There are many extenuating circumstances regarding the thread that was closed. Things that I am not at liberty discuss. There will be times that you see threads closed or deleted. There always has been so you need to be aware of that. What I love is that each of you have an opinion as to whether or not it's appropriate to remove this thread or that, some even saying it's ok to delete before someone responds but not once someone has. Everyone thinks their view on this is correct. Frankly this is not a forum that has typically dealt with controversial topics. It's a friendly, no flame, moderated forum. I have considered starting a forum for more controversial topics but I have seen how those forums leak into all the others at other sites.
Some people are reacting sharply to a current wave of negativity that seems to be sweeping the boards. I certainly can understand how they feel. I do not come here for heated discussions and debates. However, the best way to make something cease is to not respond to it period.
There are many forums set up to specialize in controversial subjects such as politics, religion, global policies etc. This is a forum that is attached to a site that specializes in erotic stories. There are many places on the web that can quench your thirst for debate. The peope who click the button to enter the forum are clicking it because it is associated with sex.
I like to think of Pixies as the neighborhood bar people pop into after work (where everyone is naked
). Occasionally the discussions become controversial or heated but in general that is not why the 14,000+ members come here. In general there is usually not more than 15-20 of you who regularly participate when given a controversial thread to sink your teeth into. As a moderator I have to think about all 14,000+. Yes your thoughts and feelings are important but so is everyone elses.
When I saw the title of this thread it immediately made me think about manners. I would not go to my grandmother's quilting circle and give a lecture on motorcycle maintenance. Not that is it wrong to do, just that it is not appropriate for that crowd. That is not what that group came to experience.