NZFF

Posted: **Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:15 am**

I think this would be a good time for my "They should let Lockheed design all the airplanes" thread to get deleted rather than just locked.

Ian and I ended up talking about whether the ~5000 DC-3s the Russians built under license in the 1940's and 50's may have actually been unlicensed downloaded copies of American built planes (yes, of course it's nonsense, we'd have though anyone would have known that ...) and in that context I mentioned the name of a website, just once, which set creator2003 off. Then the fun went out of the whole thing, and it went downhill from there.

I imagine Creator wants it deleted too before google has a chance to cache it. Honestly, "for many reasons that even you can understand" ??? That's just sad.

Thanks
Gary

edit : Google's cache is up, and contains only my original post and the first reply.

Posted: **Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:07 am**

LOL set me off ...

The Post You are refering to Gary was fine apart from the part leading everyone off to the place i asked you to remove from your post ..
Reasons why i asked you have been outline after/and before you remove all of your posts from the topic ..

Here is some more ,
1.If the forum was to break our conditions the whole forum could be shut down by the host ..

2. Im really sure our sponsors of our screenshot comps and other developers of products would like to see those words to there work..(free)

Its really hard to tell people to do the simplest things without them getting all worked up over nothing ,i truely hope you get over it as i dont have that much time to waste playing pick on a MOD

If you want to have a little sling match my PM box or email creator2003@nzff.org is always open just dont expect a answer right away ,but i will get back to you as soon as i can

If you would like to go further you can always send the Admins of the forum a message ..

Thanks...

Posted: **Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:18 pm**

It's simpler than that, even.

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4. No illegal material or content, including but not limited to: piracy, hacking, cracks, breach of copyright, impersonating other members of the forum (including administrators and moderators), racism or defamation;[/quote]

That's a forum rule, and you can read the rules from any page by clicking on the 'Rules and Guidelines' link in the top navigation bar.

Like all the rules, this is strictly adhered to. It is also purposefully vague, which allows it to be very widely interpreted by the moderators. Personally, I interpret it as ANY discussion of ANY of the listed topics. The last thing we want is to end up as THE place to go for information on any of these topics. Other forums have different rules, and some things which are freely expressed on other forums may be a no-go here, and vice versa.

This does bring up one issue which has caused more than a bit of confusion lately. Replying to perceived unacceptable posts can lead to escalating arguments (also against the rules:), but can also lead to very messy threads, after some posts have been removed or amended by a moderator. If anyone thinks that a post is in need of moderation, it is always best to contact a forum moderator or administrator. Most posts which break the rules will be moderated, but this can take time -- normally by the time I catch on to something which needs to be moderated, it can have a few replies which don't need to exist after moderation. Better to not post them in the first place.

So, if anyone does think that any post breaks the rules, I'd suggest:

-- if you are in a 'friendly' semi-live discussion with another member, PM them and point out that their particular post may breach the rules. They can then edit their post. Self-moderation -- I like it.
-- Otherwise contact a moderator. As I said, you may need to wait for a moderator, but they'll get the job done eventually.

NZFF

Is there a moderator in the house ?