... For threads in Small Tank etc... Those should never be closed, maybe OT should be moved to another thread, but threads themselves should never get closed, no matter how spammy or anything they get.

08-09-2007, 08:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
hit.it Status: Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cloud 9 Posts: 119 Credits: 5 Spent time on board: 21:01:44 Hours Rep Power: 3	well it would be usefull if only the thread starter could close it and not some random poster

08-09-2007, 10:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
Z3R0 Status: Viva La Revolucion! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In your closet. Posts: 2,342 Credits: 60 Spent time on board: :0:0 Hours Rep Power: 7	Considering that the poster is posting a pointless thread to begin with, like the 6 differant threads about the recent infraction issue, then having the option where only the original thread creator can close is useless. __________________ PremiumRenders.com ~ 4 All Your Render Needs

08-09-2007, 10:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
SilverTears Status: Ryuuzaki [L] Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,320 Credits: 213 Spent time on board: 6 Days and 10:53:08 Hours Rep Power: 7	This is what the report button is for. __________________

08-10-2007, 01:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Tap Status: Forum Ancient Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,655 Credits: 203 Spent time on board: Days and :0:0 Hours Rep Power: 7	Um, heres an idea Pm a mod? __________________ You said so much without ever parting your lips.

08-10-2007, 09:00 PM	#20 (permalink)
Pamela Status: A Light in your Darkness Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 5,270 Credits: 289 Spent time on board: Days and :0:0 Hours Rep Power: 16	ZK~sighs~ You start most of the spam threads here,honestly you do.This is how it works...only a Mod can close a thread in their assigned section.Why is this you may ask? It is simple,they have knowledge of the area assigned to them.Therefore,it is their responsibility to tend to THAT section. Now...when a Mod notices questionable goings on outside...OUTSIDE,of their area ,THEN they contact a Supermoderator for help,because SMod can function in any section. Which is why I pushed so hard for Frater to be SMod,he has expertise in many areas and it got a little tiresome with him and Taters(whatever) always having to PM me for help,and there really needed to be an SMod more active in those areas. A close thread button would only turn into another Rep/ -Rep frenzie. Some spammy threads in absolutely the wrong area just need to be moved.Most retarded threads just die a natural death ,BECAUSE they are retarded,and many won't bother to post in them anymore. Most of yours even worth looking at I scan,and decide to even enter the discussion or not.You have some great ones and some loser ones...we ALL have,but it is a Mods responsibility to make that decision,this is why you PM the appropriate Mod. If you notice something,by all means PM with the reasoning behind the request. I personally think a button is not neccessary,just my opinion. __________________ A Light in your Darkness...always there...and burning!!

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