Digitalpointless?

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by IamwhoIam, Jan 1, 2006.

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  1. #1
    I don't normally post in introductionary areas as I try to only post for informations sake.

    It is curious that the first post I made was deleted within a short time in that the thread was deleted, presumably as a result of my posting a correction.

    It seems digitally-pointless :) to post if that is going to happen particularly to a new member who thus feels that their time has been wasted and that factual information is not appreciated.
     
    IamwhoIam, Jan 1, 2006 IP
  2. mdvaldosta

    mdvaldosta Peon

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    If you joined up to spam something then it was warranted. Welcome to DP by the way.
     
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  3. IamwhoIam

    IamwhoIam Peon

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    #3
    posting corrections = spam?
     
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    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    #4
    I do not know what happened. We can edit our posts here for several hours so normally when we correct a post we just edit the original post.
    Shannon
     
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    MELLA Peon

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    Anyway forget about what happened and welcome aboard.

    DP is the place to be! :)
     
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  6. IamwhoIam

    IamwhoIam Peon

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    #6
    So someone can start a thread, people reply and then the thread starter can delete the thread because someone posts information that corrects them?

    I am sorry to belabour this point but the FAQs make no mention of this.

    It is important to determine the true culture of a forum to decide whether to continue with it or not.
     
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  7. Jelly Bean

    Jelly Bean Peon

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    #7
    just head over to the shoemoney thread to see lol
     
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    aaron_nimocks Im kind of a big deal Staff

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    #8
    It may have been moved. Go to your CP and click subscribed threads and see if it is still there.
     
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  9. Jelly Bean

    Jelly Bean Peon

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    that is assuming it autosubscribes no? just find all posts.
     
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  10. aaron_nimocks

    aaron_nimocks Im kind of a big deal Staff

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    I thought defualt is on auto. Well atleast I never turned mine on and it always has been auto. :)
     
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    Seiya Peon

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    Yes mine is on and i never turned it on.

    welcome
     
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  12. IamwhoIam

    IamwhoIam Peon

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    #12
    First thing I thought of, aaron_nimocks, but no, it and the entire thread were deleted (my post count was back to 0).

    Jelly Bean - the Shoemoney thread is rather telling.

    So are there topics that attract censorship (i.e. that you should not provide information that contradicts the 'establishment') ?
     
    IamwhoIam, Jan 1, 2006 IP
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  13. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #13
    Nothing is censored, but if the thread starter wants to delete their thread within 6 hours of starting it, they can.
     
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    Start the new year off by thinking positive! BTY, welcome.
     
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  15. IamwhoIam

    IamwhoIam Peon

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    Thank you, that explains it.

    In future I shall wait 6 hours after a thread start before posting.

    :) Effectively censorship is in the hands of the thread starter for six hours.
     
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    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    If you post and hit back key before you publish you will loose your post. I have done this before.

    Shannon
     
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    It gives the person some time to sober up and say "My God, what was I thinking?"
     
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    I guess by that measure then everything is censored here since everyone has a brain that decides what they do/don't want to post. {shrug}
     
    digitalpoint, Jan 1, 2006 IP
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    Blitz Well-Known Member

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    #19
    Actually, DP is the best moderated forum I think I've been on. It's because you don't notice the mods are there, or the need for the mods. Which is a good thing since they're obviously moving threads/deleting spam efficiently enough for it not to be a problem.

    I'm allowed to suckup since it's New Years Day :p
     
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