In2why Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I can understand when people get snarky or mean. But recently 2 threads which were big, but not out of control or mean got locked. Is it because they take up too much bandwitdth? Sad actually because it felt like we were sitting around a table drinking coffee, laughing, teasing, and discussing something, and poof. Oh well......above my pay grade I guess but I am curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Sometimes the discussion gets circular (rehashing the same old things) and the moderators feel like it's served it's purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I think it's when we devolve into pure silliness and it's going nowhere, although personally I find talk about zombies and cannibalism fascinating and informative. ;):D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I think it's when we devolve into pure silliness and it's going nowhere, although personally I find talk about zombies and cannibalism fascinating and informative. ;):D I think it's the zombies fault. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2why Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 I think it's when we devolve into pure silliness and it's going nowhere, although personally I find talk about zombies and cannibalism fascinating and informative. ;):D lol....maybe not informative, but interesting to see others viewpoints. But yeah I can see it, although I think it was in good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 A note about posting We want you to carry on all sorts of conversations on this board. Please do remember, though, that we are hosting it (and it does cost money) as a support forum for home educators. Megalong threads with little content cost us bandwidth and extra money. And so far as we can tell, they DO throw the server for a loop more often than shorter threads. So please don't start threads whose topic is post-for-the-sake-of-posting. from http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/faq.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I think that the particular threads you are talking about had the potential to go south quickly based on previous experience. It was more of a preemptive strike than a reaction to something already happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I think it's the zombies fault. :D I was kidding around about the zombies, but to be honest if the worst does happen not having meds is a very scary thought. I try not to go there, but lately this board has been very scary with talk about gloom and doom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Not to worry, those topics will come around again. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I was kidding around about the zombies, but to be honest if the worst does happen not having meds is a very scary thought. I try not to go there, but lately this board has been very scary with talk about gloom and doom. The doom and gloom stuff isn't so much scary to me as useless and overwrought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I think that the particular threads you are talking about had the potential to go south quickly based on previous experience. It was more of a preemptive strike than a reaction to something already happening. Which is kinda sad, really. Why assume that because X group of people couldn't discuss something civilly that Y group of people also can't? And for some people, it may very well be the first time they've ever asked a specific question or taken part in a discussion about the topic. They may be unaware that their question or comments has been discussed here (or wherever) in the past with not-the-best results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Which is kinda sad, really. Why assume that because X group of people couldn't discuss something civilly that Y group of people also can't? And for some people, it may very well be the first time they've ever asked a specific question or taken part in a discussion about the topic. They may be unaware that their question or comments has been discussed here (or wherever) in the past with not-the-best results. Maybe you could start another thread like it to discuss things, just not the exact post. I promise I won't talk about zombies. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Maybe you could start another thread like it to discuss things, just not the exact post. I promise I won't talk about zombies. :lol: I'll try really hard to avoid talking about zombies, but no promises. They just seem to come up so often in casual conversation, you know? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Well, crud. A thread about zombies and I was busy. Then you guys go and get it locked. Sheesh. I never see the good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Well, crud. A thread about zombies and I was busy. Then you guys go and get it locked. Sheesh. I never see the good stuff. You can see it, you just can't continue it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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