Why do threads get locked for no reason?

runnerrunner Join Date: 2012-11-26 Member: 173304Members
edited December 2012 in NS2 General Discussion
I just had a thread I started locked for no reason apart from the fact the mod (zaggy) did not like it? It's not your choice what we talk about in the community? I feel this is unfair, how do you report a mod? Or is this reporting them now?

Ooops forgot to post the thread - <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=125987" target="_blank">http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/in...howtopic=125987</a>

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  • VolcanoVolcano Join Date: 2011-07-27 Member: 112496Members, Constellation
    it <b>might</b> of caused a flame war
  • runnerrunner Join Date: 2012-11-26 Member: 173304Members
  • VolcanoVolcano Join Date: 2011-07-27 Member: 112496Members, Constellation
    which is why I bolded the might part, I can foresee a lock on this thread as well
  • runnerrunner Join Date: 2012-11-26 Member: 173304Members
    edited December 2012
    me also. hidden agenda of ns forums. I just want an answer for locking someone just because it wasn't a mods interest, seems like they don't listen to the community, they just lock it.
  • GORGEousGORGEous Join Date: 2012-02-19 Member: 146762Members, NS2 Map Tester
    >this thread is complaining about a thread that was locked for complaining about threads that were locked for complaining about the game.

    This is getting deep.
  • VolcanoVolcano Join Date: 2011-07-27 Member: 112496Members, Constellation
    balls deep Gorgeous can you handle the depth
  • GORGEousGORGEous Join Date: 2012-02-19 Member: 146762Members, NS2 Map Tester
    It's about 6.7x as deep as camouflage play.
  • VolcanoVolcano Join Date: 2011-07-27 Member: 112496Members, Constellation
    edited December 2012
    my god that strategic depth is far to complex for me to handle
    <img src="http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mind_blown.gif" border="0" class="linked-image" />
  • bERt0rbERt0r Join Date: 2005-03-23 Member: 46181Members
    Because it is absolutly pointless to argue wheter the game was ready for release or not. The mod might get as tired of them as I am. There was even a thread calling for "unreleasing" the game. I can't say I'm happy with the way ns2 is right now but complaining alone wont get you anywhere. All you do is spread negative attitude.
  • YuukiYuuki Join Date: 2010-11-20 Member: 75079Members
    edited December 2012
    Mods choose arbitrarily what we're allowed to speak about.

    And you're not allowed to criticize the mods publicly, you might receive a warning for this.
  • runnerrunner Join Date: 2012-11-26 Member: 173304Members
    edited December 2012
    <!--quoteo(post=2045560:date=Dec 14 2012, 01:34 PM:name=Yuuki)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Yuuki @ Dec 14 2012, 01:34 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2045560"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Mods choose arbitrarily what we're allowed to speak about.

    And you're not allowed to criticize the mods publicly, you might receive a warning for this.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Will be fun if I do get a ... shock horror warning... I'll probably just link this to the mod that delivered the message <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totalitarianism" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totalitarianism</a>

    And it's called asking other people's opinions bertor, I play ns2 in ns2 i don't ask about the game. I come to the forum to ask people and talk about the game, the ins the outs, if threads are locked, how can opinions and discussions start? seems like all this forum is about is asking people to help contribute ideas to the game or talk about the competitive community.. just a horrible atmosphere to enforce on a community
  • YuukiYuuki Join Date: 2010-11-20 Member: 75079Members
    Well, I can't agree with you because I already received a warning, sorry.
  • -FLH--FLH- Join Date: 2012-11-07 Member: 168077Members
    Shock, a forum with a thread about over moderation!

    When you play in someone else's backyard, play by their rules or leave :p

    <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWiBt-pqp0E" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWiBt-pqp0E</a>
  • bERt0rbERt0r Join Date: 2005-03-23 Member: 46181Members
    I guess you have no idea what totaltarianism is. Saying that the game should not have been released is actually quite rude towards the devs. You are being a ###### here. FYI, in a totalitarian forum, you would not even be able to make a post, at least not before some mod proofread it first.
    Moreover a forum never was a democracy. The admins/mods/owners decide the topics and the rules. You have freedom of speech, the admins have the freedom to delete/lock/ban you.
  • extolloextollo Ping Blip Join Date: 2010-07-16 Member: 72457Members
    What exactly were you trying to accomplish with that thread? Honestly, it looked like a troll. The same topic has been discussed on & off for the past year. UWE owned the business decision on when to release. Looking back on it & debating it doesnt really get the game anywhere.

    there are *plenty* of threads that are critical of performance, gameplay, etc. that don't get locked unless they degenerate in to bashing of other forum members or devs.

    My guess is the lock was to prevent the inevitable with the thread you posted.

    The mods are trying to keep things civil, not stifle debate
  • MMZ_TorakMMZ_Torak Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 3770Members
    edited December 2012
    <!--quoteo(post=2045565:date=Dec 14 2012, 07:41 AM:name=runner)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (runner @ Dec 14 2012, 07:41 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2045565"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Will be fun if I do get a ... shock horror warning... I'll probably just link this to the mod that delivered the message <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totalitarianism" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totalitarianism</a>

    And it's called asking other people's opinions bertor, I play ns2 in ns2 i don't ask about the game. I come to the forum to ask people and talk about the game, the ins the outs, if threads are locked, how can opinions and discussions start? seems like all this forum is about is asking people to help contribute ideas to the game or talk about the competitive community.. just a horrible atmosphere to enforce on a community<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Comedy.

    Your initial post was a complaint about moderation. That is an express train to being locked on ANY forum.

    This thread is a complaint about moderation as well.

    This forum is not a public place, it is private. As such the owners are free to restrict conversation in anyway they choose.

    I expect this thread will be locked as well.
  • ZaggyZaggy NullPointerException The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-12-10 Member: 24214Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Onos, Subnautica Playtester
    edited December 2012
    As pointed out, locking threads is up to our (the mods) discretion.
    We <b>do </b>get to decide.
    Again, <b>help</b> UWE, don't simply complain endlessly, these aren't the bnet forums.
    edit: There is a Report button on every post: <img src="http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/style_images/tsa/p_report.gif" border="0" class="linked-image" />, use this for reporting spam, flaming, mods or anything of relevance.

    **locked**
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