Admin Review?

Hi does anyone know what prompts an admin review? Like, what does an admin review entail? And are threads ever put back up after the review? Can any administrator decide to perform an admin review? I ask in all earnestness.

Thank you,

N

I don’t know, but I once made a complaint about some posts on a thread and the thread disappeared never to be seen again.


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I must confess the random acts of moderation on this forum bewilder me.

I refer to its attitude towards 'trolling': it seems that posts that are, to any normal person, controversial and/or alarmist (the very definition of trolling) are allowed despite the rules of the forum saying they're not, but calling individuals out over it is not allowed and no action is ever taken against them.

FFS, this is a forum for anxiety sufferers - surely anything that could increase anxiety is against the spirit of the forum?

I'm screen-shotting this reply because I can guarantee it'll get removed.

If a post is reported then the admins may choose to close it whilst we look at it.

Please bear in mind that I am not active on the forum at the moment so Elen and Emmz (who are both working) are doing all the forum work for me which I really appreciate so things take longer to look at, discuss and then decide what to do.

We rely a lot on members reporting posts to us as we cannot read them all.

Hi

This is just a courtesy reply to let you know that your post was moved from its original place to a sub-forum that is more relevant to your issue.

This is nothing personal - it just enables us to keep posts about the same problems in the relevant forums so other members with any experience with the issues can find them more easily.

Please also read this post:

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=213239

I believe a admin review is done when there's a concerning post


and its good to see you, Nic, hope your getting better :hugs::flowers:

Ah found it!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Pamplemousse

I must confess the random acts of moderation on this forum bewilder me.

I refer to its attitude towards 'trolling': it seems that posts that are, to any normal person, controversial and/or alarmist (the very definition of trolling) are allowed despite the rules of the forum saying they're not, but calling individuals out over it is not allowed and no action is ever taken against them.

FFS, this is a forum for anxiety sufferers - surely anything that could increase anxiety is against the spirit of the forum?

I'm screen-shotting this reply because I can guarantee it'll get removed.

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I think that's a slippery slope. What some find cathartic or just a distraction from their own anxiety, like debating an issue, others might find increases their anxiety. But they don't have to read it or join in.

I'm hoping that some administrators will chime in on this one.

I do debate on this site but never ever with the intent of increasing anyone's anxiety. I mean some people could read a thread on a specific illness and their HA could actually go up not down.

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Originally Posted by Scass

I don’t know, but I once made a complaint about some posts on a thread and the thread disappeared never to be seen again.


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Now that's power...like Month Python's keeper of the bridge of death.

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Originally Posted by Noivous

Now that's power...like Month Python's keeper of the bridge of death.

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oooo, now that would be fun!

Why am I not shocked you like that idea?😂

I think with Vee's world domination this site will be hers soon anyway :D

Awww, you guys know me so well :hugs:

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Awww, you guys know me so well :hugs:

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Vee would make a fair ruler of not just the site but the whole universe :hugs:

Awww, whisper :hugs: You shall be the official Minister of Cats in the new regime!

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oooo, now that would be fun!

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Imagine that finger hovering over the condemned thread and then gone...like the crew of the Marie Celeste..

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Awww, whisper :hugs: You shall be the official Minister of Cats in the new regime!

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The Minister of Feline Affairs? Purr-fect choice for Whisper!

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Originally Posted by pulisa

Imagine that finger hovering over the condemned thread and then gone...like the crew of the Marie Celeste..

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sent to thread jail?

does it get parole for good behaviour? :whistles:

I wonder if any visitors are allowed at thread jail?

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Originally Posted by pulisa

I wonder if any visitors are allowed at thread jail?

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idk maybe Emmz can tell us :roflmao:

In the vast majority of cases "Admin Review" happens when members complain about a thread.

We (the admin team) then discuss whether to keep the thread open or not.

And no we do get off on a power trip deleting posts or closing threads.

We are well aware that actions can cause anxiety to rise.

We are at all times trying to do our best for the site.

I am sure that many of you will disagree with some of our actions. but they are made with the best of intentions and years of experience of the site.

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Originally Posted by Elen

In the vast majority of cases "Admin Review" happens when members complain about a thread.

We (the admin team) then discuss whether to keep the thread open or not.

And no we do get off on a power trip deleting posts or closing threads.

We are well aware that actions can cause anxiety to rise.

We are at all times trying to do our best for the site.

I am sure that many of you will disagree with some of our actions. but they are made with the best of intentions and years of experience of the site.

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Elen,

Thanks for this post. Very well said. I don't believe admin's are on a power trip and I'm sure you have to guard against letting your own personal biases come into play when removing a thread.

Let me ask, do reviewed threads ever get put back up?

Thanks again.

N.

TBH it all depends on the thread and the reasons for closing it down,

I just thought it meant something needing a decision by the Admin team as opposed to a situation that is clear cut enough for one to take action.

But there does seem to be a trend of good threads getting killed off this way on that board. Wouldn't it make more sense to back out posts, warn us all and continue? There has been some very interesting information that can help people but as it veers into CT land and views are challenged along comes a shut down, ironically what some are complaining about. Then it just starts up again and the cycle continues.

It's not new, it's just it's normally on the main politics threads and normally about certain countries. I think this is why people like N are asking.

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Originally Posted by Elen

In the vast majority of cases "Admin Review" happens when members complain about a thread.

We (the admin team) then discuss whether to keep the thread open or not.

And no we do get off on a power trip deleting posts or closing threads.

We are well aware that actions can cause anxiety to rise.

We are at all times trying to do our best for the site.

I am sure that many of you will disagree with some of our actions. but they are made with the best of intentions and years of experience of the site.

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Good to see you Elen, all you admins do a lovely job here :)

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Originally Posted by MyNameIsTerry

I just thought it meant something needing a decision by the Admin team as opposed to a situation that is clear cut enough for one to take action.

But there does seem to be a trend of good threads getting killed off this way on that board. Wouldn't it make more sense to back out posts, warn us all and continue? There has been some very interesting information that can help people but as it veers into CT land and views are challenged along comes a shut down, ironically what some are complaining about. Then it just starts up again and the cycle continues.

It's not new, it's just it's normally on the main politics threads and normally about certain countries. I think this is why people like N are asking.

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I have gone back and looked at this thread and where to start moderating is a big problem.

When a thread turns so toxic and groups of people are having a go at each other it gets to a stage where to stop further arguments it is best to leave the thread closed.

The simple answer is if you do not want posts deleted and threads closed, stick to the forum rules and do not start name calling.

Probably not the answer you wanted Terry, but tbh for every post or thread we delete or merge we get a backlash.

Sometimes shutting a thread down is the best option for all concerned.

This is not something we want to do so it is up to each of us to self moderate our posts.

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Originally Posted by whispershadow

Good to see you Elen, all you admins do a lovely job here :)

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Thank you Whisper, allways nice to hear.

I am here every day, I just don't post much.

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Originally Posted by Elen

Thank you Whisper, allways nice to hear.

I am here every day, I just don't post much.

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bit like me then, only you have a good reason, you working hard on forum buttons and things :)

*drops off a tray with tea, coffee and hot chocolate and a plate of biscuits for the admin staffs to enjoy while you all relax while chatting about admin things* :)