Re: Sick of all the closing threads
 

Understood, but the fact is I did close the thread that triggered this one, and my final comments were addressed-- at first obliquely and then specifically. Couple that with the fact that I have closed several threads of that nature lately and there was really no way of divorcing me from the actions.

I got my hackles up mainly because I saw a defense of rank behavior at the root of the protests. Maybe that was the wrong aspect on which to focus. It's just that's where I'm coming from vis-a-vis the subject.

I'm just stymied on identifying a common complaint and then moving to a majority-agreed solution that doesn't negatively impact a rational minority. I don't even think it's possible-- which again is why my approach will default to the will of the general community. And the only complaint I get from the rank and file is that moderation is not hEAVY enough...

Re: Sick of all the closing threads
 

I agree that we need a rant subforum, which doesn't appear in the new posts search. Let's create it and be liberal in moving threads there.

Re: Sick of all the closing threads
 

In that respect at least, we are blessed by MeeGo being vendor independant. People complaining about a vendor on MeeGo's forums are very much in the wrong place, and I think as a result we won't see so much of it.

(on my n900, so please be patient if you want a reply.)

Re: Sick of all the closing threads
 

I think we just need to make a subforum for them to let off their steam. A designated red light district. With that in place, then it's easier to see who's barging on inappropriately into other threads just to troll so they can be dealt with properly.

In a couple of months, they'll move on to MeeGo forums anyway :D
but will we all as well?

Re: Sick of all the closing threads
 

I find that looking at the big picture helps. Also, putting myself in their shoes helps relief my anger.

I can very much relate to the Asshats. Before the n900. I did not know what Maemo was. I wouldn't have recognized the name. n900 opened the door here.

That's simply because during the begining or even now. To truely feel happy about using the n900. You need to come HERE and get the goodies. There absolutely nothing to help from the official Nokia channels side. That's why people come here you see. I get that. And when people come, they come in all sorts. We have to adapt, that's all.

Re: Sick of all the closing threads
 

I really think we need a vote with Reggie's involvement in a "Backyard", a real "By the flagpole", or "Rant" subcategory. So far the general attitude of this thread is in support of such an area (including leaving it out of New Posts).

I've seen this brought up several times, but never seen anything officially addressed on it.

Re: Sick of all the closing threads
 

I did see that thread over there regarding a rather strict-no-care policy regarding vendors. Sending them back their vendor fora.

I think that'll help somewhat.

Re: Sick of all the closing threads
 

In general: I apologize to you all for getting defensive. Just a lot of frustration building lately on the overall topic. Damed if one does and damned if one doesn't. And as always I can't help but think that silent and heavy moderation is sooo much easier... for the moderator.

Re: Sick of all the closing threads
 

We all instinctively think the rant subforum may be a good solution to this problem, but perhaps we may be overlooking something negative about it?
Let's hear why a rant subforum may not be a good idea....

excessive amount of negativity that can snowball into a crowd of /b/tards?? :D

Re: Sick of all the closing threads
 

Yes but is the easy solution really the best?... Ever? ;)