Deletion of posts

[Legacy 21301]

I hope that I've found the correct forum for this post (should be because it's called "About This Board")

Posts to this board are often deleted without explanation - particularly if they are perceived to be critical of the actions of moderators

Is this acceptable behaviour?
Would it not be more courteous to provide an explanation when posts are deleted - other than pointing out that there is nowhere to post criticisms.

 

[starl]

Ponsy - it depends on the reason behind the deletion/editing.

If a post is blatantly "illegal" - something that should not be posted, then it may well be done without posting first to the topic. The poster may receive a PM explaining why it was done. This will depend on the user - some users have a history of posting threads that "push" what the board will allow.

If a post is questionable, the moderator or admin may decide to post to that thread, or send a PM to the poster, suggesting they be more careful.

Tracy
MrExcel Admin

 

[Legacy 21301]

All seems a bit subjective to me.

Is it not possible to come up with a more objective set of "rules" relating to deleted posts.

 

[starl]

The moderators are in the process of coming up with more defined rules, but it's not an easy task - people need freedom to post (within reason) but we also need to protect the board staff - their every action should not be subject to debate.

 

[starl]

by the way, here's a snip from the Terms of Use that everyone who is registered at the board has agreed to:

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