Oct 7, 2018, 9:58 am
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Moderators Guilty of Premature Evacuation
Sep 10, 2018, 8:49 pm
#1846
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I have re-opened the thread
Delta increasing Diamond MQD Waiver to $250,000
Ryandc99, Moderator Delta Air Lines
Delta increasing Diamond MQD Waiver to $250,000
Ryandc99, Moderator Delta Air Lines
Oct 17, 2018, 11:26 pm
#1847
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What was wrong with the adult video thread? I didn't witness anyone being uncivil. The news of the event has been highly covered by the media. I think a move to Omni would have been better so we could at least follow up on it. Just my $0.02.
Nov 6, 2018, 12:11 pm
#1848
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Why is "flying in feces" closed? that's a super relevant thread and it did not at all appear to be out of hand.
Nov 6, 2018, 12:27 pm
#1849
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Nov 6, 2018, 1:11 pm
#1850
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Nov 6, 2018, 2:22 pm
#1851
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Nov 6, 2018, 2:58 pm
#1852
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Total disgrace.
If you can't talk about literal animal feces on the floor and in a seat, and the airline program's poor response to the customer, then what can you talk about?
If you can't talk about literal animal feces on the floor and in a seat, and the airline program's poor response to the customer, then what can you talk about?
Nov 6, 2018, 3:12 pm
#1853
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Maybe there were too many fecesious facetious responses.
Nov 6, 2018, 3:18 pm
#1854
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Or the poo got too deep.
Nov 6, 2018, 3:54 pm
#1855
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Have to agree with others here... there was nothing wrong with the poop thread. A little “messy” topic, but all relevant and appropriate. Poor choice by the mod.
Nov 6, 2018, 5:24 pm
#1856
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Please Review the latest Wiki
The Moderators ask that you familiarize yourselves with the most recent Wiki.
Discussion Of Moderator Actions
Quote:
"Moderators value your private views and feedback related to their actions and duties. You may submit appropriate feedback to moderators by private message or e-mail. Do not post comments about moderator decisions or actions, or about the work of moderators, unless a moderator has invited members to post feedback in a particular thread.
Any concerns about the actions of a moderator should be directed exclusively and privately to the [email protected].
The moderators of the Delta Air Lines SkyMiles have learned a lot from your input through this discussion; and it has also served to resolve issues over the years — often in a humorous manner.
Despite the existence of this discussion, the moderators of the Delta Air Lines SkyMiles still request that you first address any questions or concerns pertaining to the decisions and actions of the moderators via private communications before posting them publicly, as most issues can usually be resolved this way. Please use this discussion sparingly and only when necessary."
Obscure2k
Delta Moderator
Discussion Of Moderator Actions
Quote:
"Moderators value your private views and feedback related to their actions and duties. You may submit appropriate feedback to moderators by private message or e-mail. Do not post comments about moderator decisions or actions, or about the work of moderators, unless a moderator has invited members to post feedback in a particular thread.
Any concerns about the actions of a moderator should be directed exclusively and privately to the [email protected].
The moderators of the Delta Air Lines SkyMiles have learned a lot from your input through this discussion; and it has also served to resolve issues over the years — often in a humorous manner.
Despite the existence of this discussion, the moderators of the Delta Air Lines SkyMiles still request that you first address any questions or concerns pertaining to the decisions and actions of the moderators via private communications before posting them publicly, as most issues can usually be resolved this way. Please use this discussion sparingly and only when necessary."
Obscure2k
Delta Moderator
Nov 6, 2018, 5:30 pm
#1857
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Ouch. Threats.
Nov 6, 2018, 5:44 pm
#1858
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Well poo, a Community discussion that must be conducted privately.
Nov 6, 2018, 6:24 pm
#1859
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Wait isn't the point of this thread the transparency of our specific sub-forum? Yeesh.
Nov 6, 2018, 6:30 pm
#1860
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
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More like a polite request maybe?
I'm not sure it started out that way, but maybe they tolerated its existence or something. The origin of the thread long predates my FT tenure and I haven't read all 124 pages 
I sorta see why they don't want to have a thread that's just a free for all questioning their judgment. Moderating is a pain in the rear most of the time, figuring out where to draw lines etc. and not everyone's going to agree on everything.
At the same time, while I'm aware of what the FT rules say, and I definitely understand why they wouldn't want to discuss cases of action against individuals (i.e. suspensions) in public, I feel like there would be mutual benefit in at least some small amount of respectful discussion on what factors go into closing thread X while leaving thread Y open etc.
I sorta see why they don't want to have a thread that's just a free for all questioning their judgment. Moderating is a pain in the rear most of the time, figuring out where to draw lines etc. and not everyone's going to agree on everything.
At the same time, while I'm aware of what the FT rules say, and I definitely understand why they wouldn't want to discuss cases of action against individuals (i.e. suspensions) in public, I feel like there would be mutual benefit in at least some small amount of respectful discussion on what factors go into closing thread X while leaving thread Y open etc.