# MODs closing threads **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [July 15, 2007, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853 "2007-07-15T13:14:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sitnam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2007, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/1 "2007-07-15T13:14:51Z")
In my humble opinion SDMB readers should be told why threads get closed. The last one I am left wondering about is the ‘Irish horse’ one in GQ, yeah it’s stupid, but why was it closed. It took how many posts in the Pit to figure out the last religious thread closed was for sock puppetry. This isn’t necessary and seems like just sloppy MODing. But that’s just me. ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2007, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/2 "2007-07-15T13:29:30Z")
[QUOTE=Sitnam] In my humble opinion SDMB readers should be told why threads get closed. The last one I am left wondering about is the ‘Irish horse’ one in GQ, yeah it’s stupid, but why was it closed. [/quote] From the OP in the Irish Horse thread: [QUOTE=NajaNivea] Err, I just tried to PM the mods to request the thread be closed and I got this message: So, yeah. Would some mod-type take pity on me? My stunning ineptitude is being highlighted in new and fascinating ways with every post. Thanks [/quote] ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2007, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/3 "2007-07-15T15:01:12Z")
Discussion of board policy belongs in ATMB; criticism of moderator actions belongs in the Pit. Hmmm… Moved from IMHO to the Pit. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2007, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/4 "2007-07-15T15:34:01Z")
[QUOTE=Sitnam] The last one I am left wondering about is the ‘Irish horse’ one in GQ, yeah it’s stupid, but why was it closed. [/QUOTE] I assume [this](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=428805) is the thread you’re talking about? It seems pretty darn clear to me why it was closed. ---
**Author:** ![Squink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2007, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/5 "2007-07-15T15:39:24Z")
[QUOTE=Thudlow Boink] It seems pretty darn clear to me why it was closed. [/QUOTE] That closure request by the OP was just a sham put in there as cover for the MODs _secret agenda of oppression_. ---
**Author:** ![Contrapuntal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e274bd/32.png) [@Contrapuntal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrapuntal)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2007, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/6 "2007-07-15T15:41:42Z")
[QUOTE=Thudlow Boink] I assume [this](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=428805) is the thread you’re talking about? It seems pretty darn clear to me why it was closed. [/QUOTE] You mean the part where the OP requested closing, and the mod referenced said request when he closed it? You call that evidence? ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2007, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/7 "2007-07-15T15:50:03Z")
Now that the OP’s been answered, I expect this thread can be closed. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2007, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/8 "2007-07-15T15:56:24Z")
I can’t believe no one has painted out that the OP requested the thrad be claused. ---
**Author:** ![Giraffe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giraffe/32/129_2.png) [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2007, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/9 "2007-07-15T16:20:20Z")
[QUOTE=Squink] That closure request by the OP was just a sham put in there as cover for the MODs _secret agenda of oppression_. [/QUOTE] Nonsense. That closure request was completely uncoerced. Just as the soon-to-be-forthcoming admission from the OP that the MODs have done nothing wrong in any of their actions and that he started this thread in an opium delerium will be. Rather, it will be a spontaneous expression of regret and wrongdoing, not in any way forced with the implied threat of electrified nipple clamps or a big angry dog chomping down on his groin. Nope, I’m confident he’ll just see the light and speak the truth. ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2007, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/10 "2007-07-15T16:33:42Z")
I, Liberal, am in complete agreement with the staff. Neither I nor my family has been forced to write these statements. This is the manner in which I always write statements. These statements are my original statements. After mod review, and before posting, remove this line. ---
**Author:** ![An\_Gadai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2007, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/11 "2007-07-15T16:36:35Z")
I’ve been tempted lately to write a song called “Moderator!” but I just don’t think enough people I know would get it. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2007, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/12 "2007-07-15T16:45:32Z")
You can post it here of course, **An Gadai**. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2007, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/13 "2007-07-15T16:58:43Z")
[QUOTE=An Gadaí] I’ve been tempted lately to write a song called “Moderator!” but I just don’t think enough people I know would get it. 🙂 [/QUOTE] Be sure to reference Jim Croce’s “Operator” in the process. ---
**Author:** ![Sitnam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2007, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/14 "2007-07-16T05:27:25Z")
So my peacefully worded simple observation is sent to the Pit, fine. Apparently I’m alone in feeling we deserve some explanation for thread closing. Oh well. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2007, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/15 "2007-07-16T05:44:15Z")
The description for the BBQ Pit says that “this is the place for all complaints and other discussion regarding administration of the SDMB,” which is why your thread was moved to it. And you did receive an explanation why the “Irish horse” thread was closed; the question was answered and the original poster asked that it be closed. ---
**Author:** ![Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heffalump_and_roo/32/7691_2.png) [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heffalump_and_Roo)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2007, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/16 "2007-07-16T05:53:58Z")
Well, perhaps I would feel that we should get an explanation for a thread closing if the thread you cited didn’t have both the OP and the moderator commenting on why the thread was closed. Perhaps you could find a better example of your point. In the meantime, my tiny violin plays for you. ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2007, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/17 "2007-07-16T05:57:10Z")
[QUOTE=An Gadaí] I’ve been tempted lately to write a song called “Moderator!” but I just don’t think enough people I know would get it. 🙂 [/QUOTE] Why? Not smooth enough? ---
**Author:** ![tomndebb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9e5f3/32.png) [@tomndebb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomndebb)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2007, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/18 "2007-07-16T07:35:58Z")
[QUOTE=Sitnam] So my peacefully worded simple observation is sent to the Pit, fine. Apparently I’m alone in feeling we deserve some explanation for thread closing. Oh well. [/QUOTE] Perhaps you do, but your request would have been better served if it did not include the two posts (already mentioned) that include the comments bolded: [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=8779769&postcount=9](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=8779769&postcount=9) [QUOTE=NajaNivea] Err,\*\* I just tried to PM the mods to request the thread be closed\*\* and I got this message: The following errors occurred when this message was submitted: 1. The following users were not found: 2. samclem, Colibri So, yeah. Would some mod-type\*\* take pity on me\*\*? My stunning ineptitude is being highlighted in new and fascinating ways with every post. Thanks 😛 [/QUOTE] [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=8780393&postcount=11](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=8780393&postcount=11) [QUOTE=Rico] [Quote=NajaNivea] Would some mod-type take pity on me? [/quote] > [@](#): > > I lay my head on the railroad track > And wait for the double-E > The railroad don’t run no more > Poor, poor pitiful me > > Poor, poor pitiful me > Poor, poor pitiful me > These young girls won’t let me be > Lord have mercy on me > Woe is me \ **Pity taken**. Thread closed. \ [/QUOTE] ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2007, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/19 "2007-07-16T07:42:32Z")
I think we have a clear leader in the race for the SDMB Oscars in the category of _Lamest questioning of a moderator’s action, by a person starting a thread_ ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2007, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853/20 "2007-07-16T12:44:28Z")
[QUOTE=Sitnam] So my peacefully worded simple observation is sent to the Pit, fine. Apparently I’m alone in feeling we deserve some explanation for thread closing. Oh well. [/QUOTE] [Quote=Frank] Discussion of board policy belongs in ATMB; criticism of moderator actions belongs in the Pit. Hmmm… Moved from IMHO to the Pit. [/Quote] Yes, I can see your confusion. I often get confused by simple statements, too. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-closing-threads/411853.md?page=2)