Just a general discussion
ManChild
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Have you guys ever started a thread just for pure info or discussion on subject regardless if it’s been discussed countless times? Some times people just want to have their own convo about it. Then kabam comes in with their copy and paste “we have had the talk before so this one is closed”. It feels a little bullyish for them to come in a **** down any discussion because they either A: don’t like it or B: In their eyes, it’s been discussed.
All I’m saying is that maybe they should back off the instant closing of some threads....
All I’m saying is that maybe they should back off the instant closing of some threads....
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Those same folks might also need to look at the forum rules.
In my experience watching the forums, they usually don't close down discussions when there are 2-4 of the same topic floating around on different threads (such as there are right now). When they DO close threads, it's because there are 10+ of the threads, with new ones being created every few minutes, and there is already a large, designated thread for the discussion at hand.
Context is important for feedback, as is specificity. If there's a specific example that you think could have been handled better - rather than giving super generic feedback that they can take, shrug at and move on, give them something to look at, assess, understand where they went wrong, and do better.
You won’t get much more of a response. They got copy and paste ready for every single thing we could possible ask.
They have a 'copy/paste' ready for the questions that have already been asked a dozen or more times over, and we don't bother to go looking up the answers first. (Like the deleting thread question.)
At least in my experience.
There's only so many people answering the questions though - and at a certain point, when you have to answer the same question over and over again, you do get a bit rote.
Working in retail, I know I have. "No, we do not have that in stock. No, I don't know when we're going to get it again. No, rainchecks are not available for this offer."
It's not forced silencing if you respect and understand that they're trying to get to everyone, but they simply aren't able to do so. When the answer to a question is found in another thread - especially for big stuff/issues, they can either allow the forums to be clogged with dozens of people asking the same question over and over, or they can do their best to keep it neat, clean and organized, so people can actually find the answers they've given.
In my opinion - you're coming at this and viewing it from a negative angle, rather than seeing that this is to help us rather than hurt us. If you want a personalized answer to a question, you can PM a moderator.
I know for a fact in the thread that was posted by one of the moderators a few days back that this was one of the enhancements asked for and that they came out and said they are looking to do a lot to help improve the forums over the next few months.
So, wish granted?
If you have any questions about moderation, please send a PM to a mod rather than starting a thread about it.
To address one concern, Aria's perspective is pretty much right on. If a thread is moved, removed or closed it is likely because it is a duplicate and there is already an existing discussion, the question has been answered elsewhere or the topic isn't constructive.
We are happy to have discussions and feedback on the forums that bring new ideas and perspectives to the game, as the vast majority of threads do!