Disgruntled AS Members

[John Dyson]

20 minutes ago, NOMBEDES said:

I recently requested that the Computer Audiophile delete a thread I started.  I thought the thread had gone off track.  The thread was deleted as requested.  Chris and I thought it was a good topic, but we were concerned that it would be hi jacked and turned from an interesting discussion about music into something quite different.

 

 

I participated on the thread, really understanding that it was risky.   Frankly, even though I was not a part of the decision making process, believe that it was good to remove that thread.  Tensions are higher than normal, and IMO best to keep on the audio topic, or cute puppies.

 

John

 

[John Dyson]

6 minutes ago, AudioDoctor said:

SO someone left here because a thread was deleted that they wanted to reply to? And rather than reach out and ask questions to clarify the reasons why, he or she went to another audio forum to whine and complain? And you want to know why that person left via an exit questionnaire?

 

You honestly think that would help these people any?

That is certainly a fragile relationship if just a thread deletion causes a loss of a forum member.   Sometimes drastic actions need to be done to maintain a generally reasonable discourse.   If an important subject that needs to be discussed, there are always more private methods to communicate.

 

Sometimes rudeness becomes too easy, and certain kinds of subjects almost encourage negativity.

 

Myself, I can certainly withstand some rudeness - but I am much more likely to return to a forum where the attitudes are reasonably friendly and collegial.   Disagreement is not a bad thing -- rudeness associated with disagreement isn't a good thing.  Sometimes, the entire discussion subject might cause rancour between otherwise friends.

 

John