How would you have us moderate differently?
I know this is heresy……………..BUT
I don’t see why, a second thread on the same subject is shut down so quickly. Sometimes the original thread will descend into the usual subjects “debating” with each other…I don’t really have a problem with this but it effectively puts an end to the discussion, for others interested in the thread. A second slower lane thread can sometimes give an outlet and lead to a different take on the same topic. I realise that you can’t have the front page full of threads on the same topic so some closing would be required, just think some are stamped on a bit too quickly…..I am preparing for the flaming !!!!
My Wife is a moderator for Netmums (not to be confused with Mumsnet, which is not ( to my knowledge) moderated)) she is on the main boards and often has some interesting decisions to make.