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Murgatroyd is offline Murgatroyd
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95 South, 113 West
Feb 2000
time: 21:13
Question  Old Post 10-09-2000 05:52
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[I had originally posted this in the OT, but Ming deleted it and threatened me with a vacation if I put another one there]

This thread exists for the purpose of collecting data on the number and nature of the threads Ming has deleted. I want to know this to know if this is as common an occurrence as it seems to be.

Everyone: If you have had a thread deleted in the past few weeks, please let me know. Please include the name of the thread (if you can remember it), the topic of the thread, approximately when it was deleted, and any thoughts you might have on why it was deleted.

Thank you.
Murgatroyd

SuperSneak is offline SuperSneak
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In the land of the one-eyed
Jun 2000
time: 21:13
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I had a topic deleted. It was called "Step Into the Confessional: Admit to Your Lustful Thoughts and Actions". It was deleted in just under 5 minutes. It had 4 posts...one by Fitz, who admitted to jerking off while driving, my response about one handed drivers...and...I forget.
I believe it was still acceptable, but Ming shot it down because of how nasty it was bound to get.
(I think he must be a conservative Christian at heart.)
I don't hold it against him...he was probably right.
Besides, maybe he can work out his issues here, instead of walking into a mall with a 12 gauge.
We're helping him, really.
Nice Ming...good Ming...everything will be just fine, Ming.


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Murgatroyd is offline Murgatroyd
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Post  Old Post 10-09-2000 11:09
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My "Ming, Please Do Not Delete This Thread" was deleted after about 2 1/2 hours with 13 responses. I only got to see the first 3 before it was deleted. To see Ming's reasons for deleting it, click here.

I had put it in the OT for maximum response. Putting it here, even with the link in my signature all over the OT, just isn't getting the same response.

Murgatroyd

rah is offline rah
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Jan 1970
time: 23:13
Post  Old Post 10-09-2000 12:49
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Oh, grow up!
Oh Oh, I had a thread deleted, and my ego is bruised.

This is a public site with rules that the moderator makes judgement calls on. He can't be perfect every time. But to date, he's done a reasonably consistent job. So quit whining, or using "collecting data" as an excuse to whine.

RAH
If you don't like it, there are many sites without moderators.

SuperSneak is offline SuperSneak
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Jun 2000
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You're right...
Sometimes I wonder that the reaction might be too quick, but I imagine Ming has better things to do than sit around pondering who's feelings he is going to hurt. His job is to make judgement calls...quickly. If one or two slip through the cracks (in our opinion) we should just let it slide, reword it, etc.
Give the guy a break. It's not that big of a deal.
Besides, ACOL will let you act like a complete idiot--I did all weekend!

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Ming is offline Ming
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Jan 1970
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Post  Old Post 11-09-2000 20:01 Visit Ming<br><img src=/forums/images/staff-icon.gif>'s homepage!
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Actually, it was fun posting on ACOL while Apolyton was down. It is the perfect place for all those who think the rules are a tad strict here. So check it out...

StG44 is offline StG44
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Aug 2000
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Oh great, everyone is gonna eat out food now. It is no longer Mingapoulco, but ACOL.

i.e.

"I banish thee to ACOL, go eat thier food."

StG44 is offline StG44
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Aug 2000
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What do you post as in ACOL, Ming?

Ming is offline Ming
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Post  Old Post 12-09-2000 05:37 Visit Ming<br><img src=/forums/images/staff-icon.gif>'s homepage!
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Ming Off Duty...

I usually go there to relax and enjoy... not having to worry about what I post.
Plus, I can be nasty there if I want to be.

So the name is appropriate there
<font size=1 face=Arial color=444444>[This message has been edited by Ming (edited September 11, 2000).]</font>

My Wife Hates CIV is offline My Wife Hates CIV
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Michigan
Jan 1970
time: 05:13
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it's fun to get nasty sometimes.

UltraSonix is offline UltraSonix
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May 2000
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There was the counting thread that had everyone just counting... I didn't see when it disappeared, but it's not there now. Funny how it was mimicked at ACOL...

Yep, it's not there now - you can serch for "counting" and get the hit, but it's a broken link.
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reismark is offline reismark
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Jan 1970
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Yeah UltraSonix, but that "Counting" thread was as blatant as spam can get... A lot of the other threads mentioned here seemed to have legit reasoning behind them...

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space marine is offline space marine
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Sep 2000
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the rules are kinda strict here...And it's in my blood to make a huge fit and complain and give people a nasty nasty time...I get it from my Mom

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Asmodean is offline Asmodean
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Aarhus, Denmark
Aug 1999
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I had a thread deleted yesterday. It was titled: "The HWDKWHNI thread". It referred to Nimrod/Dookie/Warning: and his constant nick-changes, but quickly reverted to spam.

Asmodean

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Maud'Dib
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My thread, Fall From Grace-- A Maoian Saga, was posted today (Oct 10th) at around 4:30AM EST.

It was a nice little thread that drew attention to Mao's profile being wiped out--he went from Deity to Settler.

I proposed what I thought would be a brilliant and creative means to restore Mao to his former glory; needless to say it has vanished and when I do a search, the title and author are found, but when you clink on the link, an HTLM message says server or whatever is not found.
If it was deleted because of a server problem, I'll just resubmitt.
However, if it was deliberatly deleted, I want an explaination as to why and what was wrong with what I posted.



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Ming is offline Ming
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Well Maud'Dib... It was your second thread on the topic of Mao in less than 24 hours. You could have just easily posted it in your original thread. There is no need for multiple theads on the subject (Especially since it is being discussed in other places too)
Feel free to add it to your other thread... any additional threads on that subject in the otf will continue to be deleted without comment!

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Maud'Dib
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Sorry my dear friend but you made a terrible mistake this time.

Barbarians At The Gate was posted at 3AM EST on the 9th.
Fall From Grace-- A Maoian Saga was posted between 4:30AM & 5AM on the 10th (that's today). That's over 24 hours.

Second, thanks for your comment on my proposal.

Third, I don't have the luxury like some people who spend a gizillions endless hours on the forums. If there are other threads talking about the subject, YOU could've at least sent something to me in my private message box. But no, you treated a friend like some adverage spammer or DL. If this is how you treat your friends, god help your enemies.


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Oh, I'm so mad I almost forgot:

Barbarians At The Gate and Fall From Grace-- A Maoian Saga ARE/WERE TOO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT TOPICS.

The former was a mere comment, while the latter was a proposal.
FYI



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Ming is offline Ming
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Well, you are correct on the times... This morning, they were right next to each other when I logged on at work. That was a mistake on my part. But I still would have deleted anyway.

I responded to your ICQ with more information on it.

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Narck is offline Narck
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Well, I enjoyed the first one, so can you just post this 2nd one as well. If you put it in the 1st thread, Ming is happy, and we can read it.

suas333 is offline suas333
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hmmm, such rebellious sentiment in this thread.

MikeH is offline MikeH
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Ming on rakastajani
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There was the counting thread that had everyone just counting... I didn't see when it disappeared, but it's not there now. Funny how it was mimicked at ACOL...

Yep, it's not there now - you can serch for "counting" and get the hit, but it's a broken link.
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lol! Who started it here? I can't remember now. Wasn't an ACOLyte was it? If not I guess we found another lurker 'cause we had a counting thread there ages ago. It was funny to see someone trying to get 'revenge' on ACOL by posting a thread like that back at us. In the end we had all kinds of counting threads but the Hex counting was the most successful. Guess that proves what a load of computer geeks we are.

Shadowstrike is offline Shadowstrike
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Ming, the next time you deal with my "Temp Shop" threads after Mao starts the next one, can you just close it rather then delete it. I like to read what happened, and when I come home, its too late. Thank you.

UltraSonix is offline UltraSonix
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I think I've just seen my first closed thread on the civ3 forum ("Sign up! Future CTP-2 reviewers needed!" - and I thought that yin26 was finally doing some moderating. Then I saw it was markos who closed the thread. So I'm still waiting...

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ColdWizard is offline ColdWizard
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I had a thread deleted recently. it was titled "Temporary Coffee Shop" and served as the temporary coffee shop. it got up to a grand total of 8 posts and wasn't deleted for quite a long time after the next installment of the coffee shop was posted. i estimated my thread lasted somewhere between 12 and 18 hours after mao started up the current shop.

Ming is offline Ming
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All temporary coffee shops get deleted (and will continued to be deleted) when I see that Mao has set up the real one. Sometimes, it takes me a little longer to notice

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ColdWizard is offline ColdWizard
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All threads started by me tend to go unnoticed after a while

UltraSonix is offline UltraSonix
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Oh yes, I forgot to mention my "Last Bastion of Australia Resistance" thread got deleted - not that I expected it to last!

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LOL just noticed this thread.

well my thread was deleted today. approximately 2 hours ago. say 11-1-00 at 1300 pst. It was called: 'why I believe in satan'. It was an obvious copycat thread, hence why I was deleted. I thought it might actually make it though. Or at least only get locked. It was deleted less than 5 minutes later with no posts I think. It still seems like a legit thread. If he (we all know who that is) can go spouting off his religious babble, then I should be able to spout off my satanist babble

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Ming is offline Ming
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If there weren't 1000 religion threads already...

AH has been starting a religion free zone thread every 8 hours or so... those haven't lasted long either

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