Why was the 'Why prepare' thread shut down..?

[Doc]

I see that some folk think the mods are too heavy handed, others think it is OK.

I have also heard folk say the moderation is too light-touch, and offensive posts are allowed to stand.

I am sure there are also a number of totally inappropriate posts (spam for instance) that are deleted before I can see them

This all suggests to me that the level of moderation is 'about right'.

 

[British Red]

So what's been the Suvivalist topic de jour on the other forums ? that the UK has it's head in the sand perchance

Don't know about any "survivalist" sites but the sites I go to have some very hot topics at the moment

A number on preserving excess garden produce in ways beyond freezing. I'm tempted to try clamping some potatoes this year. I keep meaning to try water bath canning of soft fruit but haven't yet

Views on the new Terry Pratchett (Nation). I was very surprised by it and wondered quite a lot at his first non "discworld" for a while. I think you would love it Toddy - want a lend when I get it back from my work colleague?

Some nice phots of "Hovis Hill" and a couple of corking sunsets.

Some discussion too on the credit crisis - mainly things like "am I better having a cash ISA or should I consider a share ISA now the FTSE100 is low"

Red

 

[Jared]

Don't know about any "survivalist" sites but the sites I go to have some very hot topics at the moment

A number on preserving excess garden produce in ways beyond freezing. I'm tempted to try clamping some potatoes this year. I keep meaning to try water bath canning of soft fruit but haven't yet

Views on the new Terry Pratchett (Nation). I was very surprised by it and wondered quite a lot at his first non "discworld" for a while. I think you would love it Toddy - want a lend when I get it back from my work colleague?

Some nice phots of "Hovis Hill" and a couple of corking sunsets.

Some discussion too on the credit crisis - mainly things like "am I better having a cash ISA or should I consider a share ISA now the FTSE100 is low"

Red

Sounds all very pleasant.

Unlike a thread on a mainstream forum, which a load of people were critising Angelina for buy Maddox a knife.

Alot of people seem to think

Children turn in to homicidal maniacs when given a knife.
It's illegal for children to have/own a knife.

Then they get all offended and abusive when they're told otherwise.

 

[Toddy]

.......I'm tempted to try clamping some potatoes this year.
It works very, very well if snugged up properly. I found straw under and over them and then our heavy clay soil over the top was excellent, and better yet, the straw was brilliant as an organic dig in when the tatties were finally lifted.

Views on the new Terry Pratchett (Nation). I was very surprised by it and wondered quite a lot at his first non "discworld" for a while. I think you would love it Toddy - want a lend when I get it back from my work colleague?
Thank you kindly but son1 bought if for me and I read it at the start of the month....I really enjoyed it; I don't agree but too often TP is accused of being 'derivative', I thought this one really broke the mould.

Some discussion too on the credit crisis - mainly things like "am I better having a cash ISA or should I consider a share ISA now the FTSE100 is low"
Son2 and HWMBLT read that lot, me ? I just deal with the housekeeping

Red

cheers,
Toddy

 

[mortalmerlin]

Views on the new Terry Pratchett (Nation). I was very surprised by it and wondered quite a lot at his first non "discworld" for a while. I think you would love it Toddy - want a lend when I get it back from my work colleague?

TP has early onset Alzheimer's so I guess his style will change a bit. Looking forward to xmas though which is when I get my copy.

 

[British Red]

Its a good read, although sadly missing Nanny Ogg who I find curiously reminiscent of........

I reckon there would be an interesting thread in here as it happens.........

 

[jojo]

Is da War over then Can I come out of my fully supplied nuclear bunker yet???

Love Pratchet's books. Esme and Nanny Ogg are the coolest witches ever!

..missing Nanny Ogg who I find curiously reminiscent of......

Who? Who? Do tell.

 

[spiritofold]

I still want to know who the stern auntie is!

 

[bushwacker bob]

TP has early onset Alzheimer's so I guess his style will change a bit. Looking forward to xmas though which is when I get my copy.

If he remembers to write it.

 

[spamel]

I see that some folk think the mods are too heavy handed, others think it is OK.

I have also heard folk say the moderation is too light-touch, and offensive posts are allowed to stand.

I am sure there are also a number of totally inappropriate posts (spam for instance) that are deleted before I can see them

This all suggests to me that the level of moderation is 'about right'.

Oi! My posts are never innappropriate! Drivel maybe, but innapropriate, NEVER!

 

[Toddy]

On that note, I'm not long logged on and already I've banned one spammer and modded two threads.........and Tony, Lithril and Ahjno were all on before me, so heaven knows how much work has already been done this morning.

Like swans, we aim for serene calm while paddling like hell under water

cheers,
M

 

[JimN]

On that note, I'm not long logged on and already I've banned one spammer and modded two threads.........and Tony, Lithril and Ahjno were all on before me, so heaven knows how much work has already been done this morning.

Like swans, we aim for serene calm while paddling like hell under water

cheers,
M

That's a nice image. To take it a bit further, occasionally there are ripples that disturb the pond skaters but it soon passes

 

[stevec]

It makes me sad that a simple thread can't be used or discussion raised without people insulting each other.

sc

 

[rik_uk3]

It makes me sad that a simple thread can't be used or discussion raised without people insulting each other.

sc

True, problem is, the world has gone all 'touchy feely' and PC, you can't say this, you must not say that etc, so emotions can get bottled up, they have to come out somewhere

You get little blowups on all forums at some time, no harm done in the real world, not worth worrying about and it, in this instance, made a refreshing change from having to read yet another post about how good Ventile is, or how to cook a gourmet dinner on a Swedish Army Trangia

 

[spiritofold]

True, problem is, the world has gone all 'touchy feely' and PC, you can't say this, you must not say that etc, so emotions can get bottled up, they have to come out somewhere

You get little blowups on all forums at some time, no harm done in the real world, not worth worrying about and it, in this instance, made a refreshing change from having to read yet another post about how good Ventile is, or how to cook a gourmet dinner on a Swedish Army Trangia

Well said!!!!

 

[Chips]

Why is any discussion on politics discouraged?

 

[Bernie Garland]

Why is any discussion on politics discouraged?

In case Gorden's logged on

Bernie

 

[Cobweb]

This has all been done before
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10014&highlight=submit+article+site
There are plenty of sites out there where the mods are so lazy, any old thing, violence, porn, (yes, even the doggy pic :sulkoff: :twak you name it, I've seen it on forums. It gets put up and goes ignored and unremoved.

My kid sisters come on here all the time and it's nice to know that they are being looked after by the mods and tony. Thank you guys

I hate seeing stuff like that, especially when I'm being sociable. This is the only site I can come on and relax when I click a link without my mouse hovering over the back button.

I can understand some people wanting to argue and debate things but when it gets into personal abuse, I agree with the mods when they shut it down.

Perhaps Tony could set aside a bull pen type forum for arguments where the people who want to see it, have to be added and approved by a mod, or perhaps a over 18's forum could be created whereby anyone wishing to join that particular forum would have to be oevr 18 or combine the two ideas?


Please, everyone, stop whining about this or that thread was shut down and come up with some sensible ideas to help Tony keep everyone happy!

 

[Chips]

I don't see what's wrong with arguements and debate, indeed, I think it's important to good forums. What I think is unacceptable is personal insults.

 

[littlebiglane]

I'd like to thanks the Mods for 99.99% spot on judgement when closing threads. I for one have been quite grateful when some of these threads have been closed and the Mods have lept to the defence of common decency. It also stops people getting hounded, bullied. victimised, threatened, insulted, degraded and abused. I have both been on the receiving end of this and also been guilty of some inapporopriate mumurings in moments when the red fog descends.

If closing threads because of dangerous overtones or agressive undercurrents I'm all for it. I am a member on it because I want to share the wonderful experience of bushcraft and not really the pains of life. Sorry.