Ban posters, leave threads

[Datun]

There have been a fair few GFs lately. And they keep getting banned - quite rightly.

But could I ask that the threads stay?

It would be really useful to signpost them when new posters don't understand why we're a little cynical of MRA-esque posting.

Plus we're often accused of being 'tetchy', 'suspicious', etc. Those threads are why. It's galling to have them go pooff instead of being able to point to them as justification sometimes.

Message deleted by Mumsnet because Beyond is being a moody dick tonight.

Like that?

Spot on beyond

"This is a deliberate strategy to probe individual weaknesses and elicit a reaction to get regulars banned. If you look back through the threads you can see it - a concept will be floated, they note who reacts and then they target them by replying directly to them and pressing the point.
It’s very unpleasant to see"

THIS!

Absolutely. Including vile PMs.

I agree. In the past I have been part of some heated discussions and I have been reported and I have even asked for some of my comments to be deleted, fair enough. But I have also seen and been part of some really good indeth debate, with a few heated comments it's hard to avoid, but the majority of posters actually replying thoughtfully... Its such a shame and fairly frustrating to then have the thread completely disappear (as I'm replying!) or to log on some time later to catch up to find it deleted? It's a shame really.

I absolutely agree with Datun et al. Please let the threads remain visible but lock them. MNHQ you are being played like the proverbial fiddle.

Freedom of speech is what Justine promised but is not being delivered. Why are threads being deleted? As others have said, it's not those being goaded who are objecting!

Has there been a response to this thread elsewhere? It's been up for almost a week with no reply from MNHQ.

BlessBlessYawn

I hope the delay means they're thinking about it. Speculating on all the possible outcomes/benefits/pitfalls.

If it was me I'd put it to the boards. Ask them. You'd certainly get enough different opinions to cover all the bases.