How or why does a thread get locked ?
04-23-2011, 06:15 PM
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I think we should try to keep this thread about censorship. I'd love to shift gears. WTH?
04-23-2011, 06:27 PM
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censorship always boils down to two things. Either one money is involved and people want to make as much as possible and have no road blocks and will run over anybody that gets in the way. Or second people want others to behave how they want them too, usually for money so revert back to number one. But can be other reasons why they want to act a certain way like political or religous beleifs
04-23-2011, 06:34 PM
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Not having been a paying member on this site for all that long, but reading and enjoying OSO for years, I have noticed a distinct and concise thread locking pattern.
If there is a direct threat, or a demeaning attitude toward a member by another, the thread gets locked.
If there is any type of racial commentary, the thread gets deleted or locked.
If a paid advertiser comes under fire by a member, or a group of members, the thread is DELETED or locked.
Excessive profanity, same thing...
I know I am missing lots of other reasons, but I still can't figure out why certain members have gotten banned, or some of the more controversial posts locked or deleted???
Censorship is good to a point but... On OSO BS walks and reality talks.
You are not able to come on OSO and say, do, or be, something that you are not, for very long so why not just leave some of these threads alone?
If there is a direct threat, or a demeaning attitude toward a member by another, the thread gets locked.
If there is any type of racial commentary, the thread gets deleted or locked.
If a paid advertiser comes under fire by a member, or a group of members, the thread is DELETED or locked.
Excessive profanity, same thing...
I know I am missing lots of other reasons, but I still can't figure out why certain members have gotten banned, or some of the more controversial posts locked or deleted???
Censorship is good to a point but... On OSO BS walks and reality talks.
You are not able to come on OSO and say, do, or be, something that you are not, for very long so why not just leave some of these threads alone?
04-23-2011, 06:34 PM
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Yup good luck. I feel your pain I bought a fountain not at the exspense you did but found 4 grand in damage after I took possesion of it. Wel I was deployed overseas when I bought it and boat sat for 6 months with two covers on it. Well I came home to find a boat with half of the cabin rotted out. Broker claimed that it did that damage in 6 months, I didnt think so either does the repairman. Use the BBB you might never get out of it what you want but be reasonable when you file its all on line and takes 10mins. Either way it will be a stain on their record if they dont offer anything. But if somebody is willing to hose a combat vet they will not hestiate to hose you either
If I was deployed overseas, I think I would have kept banking the boat fund untill I got home, then bought one with a survey... but hey, Im just a drunken muppet....
04-23-2011, 06:44 PM
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censorship always boils down to two things. Either way money is involved and people want to make as much as possible and have no road blocks and will run over anybody that gets in the way. Or second people want others to behave how they want them too, usually for money so revert back to number one. But can be other reasons why they want to act a certain way like political or religous beleifs
04-23-2011, 06:49 PM
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I will get back on topic....I think your thread should be unlocked...if for no other reason than for all to know the outcome! No one enjoys censorship.
04-23-2011, 06:50 PM
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Fountain4402, for what is worth, your anxiousness and impatience cost you, lesson learned but at the same, taking advantage of a serviceman deployed in a time of war or not is an absolutely deplorable act not to mention complete bullsh!t.... If someone purposefully boned you, they deserve to be swimming with the fishes. I thank you for your service.
04-23-2011, 06:50 PM
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I just reread the entire thread and it appears that Scott is more than willing to help you and that he would like to get to the bottom of the original issues. I would look into an amicable trade and move on. Just my .02
04-23-2011, 06:57 PM
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Oh ya. Why wouldn't he give me the same money in a different boat that is on the sales contract for the one I have now ? I don't understand
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