I'm confused, what classifies discussion nowadays?

[lawrawrrr]

I think threads should be allowed to evolve so not just turning a thread for the sake of it but there needs to be a link. If someone said "I'd take biscuits on a desert island" and then someone sparked off a discussion about their favourite biscuits, I don't really see the problem with that. It's why spam threads are normally the best ones because they've been allowed to evolve naturally rather than stuck to a rigid straitjacket.

That's exactly what happened though...............

[Inseriousity.]

Yes I said that without looking at the actual thread. It was more a personal opinion than an explanation of what Habbox moderation policy is in these situations. It'd really be up to the forum manager to decide.

[MKR&*42]

Yes I said that without looking at the actual thread. It was more a personal opinion than an explanation of what Habbox moderation policy is in these situations. It'd really be up to the forum manager to decide.

That's amazing how you got that spot on without even looking at the thread LMAO.

[dbgtz]

Would be nice if someone in the related department replied.

[MKR&*42]

@brandon; @Jordan; @Bolt660; @Chris; @omg i dont know anymore mods :S. @Sky;

I've prob missed a few lol. But I imagine at least 1 of them would reply to this..

[FlyingJesus]

I thought it had been pretty much completely agreed and accepted by now that progression of discussion to something other than that which the topic title states is fine as long as it's not just a random leap from a completely unrelated spam post. It makes no sense whatsoever to not allow this, as it would essentially mean that in most of these threads you're allowed to give a singular answer to a question and then never return, which is definitely not discussion.

How often does anyone have a good, lengthy conversation which only concerns a single topic and never deviates in any way from its origins?

[Martin]

Personally I disagree with moving a complete thread like that into spam when there is a perfectly relevant and valid discussion taking place with plenty of good posts. (which the forum needs right now)

As others have said, its perfectly normal for discussion to move around a bit during a thread and you cant expect everyone to post to the exact same template and answering the question directly, else it becomes more like a survey rather than a forum thread.

Forums are places for discussion, and I don't think it does any harm to deviate slightly from topic, providing something has previously been on topic and mentioned (e.g the biscuits). Its been brought up in the thread, and I dont think it does any harm to go deeper in to discussion and for someone to be interested in what type of biscuits someone prefers. It is not hard for the thread to get back on track, and for the sake of a few posts inbetween I dont think its worth losing a perfectly valid thread to the spam forum.

Had someone come along and said "I like cars" then fair enough that would be a completely different topic. I think if you are too harsh in making people stick rigidly to topic then there is no fun in it, and you cant really have a decent discussion at all. That's my personal opinion but we will see what the forum manager says. @brandon;

[Tom]

I know I was the one who moved it and I realise now it was a bad move. I put my hands up, don't shoot me. It does classify as a discussion and the 5-6 posts within it should have been moved into their own thread. Unfortunately, this idea didn't cross me and again, I made a bad move. Everyone makes bad moves right?

[sex]

I know I was the one who moved it and I realise now it was a bad move. I put my hands up, don't shoot me. It does classify as a discussion and the 5-6 posts within it should have been moved into their own thread. Unfortunately, this idea didn't cross me and again, I made a bad move. Everyone makes bad moves right?

NO WE WANT YOU FIRED AND BANNED

tbh a thread wasn't needed someone could have just pm'd brandon

[Samantha]

I know I was the one who moved it and I realise now it was a bad move. I put my hands up, don't shoot me. It does classify as a discussion and the 5-6 posts within it should have been moved into their own thread. Unfortunately, this idea didn't cross me and again, I made a bad move. Everyone makes bad moves right?

A moderator admitting they're wrong ty Tom! nah I agree with Graham maybe a PM could have been better but it's nice to see feedback from others too.