[boris]

I understand.

But occasionally I find a seemingly unoffensive thread, read it, and attempt to post a comment, only to find "This thread has been deleted" or similar message.

On occasion I sure wonder why.

Perhaps it should say: "This thread has been deleted due to copyright issues," or "due to xxxx" whatver xxxx may be. In other words, I think a reason for pulling a thread might help--at least innocent bystanders who land in the middle of the train wreck and don't have a clue as to why.

--Boris

[Sabertooth]

Perhaps it should say: "This thread has been deleted due to copyright issues," or "due to xxxx" whatver xxxx may be. In other words, I think a reason for pulling a thread might help--at least innocent bystanders who land in the middle of the train wreck and don't have a clue as to why.

Great idea.

[Admin Moderator]

"In other words, I think a reason for pulling a thread might help"

We have come up with a workaround for the issue that works in most cases. When we pull a thread, currently the comments on it still remain in the self-search records of those involved. We moderators have begun changing the title of the thread after pulling, to put the reason, such as "[Pulled- Duplicate] Drudge Breaking!" or "[Pulled- We can only excerpt from WashPost] Bush Wants Old People To Die In Nasty Ways".

Those who were participating on a pulled thread can thereby see the reason. And if you freepmail someone who was on it, you can ask them what the reason was.

It isn't a perfect solution, but it has cut down on the questions a lot.

Thanks, AM