No offense meant to anyone. But why was this thread closed ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=609557
It wasn't posted in the wrong section. It is the definition of off-topic. It wasn't political. It wasn't racially or ethnically offensive. It wasn't obscene. Just because one ( again no offense ) didn't like it ?
I guess this begs the bigger question, what is the exact definition of off-topic that Mods use to decide on closing a thread ? What is too off topic. And is it a group decision to close a thread or is it a personal one ?
I have seen a lot of off....off....off topic threads in this section allowed to run their course and die ( " ...who here likes melon ? .....) Just wondering what is the definition and what is too far ?
As I felt that our discussion regarding the above-noted thread did not end on a positive tone, I took it upon myself to discuss my action of closing the thread with Flar ... as she is one of the Administrators of XDA, and ultimately should have a final word on what content should be permissible.
I remain firm that the thread should remain closed as it will simply serve to instigate a "flamewar" session amongst fellow XDA members or encourage comments that could be construed as a personal attack on Tiger Woods behaviour as depicted by the media.
That said, I am additionally concerned that closing the thread may also communicate a form of censoring as you implied - which is certainly not my intention. After my discussions with Flar, we have agreed to re-open the thread with the caveat that it not deteriorate into a personal attack on Tiger Woods or fellow XDA members.
Here is the relevant excerpt from our conversation
hilaireg said:
Hi denco7,
My intention was certainly not to offend you or to "sensor" the Off-Topic forum. I felt that no positive or constructive outcome would come from this thread.
Regards,
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denco7 said:
Don't get me wrong, I was neither offended nor did I think that you were censoring anyone's rights to their opinion.
There have been a lot of way of topic threads that have turned into fun little conversations. Getting personal insights and opinions on things from people who you usually interact with on a purely technical basis, let's you know people a little bit better and gives you an additional perspective on people. I think that is what off-topic is all about and there for. I don't think anyone is loking for anything constructive out of these threads, just fun.
I have always thought that moderation should be done in moderation. And if you thought that that violated the forum rules for off-topic, I thought that maybe it was time to start a conversation on what exactly off-topic was for and what content is too off-topic. And it wasn't just that particular thread, so I hope you weren't offended .
Cheers
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I have little interest in Tiger Woods' sex life or his moral make up. The only problem that I have is with " over moderation " In a semi public forum ( privately owned , but open to the public ) , as long as a thread does not violate forum rules, it should be allowed to run it's course and die a natural death. It is a public statement and the trashing of the thread , because one person objects to it's content or sees into the future that it " might " go awry, is censorship. I am however pleasantly surprised and most impressed that you were concerned enough to discuss it with Flar and return the threads. You have my utmost respect for doing the " right " thing despite your personal trepidations.
All that being said, let's get to my point in starting this thread. What is everyone else's opinion on what the off-topic thread should be. Aside from obvious offensive material like politics , war , race, ethnicity, porn, should we be allowed to discuss anything or just phones, HTC, or electronics.
What do people think off-topic should be, and what do you think is too off-topic
Sorry I have sbagliato where postare !
Bye
Simone
To answer your question as to what is off-topic? This thread certainly counts. You win the prize!
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If you are feeling angry or insulted after reading this post, you probably just got trolled.
and should feel trolled :silly:
It's touching to see such love, but no. Just no.
We'll end up with an individual thread for each person that visits off-topic.
I think you all know what I'm about to say...
Thread closed.
I'm done
Please do not make pointless topics.
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a.k.a. Josepho1997
Just call me Jessica-chun!
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Please do not make pointless topics.
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a.k.a. Josepho1997
Just call me Jessica-chun!
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Please do not make thread topics.
Pointless closed.
jaszek said:
Please do not make thread topics.
Pointless closed.
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Do not pointless topic threads.
Closed please.
This thread has been closed
There are many existing pointless threads in Off-topic.
Search, find and post in an appropriately pointless thread.
Avoid creating yet another pointless thread whenever possible.
What is Off-topic means??? Off-topic is the forum for non-sense like Posting your screenshot, scores in bencemark... so please zip your mouth about saying anything like quit making threads!!! you spammer and ***** *****!!!! so dont be a critics ok because this forum is off-topic(no topic but have rules) so stop Saying hurt words to another members... note: Critics Is the guys who hurt feellings of anyone... Example: you want to do a bad thing to your enemy.. thats critics me if i wrong just dont reply... this not a Spam...
Thread closed. PM explaining will follow
Mod Edit: Spam info removed.
Then watch your email get flooded with spam. :silly:
No thank you. Not on XDA.
Thread closed.
Thanks,
Darth
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