The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #48978 Message #738650
Posted By: Joe Offer
27-Jun-02 - 11:20 PM
Thread Name: Do threads get eaten? Deleted?
Subject: RE: Do threads get eaten? Deleted?
Well, I think we're pretty conservative about deleting. I'm probably a bit more hesitant about deleting than Max and Pene, but maybe not. I'm more available then they are, so I may end up deleting more than they do. I think I would have left the Donny Osmond thread up, but I lost in that discussion. I don't think any harm was done by deleting it, and several people considered it offensive.
We delete duplicate threads, Spam, and threads and messages that personally attack or threaten people. We also use our judgment to delete threads and messages that are likely to cause trouble - the Donny Osmond thread was one of those judgment calls. We've seen more trouble than our share lately. Sometimes, we long for times when we can just have a good time and talk about music.
The JoeClones aren't supposed to delete messages or threads except for technical problems or duplications - so the blame falls on Pene, Max, and me.