Why do some threads disappear?

[Navid]

I can see why a thread gets locked. But, in that case, one could still access the thread.

When do the Mods just delete a thread?

I also see if a thread has lots of objectionable matter in it.

But, a thread was deleted from "Cases and Cooling" today!
I am not the originator. But, I posted a lot of posts in it.
It is all a waste now! I am just curious why!



We had an OP request the removal of a thread, that may be the one.
EDIT:
I just searched that thread for your user name. You had posted many times to it so I would assume this is the one you are reffering to. The OP asked for it to be removed.
AnandTech Moderator

 

[EagleKeeper]

Some threads may get moved to a different forum section where the Mod feels that it is more appropriate.

With all the new forums in place to choose from; it makes it more difficult to target certain areas.

If you search for all threads that you have recently posted in; you may find the thread elsewhere.

If not PM the Mods asking for help

 

[Navid]

I did search all forums and it is gone!
That's why I said it has disappeared.

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The thread had turned into a flame fest.

(I am not the Mod that deleted the thread)

Anandtech Moderator

 

[Navid]

OK,

I understand.

There are two notes here.
One says that the originator requested it to be removed. That makes sense to me. He may have given too much information about his employer and wanted it removed from public domain.

The second note says that the thread became a flame fest!
I know that.
But, there are many threads like that. Do we delete them all?

Some people (not me) sometimes put a lot of work and time into a post.
If the possibility exists for a thread to completely vanish without their knowledge and say, some of those people may wonder if it is worth their time!


I am not complaining. Still working on learning the culture and accepted customs on Anandtech.

 

[Navid]

I have another related question.
Let's say someone is not happy with what he has posted. He can edit his post and delete it himself.

Do we consider the originator of a thread to be the owner of the entire thread? That is unfair to everyone else who has posted in the thread.

Where do we draw the line?
What if an originator makes a fool of themselves in a thread and are proven wrong in the thread by other posters? Should we allow the originator to succeed in having the thread deleted?

What would be the point of any discussion then? As soon as the originator is proven wrong, he could have the thread removed!

 

[EagleKeeper]

Mods discression

 

[Navid]

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Mods discression

Obviously, if a Mod decides to delete a thread, I have no problem with that.

But, the point was made that the originator requested the thread to be removed.
That's different.

My question is why we do not tell someone who is not happy with his posts to just edit his posts himself? That would mean that the Mods will not have to do it so it will not be an additional burden on the Mods either.

 

[aigomorla]

hello navid

Anyhow, the thread most likely got deleted because of me.

I was trying to prove a point, and the op was consistantly ignoring my question and responding with, "its made like that for a reason, and we cant question the reason."


Anyhow, the thread over at XS about your bowing hasnt been active in a couple of days.

The open public did indeed see there was a BOW on the heat sink. However the mounts required for the BOW, was very inadaqute.


Anyhow, if i did offend some of you guys in that last thread i applogize. However i really dont like it when a big company tries to push morals and values on ME, or anyone thats a forum friend. Vin is a gerat guy, and i love talking to him. I didnt apreciate how the op told him straight up to be quiet, and go back to school.



Lastly, a couple other quadcore owners came in the thread and admited that they had to lap there quadcore to get decient temps. I then asked for the OP, for a rebuttle, and admit the IHS was indeed messed up. Thats when he deleted the thread.

Very nice going for that op. He tried to prove you didnt need to lap the IHS, and we got tons of other people saying it was necessary, if you wanted stable temps across the cores.

*shurg* im not going to start another rant nor start another flame war. So i will just appologize on my end for that clutter, even tho i dont think i was wrong in any end.

But its time for a man to admit he's a man, and just appologize because an action was brought out. :T

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: Navid
Do we consider the originator of a thread to be the owner of the entire thread?

What would be the point of any discussion then?

IMHO, after a reasonable amount of time the thread should become the property of the web site!

Why?

Deleting threads that have been indexed by crawlers and search engines can affect your PR adversely!

After a certain length of time, even if they HAVE been deleted, they become the property of Google Cache!

Speaking of which...

If you would like to reminisce, here's:

Page 1/3 and Page 2/3

I don't know what happened on Page 3/3 but it must have been pretty sad!

Anyway, 3/3 was deleted before Google snagged it...

When I admin sites, I move questionable threads to a non-public area! The mods MAY have done that... I dunno...

That way participants still get credit for posting, so it's not a total loss!

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: aigomorla
Anyhow, if i did offend some of you guys in that last thread i apologize. However i really dont like it when a big company tries to push morals and values on ME, or anyone thats a forum friend. Vin is a great guy, and i love talking to him. I didn't appreciate how the op told him straight up to be quiet, and go back to school...

Thanks, bro!

Got your back too... :beer:

BTW, you & Navid did a GREAT job in that thread! Things just got a little heated.

Nothing to apologize for!!!

I actually liked that guy... reminds me of my gramps!

*BOOM* cane to the back of the head with no warning then later he's sorry -=- sort of...

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: VinDSL

Originally posted by: Navid
Do we consider the originator of a thread to be the owner of the entire thread?

What would be the point of any discussion then?

IMHO, after a reasonable amount of time the thread should become the property of the web site!

Why?

Deleting threads that have been indexed by crawlers and search engines can affect your PR adversely!

After a certain length of time, even if they HAVE been deleted, they become the property of Google Cache!

Speaking of which...

If you would like to reminisce, here's:

Page 1/3 and Page 2/3

I don't know what happened on Page 3/3 but it must have been pretty sad!

Anyway, 3/3 was deleted before Google snagged it...

When I admin sites, I move questionable threads to a non-public area! The mods MAY have done that... I dunno...

That way participants still get credit for posting, so it's not a total loss!

Page 3 was where i completely pwned him with my facts. It was basically a matter of if intel is correct, then why is this? and that?

and then i dropped the ball on the QX6800 which is vendor only, because the stock heat sink cant put up with the heat output.

Then a quadcore owner jumped into the conversation about lapping, and then i pointed that out, and asked the op, to admit he's wrong about the perfect IHS statement.


Hey i even offered to be nice after he would admit it.


But im sorry, when i have a intelectual conversation with someone. I dont care who you are, or where your from. If you have good points, and good reasons, then i will listen. When you try to show off your someone big in the field, i get even more agressive.

Basically, when i talk to gabe, cathar, and marci, aka owner of swiftech, creator of the storm, and owner of thermochill. I get reasons, and numbers for there arguements. The thread is handled very professionally and accruate data is presented in arguements.

To my eyes, if legends such as marci, gabe, and cathar can take 10 secs to explain something out, then anyone should be able to.

No one should say "your not a such such from the industry like i am. So therefore i am correct." everyone make mistakes from time to time. And i have never pushed off someone like that until i tried to explain it to them, and later on found out it was impossible.

Anyhow, you little people all know i always got your back from a lifer whose trying to push he's smarter then you in a conversation. And if im knowledgeable in the area, such as cooling, a cow would need to jump over the moon b4 i keep quiet about it.

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: aigomorla
Anyhow, you little people all know i always got your back from a lifer whose trying to push he's smarter then you in a conversation. And if im knowledgeable in the area, such as cooling, a cow would need to jump over the moon b4 i keep quiet about it.

LoL!

Point at a cow jumping over the moon and most ppl would gasp in amazement!

The funny thing is...

Fools will stare at your finger!

 

[RossMAN]

Navid,

I'm not sure why you PM'd me asking for my opinion. But I'll be more than happy to offer any advice I can.

I'm sure OP's have PM'd Mods before asking for their thread to be moved to another forum, locked or deleted.

As EagleKeeper already stated if they decide to take action, it's totally at their discretion. They could do it or tell you to grow up and take a flying leap

This probably doesn't answer your question but I think it's already been discussed at great lengths. If you have any specific questions I would recommend posting them here or PM me.

 

[Navid]

RossMAN,

Since you have been on these forums more than many of us, I thought you could be the right person to ask to teach me the culture of these forums, which is really my question. That is why I PM'd you.

If I start a thread and ask about something and you spend time to answer the question in the thread, I respect the time you have spent. I would never ask the thread to be deleted. But, if someone does, I don't understand why it should be deleted instead of telling the guy to edit his posts if he is not happy with them and leaving everyone else's posts alone.

Now, if the subject discussed in the thread is building a bomb, I understand why the thread should be deleted!
But, if the subject is overclocking and lapping heatsinks, .......

I know that the Mods have the authority to delete. I am just curious if they do what they do based on some logic or just seat-of-the-pants decisions!

Thanks for replying.