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I think it's just fine.
I don't think it's unnecessary.

Last edited by imnotbob (2011-10-15 17:15:14)

I'd understand if it got too out of hand to manage being a debate, but..... really?

there's a lot of that
there's a lot of other questionable moderation activities as well

AnimeCreatorArtist wrote:

I'm feeling as if mods are closing topics as soon as they turn into a debate; calling them 'A flame war' or 'A fight' I don't think its fair. I'm sure its not breaking any of the forum rules....

what are your thoughts on this?

You do realize you can contact the Scratch Team if you think a thread was closed unfairly... right? 

Regarding debate threads: Not all debate threads are closed around here, but the ones that are likely to cause arguments and turn disrespectful very quickly are closed. Likewse if a topic turns into a disrespectful argument even if it initially didn't turn out that way can end up being closed if the thread cannot be cleaned up and salvaged. (See Miscellaneous Guidelines for details for more info).

cheddargirl wrote:

AnimeCreatorArtist wrote:

I'm feeling as if mods are closing topics as soon as they turn into a debate; calling them 'A flame war' or 'A fight' I don't think its fair. I'm sure its not breaking any of the forum rules....

what are your thoughts on this?

You do realize you can contact the Scratch Team if you think a thread was closed unfairly... right? 

In all due respect, it wasn't my intention to revive a single closed topic, or even as far as every unnecessarily closed topic yet. I simply plan to bring you to a new realization.

A considerate ammount of mod closings nowadays, seem like a "[Mod Username] Wuz Here" boredom solution.

I'm not discriminating any mods when I say these things. I really do respect mods too. All i'm saying is that in the near future, (this goes for all mods) think 'Does this really need to be closed?'...

ssss wrote:

ProgrammingPro01 wrote:

laptop97 wrote:

Community Guidlines:

- Help keep the site friendly. If you feel others would find a project or comment mean, insulting, too violent, or otherwise inappropriate, click the link that says "flag as inappropriate."  In the Forums, you can do the same thing by clicking on the "Report" link below a post. The Scratch team will review, and may remove any project, comment or post.

I wasn't going to reply, but I can tolerate this no longer.

A debate is different from a fight. I think of a debate as friendly sharing an opposite opinion. A fight would be a mindless, offensive battle over a useless, trivial opinion of disagreement.



..........♪Try to see it my way. We can work it out. We can work it out. Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend. I'll try to see it your way. We can work it out, We can work it out.....♪

AnimeCreatorArtist wrote:

ssss wrote:

ProgrammingPro01 wrote:

I wasn't going to reply, but I can tolerate this no longer.

A debate is different from a fight. I think of a debate as friendly sharing an opposite opinion. A fight would be a mindless, offensive battle over a useless, trivial opinion of disagreement.



..........♪Try to see it my way. We can work it out. We can work it out. Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend. I'll try to see it your way. We can work it out, We can work it out.....♪

Actually, a debate is a fight.  It's simply a controlled fight.

PlutoIsHades wrote:

I agree with you, it's starting to annoy me too.  Sorry mods, but I agree with ACA.  I don't see why there can't be arguments on Scratch. You can learn from arguments.

It teaches you respect. I agree 122789025% ^_^

@bananaman - I know... I can't say it here but yep. ._.

I just want to say that the minute something gets a little unhappy (a debate or disagreement) the mods are like 'oh God things aren't all fun & rainbows here, we can't possibly handle this!' and then they close it.
I'm sure that if you ask anyone who posted in a topic that got closed for 'fighting' they'll say they would have liked it to remain open.

I'm sorry but it's ridiculous :L People have to realise that debating is good, & standing up for your own beliefs and stuff.


I'm saying honestly that I'm considering quitting Scratch because of how immaturely some people handle things and how the minute something gets interesting you get stopped. That is all. 

The_Dancing_Donut wrote:

that the world isn't a giant mashmallow with a smiley face.

Now you tell me. ;_;

ssss wrote:

AnimeCreatorArtist wrote:

ssss wrote:

I wasn't going to reply, but I can tolerate this no longer.

A debate is different from a fight. I think of a debate as friendly sharing an opposite opinion. A fight would be a mindless, offensive battle over a useless, trivial opinion of disagreement.



..........♪Try to see it my way. We can work it out. We can work it out. Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend. I'll try to see it your way. We can work it out, We can work it out.....♪

Actually, a debate is a fight.  It's simply a controlled fight.

That's the whole point. >.> If it's controlled there's no reason to close it, is what she's trying to say.

The_Dancing_Donut wrote:

werdna123 wrote:

The_Dancing_Donut wrote:

that the world isn't a giant mashmallow with a smiley face.

Now you tell me. ;_;

I'm sorry to crush your dreams </3

When I was just a wee youngster, I used to think the same thing D:

@P-Cupcake - Or spit in your drink :C

ew.

Some random troll:
You eat people, and yet you think it's gross if someone spits in your drink?
You're messed up.

Seriously, I was at Friendly's a few nights ago, and Scout stole a box of crayons, mushed them all up and put them in my Coke. 

Medic then screamed, "IT'S POISON!!" and tried to beat up Scout with the teeny box. XD

PlutoIsHades wrote:

AnimeCreatorArtist wrote:

ssss wrote:

I wasn't going to reply, but I can tolerate this no longer.

A debate is different from a fight. I think of a debate as friendly sharing an opposite opinion. A fight would be a mindless, offensive battle over a useless, trivial opinion of disagreement.



..........♪Try to see it my way. We can work it out. We can work it out. Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend. I'll try to see it your way. We can work it out, We can work it out.....♪

Exactly.  Debates are good.  It shows you different opinions without getting physically hurt.  That's what I think mods don't notice.  Although I hope they do notice this post.

+1

If this topic gets closed, I WILL quit. -__-'
And I'm not joking.