I have talked with Mike about this, changes are likely, however he didn't say when. There are people abusing the system. I check the mod section often. I'm a former forum mod from another site. I don't think the majority of you need to read this but i will post it.

When you vote to delete someones thread, you have to be fair and impartial. You do not vote to delete a thread simply because you don't like the topic or the author. You vote per the forum rules.

Now...here's a few tips

wrong forum...you have to consider the new members, so they may post in the wrong category...That will not kill the site, running new members away will slow the growth of it. a polite email to the person would be nice.

pity/attention seeking...I see this several times a day in the poetry threads...It's a POEM! a form of creative expression If it's not filty leave it alone...these people have every right as a member to express their love of poetry.

spam/abuse...if it is truly spam...then yes delete it, note the word truly...

multiple posts....choose the one with the least amount of responses, multiples do knock others threads off the current page.

posting personal info....this one i do agree on, vote to delete and mail the person...there are people who do nothing but cruise these sites for addys...that rule is for protection of members.

Be fair, just because someone votes to delete a thread, doesn't mean you have to jump on the bandwagon. Weigh it out...consider the op..consider their time here, remember people, if you vote to delete something because you "think" it might become a problem, is like the cops pulling over everyone they see...

Read and understand the forum rules, but also remember these are people, the rules can bend a little don't be too harsh.
sorry so lengthy,
Mark

I think there have been a great deal of good commentary concerning the issue of censorship/deletion posted here. I really feel things worked well when we reported abuse to Mike and Van and they made determinations based on facts. The delete button should not be an open option for everyone who wants to exact a personal grievance, which is what I feel the case may often be. We need objective moderators with open minds and common sense. Members should be able to post freely and moderators should be in place to maintain decorum.

LHB....it worked so much better the way it USED to be. Since this is a "privately owned forum", then the owner should be the ultimate decision maker. Or at least appoint a board of responsible moderators to oversee things. It shouldn't be left up to people who come here with issues, vendettas or various forms of psychoses.

i agree long hair this is a privately owned site it is a privilege to belong to not a right, your so called American rights go out the window in these sites.... people want things perfect. once again this is the Internet people sheesh...

pity/attention seeking...I see this several times a day in the poetry threads...It's a POEM! a form of creative expression If it's not filty leave it alone...these people have every right as a member to express their love of poetry.