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MN deleting threads because the OP has a tantrum

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MatildaIThink · 20/10/2021 12:38

A serious question, why do MN do this?

It seems to be a regular occurrence that an OP will start a thread, when they do not the response they want they will then have a tantrum, start telling posters they are wrong, etc. and MN will then delete the thread.

I don't agree with closing down threads just because someone disagrees (rather than say libel or other legal issues, or personally identifying information), however outside of those circumstances it seems excessive to delete the threads even if there is an underlying mentality of wanting to close down the debate, surely it would make more sense to leave them standing as a record of what has been said, even if they are locked so that no one can post any further (which still seems excessive)?

What is the reasoning behind the daily deletions of threads that happens purely because the OP has a tantrum?

LilyMumsnet · 20/10/2021 18:14

Hi all

Just dropping by to clarify our process on deleting threads.

We do try to push back where possible but regardless of anything, our job is to make parent's lives easier. If a post is causing nothing but upset, then we will likely delete it. Parenting is hard enough without extra stress of a thread on t'internet.

As we said, we will always explore alternatives before taking it down, so you know if it has been removed then it really is causing concern off the boards - and that no other avenue was appropriate.

LilyMumsnet · 21/10/2021 10:29

@CrazyTimesAreOccurring

It's the " we have taken this down to look behind the scenes" message that confuses me - has a thread ever often been reinstated? None I've watched have ever!
Threads do get reinstated - but not very often.

If something is deleted for the above, you can assume we don't believe that they are posting with the best of intentions. If it's reinstated then we will usually pop a post up to say that we got it wrong!

YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 23/10/2021 15:36

@AtlanticCityProof - a hidden thread should not appear in your 'I'm on" list - if it does, would you mind letting us know, please?

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