I find it irritating when mods close threads as frequently as they do on this site. Okay, so people get into a debate, or even an argument...give them a chance to work through things...I'd like to see threads given a chance to live their lives to completion before shutting posters down. In my experience, allowing the discourse to play itself through helps create a more in-depth and intimate community. Treating forum members like grade-school children is discouraging to those of us who would like to form deeper online connections to other members.

[venusss]

I am normally against it, but how many "I-take-meds-cause-I-so-sick-you-no-sick-meds-rock-and-ya'll suck-unless-you-agree-with-me" threads we need? We all been throughly insulted, wished death and horrible things upon us... time to move on, I guess. It's the same ol, same ol.

When it gets petty and ridiculous and disruptive to the purpose of a forum, it's time to stop.

I've been on excellent forums and seen a thread that appears to be ridiculously childish grow and change shape and transition into something quite pure and beautiful. But people have to have an opportunity to work through things...even if that means to eventually agree to disagree.

Its the deleting of posts with not explanation that gets me. Waiting for this thread to disappear too...

Hmm. I haven't noticed any deleted threads. That seems just wrong. I have faith in people's ability to learn how to debate intelligently, and learn how to resolve conflict. Doing so is such an important aspect of mental wellness.

[r010159]

Originally Posted by Sister Rags

I find it irritating when mods close threads as frequently as they do on this site. Okay, so people get into a debate, or even an argument...give them a chance to work through things...I'd like to see threads given a chance to live their lives to completion before shutting posters down. In my experience, allowing the discourse to play itself through helps create a more in-depth and intimate community. Treating forum members like grade-school children is discouraging to those of us who would like to form deeper online connections to other members.

Why don't the mods facilitate the discussion in a more productive direction? This can be done just by giving those on the thread a warning that the thread will be closed down if they continue. I am sure there are other less aggressive actions on the part of the mods.

But I do respect their decisions.

I agree, sister. Seems like a debate gets a point when people might be able to disagree with one or more parties actually getting their point across without killing each other and poof! You usually can't get to that point without some disagreement. On the other hand I'm not crazy about the extremely biased, my way or the highway posts that are the trend right now. Venus said it much better than I I want THAT aspect to stop.

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[-jimi-]

In some "discussions" the healthiest thing is to fling poo at someone or tell them to have intercourse with themselves. Then walk away. Some people you can't reason with.

Just saying.

Originally Posted by r010159

Why don't the mods facilitate the discussion in a more productive direction? This can be done just by giving those on the thread a warning that the thread will be closed down if they continue. I am sure there are other less aggressive actions on the part of the mods.

But I do respect their decisions.

An excellent suggestion! A forum is so much more productive and meaningful when the mods take part in discussion...when they are, essentially, "members with privileges".

[Christina86]

Hello everyone,

While I do understand that closing threads may seem disruptive to continuing dialogue, arguments & conflict should really not be encouraged on a self-help support website like Psych Central.

If one wishes to have a debate or an argument about an issue, there are websites for that. Psych Central is for mutual support, and as it states in our Community Guidelines (which you must agree to upon registration here):

Forums Mission Statement

The purpose of the Forums at Psych Central is simple -- it's a small community devoted to support for mental health and relationship issues. In that vein, you should be civil and treat others as you expect to be treated here.

All interpersonal conflicts should be dealt with one-on-one, in a private manner. So if you're having an issue with another member, taking it to private message (PM) is the more appropriate thing to do. Having multiple people become involved in an interpersonal dispute that was originally between two people, doesn't seem to really help anyone in the grand scheme of things.

Furthermore, discussing administrative issues (like this thread, discussing closing threads) is against our Community Guidelines. However, seeing as this seems to be a continuing trend in this forum, I feel it was best to answer the question (or intent) of this thread out in the open.

Our Community Guidelines are posted here: http://forums.psychcentral.com/rules...15-2013-a.html

Sincerely,

Christina86
Community Support Team