Identification of members

[ctydwn]

So I just made a post on another thread 2 hours ago. And since, my post has been deleted from my content and the entire thread was taken down. Who made that decision and will I receive an explanation?

 

[jeff1225]

So I just made a post on another thread 2 hours ago. And since, my post has been deleted from my content and the entire thread was taken down. Who made that decision and will I receive an explanation?

You will receive compensation.

 

[PeterA]

So I just made a post on another thread 2 hours ago. And since, my post has been deleted from my content and the entire thread was taken down. Who made that decision and will I receive an explanation?

What thread and what did you write? Was it the thread Elliot started about Jay's video? I can't find that now. Can't find my post on that thread either. No explanation is necessary. I would not expect one.

 

[spiritofmusic]

So, a forum starts off by its members, for its members.
It then changes into one where commercial interests take up a lion's share.
Now commercial interests want the members to conform to their requests.
And whole threads where arguments ensue are taken down.
Yep, that's the prescription to keep the members happy.

 

[NC Lee]

As a long time member and one that was told that I did have to identify myself and what my business affliations were I think that all members should use their real names and have to post their real systems if they want to be allowed to post. I personally find way to many that act like experts and yet they have no credentials published or non published.
Your thoughts?
The internet is full of fakers, phonies and BS artistsand I believe that this forum should be a "real" place. Why not make WBF a shinning example of what the internet could truly be!
Ok now come get me

 

[dminches]

ha glad this seems like a joke. so this forum is operated like in a communist state? content wiped at a click of a button? “no explanation is necessary”? wtf. what did i say that went against any rule? and how am I or anyone else to know what the rules are?

When you joined you confirmed that you read the terms of service. Here is a link to refresh your memory.

Terms and rules

You must agree to these terms and rules before using the site.

www.whatsbestforum.com

 

[ctydwn]

thanks. reread. so which term did i violate?

 

[Kingrex]

I believe the member that started a thread can ask to have it removed. I don't know what surrounds all that.

But come on, Jays Audio lab was getting a bum rap. Of course he used his financial power to sway the content here.

 

[dminches]

thanks. reread. so which term did i violate?

Who said you violated the TOS?

 

[Rays]

So will there be an explanation why Elliot's thread was removed?

 

[dminches]

So will there be an explanation why Elliot's thread was removed?

In this particular case there were many reported posts, most of them due to comments which violated the TOS and were off topic. We temporarily closed the thread so we can remove posts which violated the TOS. Since we all have day jobs it can take up to a day to do this. We will clean things up and then post to the thread to help get it back on topic.

 

[Elliot G.]

I believe the member that started a thread can ask to have it removed. I don't know what surrounds all that.

But come on, Jays Audio lab was getting a bum rap. Of course he used his financial power to sway the content here.

I did not ask for anything from anyone and awoke today with text messages asking me what happened. I have no idea.

 

[Lagonda]

So, a forum starts off by its members, for its members.
It then changes into one where commercial interests take up a lion's share.
Now commercial interests want the members to conform to their requests.
And whole threads where arguments ensue are taken down.
Yep, that's the prescription to keep the members happy.

I just had a post removed too ! Finally ! I was afraid i had lost my touch !

 

[Elliot G.]

I just had a post removed too ! Finally ! I was afraid i had lost my touch !

lol

 

[PeterA]

Who said you violated the TOS?

Why would a member’s content be deleted if he did not violate the rules regulations in terms of service? I think someone retains the right to remove content but it seems an opaque action.

 

[dminches]

Why would a member’s content be deleted if he did not violate the rules regulations in terms of service? I think someone retains the right to remove content but it seems an opaque action.

Who said their content was deleted and didn’t violate the TOS? What are you talking about?

 

[PeterA]

In this particular case there were many reported posts, most of them due to comments which violated the TOS and were off topic. We temporarily closed the thread so we can remove posts which violated the TOS. Since we all have day jobs it can take up to a day to do this. We will clean things up and then post to the thread to help get it back on topic.

Are off-topic posts deemed such by the monitors and then deleted? I wasn’t aware that being off topic was a violation of the terms of service?

 

[dminches]

Are off-topic posts deemed such by the monitors and then deleted? I wasn’t aware that being off topic was a violation of the terms of service?

Again, Peter, I don’t know what you are saying. Where did anyone say posts were removed for being off topic?

 

[PeterA]

Who said their content was deleted and didn’t violate the TOS? What are you talking about?

I am talking about the post #167 by ctydwn. He does not know why his post was deleted or what rule he violated. That’s what I am talking about.

 

[PeterA]

Again, Peter, I don’t know what you are saying. Where did anyone say posts were removed for being off topic?

From one of the monitors:

“In this particular case there were many reported posts, most of them due to comments which violated the TOS and were off topic. We temporarily closed the thread so we can remove posts which violated the TOS. Since we all have day jobs it can take up to a day to do this. We will clean things up and then post to the thread to help get it back on topic.”