Moderators editing posts

[Thetan]

Ok, this is not directed toward anyone, or any Moderator.

Over the past couple days I have noticed a number forum moderators abusing their post editing powers. They have been editing posts that, really are the least bit rude, or pointless. Most of the time, they do not understand the what the person said (not incoherency), so they edit it saying it is pointless. If somebody says something towards someone, that could even SLIGHTLY be viewed as offensive, it is edited. Well, this is really irritating, because you cannot:

Make a joke
Tell someone off
Say something not directly related to the topic



Its really annoying! So next time you go to edit a post (this is to moderators), think about the post before you really irritate the poster, especially when its obvious that you did not understand what they were getting at!
Its these little things, that make this forum less casual and laid back. This forum should be a place to talk about stuff, make jokes, and sometimes when necessary tell people off who are causing trouble. You aren't the Taliban!

[Tristan]

Can you provide links to any posts that have been edited where posters are not replying directly to the topic?
As you should be allowed to reply to other people's posts in a thread without having to directly post about the topic.

[BlueEyedSarah]

They are doing their job on the forum, if they see anything breaking the rules they will edit the post or to make the post slightly better they edit it - Users would complain if the mods did not edit some posts and say they are not doing their job. Accept posts get edited by the mods and see they are at least doing their jobs to make the forum a good relaxing place to post in.

[Xeros]

To be honest I was infracted in the thread called " your ideal name "
I said the name... well if you've seen the film Meet the F*****'s
Well I said his name and I was infracted for that?

Mod's do it so when there monthly report comes it makes them look good.
Pathetic imo

[Tristan]

To be honest I was infracted in the thread called " your ideal name "
I said the name... well if you've seen the film Meet the F*****'s
Well I said his name and I was infracted for that?

Mod's do it so when there monthly report comes it makes them look good.
Pathetic imo

Well, although I decided against dealing with that post, I can see why it was decided to be dealt with by another moderator as it does indeed avoid the filter.

A warning or just an edit in my opinion would suffice but that's just me.

If there are any problems with infractions or warnings, report it in the specified thread, as has been said many times.

[kk.]

it has happened quite a lot to me recently

this is not directly related but im not going to PM someone when i can just post
http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=470767

[Tristan]

it has happened quite a lot to me recently

this is not directly related but im not going to PM someone when i can just post
http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=470767

Yeah, that's an example that would go along with what I said in my original post.

As you should be allowed to reply to other people's posts in a thread without having to directly post about the topic.

[Yoshimitsui]

The reason pointless comments are edited is because they contain no logical thinking by the user to what the have insterted into the reply, it is more often than not a reason to increase post count quickly.

And yes we do wish for users to stay on topic, if you get a user posting whatever he/she wishes in the thread then tom **** and harry do the same, in no time the thread has gone totally off the point and is basicly spam.
That is why there is many sections to post the aprropriate topic in so that evrryone can discuss whatever they wish without having to have threads taken over.

This way it makes the forum fair for everyone.

[Catzsy]

Well there is no reason for someone not to have a bit of fun because that's what the forum is for as far as I am concerned as long as it is not at somebody's elses expense. I think the way out is to have a laugh but make sure that you have posted something on-topic too. i.e. in the above post 'achoo' - it is only commonsense that is quite a witty remark but strictly under the the rules it is off-topic so you would make sure you also give your opinion on the thread topic e.g 'Achoo' - I do not think too much pepper is harmful'.

There is a reason for a spam forum because lots of people get irriatated
when they have taken the trouble to compose and post a thread in the right category and then it just turns into a spamfest.

As far as being The Taliban are concerned I believe that I am designated more to be like Benito Mussolini which I can cope with. Thanks Oli


Thetan, I do think you have bought up some valid points and I will certainly take heed of what you say. There could be a reason that the mod is busy and does not have time to read and get the gist of the thread but really you can only make a good judgment if this is done

[Tristan]

Well there is no reason for someone not to have a bit of fun because that's what the forum is for as far as I am concerned as long as it is not at somebody's elses expense. I think the way out is to have a laugh but make sure that you have posted something on-topic too. i.e. in the above post 'achoo' - it is only commonsense that is quite a witty remark but strictly under the the rules it is off-topic so you would make sure you also give your opinion on the thread topic e.g 'Achoo' - I do not think too much pepper is harmful'.

There is a reason for a spam forum because lots of people get irriatated
when they have taken the trouble to compose and post a thread in the right category and then it just turns into a spamfest.

As far as being The Taliban are concerned I believe that I am designated more to be like Benito Mussolini which I can cope with. Thanks Oli

Saurav (I think it is?)/kk means his post lower down in the thread.

Like this post, it's fair because it was provoked by a misunderstanding/previous post in the thread and is replying directly to it.