Quarantined Threads??

[Jmbeers]

I saw a quarantined thread for the first time and I was wondering what kind of material would warrant a quarantine v.s. just deleating a thread and who has acess to a quarantined thread?

[Minion of Jesus]

Maybe the mods want to look at something in a quarantined thread but when they delete a thread it is off topic or things like that. Only mods have access to quarantined stuff, I'm pretty sure.

[jbeers285]

Was the thread quarantined bc of leaked info? Just curious if it's not supposed to be out there as of yet and that's y it was quarantined?

[Chris]

Threads are quarantined so that, if a member feels a deletion was unjustified, other moderators can review. We still have the option of deletion, however, it helps things run a little more smoothly. My assumption is that the thread you're talking about was quarantined because of leaked info, however, I don't know why exactly RDT opted to move it.

[Red Dragon Thorn]

Chris is correct.

As a general rule, we don't like to leak full details of cards. We may hint at small things here and there, drop a card title in casual conversation, etc.

What was posted wasn't the actual ability on the card, but it was pretty close. Standard policy on such leaks is to [EDITED BY ROSES] it. However, since just about every post in that thread had the ability/name I simply moved them all.

[jbeers285]

Ok I got you and apologize for my ignorance it won't happen again

[Chris]

Ok I got you and apologize for my ignorance it won't happen again

I wouldn't apologize. The rules for spoilers around here tend to depend on the day, the mood of the playtesters, and what phase the moon is in. Sometimes Gabe will announce a big leak, presumably without the go-ahead of his fellow playtesters (though I don't know for sure), other times we won't hear anything for months. Inevitably though, about 10 regular members who aren't playtesters will get a good look at the list.

[Minion of Jesus]

I wish I could have seen this thread you guys are talking about.

[JSB23]

Quarantined threads is where moderators send threads that are too entertaining to delete.

AKA: Goat threads 1 and 2, the cheese thread, etc.

[soul seeker]

JSB is incorrect with his opinion on what gets a thread quarantined.

To the original OP's question and to all who are curious, the real reason for quarantines existence has already been stated...

Threads are quarantined so that, if a member feels a deletion was unjustified, other moderators can review. We still have the option of deletion, however, it helps things run a little more smoothly.

Deletion is possible but quarantines are more prevalent for checks and balances/accountability.

[The Warrior]

JSB is incorrect with his opinion on what gets a thread quarantined.

To the original OP's question and to all who are curious, the real reason for quarantines existence has already been stated...

Threads are quarantined so that, if a member feels a deletion was unjustified, other moderators can review. We still have the option of deletion, however, it helps things run a little more smoothly.

Deletion is possible but quarantines are more prevalent for checks and balances/accountability.

So....... They are Held Until Mods/Admin make a Decision regarding whether it should be Deleted and/or kept as a sort-of precedent for Future similar threads and/or Just Kept as a Record if the thread needs to be cited in a future Discussion?

[YourMathTeacher]

Has a Quarantned Thread ever been returned to the boards?

[soul seeker]

@ JSB: Please do not reference past painful moments...I have deleted your reference.


@ Raven: you do not have to explain yourself..what had happened was wrong. I deleted your comments so new people don't see past hurts (and edited JSB's post so that the past can stay in the past.)

@ YMT: technically no, though I was thinking about reintroducing an edited version of the Bronies thread. Though the recent blowup has given me pause.

@ Warrior:  pretty much yes to all. the quarantine section offers multiple benefits.

[Drrek]

@ YMT: technically no, though I was thinking about reintroducing an edited version of the Bronies thread. Though the recent blowup has given me pause.

That saddens me, because I had been championing for the ponies thread to be reintroduced without the offending posts.  However I understand what you're saying, and if the members of this boards can't be respectful and Christ-like when it comes to that topic, than it probably should remain quarantined until they prove they can be.

[YourMathTeacher]

@ YMT: technically no, though I was thinking about reintroducing an edited version of the Bronies thread. Though the recent blowup has given me pause.

You have to do what you have to do. I find it problematic that anyone who dislikes a topic can simply post rude comments and get the thread quarantined. I guess I'll have to try that for all future political discussions. 

[soul seeker]

@ YMT: technically no, though I was thinking about reintroducing an edited version of the Bronies thread. Though the recent blowup has given me pause.

You have to do what you have to do. I find it problematic that anyone who dislikes a topic can simply post rude comments and get the thread quarantined. I guess I'll have to try that for all future political discussions. 

Please don't.  I will look at the thread tonight after my children go to bed.

[YourMathTeacher]

Please don't.  I will look at the thread tonight after my children go to bed.

That was a joke, hence the winking smiley. 

You can do that when you actually have time, which if you are like me, would be around 2am after the baby wakes up crying and I spend an hour getting him back to sleep. 

[soul seeker]

Yeah, I hoped you were joking but I wanted to be sure.

I totally understand the lack of time.  Today is the first time I've been on in 3 days.  I don't have a baby, but I do have 4 children.   

[The Warrior]

I was thinking about reintroducing an edited version of the Bronies thread. Though the recent blowup has given me pause.

This I Would Very much like.