Disappearing threads?

likearock00 · 04-18-2008, 07:50 AM

Hey guys- yesterday there was a thread started by a member. I tried looking for it this morning and it is gone. Not closed, but gone! Can anyone tell me what happened to it and why it was totally erased? I can PM you the name of the original poster if you don't know what I'm talking about.

Uzzy · 04-18-2008, 08:05 AM

"And there is was...gone."

likearock00 · 04-18-2008, 08:12 AM

^ Huh?

**Swahili** · 04-18-2008, 08:17 AM

Reasons that threads can and will be pulled from the boards:
- violation of GMI policies
- copyright/embargo issues
- thread starter request with valid reason
- spam

Staff are not always going to make some sort of announcement everytime a thread gets pulled so sometimes you'll have to use your intuition.

PM myself or another staff member if you still have questions or concerns, likearock.

Thanks!

likearock00 · 04-18-2008, 08:23 AM

Thanks Swahili. I didn't know who erased the thread so I didn't know who to PM. It makes it alot easier for us to understand when you close it and let us know why. That way we know what NOT to do!! When you erase, we just wonder.

HoosierRon · 04-18-2008, 08:44 AM

I started a thread yesterday that got closed in very short order, but it is still there.

**BigAls87Z28** · 04-18-2008, 08:59 AM

I can change that for ya Ron.

If you have a future situation, please PM any mod or admin. We can find out where it is,and give you an answer.

Slack · 04-18-2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swahili

Reasons that threads can and will be pulled from the boards:
- violation of GMI policies
- copyright/embargo issues
- thread starter request with valid reason
- spam
-announcing the sale of GMI

Staff are not always going to make some sort of announcement everytime a thread gets pulled so sometimes you'll have to use your intuition.

PM myself or another staff member if you still have questions or concerns, likearock.

Thanks!

Not sure how that fits in, so I put it at the bottom.

**nsap** · 04-18-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slack

Not sure how that fits in, so I put it at the bottom.

The thead you posted regarding the sale was removed because the site you linked tois blacklisted on GMI. Not bcause it was about the sale.

Buick61 · 04-18-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsap

The thead you posted regarding the sale was removed because the site you linked tois blacklisted on GMI. Not bcause it was about the sale.

Can we get a listed of these blacklisted sites so we don't waste our time and energy posting articles from them, only to have them covertly deleted?

**mgescuro** · 04-18-2008, 12:32 PM

sometimes threads disappear too because it is merged with another thread.
i do that to reduce the duplication on the site.

Old Dood · 04-18-2008, 09:26 PM

Now that I know what thread Rocky was referring to I am surprised it was deleted.
I must have missed something.

I thought it was a grand noble gesture on the part of the instructor/counselor that was willing to chip in on his behalf.

I have no idea what went south in that thread.
It seemed like a harmless thread to me but, like I just said I must of missed someone's comment or two.

**Branden** · 04-19-2008, 12:58 AM

If a thread was deleted..and it means that much to you..PM NSAP or an admin. In many cases if you were not the OP of the thread..you won't be told the reason anyway..since that is a matter between the staff and whoever broke the rules. End of story.

As for blacklisting sites...NSAP and the staff reserve full editorial control of what sites we link to..and what sites we don't..and I don't think they are gonna make a public list anytime soon.

04-18-2008, 07:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Swahili GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Drives: 2000 Chev Monte Carlo SS Posts: 5,170	Re: Disappearing threads? Reasons that threads can and will be pulled from the boards: - violation of GMI policies - copyright/embargo issues - thread starter request with valid reason - spam Staff are not always going to make some sort of announcement everytime a thread gets pulled so sometimes you'll have to use your intuition. PM myself or another staff member if you still have questions or concerns, likearock. Thanks! __________________ 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo SS. Black, 3800 Series II V6, 4 speed automatic - 138,900km. The Official GMI 2007-2008 NHL Season

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likearock00 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 7,826	Re: Disappearing threads? Thanks Swahili. I didn't know who erased the thread so I didn't know who to PM. It makes it alot easier for us to understand when you close it and let us know why. That way we know what NOT to do!! When you erase, we just wonder. __________________ Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies. -Thomas Jefferson

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04-18-2008, 08:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
HoosierRon Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,666	Re: Disappearing threads? I started a thread yesterday that got closed in very short order, but it is still there.

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BigAls87Z28 GMI Mod/Camaro Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,490	Re: Disappearing threads? I can change that for ya Ron. If you have a future situation, please PM any mod or admin. We can find out where it is,and give you an answer. __________________ Any Inside Info? Questions or Coments? Ideas? Email me at BigAl@GMInsidenews.com 1993 Caprice 9C1 1987 Camaro Z28 1972 Camaro RS

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mgescuro GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 24,231	Re: Disappearing threads? sometimes threads disappear too because it is merged with another thread. i do that to reduce the duplication on the site. __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 1995 Mercedes C280 1994 Jaguar XJ6 ...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much... My Vision of Cadillac My Vision of Cadillac (REDUX)

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Old Dood 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lansing Drives: 2000 Park Avenue 2007 Camry XLE Posts: 7,463	Re: Disappearing threads? Now that I know what thread Rocky was referring to I am surprised it was deleted. I must have missed something. I thought it was a grand noble gesture on the part of the instructor/counselor that was willing to chip in on his behalf. I have no idea what went south in that thread. It seemed like a harmless thread to me but, like I just said I must of missed someone's comment or two. __________________ 2000 Park Avenue 2007 Camry XLE "We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it." ~William Faulkner http://www.afterlife101.com/research2.html By the Way: There IS a Cabal

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Branden Administrator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,460	Re: Disappearing threads? If a thread was deleted..and it means that much to you..PM NSAP or an admin. In many cases if you were not the OP of the thread..you won't be told the reason anyway..since that is a matter between the staff and whoever broke the rules. End of story. As for blacklisting sites...NSAP and the staff reserve full editorial control of what sites we link to..and what sites we don't..and I don't think they are gonna make a public list anytime soon. __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Comp G 14.9 @93mph 2004 Trailblazer LT Last edited by Branden : 04-19-2008 at 01:13 AM.

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