by CherryPop » 22 Apr 2013, 17:09
Even on forums like mumsnet and natural mamas, where modding is fairly quick and heavy-handed, there is a "Oi you lot, be respectful" comment from a modder, often pointing out the rule in question, before threads get yanked. And then the threads get yanked and discussed by the mods, usually never to surface again. I think that's preferable, rather than leaving imaginations running riot. And I think it would be a last case scenario.
I am confused as to why there was no warning first. It does seem heavy handed, especially when all those involved are long-standing members(i.e. they are not posters who have joined just to argue the issue, such as in the salad days), and the initial inflammatory comment has been left to stand.