Symbology thread is MIA

**jfellrath** · 16th August 06, 01:05 PM

Knowing how search engines work and agreeing with the need to keep racist talk off this forum, I fully understand removing that thread. It's a shame that our mods have to remove what was an interesting discussion but given the nature of the technology that drives people to our site, I do not disagree with the action.

**Mike1** · 16th August 06, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by jfellrath

It's a shame that our mods have to remove what was an interesting discussion...

Unfortunately, the baggage the thread carried had the potential to weigh more than the thread itself. It happens.

Originally Posted by cavsvout

And now that the Mike has communicated the thought process on what is being filtered out everyone will be able to police themselves more effectively requiring less moderation hopefully in regards to content.

That's a nice sentiment, but it's almost one that begs to have '...and they lived happily ever after' appended to it.

Actually, the forum rules and guidelines do a smart job of identifying what is being filtered out. I hope I provided a bit of insight as to why.

I know that our seemingly constant reminders about the forum rules can wear some folk down, but we have rules in our homes, in our workplaces and on our public streets and highways. X Marks is no different. I don't believe any member wants to see this forum become a free-for-all, so there we are.

**Jerry** · 16th August 06, 09:12 PM

Thanks, Mike for all the difficult work you and the other mods do to keep this forum a safe and sane place. And thanks,especially for taking timeto explain some things. That explanation makes some past deletions and locked threads more understandable.

**pdcorlis** · 16th August 06, 09:25 PM

Mike and the other mods - I am a guest in your house. When I accept your generous hospitality I also accept your rules.

**Mike1** · 17th August 06, 04:01 AM

Phil, remember that Colin, Todd, Nelson, David, Rufus and myself are guests, as well. It's Hank's house.

And Jerry, there are days there is absolutely nothing sane about this zoo.

**herminator** · 17th August 06, 05:07 AM

Well, I hope it wasn´t me mentioning the N-word that shut down the thread!

But I want to add my thanks to all Mods that keep this forum working.
Having been on another kilt oriented board until lately when I left the name-calling behind me I now doubly appreciate the good work you do here!

**Cawdorian** · 17th August 06, 05:16 AM

The moderators on this forum are to be commended, they do a great job of keeping the forum operating under the established rules. They deserve our support and respect.

**Colin** · 17th August 06, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Mike1

Phil, remember that Colin, Todd, Nelson, David, Rufus and myself are guests, as well. It's Hank's house.

Exactly, we are just helping out in the kitchen, he's hosting the party.

**MacWage** · 17th August 06, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by Colin

Exactly, we are just helping out in the kitchen, he's hosting the party.

Now, I'm getting hungry!!! Will kilts be served? :rolleyes:

In all seriousness:

Thanks Hank for creating and letting all of us share in this thing.

Thanks to the moderators for keeping things in check and making it a place I am not nervous to let my family and friends read (VERY important in my line of work

), even if it costs an interesting thread or 2.

Thanks to all the posters for the many times of self-policing.

I LOVE this forum!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

**jjoseph** · 17th August 06, 09:35 AM

First, thanks to those who keep this place tidy. I appreciate being able to be a guest here.

Second, I didn't see the original thread, so I'm viewing all this through the "hypothetical" lens; my perceptions may be missing some key facts. If I'm off track, just keep doing what you're doing well.

I was just thinking about the whole "where did my thread go" emotion... You moderators may already do this. You may have tried it and decided not to continue because it wasn't working, etc.

...... but if it were a thread which I had been contributing to and it just vanished, I would be less likely to reopen the can of worms on the forums if I simply got a notice from the mod saying, "thread deleted because of xyz". If nothing else, I'd at least take it up with the moderator privately rather than in open forum posts.

Knowing the 'whys' may not be a panacea for all hurt feelings when a thread is deleted, but it certainly helps to know the process behind it. The mod's public explanation in this instance was very thoughtful. I'm sure many of us acknowledge the need for 'family friendly' but never even thought how our language here could affect key word indices on search engines. Thanks for helping create a positive environment for us, guys. We DO appreciate it.