Deleted Threads?

Mustangbelle306 · 07-18-2002, 02:14 PM

What's with all these threads disappearing? Some guy came in just to post about his new online store, and Poof...thread gone within a few hours. Is this along the same lines as no posting about chick mustang clubs and Corral Day, despite MW not have a competitor? Not trying to be snotty, just wasn't sure, and didn't want to bring it up in BOL.

Thanks, Belle

Mr 5 0 · 07-18-2002, 03:08 PM

Mustangbelle:

Thanks for posting your query in the proper forum.

Threads are occasionally deleted based on the judgement of the owner and his agent, the messageboard administrator or the forum moderator.

I don't keep track of all the deleted threads but I deleted a 'Mustang Guru' thread on the Windsor Power forum yesterday that was nothing but an invitation to a flame war. I notified the originator and he apologized for starting the thread.

I don't recall an online store thread being posted or deleted by me but if it was, we have a reason for that. Mustang Works is not a vehicle for other businesses to advertise for on for free.

If you have a commercial business than you pay commercial advertising rates here. No free rides using the messageboard to troll for business that Mustang Works gets no part of.

If the wisdom of that MW policy escapes some people it's not our problem. Those kinds of trolling-for-customers threads will always be deleted.

The messageboards are for swapping stories, tech advice and what-have-you. Not for flaming other members that annoy you, sexually obscene postings or pimping your own commercial business.

The Corral Day thread was allowed to remain as Dan approved of it. If it was deleted - it wasn't by me.

I have no idea what 'chick Mustang club' thread you allude to but I'm not aware of it. Individual moderators may delete these threads as they see fit, within MW posting guidelines, of course.

Bottom line: If a thread 'disappears' (is deleted) then there is usually a very good reason for the deletion.

One suggestion:

Occasionally, a thread will age out of your parameters for viewing posts. If you have your post views set for 'Last 2 Days' and the thread was dormant for three days (no replies) then it will drop off your post views. That doesn't mean it was deleted, just that you can't see it. Change your post view parameters to 5 days and the 'deleted' post will reappear.

StangFlyer · 07-18-2002, 03:31 PM

Jim couldn't have said it better...

I deleted the message you are referring to Belle, and it was done for the exact reasons given by Mr. 5.0. MW's policy is not to allow plugs for commercial sites on our forums. If commercial businesses want to attract our readers then they need to support MW through paid advertising. MW costs a great deal to support today, both financially and in time, so we're not going to give any free rides... We can't or soon the site wouldn't be here any more.

The Corral Day thread should still be on the Blue Oval Lounge, I just don't think it's had any replies recently. However, I personally know of several MW members going. I also responded a couple times myself to the thread and gave my blessing to it being here.

Mustangbelle306 · 07-18-2002, 11:42 PM

Ok gotcha, and thanks for both the quick replies! I appreciate both of you taking the time to respond to my Q

I agree, that Guru thread had to go! I know sometimes people will fall into an argument mid-thread, but to have one intentionally started just FOR a fight? Whew!

Anyways, thanks again for the explanation gentlemen!

07-18-2002, 02:14 PM	#1
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Deleted Threads? What's with all these threads disappearing? Some guy came in just to post about his new online store, and Poof...thread gone within a few hours. Is this along the same lines as no posting about chick mustang clubs and Corral Day, despite MW not have a competitor? Not trying to be snotty, just wasn't sure, and didn't want to bring it up in BOL. Thanks, Belle

07-18-2002, 03:08 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Deleted Threads Mustangbelle: Thanks for posting your query in the proper forum. Threads are occasionally deleted based on the judgement of the owner and his agent, the messageboard administrator or the forum moderator. I don't keep track of all the deleted threads but I deleted a 'Mustang Guru' thread on the Windsor Power forum yesterday that was nothing but an invitation to a flame war. I notified the originator and he apologized for starting the thread. I don't recall an online store thread being posted or deleted by me but if it was, we have a reason for that. Mustang Works is not a vehicle for other businesses to advertise for on for free. If you have a commercial business than you pay commercial advertising rates here. No free rides using the messageboard to troll for business that Mustang Works gets no part of. If the wisdom of that MW policy escapes some people it's not our problem. Those kinds of trolling-for-customers threads will always be deleted. The messageboards are for swapping stories, tech advice and what-have-you. Not for flaming other members that annoy you, sexually obscene postings or pimping your own commercial business. The Corral Day thread was allowed to remain as Dan approved of it. If it was deleted - it wasn't by me. I have no idea what 'chick Mustang club' thread you allude to but I'm not aware of it. Individual moderators may delete these threads as they see fit, within MW posting guidelines, of course. Bottom line: If a thread 'disappears' (is deleted) then there is usually a very good reason for the deletion. One suggestion: Occasionally, a thread will age out of your parameters for viewing posts. If you have your post views set for 'Last 2 Days' and the thread was dormant for three days (no replies) then it will drop off your post views. That doesn't mean it was deleted, just that you can't see it. Change your post view parameters to 5 days and the 'deleted' post will reappear. __________________ 5.0 Mustang Owner 1990 - 2005

07-18-2002, 03:31 PM	#3
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	Jim couldn't have said it better... I deleted the message you are referring to Belle, and it was done for the exact reasons given by Mr. 5.0. MW's policy is not to allow plugs for commercial sites on our forums. If commercial businesses want to attract our readers then they need to support MW through paid advertising. MW costs a great deal to support today, both financially and in time, so we're not going to give any free rides... We can't or soon the site wouldn't be here any more. The Corral Day thread should still be on the Blue Oval Lounge, I just don't think it's had any replies recently. However, I personally know of several MW members going. I also responded a couple times myself to the thread and gave my blessing to it being here. __________________ StangFlyer 1991 Mustang GT - Supercharged 377 Stroker 2000 Ford Lightning - Project Lightning Hauler Media Center Gallery - View my member photos

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
For Guys That Deleted Their A/C	Onerare91LX	Windsor Power	2	04-20-2003 12:34 PM
"Why's my car so slow" Thread Deleted...	Hammer	Modular Madness	23	07-09-2002 05:12 PM
white spark plugs and oily plug threads	crazy5.0	Windsor Power	2	06-04-2002 10:16 PM

07-18-2002, 11:42 PM	#4
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Ok gotcha, and thanks for both the quick replies! I appreciate both of you taking the time to respond to my Q I agree, that Guru thread had to go! I know sometimes people will fall into an argument mid-thread, but to have one intentionally started just FOR a fight? Whew! Anyways, thanks again for the explanation gentlemen!