# Mods, feel free to move this bla, bla, bla... **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [September 10, 2013, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531 "2013-09-10T22:54:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![harmonicamoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/65b543/32.png) [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2013, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/1 "2013-09-10T22:54:29Z")
I see this phrase a lot. Don’t mods already have the license to move threads? Why does the OP give permission to move threads? If it is something that the OP has to mention, can we come up with an acronym? Maybe something like, Momifini. An acronym for “Mods, move it if you feel it needs it”. What do you folks think? Any ideas for another acronym? ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2013, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/2 "2013-09-10T23:00:20Z")
Sounds like a solution looking for a problem to me. Yes, mods can and do move threads as they deem appropriate, regardless of an OP granting “permission”, but it’s not like tacking that little phrase on to a post hurts anything. ---
**Author:** ![want2befree](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3e96dc/32.png) [@want2befree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2befree)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2013, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/3 "2013-09-10T23:07:37Z")
I think posters say that so they wont look stupid for putting it in the wrong place. I see no need to acronym-ize it. ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_Robson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gary_robson/32/3448_2.png) [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2013, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/4 "2013-09-10T23:25:28Z")
Since the overwhelming majority of OPs fall in the “hey, mods, move this if you think it belongs elsewhere” category, I don’t think it needs to be said. Now an acronym for “Dear mods, I really strongly firmly believe that my thread belongs right where I put it and I’m going to throw a conniption fit if you even think about moving it” might be useful 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2013, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/5 "2013-09-10T23:37:59Z")
I take it as just a matter of being polite. It’s an acknowledgement that the poster wasn’t really sure where to put the thread, and being apologetic in advance in case it does need to be moved. TLTWNIMA\* \*The last thing we need is more acronyms. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/6 "2013-09-10T23:41:30Z")
[quote=“Gary “Wombat” Robson, post:4, topic:668531”] Now an acronym for “Dear mods, I really strongly firmly believe that my thread belongs right where I put it and I’m going to throw a conniption fit if you even think about moving it” might be useful 😉 [/QUOTE] O.A.K.M.I.N.S.T.E.R. _flees_ ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2013, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/7 "2013-09-10T23:55:50Z")
> [@Colibri](#): > > I take it as just a matter of being polite. It’s an acknowledgement that the poster wasn’t really sure where to put the thread, and being apologetic in advance in case it does need to be moved. > > TLTWNIMA\* > > \*The last thing we need is more acronyms. Or more precisely, I suspect, it’s a matter of pre-emptive guilt denial, or ego protection. Acronym we need: MBMIIBY. Mods, Ban me if I bother you. ---
**Author:** ![harmonicamoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/65b543/32.png) [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/8 "2013-09-11T00:02:56Z")
> [@Colibri](#): > > I take it as just a matter of being polite. It’s an acknowledgement that the poster wasn’t really sure where to put the thread, and being apologetic in advance in case it does need to be moved. I had never thought of that. And, I am sure there are polite dopers. ---
**Author:** ![harmonicamoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/65b543/32.png) [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/9 "2013-09-11T00:06:39Z")
[quote=“Gary “Wombat” Robson, post:4, topic:668531”] Now an acronym for “Dear mods, I really strongly firmly believe that my thread belongs right where I put it and I’m going to throw a conniption fit if you even think about moving it” might be useful 😉 [/QUOTE] LOL. That was funny! ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/10 "2013-09-11T01:45:29Z")
Mods, Only Tamper Heavily in the Event of a Really Foul but Unknowing Complete Kneejerk Error Respose = M.O.T.H.E.R.F.U.C.K.E.R. ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/11 "2013-09-11T02:16:17Z")
> [@runner pat](#): > > O.A.K.M.I.N.S.T.E.R. > _flees_ This was not necessary. And even a little mean. You shouldn’t treat your fellow Dopers like this and I you owe Oakminster an apology. ---
**Author:** ![fachverwirrt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/94ad74/32.png) [@fachverwirrt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fachverwirrt)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/12 "2013-09-11T05:42:09Z")
[quote=“Gary “Wombat” Robson, post:4, topic:668531”] Since the overwhelming majority of OPs fall in the “hey, mods, move this if you think it belongs elsewhere” category, I don’t think it needs to be said. Now an acronym for “Dear mods, I really strongly firmly believe that my thread belongs right where I put it and I’m going to throw a conniption fit if you even think about moving it” might be useful 😉 [/QUOTE] What’s wrong with DMIRSFBTMTBRWIPIAIGTTACFIYETAMI? (Pronounced “dmirsfbtmtbrwipiaigttacfiyetami”.) ---
**Author:** ![PlainJain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5daacb/32.png) [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/13 "2013-09-11T15:33:40Z")
> [@TubaDiva](#): > > This was not necessary. And even a little mean. > > You shouldn’t treat your fellow Dopers like this and I you owe Oakminster an apology. Quite funny though. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/14 "2013-09-11T15:39:05Z")
MMMTIN Mods Move My Thread if Necessary Pronounced “mmmmmmmm - tin” ---
**Author:** ![want2befree](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3e96dc/32.png) [@want2befree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2befree)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/15 "2013-09-11T15:49:12Z")
> [@TubaDiva](#): > > This was not necessary. And even a little mean. > > You shouldn’t treat your fellow Dopers like this and I you owe Oakminster an apology. Can someone let me in on what this is about? By PM if necessary? ---
**Author:** ![Irishman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b487fb/32.png) [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/16 "2013-09-11T16:02:46Z")
This thread feels awfully familiar - like we’ve had this exact conversation before, including the suggestion for an acronym. Not that I can find it with a search, either on the board software or via google. My search-fu is weak. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/17 "2013-09-11T16:11:16Z")
Here’s [one](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=673121) that links to a suggestion of an acronym, [TSOPDA](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=318691), or The Standard OP Disclaimers Apply. ---
**Author:** ![harmonicamoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/65b543/32.png) [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/18 "2013-09-11T17:37:37Z")
> [@Inner\_Stickler](#): > > Here’s [one](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=673121) that links to a suggestion of an acronym, [TSOPDA](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=318691), or The Standard OP Disclaimers Apply. Thanks for the link. EMITTHAB (Excuse me if this thread has appeared before.) ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/19 "2013-09-11T18:24:44Z")
> [@TubaDiva](#): > > This was not necessary. And even a little mean. > > You shouldn’t treat your fellow Dopers like this and I you owe Oakminster an apology. …or else he’ll start a thread about it. ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531/20 "2013-09-11T22:40:38Z")
How many times do I have to say “be nice to one another, dammit?” If you have a problem with somebody take it to the Pit, do not air out your grievances here. There are no more little warnings left in this thread. Be mindful of that. t [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-feel-free-to-move-this-bla-bla-bla/668531.md?page=2)