OK. I just started a thread as posted below, but was directed here. I felt it was not a complaint or issue as such, but a legit question worthy of it own thread, but here it is. The upside is, it was closed before any other mods had commented....you will see what I mean.

Inconsistancies with Moderators

From the start, I am not having a go at the Mods, I am just wanting to get a clarification on how they opperate.
I have noticed a number of times not only in my threads but also in others that a post, or even an entire thread once started, can gain its natural momentum as it does and at times even commented on by a moderator as a member but is later trashed or moved by another Moderator.
I will not be naming names, but one instance of a thread I started recently, I was chastised (Over quoting) which is fair enough, but it was obvious the the thread was being read by moderators. A number of posts later I revievd a U2U stating it had ben moved to trash by a different Mod.
Did the later Mod disaprove of the topic or had the thread deteriorated to become inappropriate? If it had deteriorated, why not just step in and issue a general warning to all members to clean it up or get back on tracks as I have seen in the past. Alternately, if the thread itself was totally inappropriate, why was it not trashed earlier?
I dont mind threads being trashed or moved if I am out of line and the reasons are explained, but to have been allowed to continue by one (possibly others) then moved by another seems inconsistent.

I'm going to assume this thread is an appropriate place for my question and I surely hope the answer is simply a "glitch". This incident happened a few months ago and I feel a little silly asking about it but my curiousity and overall nosy nature is getting the best of me.

So, on to my question.......Does ATS have any ability to capture or cache "unposted" posts? Confused? Let me explain a bit further.....

A few months ago, I attempted to start a thread in BTS under the Dreams and Predictions forum. The title was entered and some text was entered in the post box. For the record, the title of the thread was unique. While I was typing, my son spilled his cereal all over the rug. In my haste, I closed my browser completely. I did not save as a draft. I came back to ATS sometime afterward and attempted to draft the thread again....same title, basically same text. When I hit the "post thread" button, a message appeared at the top of the page which said....."Sorry, there is already a thread by that name." I cannot remember the rest of the message but that was the gist of it. I promptly did a search of my thread and did not find anything remotely close to it. Like I said, the title was unique.

I guess it disturbed me a bit because...well...I don't know exactly. In short, perhaps a member may have second thoughts about what they want to post due to any number of good reasons. Soooooo, does ATS have that ability and *gulp* is it purposeful?

One other thing.....I cannot remember because it's been a while but I may have hit the preview button while drafting the thread in question. May be relevant....

Thank you in advance for your response.

Regards,

333

Jim Marrs - book selling advert on ATS

I’m sorry, but I didn’t know where to put this. so move if necessary but I feel a point had to be made.

So often in threads you see people discredited about their claims because they are releasing a book shortly, and anything they say can be taken as mere advertising to prompt this book.

I find it, rather disgusting that ATS is placing flashing adverts all over its page now, promoting a book.... doesn’t that seem a little cheap?.. .commercial?.. .

I’m only speaking for myself here, but a site that focusing on not being mainstream because its idea is to remain suspicious and deny stupidity has just lost respect, because its quite firmly cemented itself in advertising itself on its own page, hoping to sell some books.

what happened to the ATS that was ''above'' all this crap, and about dedicated people looking for no reward?

Is thread taging gone?

Or what's happened to it? I used to be able to post a tag at the bottom of threads that I wanted to visit later but didnt want to reply to but I can't seem to find the box anymore.

Originally posted by Agit8dChop
I find it, rather disgusting that ATS is placing flashing adverts all over its page now, promoting a book.... doesn’t that seem a little cheap?.. .commercial?.. .

Why? It's our book.

I'm startled that you would expect us not to promote our first venture outside the realm of online.

Originally posted by whatukno
Q: Is this going to be available direct from ATS or do we have to go to Amazon or Barns and Noble?

It will be available in bookstores everywhere (online and offline) as well as direct through ATS.

We're looking at a special edition autographed copy... but the price will be difficult to work out as you can imagine the shipping costs involved in getting all three Amigos AND Jim Marrs to autograph the copies.

Originally posted by SkepticOverlord
We're looking at a special edition autographed copy... but the price will be difficult to work out as you can imagine the shipping costs involved in getting all three Amigos AND Jim Marrs to autograph the copies.

When you figure it out, please give me a shout. I'd really like a signed one for my bookshelf. I always did like Jim Marrs as an author. The rest of y'all are OK too...

*Scratches head trying to figure out something to gripe about so as to be on topic*

Oh, yeah... how come you changed your avatar from the pensive, harried and worried one SO? The election isn't over yet...

Well, If I was a first time user and came to the site seeing this book plastered as a dominating feature, id take it as a bit tacky.

The name and the way its advertised makes it look like its just rehashed stuff 'from' the website.

Maybe a thread stapled onto the home page or something? it looks like now your simply trying to make money off the people who put in hard work writing pieces for the website.

Now, when ever ATS is mentioned and the good work other members put in will simply be said, and rightfully so
'' anything to sell some books ''

good on ATS for making this book and so forth, but i think you shouldnt of objected your long term, short term and dedicated members to have to watch such a cheap advertisement.

the photo of my Marrs in the sunnies looking up reminds me of a cheap american tabloid... the flashing question/answer doesnt help either.

Frankly, its not just the book, its the direciton the site has taken now its become a money making adventure, its like you got so far on grass roots brains and writing, only to sell out to commercial crap. I read this on other forums and didnt believe it, frankly because I find more information here than other sites, but i can see what they are getting at.



the book just tops it off.