X_Larsson:
Sure, many people here are unable to understand proper argumentation, and many are doing childish ad-hominem attacks instead of presenting counter arguments, but it seems the moderators are clamping down harder and harder nowadays?
Even worse, the posts that COULD justify some moderator comment remain unacted upon, while some other posts can end the thread, even if they are not very hostile or off topic.
Do other memebers here share this view?
Best I can understand it, it comes down to the moderator's judgement, how often they are paying attention to the forums, and if the thread has necroed.
I do know that lately admin has been more vigilient since years past.
Two things can happen to a thread: getting locked or deleted. Getting locked is more common than getting deleted.
A mod will have to provide further insight, but from what I've seen, the following are the most likely to get locked or deleted:
Soliciting users for money
Scams/spam
Harrassment, especially towards one user
Dogpiling, especially towards one user
Any thread where emotions are high
Post containing blatant bigotry (e.g. racism, sexism, agism, homophobia)
Posts soliciting advice on secret feedings
Posts bashing FF or admin
There might be more, but this is what I can recall witnessing. I know that you can also report a thread to admin. If they deem it necessarly, they will lock it.