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Location: NYC, NY, USA
Posted:
I was wondering if there was anyway that the moderators could add a brief explanation of why particular topics are closed. I find it a bit traumatic when topics are closed without explanation.
I have tried to PM moderators to get explanations on why my topics are closed but they refused to answer my PM.
If this HoPs policy, then I'm confused by it's intent.
Since a topic is closed, it's impossible to ask why on that topic, and without any form of communication I find it arbatrary and confusing.
I do understand that the moderators are grossly overworked and underpaid... But even a "Guys, please use PM (topic closed)" is better than just finding that a topic has just been ended.
Many topics which violate the HoP guidelines are allowed to thrive while other topics are stopped mid-conversation.
It would also be great if this topic could be a conversation, and not just locked.
It's not my site, it's not my rules, it's not my job, it's just a suggestion.
Thanks!
I was wondering if there was anyway that the moderators could add a brief explanation of why particular topics are closed. I find it a bit traumatic when topics are closed without explanation.
I have tried to PM moderators to get explanations on why my topics are closed but they refused to answer my PM.
If this HoPs policy, then I'm confused by it's intent.
Since a topic is closed, it's impossible to ask why on that topic, and without any form of communication I find it arbatrary and confusing.
I do understand that the moderators are grossly overworked and underpaid... But even a "Guys, please use PM (topic closed)" is better than just finding that a topic has just been ended.
Many topics which violate the HoP guidelines are allowed to thrive while other topics are stopped mid-conversation.
It would also be great if this topic could be a conversation, and not just locked.
It's not my site, it's not my rules, it's not my job, it's just a suggestion.
Thanks!
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
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Posted:
Have many topics been closed?
Which ones?
I'm not aware of this happening here, but if it is I can fully understand your frustration.
I recently posted on the David Blaine forum and found that whole threads were being arbitrarily removed with no explanation.
I tried to initiate a thread asking why and it got taken off, again with no explanation.
I basically stopped using that forum because of it. It's a waste of my time to work on a thread only for it to dissapear with no explanation.
I am pretty surprised that this happens on HOP, I've always found the moderators to be communicative, helpful and willing to explain their decisions.
Have many topics been closed?
Which ones?
I'm not aware of this happening here, but if it is I can fully understand your frustration.
I recently posted on the David Blaine forum and found that whole threads were being arbitrarily removed with no explanation.
I tried to initiate a thread asking why and it got taken off, again with no explanation.
I basically stopped using that forum because of it. It's a waste of my time to work on a thread only for it to dissapear with no explanation.
I am pretty surprised that this happens on HOP, I've always found the moderators to be communicative, helpful and willing to explain their decisions.
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Posted:
It does happen, but mostly I think it is an oversight, or sometimes a feeling that it might even be self-explanatory. Sometimes I think the mods also handle it privately, pm'ing the people who initiated the thread or the part of the discussion that is causing a problem.
It is just NYC with his insatiable need to know You are not a Gemini by any chance deary?
Actually, I will quietly admit that I sometimes wonder about it too...
It does happen, but mostly I think it is an oversight, or sometimes a feeling that it might even be self-explanatory. Sometimes I think the mods also handle it privately, pm'ing the people who initiated the thread or the part of the discussion that is causing a problem.
It is just NYC with his insatiable need to know You are not a Gemini by any chance deary?
Actually, I will quietly admit that I sometimes wonder about it too...
It was a day for screaming at inanimate objects.
What this calls for is a special mix of psychology and extreme violence...
NYC
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Posted:
Why? Am I doing geminiey stuff?
Why? Am I doing geminiey stuff?
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
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Ghostbuster
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Ghostbuster
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Posted:
wasn't there a thread about that robin hood show from the 80's ? i can't seem to find it...
wasn't there a thread about that robin hood show from the 80's ? i can't seem to find it...
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Posted:
https://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=006289
quote:Here it is: -
Originally posted by mrFlibble:
wasn't there a thread about that robin hood show from the 80's ? i can't seem to find it...
https://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=006289
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Posted:
quote:Hmmm.....
Originally posted by NYC:
I do understand that the moderators are grossly overworked and underpaid...
Meh
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Posted:
So which topics are you referring to NYC?
If you don't get any response from the proper mods then you could try PMing this unofficial one...
He'll reply. Promise.
In fact check your PMs soonish (give me time to write to you first).
So which topics are you referring to NYC?
If you don't get any response from the proper mods then you could try PMing this unofficial one...
He'll reply. Promise.
In fact check your PMs soonish (give me time to write to you first).
Meh
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Posted:
edit for
quote:Apparently it is a very gemini trait to just need to know every single thing that goes on.
Why? Am I doing geminiey stuff?
edit for
It was a day for screaming at inanimate objects.
What this calls for is a special mix of psychology and extreme violence...
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playing the days away
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playing the days away
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Posted:
Strange how no moderators seem to be replying to this thread.......
Strange how no moderators seem to be replying to this thread.......
Let's relight this forum 
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Posted:
yes, they do seem to be conspicuous in their absence.
Or are they...
It is a little know fact that well over 1500 of the so called 'members' of HoP are actually alternate characters taken on by the moderators. While I have some notion that NYC is not one of them (having actually met Cassandra and knowing that she has met him and trusting her word), I am willing to bet that onewheeldave is in fact a subpersona of some moderator or other. clearly he is trying to misdirect and distract with his post, which is what one might excpect from a moderator in disguise. Rozi and C@antus seem to be suspect as well....
yes, they do seem to be conspicuous in their absence.
Or are they...
It is a little know fact that well over 1500 of the so called 'members' of HoP are actually alternate characters taken on by the moderators. While I have some notion that NYC is not one of them (having actually met Cassandra and knowing that she has met him and trusting her word), I am willing to bet that onewheeldave is in fact a subpersona of some moderator or other. clearly he is trying to misdirect and distract with his post, which is what one might excpect from a moderator in disguise. Rozi and C@antus seem to be suspect as well....
-v-
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Posted:
nope have met Rozi and Cantus too so you can trust me on that one ... you on the other hand .. i am not sure anymore if you were not a product of my imagination ...
Would be helfpfull if you did give infos on which threads you are referring to.
I am sure after the week end you will get your answers too
shine on
cass
nope have met Rozi and Cantus too so you can trust me on that one ... you on the other hand .. i am not sure anymore if you were not a product of my imagination ...
Would be helfpfull if you did give infos on which threads you are referring to.
I am sure after the week end you will get your answers too
shine on
cass
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Posted:
I'm not sure how it happened, but apparently I, vanize, have now been subsumed by the Cassandra persona. This leads me (and evidently some part of Cass) to the conclusion that many so called members out do not in fact fully realize that they are mearly subpersonas of moderators or other heavily posting HoPers.
So far, it has only been established that Cassandra, NYC, C@ntus, and Rosi (presumably in addition to the moderators) are fully independant (or at least dominate) HoP personalities. But even this is without independant confimation. I thought could attest for a few others like Arashi, but not so if I am just a figment of Cass's imagination.
I suggest all of you take a good long look at yourselves in an effort to establish your autonomy.
I'm not sure how it happened, but apparently I, vanize, have now been subsumed by the Cassandra persona. This leads me (and evidently some part of Cass) to the conclusion that many so called members out do not in fact fully realize that they are mearly subpersonas of moderators or other heavily posting HoPers.
So far, it has only been established that Cassandra, NYC, C@ntus, and Rosi (presumably in addition to the moderators) are fully independant (or at least dominate) HoP personalities. But even this is without independant confimation. I thought could attest for a few others like Arashi, but not so if I am just a figment of Cass's imagination.
I suggest all of you take a good long look at yourselves in an effort to establish your autonomy.
-v-
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Posted:
What can I do to establish that I exist as an independant entity?
quote:
Originally posted by vanize:
... I am willing to bet that onewheeldave is in fact a subpersona of some moderator or other. clearly he is trying to misdirect and distract with his post, which is what one might excpect from a moderator in disguise...
quote:I feel real, but I guess I could be merely the twisted dream of some moderator.
Originally posted by vanize:
I suggest all of you take a good long look at yourselves in an effort to establish your autonomy.
What can I do to establish that I exist as an independant entity?
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But you can make the Bastard work for it."
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Posted:
Don't ask me - I've only recently discovered I'm a figment of Cass's imagination, and I'm still dealing with that!
Perhaps Cass can tell you...?
Cass... Oh Cass?!?
Agh... where is your prime persona when you need her?!?
Don't ask me - I've only recently discovered I'm a figment of Cass's imagination, and I'm still dealing with that!
Perhaps Cass can tell you...?
Cass... Oh Cass?!?
Agh... where is your prime persona when you need her?!?
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NYC
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Posted:
I have always been under the impression that my current reality is just a dream. Otherwise I'd be trying harder.
I have always been under the impression that my current reality is just a dream. Otherwise I'd be trying harder.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
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NYC
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Posted:
I'm actually a bit dumbfounded that this hasn't been responded to yet...
I'm actually a bit dumbfounded that this hasn't been responded to yet...
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
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Posted:
Haven't you been listening?!?
It has been replied to! onewheeldave is clearly some sort of authoritarian spin doctor or misinformant. And you have to beleive me because I am part of Cass, and you belive her, don't you?
Don't you???
(see there, that proves it! Cass uses those love emoticons. Would vanize ever do that if he was acting of his own volition? I think not!)
Haven't you been listening?!?
It has been replied to! onewheeldave is clearly some sort of authoritarian spin doctor or misinformant. And you have to beleive me because I am part of Cass, and you belive her, don't you?
Don't you???
(see there, that proves it! Cass uses those love emoticons. Would vanize ever do that if he was acting of his own volition? I think not!)
-v-
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Posted:
Malcolm has just got back from Hospital - has had eye drops in his eyes and cannot see very well at the moment. He will look into this when he is better able to see.
Malcolm has just got back from Hospital - has had eye drops in his eyes and cannot see very well at the moment. He will look into this when he is better able to see.
Resistance is futile
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NYC
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Posted:
Hope your eyes are feeling better Malcolm!
I remember when I had an eye infection in High School and I was amazed at how helpless I was without my vision.
Hope your eyes are feeling better Malcolm!
I remember when I had an eye infection in High School and I was amazed at how helpless I was without my vision.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
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Posted:
quote:
Originally posted by Seven:
Malcolm has just got back from Hospital - has had eye drops in his eyes and cannot see very well at the moment. He will look into this when he is better able to see.
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Posted:
hey you malcolm
hope you are better soon
hey you malcolm
hope you are better soon
It was a day for screaming at inanimate objects.
What this calls for is a special mix of psychology and extreme violence...
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Posted:
What a strange thread.....
What a strange thread.....
This is a post by tom, all spelling is deleberate
-><- Kallisti
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Posted:
thats just for you mr malcolm...feel better soon
thats just for you mr malcolm...feel better soon
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Posted:
i though i hadnt seen mal in a while, GWS (get well soon) dude, we all miss you!
i though i hadnt seen mal in a while, GWS (get well soon) dude, we all miss you!
Step (el-nombrie)
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Posted:
@ vanize. You're very funny if indeed you do exist....
Hope you're better soon Malcolm....
@ vanize. You're very funny if indeed you do exist....
Hope you're better soon Malcolm....
I live in a world of infinite possibilities.
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Posted:
get well soon Malcolm.
get well soon Malcolm.
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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Posted:
If it helps any Vanize, I was in fact a moderator for a few months.
had to give it up though to allow me to go back to being extremely sarcastic to those deserving of it.....
If it helps any Vanize, I was in fact a moderator for a few months.
had to give it up though to allow me to go back to being extremely sarcastic to those deserving of it.....
Meh
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Posted:
Onewheeldave definitely isn't a mod though. he's just some juggler-come-lately from Sheffield/rotherham who can juggle 7 balls but only one wheel (unless I've misunderstood his current name)
Onewheeldave definitely isn't a mod though. he's just some juggler-come-lately from Sheffield/rotherham who can juggle 7 balls but only one wheel (unless I've misunderstood his current name)
Meh
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Posted:
Are you sure you're not confusing me with '7 ball dave', also of Sheffield? cos he can do seven.
My official juggling designation was originally 'three ball Dave' cos I was good at 3-ball tricks.
Confusingly, despite the fact that I can now do 5 balls, I am not known as '5 ball Dave', but as 'onewheeldave'.
I don't come from Rotherham either.
quote:7 balls? I've improved a lot recently then!
Originally posted by C@ntus:
Onewheeldave definitely isn't a mod though. he's just some juggler-come-lately from Sheffield/rotherham who can juggle 7 balls but only one wheel (unless I've misunderstood his current name)
Are you sure you're not confusing me with '7 ball dave', also of Sheffield? cos he can do seven.
My official juggling designation was originally 'three ball Dave' cos I was good at 3-ball tricks.
Confusingly, despite the fact that I can now do 5 balls, I am not known as '5 ball Dave', but as 'onewheeldave'.
I don't come from Rotherham either.
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But you can make the Bastard work for it."
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So are you or are you not the slightly balding bloke that was in the year above me at Scotland Street?
So are you or are you not the slightly balding bloke that was in the year above me at Scotland Street?
Meh
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