PSA to Staff: locking threads serves no purpose.

[triste]

People make new threads to replace the ones you lock.

Seems to be a way to strong-arm your way into a debate -- lock the thread and sermonize. Not really respectful.

There is also a consistent pattern of shutting down threads started by people of color, threads in which women complain about being silenced, etc. I just want to kindly reflect on what's going on here and express my hope that it ends.

[Shabago]

Or it could be because some people can't actual discuss a thing without flaming, raging, or acting like 5 year olds having a temper tantrum. So no, I don't in the least bit appreciate it being painted otherwise, nor will it foster any better behaviour or discussion.

[triste]

I didn't see people throwing temper tantrums, I saw people standing up for principles and debating them. But thank you for not locking this thread I do appreciate it!

[NinjaFruitSalad]

You see a pattern.  I see a different pattern.  Could it be having to do with the genders or racial profiles of posters?  Or... could it be that every thread that's been locked has been a pointless, bickering dumpster fire of drama and insults?

[triste]

You see a pattern.  I see a different pattern.  Could it be having to do with the genders or racial profiles of posters?  Or... could it be that every thread that's been locked has been a pointless, bickering dumpster fire of drama and insults?

The insults always start with people lobbing them at the POCs and women concerned, not the other way around. So yes, there is a pattern. Minority voices are drowned out by insults, until the thread is closed entirely. Trolling is a great strategy for silencing the disempowered, thank you for your gif.

[Shabago]

Well, that took two minutes to see where this will go as well.

Next thread like this to start up, with the exact same principle as the last 5 to be locked can be met with a board ban. Enough is enough.

Disagree with me, the staff complaint tool exists.