Boys missing at sea thread closed.

[Eeyore]

I always open threads such as that in the hope that I may see them full of compassion. I'm nearly always disappointed.

Often families may visit forums such as this in the hope for some solace in other people's sympathies, but a small minority soon put paid to that.

It is easy to point out the shortcomings of those involved and be full of criticism. It seems equally easy to forget that they have been punished enough already. They lost their lives.

RIP to those who passed away. Deepest and sincerest sympathy to those who knew and loved them.

 

[edna krabappel]

Absolutely, the world needs irkers.

It doesn't need people being unnecessarily crass and insensitive in the face of a tragedy that may well be very close to home though, simply for the sake of preserving one's carefully cultivated reputation as Mr Controversial.

 

[BHAboi]

I'm 23 myself a know how easy it is to make the wrong decisions after a few beers with your mates. Very brave of the friend to go in. Life is very fragile

 

[TotallyFreaked]

It's a shame this thread started in such a negative manner as it would be nice to have a thread where people could just offer their condolences. It is such a traffic event that can so easily happen and thoughts and sympathies of with their family and friends and the two young lads who died. RIP

 

[Triggaaar]

It's a shame this thread started in such a negative manner as it would be nice to have a thread where people could just offer their condolences.

You could start one, and this one can be ignored.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Why?

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Another thick ****

 

[Husty]

It doesn't need people being unnecessarily crass and insensitive in the face of a tragedy that may well be very close to home though, simply for the sake of preserving one's carefully cultivated reputation as Mr Controversial.

Very good... I'm not the one who has been crass or insensitive at any stage though.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Why?

Why the censorship, some people expressed some views, it isn't ever a reason for closing and banning things. Pathetic.

Some battles are worth fighting ..censorship of that thread isn't one of them..move on dear Husty

 

[Ernest]

I'm 23 myself a know how easy it is to make the wrong decisions after a few beers with your mates. Very brave of the friend to go in. Life is very fragile

Very true, anyone who hasn't done something daft when having had a few beers is a liar.

RIP to them and condolences to their families

 

[Horses Arse]

One person expressed a ****ing stupid view, that is why

Only one? Thought I saw a few disappointingly.

 

[maltaseagull]

Prick.

Did you get an infraction for this?

I used a different term and got one!

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Did you get an infraction for this?

I used a different term and got one!

How can you find out if you have infractions?

 

[Hillian1]

How can you find out if you have infractions?

You get a lovely PM sent to you from the Mod who issued it.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

You get a lovely PM sent to you from the Mod who issued it.

I see. I'm in the clear then. Thanks.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Did you think about contacting the moderation team as opposed to this pointless thread designed to stir on a very sensitive issue?

Maybe if Mods used this part of NSC a little more to explain their actions, threads like the current one wouldn't be needed.

http://www.northstandchat.com/forumdisplay.php?47-Moderating-Decisions

http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?86108-This-Forum

"This forum will be used by board moderators and administrators to post an explanation of moderating activities that have had to be undertaken.
Replies are not permitted, intentionally as it is not intended that moderating decisions are discussed in public. We hope members will accept that moderating posts and/or banning members is generally an action of last resort. The board is here for members to post and enjoy, it is no-one's interest to suppress posts. Unfortunately sometimes moderation is the only course of action available.
Should you wish to discuss any particular decision further, please contact the relevant moderator by PM."

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Maybe if Mods used this part of NSC a little more to explain their actions, threads like the current one wouldn't be needed.

http://www.northstandchat.com/forumdisplay.php?47-Moderating-Decisions

http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?86108-This-Forum

"This forum will be used by board moderators and administrators to post an explanation of moderating activities that have had to be undertaken.
Replies are not permitted, intentionally as it is not intended that moderating decisions are discussed in public. We hope members will accept that moderating posts and/or banning members is generally an action of last resort. The board is here for members to post and enjoy, it is no-one's interest to suppress posts. Unfortunately sometimes moderation is the only course of action available.
Should you wish to discuss any particular decision further, please contact the relevant moderator by PM."

Anyone with half a brain cell can understand why it was closed.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Anyone with half a brain cell can understand why it was closed.

Given some of the crass and insensitive content I am not surprised someone decided to close it.

All I am saying is that Mods should actually explain and be accountable for their actions generally - not just that particular thread, rather leaving us to infer.

 

[kip]

From what I hear, they were just playing chicken with the waves, who hasn't done that at some point? They just picked the wrong night. RIP Lads!

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Maybe if Mods used this part of NSC a little more to explain their actions, threads like the current one wouldn't be needed.

http://www.northstandchat.com/forumdisplay.php?47-Moderating-Decisions

http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?86108-This-Forum

"This forum will be used by board moderators and administrators to post an explanation of moderating activities that have had to be undertaken.
Replies are not permitted, intentionally as it is not intended that moderating decisions are discussed in public. We hope members will accept that moderating posts and/or banning members is generally an action of last resort. The board is here for members to post and enjoy, it is no-one's interest to suppress posts. Unfortunately sometimes moderation is the only course of action available.
Should you wish to discuss any particular decision further, please contact the relevant moderator by PM."

Fair point. I had explained on the locked thread in question, but we decided to move it away from the sight of users and abusers, so the explanation vanished.

 

[Beach Hut]

I see. I'm in the clear then. Thanks.

They are like notches on a belt for infractions, from one moderator