# The issue with moving non-Pit threads to the Pit **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [September 11, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-issue-with-moving-non-pit-threads-to-the-pit/840040 "2019-09-11T14:19:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Fleetwood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fleetwood/32/271_2.png) [@Fleetwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fleetwood)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2019, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-issue-with-moving-non-pit-threads-to-the-pit/840040/41 "2019-09-12T12:02:01Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > The logical error is that people own/control the threads they create. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Isosleepy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/isosleepy/32/479_2.png) [@Isosleepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isosleepy)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2019, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-issue-with-moving-non-pit-threads-to-the-pit/840040/42 "2019-09-12T12:47:28Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > Perhaps, listen to your customers? I’m sort of a customer. I’m perfectly fine with the current system, which to me appears as follows: If there is an OP which is in the wrong forum, it gets moved. If there is a thread which is going off-track, moderating tries to curb the excesses, if that proves not feasible, it gets moved. I do not see any of the proposed alternates as superior. Boom! One customer vote. ---
**Author:** ![SmartAleq](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smartaleq/32/163_2.png) [@SmartAleq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmartAleq)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-issue-with-moving-non-pit-threads-to-the-pit/840040/43 "2019-09-12T15:29:11Z")
If I fuck up and post a thread in the wrong forum then yes, I’m quite happy to have the modes move it to where it belongs. That is, after all, one of their primary functions. Duh. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-issue-with-moving-non-pit-threads-to-the-pit/840040/44 "2019-09-12T15:35:52Z")
> [@Isosleepy](#): > > I’m sort of a customer. I’m perfectly fine with the current system, which to me appears as follows: > If there is an OP which is in the wrong forum, it gets moved. > If there is a thread which is going off-track, moderating tries to curb the excesses, if that proves not feasible, it gets moved. > I do not see any of the proposed alternates as superior. Boom! One customer vote. Another vote in favor of the current situation. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-issue-with-moving-non-pit-threads-to-the-pit/840040/45 "2019-09-12T16:32:35Z")
And a third. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-issue-with-moving-non-pit-threads-to-the-pit/840040/46 "2019-09-12T19:10:03Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > Ok, that is a solid poll. But how many of those people wanted THEIR thread moved to the Pit? I mean, if they wanted it there, they could put it there or if a mistake, just ask a Mod to move it, right? This is a misleading statement, because you’re omitting the fact that the alternative is to close it. If you asked how many people would have “their” thread moved rather than closed, I’m certain it’s a majority. If you’re complaining that a thread belonging in the Pit should neither be closed nor moved, tough. ---
**Author:** ![SlackerInc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slackerinc/32/275_2.png) [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-issue-with-moving-non-pit-threads-to-the-pit/840040/47 "2019-09-12T19:11:51Z")
I think it should be closed and the OP (or any interested party) invited to start it again in the Pit if they like. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-issue-with-moving-non-pit-threads-to-the-pit/840040/48 "2019-09-12T22:09:44Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > The logical error is that people own/control the threads they create. Some people seem to think so. :p:D [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-issue-with-moving-non-pit-threads-to-the-pit/840040.md?page=2)