Xp in closed threads

[Umbran]

I wish threads didn't close so easily and mods just thread banned the people causing problems or banned them from the site for a short duration or something. The thread you link to above closed so fast I never even noticed it before it got locked!

Normally, we do just threadban or tempban one or two people. You may not even notice it, as we only occasionally announce that it has happened.

The thread linked in the OP was not the norm.

 

[Rel]

So I got more XP for that post than I think I have for any post ever posted here or at Circvs Maximvs. And frankly I'm not terribly happy about it.

I'm glad that some folks approved of the post and I'm also glad to hear from a few people who didn't. But a long standing rule at ENWorld has been that we do not publicly comment on the moderation. If that thread had remained open and people had quoted my post and then made the same comments then we'd have told them to stop. Not because any feelings for or against my post are not warranted but because they are not to be aired within such a thread. They should instead be sent via PM or, in certain cases, posted about in Meta.

I'll leave the final call up to Morrus but I think it might be a good idea to make it against the rules for folks to rep moderation posts (not to be confused with posts made by moderators when not in "mod mode"). Specifically I'd disallow rep for posts that we make using the "red text", which I note that I didn't do in this case but I would have had the thread not already been closed.

 

[Umbran]

I'm glad that some folks approved of the post and I'm also glad to hear from a few people who didn't. But a long standing rule at ENWorld has been that we do not publicly comment on the moderation. If that thread had remained open and people had quoted my post and then made the same comments then we'd have told them to stop. Not because any feelings for or against my post are not warranted but because they are not to be aired within such a thread. They should instead be sent via PM or, in certain cases, posted about in Meta.

I agree. We have a policy against commenting on moderation in-thread for good reason, and the XP system should not be used to work around the policy. So long as the comments are publicly visible, the XP system should not be used to comment on moderation.

 

[Bullgrit]

Once its closed, the thread drops off the first page pretty quickly, so those XP comments will soon be forgotten, unless somebody starts a new thread linking to the closed thread...

I'm told that closed threads should not be allowed to drop off the first page quickly. It's supposed to be a good thing when they get repeatedly bumped back to the top.
http://www.enworld.org/forum/meta/278046-mods-posting-closed-threads.html

Bullgrit

 

[PowerWordDumb]

Specifically I'd disallow rep for posts that we make using the "red text", which I note that I didn't do in this case but I would have had the thread not already been closed.

How about the inevitable confusion raised when certain moderators pick random shades on the reddish end of the spectrum for their text? Are Orange text posts a safe-to-rep zone for instance? How about burnt sienna?

 

[evileeyore]

How about the inevitable confusion raised when certain moderators pick random shades on the reddish end of the spectrum for their text? Are Orange text posts a safe-to-rep zone for instance? How about burnt sienna?

If it ain't red, I say it's fair play. Poke 'em till the red comes out.

 

[Plane Sailing]

How about the inevitable confusion raised when certain moderators pick random shades on the reddish end of the spectrum for their text? Are Orange text posts a safe-to-rep zone for instance? How about burnt sienna?

Any coloured text is a warning. Hopefully that removes the confusion.

Red is a serious warning, orange etc is a lower category warning but still a warning. (think of it as traffic lights if that helps).

In both those cases we'd appreciate everyone continuing in the practice of not commenting on moderation.

Thanks

 

[Alzrius]

Any coloured text is a warning. Hopefully that removes the confusion.

Red is a serious warning, orange etc is a lower category warning but still a warning. (think of it as traffic lights if that helps).

In both those cases we'd appreciate everyone continuing in the practice of not commenting on moderation.

Oh I'll comment, alright. I'll comment about how your color-coded system is prejudiced against those of us who're color blind!

This sort of blatant disregard is what keeps the ignorance alive! Fight the power, people! Viva la revolucion! Who's with me?!

 

[Dice4Hire]

Looks like it is time for the moderators to close this thread so we can get a dozen more xp comments.

 

[renau1g]

In both those cases we'd appreciate everyone continuing in the practice of not commenting on moderation.

Thanks

Wait... so I shouldn't give XP to the mods for doing their thankless jobs? Or are you meaning comments like in another post?