Why are threads wastelanded for no good reason?

twistedlegato · Jan 23, 2007, 05:33 PM

I see quit a few threads that have nothings bad about them at all just like my Pizza Thread..

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=272604

Why mods? I dont under stand why peoples/my thread deserved to be wastelanded, no mod even put a message for the reason why it was wastelanded also!

The pizza thread was beginning to become very fun and nothing was against the rules so why?

There are much stupider threads that i see go by at times and they just are there, not wastelanded!

Mods, what is the reason, and anytime you do wasteland something can you please make a post telling the reason?!

Zwhaler · Jan 23, 2007, 05:39 PM

I was just looking at the Pizza thread... I agree.

On the other hand... *cough Indian penis size thread cough*

I just read through all 4 pages of that one...

But back on subject I agree with you, and that is a good idea that there should be some sort of explanation for threads where it is not already obvious (spam threads, etc) I also agree that this thread will be wastelanded not before long.

twistedlegato · Jan 23, 2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Zwhaler

I was just looking at the Pizza thread... I agree.

On the other hand... *cough Indian penis size thread cough*

I just read through all 4 pages of that one...

But back on subject I agree with you. I also agree that this thread will be wastelanded not before long.

Wait? That Indian thread was not Wastelanded?

Now THAT IS UNFAIR!!!!

MacNut · Jan 23, 2007, 05:42 PM

First of all this is in the wrong section, Second a thread is wastelanded if the original topic gets out of hand. Like say a thread about pizza turns into a fight about cars.

Blue Velvet · Jan 23, 2007, 05:43 PM

I agree.

I think it's unfair, heavy-handed and also capricious to wasteland threads like the pizza thread that don't immediately and obviously contravene forum rules, without at the very least a mods note saying why.

Zwhaler · 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldnavy1918

Wait? That Indian thread was not Wastelanded?

Now THAT IS UNFAIR!!!!

Read the whole thing. It was getting a little out of hand... but that doesn't mean that it was hillarious! Especially the page where someone drew out the MacRumors Penis size paper (based on your rank) lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacNut

First of all this is in the wrong section, Second a thread is wastelanded if the original topic gets out of hand. Like say a thread about pizza turns into a fight about cars.

Yeah but did you read the thread? That was not the case.

Eraserhead · Jan 23, 2007, 05:44 PM

Except the Pizza thread seemed to stay on topic...

EDIT: Damn totally beaten to it. I'm off to bed.

MacNut · Jan 23, 2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zwhaler

Yeah but did you read the thread? That was not the case.

Let me have a look see.

...I don't see anything wrong with it. Maybe the pizza shop advertising?

calculus · Jan 23, 2007, 05:47 PM

I thought the pizza thread was a bit of harmless fun - maybe that was the problem. Interesting that at least one mod contributed to it.

twistedlegato · Jan 23, 2007, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacNut

Let me have a look see.

...I don't see anything wrong with it. Maybe the pizza shop advertising?

Ok one reason it was closed could have been because i like did ALOT of posts and maybe the mods thought i was spamming, well its not the case i tell you! *Speaking to mods, not to MACNUT*

Zwhaler · Jan 23, 2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by calculus

I thought the pizza thread was a bit of harmless fun - maybe that was the problem. Interesting that at least one mod contributed to it.

Yeah, it's too bad you lose your posts within a wastelanded topic. Imagine if they got rid of the Post your Mac Setup thread... (7000+ posts in that one)

MacNut · Jan 23, 2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by calculus

I thought the pizza thread was a bit of harmless fun - maybe that was the problem. Interesting that at least one mod contributed to it.

It was certainly cleaner then the Lube™ thread.

Mitthrawnuruodo · Jan 23, 2007, 06:05 PM

Man, the pizza thread got wastelanded...?

That's rubbish...

This thread on the other hand...

bousozoku · Jan 23, 2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by calculus

I thought the pizza thread was a bit of harmless fun - maybe that was the problem. Interesting that at least one mod contributed to it.

I'm not sure why it was sent to Wasteland, either. Occasionally, there are spam hole threads like that. The only reason I can think that it was moved was that there was an older thread about it.

This one is moving to Feedback.

nickster9224 · Jan 23, 2007, 06:19 PM

Yea seriously the pizza thread is better than the "What to do with pictures of your ex thread"

twistedlegato · Jan 23, 2007, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bousozoku

I'm not sure why it was sent to Wasteland, either. Occasionally, there are spam hole threads like that. The only reason I can think that it was moved was that there was an older thread about it.

This one is moving to Feedback.

Can a mod not send it back to the Community Section, and you are a mod, so cant you do that?

MacNut · Jan 23, 2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by oldnavy1918

Can a mod not send it back to the Community Section, and you are a mod, so cant you do that?

The wasteland is like a black whole, once it goes there it doesn't come back. (usually)

WildCowboy · Jan 23, 2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by oldnavy1918

Can a mod not send it back to the Community Section, and you are a mod, so cant you do that?

They can come back, but it's awfully rare for one mod to overrule another mod without them having discussed the issue. I'd be surprised if there wasn't a discussion in the moderator forum about this right now.

twistedlegato · Jan 23, 2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WildCowboy

They can come back, but it's awfully rare for one mod to overrule another mod without them having discussed the issue. I'd be surprised if there wasn't a discussion in the moderator forum about this right now.

There is a moderator forum in MR? Neat, i hope they bring my thread back or at least give me a reason!

jsw · Jan 23, 2007, 07:26 PM

I agree that a note explaining why a popular thread is wastelanded is usually helpful.

That said, what I think needs to be understood is that there are times when many post reports stack up, someone's trying to get through them, maybe they're busy with real world stuff™, and things fall through the cracks.

I don't know why the Pizza thread was sent away. But the lesson I've learned from this is to try harder to note why I do so when I move things there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildCowboy

They can come back, but it's awfully rare for one mod to overrule another mod without them having discussed the issue. I'd be surprised if there wasn't a discussion in the moderator forum about this right now.

Oh please. Like we really care. We figure a lightning bolt now and then is a good thing and fun to watch.

twistedlegato · Jan 23, 2007, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsw

I agree that a note explaining why a popular thread is wastelanded is usually helpful.

That said, what I think needs to be understood is that there are times when many post reports stack up, someone's trying to get through them, maybe they're busy with real world stuff™, and things fall through the cracks.

I don't know why the Pizza thread was sent away. But the lesson I've learned from this is to try harder to note why I do so when I move things there.
Oh please. Like we really care. We figure a lightning bolt now and then is a good thing and fun to watch.

So your being sarcastic? No wait what?!

And you cant bring the thread back?

jsw · Jan 23, 2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldnavy1918

So your being sarcastic? No wait what?!

And you cant bring the thread back?

The last part was sarcastic.

Yes, the thread could be brought back, but I'm unable to discuss with the other mod as to why it was sent there, and I wouldn't arbitrarily bring it back.

My recommendation in the meantime is to move on to other threads. Pizza's been around a long time. It'll still be a food when this is resolved.

bousozoku · Jan 23, 2007, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldnavy1918

Can a mod not send it back to the Community Section, and you are a mod, so cant you do that?

I don't know why it went there and until there is some explanation, I'm not going to reverse someone else's decision unless I see something of vital importance.

Knowing people's preference in pizza toppings is not of vital importance.

MacNut · Jan 23, 2007, 07:53 PM

Maybe the case can be taken to MacRumors court, and the members can decide its fate.

jsw · Jan 23, 2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MacNut

Maybe the case can be taken to MacRumors court, and the members can decide its fate.

Or maybe we can all just move along.

I/we understand the point being made here. It will be discussed. But, please, it's just a thread. Until/unless something is done, I'm not sure there's much else to say here.

Jan 23, 2007, 05:33 PM	#1
twistedlegato macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2006	Why are threads wastelanded for no good reason? I see quit a few threads that have nothings bad about them at all just like my Pizza Thread.. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=272604 Why mods? I dont under stand why peoples/my thread deserved to be wastelanded, no mod even put a message for the reason why it was wastelanded also! The pizza thread was beginning to become very fun and nothing was against the rules so why? There are much stupider threads that i see go by at times and they just are there, not wastelanded! Mods, what is the reason, and anytime you do wasteland something can you please make a post telling the reason?! __________________ Out of the Frying Pan, into the Fire
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Zwhaler macrumors 601 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Final Cut Pro	I was just looking at the Pizza thread... I agree. On the other hand... cough Indian penis size thread cough I just read through all 4 pages of that one... But back on subject I agree with you, and that is a good idea that there should be some sort of explanation for threads where it is not already obvious (spam threads, etc) I also agree that this thread will be wastelanded not before long. __________________ Mac Pro + Galaxy Note 2 Check Out My YouTube Channel~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Jan 23, 2007, 05:42 PM	#4
MacNut macrumors P6 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CT	First of all this is in the wrong section, Second a thread is wastelanded if the original topic gets out of hand. Like say a thread about pizza turns into a fight about cars. __________________ Remember Sandy Hook. 42 the Final Season.
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Jan 23, 2007, 06:05 PM	#13
Mitthrawnuruodo Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bergen, Norway	Man, the pizza thread got wastelanded...? That's rubbish... This thread on the other hand... __________________ Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it; those who fail to learn history correctly... why, they are simply doomed.
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Jan 23, 2007, 07:53 PM	#24
MacNut macrumors P6 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CT	Maybe the case can be taken to MacRumors court, and the members can decide its fate. __________________ Remember Sandy Hook. 42 the Final Season.
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Jan 23, 2007, 05:43 PM	#5
Blue Velvet Demi-Goddess (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Jul 2004	I agree. I think it's unfair, heavy-handed and also capricious to wasteland threads like the pizza thread that don't immediately and obviously contravene forum rules, without at the very least a mods note saying why.
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Jan 23, 2007, 05:44 PM	#7
Eraserhead macrumors G4 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK	Except the Pizza thread seemed to stay on topic... EDIT: Damn totally beaten to it. I'm off to bed.
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Jan 23, 2007, 05:47 PM	#9
calculus macrumors 68040 Join Date: Dec 2005	I thought the pizza thread was a bit of harmless fun - maybe that was the problem. Interesting that at least one mod contributed to it.
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Jan 23, 2007, 06:19 PM	#15
nickster9224 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 35 Miles From Chicago, Illinois	Yea seriously the pizza thread is better than the "What to do with pictures of your ex thread"
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