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Quote from: KingsDen on December 24, 2024, 04:28:38 PM

Quote from: memehunter on December 24, 2024, 04:10:37 PM

Quote from: KingsDen on December 24, 2024, 03:56:02 PM

Or the thread is seriously defaming a brand

It seems the last point is the most likely reason of locking your thread. It was probably reported.

Thanks for your opinion but can I ask if you also believe the same in your individual capacity after reading my topic?

No, I don't believe the same after reading Op. However, I haven't read all through the 3 pages replies. Sometimes threads could be cool from the beginning and grossly digressed as conversation ensures. So, you could be fine as the Op, but commenters may deviate the thread. All these are assumptions from my side as they might not represent the true reason(s) your thread was locked.

Yeah you are right, sometimes when a new thread is open it may be okay at the beginning but when other members start commenting and posting, the main reason for the thread will be lift and may result to something else.
If the moderators lucked the thread because it didn't fellow the forum rules and regulations then so be it however it will be great if @memehunter knows the main reason why the thread was lucked so he won't make such mistakes ever again and by so doing educating others.

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Quote from: JiiBs on January 03, 2025, 01:57:26 PM

I had to go over the locked thread you have referenced here and all I see is;

Quote from: memehunter on December 23, 2024, 10:51:46 AM

On 24 September 2024, I created a topic titled Why Online Slots Are Not Provably Fair?. The topic was locked on 25 September by the administrator. I immediately messaged @Cyrus regarding this and asked for the reason/s which led to the decision to lock the topic but never heard back from him till now.

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I think you have made the presentation of your enquiry very fairly and respectful, even though I don’t believe in the final lines as what might be your reason for this still, I just see it for a pathway to getting a better understanding at what’s in play here.

I would like to state however that, the forum doesn’t affiliate with any of the gambling site or sites running signatures or any campaigns here and as such, there wouldn’t be any reason to defend fairness.
With that out of the way, I had to go over the locked thread you have referenced here and all I see is;

Quote from: memehunter on December 23, 2024, 10:51:46 AM

On 24 September 2024, I created a topic titled Why Online Slots Are Not Provably Fair?. The topic was locked on 25 September by the administrator. I immediately messaged @Cyrus regarding this and asked for the reason/s which led to the decision to lock the topic but never heard back from him till now.

You just made statements which you believe to be rumored and possibly have been said a couple of times, perhaps not as a thread of its own but comments into probably fair games and hoped it would be discussed. Maybe if you brought some technicality or programs that opens up what you think it’s at play, it could have been a different issue.

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Some of the user's opinions about the reason for locking my topic were related to money (in terms of the signature campaign) as my topic seems to be going against the interest of certain platform forms.
If that is the reason (I can not be sure as not even a single mod jumped here to clarify things) I am quoting @theymos here;
Please keep in mind this applies equally (if not more) to the conduct of mods as well (they cannot stop a discussion out of financial reasons).

Quote from: theymos on September 23, 2018, 03:58:25 PM

This forum exists to provide a platform for the free (but ordered) exchange of ideas. If you have an idea to express, then it is probably possible to do it here as long as you follow the rules.

A lot of people come here primarily looking to make money. The forum administration is very happy that people are able to use the forum in order to better themselves; indeed, one of the reasons for Bitcoin's creation was to break the artificial barriers which prevent so many people around the world from attaining prosperity. However, if your attempts to make money conflict with the forum's primary goal of enabling discussion, then you are swimming upstream, and you will not be sucessful in the end.

If you view the forum as some sort of "job" where you complete some basic tasks and get paid, then you will almost certainly be disappointed, and the forum administration will not be sympathetic. If you do make money using the forum, then it will be through innovation and entrepreneurship, not any sort of mindless busywork.

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Quote from: memehunter on December 25, 2024, 03:29:31 PM

No OP cannot unlock the thread if it is locked by moderators/administrators. Here is the screenshot for you;

When a topic is locked by a moderator or an administrator then the OP can't unlock those topics but in some cases when OP locks a topic himself/herself then OP can unlock those topics. When it comes to gambling board, I see many topics get locked without any warning and that might be the case with your topic as well OP.

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Quote from: memehunter on December 25, 2024, 03:29:31 PM

Regarding your second question, I tried to move one of my topics which was moved by mods. I am getting this screen when trying to move it elsewhere (I tried to move it in local language section just for you Grin

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Unless there's some kind of change in the code that makes it impossible for anyone to re-move any thread moved my a mod. Some years ago, I remember there was an issue between nutilda, a high profile member of the forum and hilariousandco, a moderator. Seems the former was moving a post back and forth against the the judge of the later which later earned the former a 7days ban.

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Quote from: xLays on December 25, 2024, 11:23:04 AM

I've been here in the forum for almost 8 years, but I've never experienced my thread being locked. So instead of creating a thread asking about tit, I'll just ask you here, and you can also try it for me lol. Does a locked thread by forum moderators can unlocked by the OP? Can you try to unlock it if you think it's not reasonable to be locked? Just in case it's possible to unlock by, does it violate forum rules?

Edit: Same question with Thread or topic that moved by moderators. Can OP moved it back to the original board where it posted before it was moved?

No OP cannot unlock the thread if it is locked by moderators/administrators. Here is the screenshot for you;

Regarding your second question, I tried to move one of my topics which was moved by mods. I am getting this screen when trying to move it elsewhere (I tried to move it in local language section just for you Grin

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I've been here in the forum for almost 8 years, but I've never experienced my thread being locked. So instead of creating a thread asking about tit, I'll just ask you here, and you can also try it for me lol. Does a locked thread by forum moderators can unlocked by the OP? Can you try to unlock it if you think it's not reasonable to be locked? Just in case it's possible to unlock by, does it violate forum rules?

Edit: Same question with Thread or topic that moved by moderators. Can OP moved it back to the original board where it posted before it was moved?

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Quote from: KingsDen on December 24, 2024, 04:28:38 PM

Quote from: memehunter on December 24, 2024, 04:10:37 PM

Quote from: KingsDen on December 24, 2024, 03:56:02 PM

Or the thread is seriously defaming a brand

It seems the last point is the most likely reason of locking your thread. It was probably reported.

Thanks for your opinion but can I ask if you also believe the same in your individual capacity after reading my topic?

No, I don't believe the same after reading Op. However, I haven't read all through the 3 pages replies. Sometimes threads could be cool from the beginning and grossly digressed as conversation ensures. So, you could be fine as the Op, but commenters may deviate the thread. All these are assumptions from my side as they might not represent the true reason(s) your thread was locked.

Thanks! I have already responded to this;

Quote from: memehunter on December 24, 2024, 03:59:38 AM

Quote from: Odohu on December 24, 2024, 03:35:47 AM

In this case, the topic does not go contrary to anything but to maintain the flow of the discussion, it has to be locked.

I find merit in your argument. It could be the reason if we force ourselves to find a reason somehow. I mean common how could it be deviating from the original discussion when the OP did not even get the chance to reply twice within 24 hours? Firstly any honest OP will timely engage in discussion to keep it in line and then perhaps mods can delete particular posts instead of going after a genuine discussion.
Nice point though; 'flow of discussion' Grin

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I guess every other topic is perfectly in line with the intended flow (I hate to make this type of argument that two wrongs can not make one right).

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Quote from: memehunter on December 24, 2024, 04:10:37 PM

Quote from: KingsDen on December 24, 2024, 03:56:02 PM

Or the thread is seriously defaming a brand

It seems the last point is the most likely reason of locking your thread. It was probably reported.

Thanks for your opinion but can I ask if you also believe the same in your individual capacity after reading my topic?

No, I don't believe the same after reading Op. However, I haven't read all through the 3 pages replies. Sometimes threads could be cool from the beginning and grossly digressed as conversation ensures. So, you could be fine as the Op, but commenters may deviate the thread. All these are assumptions from my side as they might not represent the true reason(s) your thread was locked.

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Quote from: Rikafip on December 24, 2024, 11:52:45 AM

@memehunter as to why your thread was locked, we will probably never find out. Tongue

Well, I respectfully disagree. We have already made quite a lot of progress Grin

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Quote from: KingsDen on December 24, 2024, 03:56:02 PM

Or the thread is seriously defaming a brand

It seems the last point is the most likely reason of locking your thread. It was probably reported.

Thanks for your opinion but can I ask if you also believe the same in your individual capacity after reading my topic?
I have not made any derogatory remark, no lie, no exaggeration nothing just facts which can be verified by anyone. And if truth leads to defamation or loss to any business be it.

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I have checked to see if a moderator responded here but not moderator did. I have also checked the content of the thread in question and it neither off topic or spam. But here are some reasons mods lock threads;

The theme of the thread has been extensively discussed and concluded.
The thread turns to spam feast
It becomes a troll trade
Or the thread is seriously defaming a brand

It seems the last point is the most likely reason of locking your thread. It was probably reported.

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Quote from: Lucius on December 24, 2024, 06:58:14 AM

mods are also people who can make mistakes, so the possibility of a change in decision should not be ruled out.

To quote you, "some things sound good on paper, but how they are implemented in practice is a completely different matter", as seen for example in that recently deleted thread in Croatian local board. Cheesy

@memehunter as to why your thread was locked, we will probably never find out. Tongue

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Quote from: Lucius on December 24, 2024, 06:58:14 AM

Some things sound good on paper, but how they are implemented in practice is a completely different matter.

I understand pragmatic concerns but some ideo-typical creations are worth striving for and 'judgment based on merit' is one of those values. This forum represents an embodiment of free speech and creativity, sharing genuine concerns and starting new uncomfortable discussions. I have no idea why my topic was locked and I am sure mods understand the true spirit of this forum a million times better than me, I am just a noob who is willing to learn.
I have nothing against anybody (as if it matters) all I want is to understand what was the nature of my mistake in a clear manner so that I can do better and IMHO I think I am entitled to this.

Quote from: DiMarxist on December 24, 2024, 07:48:53 AM

Op you don't have to worry over it but move on. The first commenter pointed out some of the reasons which the thread might have been locked but I don't think the Op content or the thread is pointless or worthless. Op just move on and create good content for more discussions.

I am not losing sleep over it (though I should be, it shows how pathetic I am). I am already moving (probably in the right direction Cheesy

). Thanks for not finding my topic worthless.

Quote from: Apocollapse on December 24, 2024, 08:58:12 AM

I agree with other users, these could be the reason why @OP thread got locked, however there's still one more reason which is "the user" itself.

If it was posted by highly reputable user (legendary, many positive feedback, joined in limited campaign etc), I really doubt the thread would be locked. So @OP, this might hurt you, but it's what it's.

When the rules are subjective, low ranked users are likely to get punishment.

Thanks for bringing a new perspective to this but honestly I am not in agreement with you on this. I have spent few months here (I know quite less) and never felt for a second that some sort of discrimination is happening towards low-ranking members. It is either something technical that I am failing to understand or the point put forward by @Lucious.

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I agree with other users, these could be the reason why @OP thread got locked, however there's still one more reason which is "the user" itself.

If it was posted by highly reputable user (legendary, many positive feedback, joined in limited campaign etc), I really doubt the thread would be locked. So @OP, this might hurt you, but it's what it's.

When the rules are subjective, low ranked users are likely to get punishment.

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I went there to check the thread on the gambling and from my observation, I didn't see anything that is bad about the content in the thread and as Lucius said, someone might have have reported the thread for a personal reason. When I saw this complain thread, I thought the said thread is a mega thread that has many pages but it is only 3 pages which is not a bad.
Well the reason is best known to the reporter and the moderator who locked the thread. Op you don't have to worry over it but move on. The first commenter pointed out some of the reasons which the thread might have been locked but I don't think the Op content or the thread is pointless or worthless. Op just move on and create good content for more discussions.

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Quote from: memehunter on December 23, 2024, 11:49:59 AM

Quote from: Lucius on December 23, 2024, 11:24:09 AM

~snip~
My opinion is that the person who is the report topic does not agree with the idea you presented, and since most sig campaigns on the forum are directly related to gambling, let's say that such things are bad for business, if you understand what I mean.

I suspect the same.
If that is the case (bad for business) then this goes straight opposite to the very spirit of this forum.

Some things sound good on paper, but how they are implemented in practice is a completely different matter. For now, we can only speculate why a mod decided to lock a topic even though he could have left it unhandled, but mods are also people who can make mistakes, so the possibility of a change in decision should not be ruled out.

I won't say that you need to send a PM to someone else regarding this case, but if our most active Global Mod doesn't respond in this topic, maybe he is the right person to answer the question.

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Quote from: Cityhunter34 on December 24, 2024, 02:16:34 AM

Quote from: Lida93 on December 23, 2024, 11:32:37 AM

In addition to what memehunter had emphasized, topics are locked by moderators if it's a thread that has been repeatedly discussed before. And count it lenient that the moderator had to lock the topic and didn't delete it.

Next time, always use the search engine feature for topics that have been discussed often before creating yours if such hasn't been discussed. Other reasons I know that could lead to moderator locking a thread is when replies tend to be repetitive and likely leading to spam.

You are absolutely correct I think that could be the reason why moderator lock the thread so that people wouldn't spam the thread. However, I think is always good for us to do some research before creating a thread so that wouldn't end up creating a thread that have already been discussed before.

Though sometimes if moderator found out that the thread is not helpful to the forum or have been discussed before he might even decide to delete it. However, I think is always necessary for us to make a proper research first before creating a thread to avoid duplicating a existing discussions.

Stop mindlessly lengthening your post by typing the same lines multiple times.
Stop supporting mindlessly without reading.

Quote from: Odohu on December 24, 2024, 03:35:47 AM

In this case, the topic does not go contrary to anything but to maintain the flow of the discussion, it has to be locked.

I find merit in your argument. It could be the reason if we force ourselves to find a reason somehow. I mean common how could it be deviating from the original discussion when the OP did not even get the chance to reply twice within 24 hours? Firstly any honest OP will timely engage in discussion to keep it in line and then perhaps mods can delete particular posts instead of going after a genuine discussion.
Nice point though; 'flow of discussion' Grin

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I guess every other topic is perfectly in line with the intended flow (I hate to make this type of argument that two wrongs can not make one right).

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Quote from: AVE5 on December 23, 2024, 11:25:00 AM

The contents of that your thread on the gambling board must had gone Contrarily to the forum policies regarding the opinion of over hyping a particular casino site just as mentioned there in your thread. Moreover the thread must had been locked due to sensitive incites.
I assumed this of actually such thread hasn't been existed in the gambling section.

It is not only when a topic goes contrary to the board that it is locked by the mod as there can be many other reasons. For instance, if a topic is similar to a previous topic, then it will most likely be locked and people referenced to the previous topic. In this case, the topic does not go contrary to anything but to maintain the flow of the discussion, it has to be locked. As a matter of fact, this is the major reason topics are locked, in some other cases, the topics are deleted outrightly or moved to off-topic.

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