Request to the moderators.

[Dragongirl]

I have seen a number of threads moved with no post by a moderator about who is moving it or why. I wondering if they could post that info.

On a related topic I was wondering why this thread was moved?
http://enworld.cyberstreet.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20808
Was taken from general RPG to non RPG forums. To be fair Middle Earth is an RPG written by Decipher and therefore should be fair gaime in the general RPG forum. At least in my opinion.

Edit : Also was an RPG over 10 years ago under Iron Crown Enterprises.

Edit part deux : And the post goes directly into game mechanics.

 

[Morrus]

There is only one reason a thread is moved - because it should be in the forum it was moved to.

I don't think that posting "Because that's where it should be" really adds any information to the process.

As for that LotR thread - it has nothing to do with the ME RPG - doesn't even mention it! It's about the LotR movie. it does include D&D rules too, so I guess it's probably a 50/50 situation. But I don't think whoever moved it is going to be able to provide any further reason than "Because that's where I think it should be".

 

[Dragongirl]

Pout, ok another agree to disagree situation (about moving that post).

 

[Darkness]

Not sure whether that helps you much, but I always post when I move threads.

Piratecat does so, too, AFAIK. And possibly Ashtal and nemm as well - I'm not sure, though...

- Darkness

 

[ColonelHardisson]

I mean this respectfully to the moderators, but...I don't mind if they don't post the why's and wherefore's of a moved or closed thread. I have seen some threads closed, and the last post is the moderator basically editorializing. That is, the mod gives his/her opinion about the subject of the thread, then closes it. Again, with all respect, this seems a lot like slamming a door or hanging up on someone to make a point. What I mean is that there is a difference between "this thread is getting too heated" or "this thread is discussing subjects we don't allow here at EN World" and "here is my opinion on the subject; now, this thread is closed." I'm not saying it happens all the time, just occasionally. I'm not postng this in anger or in an argumentative mood; it's just something I've noticed, and I felt should be pointed out.

 

[Piratecat]

Interesting point, Col. I know when I do that (and I don't usually), I consider it my payment for having to put up with the thread to that point.

I have mostly stopped posting when I move a thread, unless it was started by a new member or I feel it's be rude to move it without a note. The redirect makes the post mostly redundant, and it takes a lot of extra time for not a whole lot of gain.

With the growth in membership, it isn't unusual to drop by the boards and see 5-6 threads that need moving at any one time. Yikes! So I try to do them quickly. I'll keep your request in mind, though.

 

[Morrus]

[Edit - quoted the wrong person, which made my reply make so sense whatsoever!]

For closed threads, I agree entirely. For moved threads, I can't think of anything a moderator could say that would provide any further information.

Plus, as PC mentioned, sometimes we just don't have the time. I think a thread move (as opposed to a thread closure) is about as self-explanatory a phenomenon as anything else I can think of!

 

[Darkness]

I know, Colonel. Thus, I don't post my opinion regarding a thread's topic when I close the thread.

At least I think I don't...

 

[Grazzt]

I'm guilty of the not posting before moving thing. About 95% of the threads I move, I don't post anything in it about why its being moved. Most of the ones I have moved are obviously in the wrong place. I don't really see a point in wasting space (or time ) explaining something that most people know anyway. I usually just move it.

Now- if I close a thread, I'll post the reasons, but moving it? Nah- not usually.

 

[Dragongirl]

Ok, I will just blame you Scott if any threads I like get moved. Empty our yer mailbox.