Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LT7A · 07-24-2020, 12:48 PM

I wrote a thread to point out that it appeared that the advertising links might be going awry. It was subtle. Initially made no statements. Meant to be humorous while raising the question. And when I added a comment that it seemed that administration may have made steps to improve it, poof! My thread disappeared along with any record of me posting to it. I've also had a thread relocated without any explanation except in retrospect. If it's going to be moved or removed I think that calls for at least a courtesy PM. I've always kind of wished for a big brother, ha, but Big Brother? Not really.

**old Rusty C10** · 07-24-2020, 04:30 PM

I am not sure if I have moved your threads in the past, Like I am doing to this one as it is obviously in the wrong area. There are times that in an effort to make things easier, I will take a thread and just send it to an area off limits to all but staff and not hand out a violation.this way you dont acrue points. points lead to forum suspensions. If you find a thread moved , you should be able to find it as long as it wasnt sent to the admin area. If you wonder why a thread was removed, it may be best to reread site rules to figure out what was said that shouldnt have been said.. its just another of the thankless jobs moderators do around here

***Liz*** · 07-24-2020, 04:45 PM

How dare the staff do their job.. y'all are fired.

**Sheepdip** · 07-24-2020, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Liz

How dare the staff do their job.. y'all are fired.

And doc the pay they got coming on the severance check!!!

**68bowtie** · 07-24-2020, 09:03 PM

Points???

**Steeveedee** · 07-24-2020, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Points???

IK,R!? I thought that this place was electronic.

franken · 07-25-2020, 12:11 AM

If the people behind the site want to have ads (income or cost reduction, as is their prerogative), it seems we're free to put up with them, leave, or use ad blockers. I see no issues.
As for silently moving posts, maybe a little sketchy depending, but the site is owned by people who govern it as they see fit. Still no issues.

LT7A · 07-25-2020, 03:04 AM

I broke no rules with what I posted. Just demonstrated concern about images that advertisers were using. One in particular. I found the image and the product mildly shocking and at least one other found it objectionable. Valid topic for a thread, I think. If it was deemed problematic by a moderator then a comment on the thread makes more sense. I appreciate what the moderators are here to do and support it. In fact I wrote the thread for the good of the Forum because I didn't feel what was advertised was in keeping with what the site administrators would want.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-25-2020, 07:51 AM

What's objectionable to one person may not be to another. Therefore impossible to chase that dogs tail. Next time do a screen shot and post a vote thread and you'll see what I mean.

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-25-2020, 01:19 PM

I am using Chrome, and I have noticed that Google has added in their own add space recently. There was not an add in that section several months ago. I do not believe that the admins have any control over adds that Google places on the board

weq92f · 07-25-2020, 02:29 PM

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I've mentioned this before...and probably shouldn't mention it again but...

This site doesn't care about ad blockers.

I haven't seen an ad on this site in what feels like forever.

Just FYI,

-klb

**truckdude239** · 07-25-2020, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by franken

If the people behind the site want to have ads (income or cost reduction, as is their prerogative), it seems we're free to put up with them, leave, or use ad blockers. I see no issues.
As for silently moving posts, maybe a little sketchy depending, but the site is owned by people who govern it as they see fit. Still no issues.

Nothing sketchy about it we volunteer our time here truthfully we dont have to post or say anything about moving or closing posts as that would add hours to the work we do here I know like me the site owner works a full time job , all posts that are moved or edited are backed up in a place us admins can see. I found the post of op that another admin moved to our secret area they where well withing rights to move it as this is a family friendly site and that picture not necessarily falls into hat category

**special-K** · 07-25-2020, 09:14 PM

Personally, as who I am as well as being forum staff, I feel to drop a line on what's up before deleting without a trace is called for. I feel it is possible to make the time for that courtesy as opposed to "POOF! Gone". I feel it would prevent a lot of negativity and certainly worth the time. I feel doing that would be helpful in preventing that same thing, or similar, from happening again if the 'perp' was told what they did that caused the thread to go "POOF!". That one simple post or PM would eliminate the need to take time to post in a thread like this.

Threads being moved are self explanatory. The thread still shows as 'moved' in the location where it was posted. You can click on it, the thread will open, you will see where it was moved to, and you can continue to post. I see no need for any further action there.

**68bowtie** · 07-25-2020, 10:40 PM

I would assume/hope the same courtesy occurs if one is assigned “points“.

*dajn* · 07-25-2020, 11:34 PM

Lol. This thread reminds me of the people that report posts. So pathetic. Grow up. No one cares about your problems or your views in life. Learn to understand that you could be wrong.

**FleetsidePaul** · 07-26-2020, 10:14 AM

I've never had a thread deleted.

But I've had some wives & girlfriends delete me.

**jayoldschool** · 07-26-2020, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dajn

Lol. This thread reminds me of the people that report posts. So pathetic. Grow up. No one cares about your problems or your views in life. Learn to understand that you could be wrong.

I'm sorry, reporting a post is essential in the process of efficient forum administration. We can't read everything (although we try), and getting a report allows us to quickly deal with spam or with a post that violates forum rules.

**old Rusty C10** · 07-26-2020, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

I would assume/hope the same courtesy occurs if one is assigned “points“.

yes if we are giving points you get a PM unless youve blocked PMS from all on the site. it explains the violation and the amount of points and if or when they expire.. Bots who come in here and spam us are banned for life.. some who continually violate are banned for up to 90 days.. but if you read the site rules you should be ok..
Sometimes i edit a thread when i see a non subscriber has posted a want to buy that is a little ambiguous so it reads they are looking for a vendor source as opposed to trying to solicit a response from a member for a part , which as we all know is against site rules for a non subscriber.
If there is a post that is going south because people need to feed it sometimes ill just edit it out and see if it simmers down instead of issuing a warning and points...
I guess some people dont appreciate when you try to not be a walking rule book

**davischevy** · 07-26-2020, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I've never had a thread deleted.

But I've had some wives & girlfriends delete me.

Be thankful.

You were deleted, not eliminated.

**davischevy** · 07-26-2020, 01:28 PM

I started an innocent thread that got deleted. It was intended to be tongue in cheek but too many people took it seriously.

Deletion was probably best.

I learned one thing. Don't tease this bunch about cutting the dash.

EDIT; After some thought, the thread my have been closed, not deleted. What ever, I got over it.

57taskforce · 07-26-2020, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jayoldschool

I'm sorry, reporting a post is essential in the process of efficient forum administration. We can't read everything (although we try), and getting a report allows us to quickly deal with spam or with a post that violates forum rules.

Yep, there’s no way we can keep up with everything, especially in the high traffic areas of the board. Heck I’ve missed violations in my own threads from other people on the past. We do the best we can and all of us are human.

**special-K** · 07-26-2020, 05:25 PM

I feel there is one pathetic post right here in this thread. Was it intended to be helpful in some sort odd and incomprehensible way, Mr. You know Who I Am Talking To? Just about a troll post if ever there was one. Trolls are truly pathetic. We are fair here but don't push your luck. See that line you are standing on? Best take a step back and move on and not make the same mistake again.

The OP only posted that thread with that picture out of concern for maintaining the decency of this board. The person who called him sick has poor comprehension skills or maybe just can't read real well. This thread smells like a rat and is going nowhere positive. It's time to end it... POOF!

***Liz*** · 07-28-2020, 02:26 PM

Y'all, I know the staff closed this thread. I just need to say if you review the site rules, and follow them, you likely won't have an issue. If you have a question, feel free to PM me and ask. If you feel a staff member did you wrong, bring it to my attention. If you think I did PM N2TRUX. We try to be fair. Right now I have 3 pm fire in the ovens going on. I walked away from them for a few days, as well as the sh!tfest with randy500. Why? So we do not lose a dozen or more members. It's hot y'all.. and my bs meter is pegged out. Please just act right and treat the staff right. If you feel wronged PM me .. it's all good

07-24-2020, 12:48 PM	#1
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? I wrote a thread to point out that it appeared that the advertising links might be going awry. It was subtle. Initially made no statements. Meant to be humorous while raising the question. And when I added a comment that it seemed that administration may have made steps to improve it, poof! My thread disappeared along with any record of me posting to it. I've also had a thread relocated without any explanation except in retrospect. If it's going to be moved or removed I think that calls for at least a courtesy PM. I've always kind of wished for a big brother, ha, but Big Brother? Not really.

07-24-2020, 04:30 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? I am not sure if I have moved your threads in the past, Like I am doing to this one as it is obviously in the wrong area. There are times that in an effort to make things easier, I will take a thread and just send it to an area off limits to all but staff and not hand out a violation.this way you dont acrue points. points lead to forum suspensions. If you find a thread moved , you should be able to find it as long as it wasnt sent to the admin area. If you wonder why a thread was removed, it may be best to reread site rules to figure out what was said that shouldnt have been said.. its just another of the thankless jobs moderators do around here __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-24-2020, 04:45 PM	#3
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? How dare the staff do their job.. y'all are fired.

07-24-2020, 09:03 PM	#5
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? Points??? __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

07-25-2020, 12:11 AM	#7
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,124	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? If the people behind the site want to have ads (income or cost reduction, as is their prerogative), it seems we're free to put up with them, leave, or use ad blockers. I see no issues. As for silently moving posts, maybe a little sketchy depending, but the site is owned by people who govern it as they see fit. Still no issues.

07-25-2020, 03:04 AM	#8
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? I broke no rules with what I posted. Just demonstrated concern about images that advertisers were using. One in particular. I found the image and the product mildly shocking and at least one other found it objectionable. Valid topic for a thread, I think. If it was deemed problematic by a moderator then a comment on the thread makes more sense. I appreciate what the moderators are here to do and support it. In fact I wrote the thread for the good of the Forum because I didn't feel what was advertised was in keeping with what the site administrators would want.

07-25-2020, 07:51 AM	#9
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? What's objectionable to one person may not be to another. Therefore impossible to chase that dogs tail. Next time do a screen shot and post a vote thread and you'll see what I mean. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-25-2020, 01:19 PM	#10
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? I am using Chrome, and I have noticed that Google has added in their own add space recently. There was not an add in that section several months ago. I do not believe that the admins have any control over adds that Google places on the board __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

07-25-2020, 02:29 PM	#11
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,223	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? . I've mentioned this before...and probably shouldn't mention it again but... This site doesn't care about ad blockers. I haven't seen an ad on this site in what feels like forever. Just FYI, -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

07-25-2020, 09:14 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? Personally, as who I am as well as being forum staff, I feel to drop a line on what's up before deleting without a trace is called for. I feel it is possible to make the time for that courtesy as opposed to "POOF! Gone". I feel it would prevent a lot of negativity and certainly worth the time. I feel doing that would be helpful in preventing that same thing, or similar, from happening again if the 'perp' was told what they did that caused the thread to go "POOF!". That one simple post or PM would eliminate the need to take time to post in a thread like this. Threads being moved are self explanatory. The thread still shows as 'moved' in the location where it was posted. You can click on it, the thread will open, you will see where it was moved to, and you can continue to post. I see no need for any further action there. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-26-2020 at 05:21 AM.

07-25-2020, 10:40 PM	#14
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? I would assume/hope the same courtesy occurs if one is assigned “points“. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

07-25-2020, 11:34 PM	#15
dajn Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ogilvie Minnesota Posts: 461	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? Lol. This thread reminds me of the people that report posts. So pathetic. Grow up. No one cares about your problems or your views in life. Learn to understand that you could be wrong.

07-26-2020, 10:14 AM	#16
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? I've never had a thread deleted. But I've had some wives & girlfriends delete me. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

07-26-2020, 01:28 PM	#20
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? I started an innocent thread that got deleted. It was intended to be tongue in cheek but too many people took it seriously. Deletion was probably best. I learned one thing. Don't tease this bunch about cutting the dash. EDIT; After some thought, the thread my have been closed, not deleted. What ever, I got over it. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

07-26-2020, 05:25 PM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? I feel there is one pathetic post right here in this thread. Was it intended to be helpful in some sort odd and incomprehensible way, Mr. You know Who I Am Talking To? Just about a troll post if ever there was one. Trolls are truly pathetic. We are fair here but don't push your luck. See that line you are standing on? Best take a step back and move on and not make the same mistake again. The OP only posted that thread with that picture out of concern for maintaining the decency of this board. The person who called him sick has poor comprehension skills or maybe just can't read real well. This thread smells like a rat and is going nowhere positive. It's time to end it... POOF! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-26-2020 at 05:33 PM.



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07-28-2020, 02:26 PM	#23
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Has anybody else had a thread they wrote just outright deleted? Y'all, I know the staff closed this thread. I just need to say if you review the site rules, and follow them, you likely won't have an issue. If you have a question, feel free to PM me and ask. If you feel a staff member did you wrong, bring it to my attention. If you think I did PM N2TRUX. We try to be fair. Right now I have 3 pm fire in the ovens going on. I walked away from them for a few days, as well as the sh!tfest with randy500. Why? So we do not lose a dozen or more members. It's hot y'all.. and my bs meter is pegged out. Please just act right and treat the staff right. If you feel wronged PM me .. it's all good

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