Greetings. This thread has been closed as it is not constructive. Thank you.

Blackwidow

Please explain the logic to me for i lack the wisdom to understand.

You close this thread:

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/107198/how-soon-until-free-to-play#latest

And this thread:

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/107178/eso-needs-another-year-in-development#latest

And this thread:

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/107118/1-word-for-all#latest

All under the guise of it not being constructive.

Okay, maybe they were not constructive. I'll give you that. I also noticed they were negative towards ZOS and ESO.

Now we have this little gem:

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/106978/enjoying-the-game#latest

Not in the least constructive, but is positive for ESO.

Don't get me wrong. I have no problem with a positive review of ESO if it is constructive, but this clearly is not.

Yet, it stays open.

I don't care if you hate ESO or love ESO, you have to admit this is clearly hypocritical.

Rylana

Are we really having another one of these threads?

Really?

When did General Discussion become "my personal appeal of locks" forum?

Blackwidow

Rylana wrote: »

Are we really having another one of these threads?

Really?

What threads?

mutharex

Every thread that has the potential to attract a flame, that has people insulting each others or where the OP is clearly made to rile up people (either 'haters' or 'fanbois') is deemed not constructive and close

Practically 90% of General

Yakidafi

Riot starter?

Blackwidow

Rylana wrote: »

Are we really having another one of these threads?

Really?

When did General Discussion become "my personal appeal of locks" forum?

None of the closed threads were mine.

Rocksteady

So... Should they lock this thread too? I'm unsure if this is constructive or not. Clearly there is no raw materials or tools in this thread, but you could be building something figuratively. Creating a metaphor or something.

ZiRM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmin5WkOuPw

rfpalmerb16_ESO

In before the lock!

Lodestar

Hmmm... I have to admit the OP has a point.

Clearly there ought not to be any problem with people expressing positive views on ESO. But, the issue here is it was not something like "I am really enjoying ESO because....., and if you are also enjoying ESO what do you like most"? That sort of thing is fine.

If the reasons for closing those negative threads, was valid, the so ought that positive one. You could have closed it with. "Thank you, we realise and appreciate your support of this game, however, we must ask that you express this in a more constructive form as per our forums rules. We wish you well and look forward to your continued support".

Sorry mods, you got caught out red handed stamping on negative threads, and finding excuses for it.

Blackwidow

I see we have a lot of mature posters on this morning.

I have a valid point, but I guess all the rabid defenders of ZOS are up and awake.

Blackwidow

Lodestar wrote: »

Hmmm... I have to admit the OP has a point.

Clearly there ought not to be any problem with people expressing positive views on ESO. But, the issue here is it was not something like "I am really enjoying ESO because....., and if you are also enjoying ESO what do you like most"? That sort of thing is fine.

If the reasons for closing those negative threads, was valid, the so ought that positive one. You could have closed it with. "Thank you, we realise and appreciate your support of this game, however, we must ask that you express this in a more constructive form as per our forums rules. We wish you well and look forward to your continued support".

Sorry mods, you got caught out red handed stamping on negative threads, and finding excuses for it.

Thank you.

Rocksteady

Perhaps you should put a picture of a hammer in here somewhere to keep the thread open as a hammer is clearly constructive...

Lodestar

NiRN wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmin5WkOuPw

In continued spirit of fairness, that is a classic awesome track. Was played as part of the FA Cup Final opening ceremony.

Orizuru

The bias may be with the way these non-constructive threads are reported rather than with ZOS directly. While I'm certain people are reporting both the positive and negative biased threads, I'm betting the ones that are negatively biased may be reported in much higher volumes that result in more attention from mods.

If you feel a thread is not being constructive, report it as such and see if the trend continues.

anakaki

The irony of this thread is it will be closed shortly.

david271749

mutharex wrote: »

Every thread that has the potential to attract a flame, that has people insulting each others or where the OP is clearly made to rile up people (either 'haters' or 'fanbois') is deemed not constructive and close

Practically 90% of General

This guy knows. He whines to mommy mod until threads are closed.

Phantax

Biased moderation, its the new 'thing' didn't you know. If they don't close this thread they will probably sink it.
Although the OP is actually breaking the TOS by discussing moderation decisions...lol (face it, they got you by the balls)

Lodestar

Orizuru wrote: »

The bias may be with the way these non-constructive threads are reported rather than with ZOS directly. While I'm certain people are reporting both the positive and negative biased threads, I'm betting the ones that are negatively biased may be reported in much higher volumes that result in more attention from mods.

If you feel a thread is not being constructive, report it as such and see if the trend continues.

That, may also be a good point.

mutharex

david271749 wrote: »

mutharex wrote: »

Every thread that has the potential to attract a flame, that has people insulting each others or where the OP is clearly made to rile up people (either 'haters' or 'fanbois') is deemed not constructive and close

Practically 90% of General

This guy knows. He whines to mommy mod until threads are closed.

If I keep on reporting I am pretty sure your account will go the same way
Go on, go on, go on

babylon

mutharex wrote: »

david271749 wrote: »

mutharex wrote: »

Every thread that has the potential to attract a flame, that has people insulting each others or where the OP is clearly made to rile up people (either 'haters' or 'fanbois') is deemed not constructive and close

Practically 90% of General

This guy knows. He whines to mommy mod until threads are closed.

If I keep on reporting I am pretty sure your account will go the same way
Go on, go on, go on

^

david271749

Oh no. My forum account just got banned. I can't post anymore, guys.

Yankee

Blackwidow wrote: »

I see we have a lot of mature posters on this morning.

I have a valid point, but I guess all the rabid defenders of ZOS are up and awake.

How does the insulting and imflammatory statement you made above contribute in any way to meaningful discussion of the game?

Do you really think it lends credability to your "valid point"?

Yakidafi

@Blackwidow‌

Blackwidow wrote: »

I see we have a lot of mature posters on this morning.

I have a valid point, but I guess all the rabid defenders of ZOS are up and awake.

What do you call constructive and a valid point about this topic,
3 examples of flaming topics which will lead no where and one positive topic in a forum categorie which have 3k topics, with alot of topics that have not been closed which contain to much flame for my taste.

This topic stating the forum devs are intentionaly closing all the negative topics about the game, is that constructive?

First time I saw this kind of post on the forum, right after this pop up: http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/107273/zos#latest

Remember my first post in this topics?

You have 5 stars in your profile, one would guess one who is that active in the forum should know what is appropriate and not to start a topic about and not.

Blackwidow wrote: »

Thank you.

Starting a topic based on an opinion, but only accepting similar opinions to be posted, rather then all opinions?

Well again, I only want to know what is constructive and valid about this topic.

I think all of the topics you linked should be closed, though the positive one is refreshing sight on a forum these days, unfortunately. All the positive people stay ingame most of the time.

Spryt

Not really surprised they favour positive posts over negative ones. It is the official forums. If you want a completly bias free forum you would probobly have to go to some unofficial fan forum. But even there I guess locked posts will depend on mods view of game. Unless its completly unmoderated.

ZOS_LenaicR

[Edited to provide clearer explanation with regard to the closure of this thread]

Greetings, all.

This thread will remain closed but for reason of discussing moderation.

Per our Community Code of Conduct:

If you ever have questions or concerns about a disciplinary action or decision we have made on the ESO forums, or wish to appeal a forum warning or infraction you’ve received, we ask that you please contact http://help.elderscrollsonline.com/ to do so (please specify that you are contacting about a forum-related inquiry or appeal). We are happy to discuss and review specific moderation-related actions with you, but we do not allow discussion of any moderation actions or decisions on our forums.

With regard to the threads mentioned in the OP, we appreciate the feedback and in the future, we will be sure to consider reminding players about our expectations outlined in our Code of Conduct, rather than closing threads altogether.

Please be assured that we are passing these threads along for review.