As I'm sure people are aware, jsp has rules. Some are ones you might expect, like no posting pornography. Some are ones that you might no realize, like creating a thread with another user's name in the topic title, or using a picture of them.

There are many very small rule violations that result in a thread being closed, however, when a thread is closed the reason given is usually pretty vague. The most common one is "thread closed for excessive off-topic posts." Even threads without any posts can be closed with this given as a reason if it violates a rule.

I think there should either be more options given to the mods to say why a thread was closed, or a space for them to write a message to the thread creator that explains why it was closed, where they could write simple things like "wrong subforum, post here:" or "you were flaming this user:." This would help relieve a lot of confusion and would stop all of the "why was my thread closed" threads.

Also, if people didn't know what rules they were breaking, this could let them know so they won't do it again. At least they won't do it again accidentally.

/e Of course, only the thread creator would be able to see why, just like they can currently.

This post was edited by Mastersam93 on Nov 30 2012 07:24am

Voted yes.

Good idea.

Voted yes.

Good idea. you have my Yes.

have my yes, might stop some mods going on power trip just clicking "spam posts" and closing

That honestly isn't my attention, although that would nice. I just want to make it so user's know specifically why their thread was closed, and if that means a Mod needs a specific reason for closing it, so be it.

I believe a direct link to the violation post should be provided at the bare minimum.
Voted yes.

Good idea. Voted yes.

i voted yes. very good idea

Voted no. If you have questions as to why your topic was closed you may always PM me or an appropriate staff member. Trade Moderator or Trade Assistant for Trading Ground violations, and a Junior Moderator for almost all the other forums.

If I can't assist you I will find somebody who can.

This post was edited by Blind[zF] on Nov 30 2012 12:45pm