Censorship or moderation?

[Petrolhead]

I have noticed that the ability to reply to the thread about survival rates has been removed. Why is this- this question to the moderator(s). Is a lively discussion with differing views not welcome?

If threads are going to be stopped like this can we have an explanation please.

Fay

[Katmal-UK]

Hi Fay

Do you mean the one about them being irrelevant? I can still see it.

[Petrolhead in reply to Katmal-UK]

Hi Katmal

Yes I can still see it but if you scroll to the bottom it says that it is not accepting any more replies and the facility had been removed.

Fay

[Katmal-UK in reply to Petrolhead]

Hi Fay

Sorry, I hadn't seen that until you pointed it out. Maybe because the discussion got a bit lively (I've only just read the posts where there was some disagreement). I haven't seen a post closed down like that before I thought maybe the original posted had decided to remove it. xx Kathy xxx

[Petrolhead in reply to Katmal-UK]

I do hope it is not because it got lively as I am passionate about free speech. (Not about misinformation though).

Hope to get a reply from the forum moderator.

Regards Fay

[Katmal-UK in reply to Petrolhead]

Hi Fay

Yes, an explanation would be good.

[Lily-Anne]

I agree

[January-2016-UK]

I agree, at least an explanation.

[kristinaapril]

I did not even realize that it was "locked". It was not something initiated by me.

Kris

[Petrolhead in reply to kristinaapril]

Pleased to hear that. Just waiting on the mods then..........

[TheOvacomeTeam Partner]

Dear Petrolhead

We haven't removed any of the content of that thread, but we turned off replying as the tone of some of the replies was inappropriate and causing upset, and it was causing the focus of the long thread to shift.

Should this situation occur again, we will first reply within the thread to explain why it's being closed. We're sorry for any upset caused.

If anyone wants to start a new thread to continue the main topic under discussion - statistics and survival rates - that would be most welcome. We are sorry for the inconvenience this causes.

Best wishes

The Ovacome Team

[Petrolhead in reply to TheOvacomeTeam]

Thanks for the reply. I was fully aware that it could still be seen and said so in my posts.

The fact that you will first put a reason before you close a thread is welcomed.

For your information I was not "upset" just concerned that censorship was rearing its ugly head. I just hope when threads get lively you do not label them all as inappropriate.

Thanks again

Regards Fay

[Katmal-UK in reply to TheOvacomeTeam]

Thank you for your explanation. If I am being honest I have to say I did find the tone of some of the replies offensive and unnecessary. Kathy xx

[January-2016-UK in reply to TheOvacomeTeam]

The topic itself is a good one; indeed unfortunate that some replies were offensive. Thanks for agreeing to give a reason if a post is closed in future.

[Stephenlangtonriley in reply to TheOvacomeTeam]

healthunlocked.com/nras/pos....

This thread has also been locked but with no explantion, even though I can see someone took being "smutty" a little too far. A head of the topic explanantion would be a very good idea as I wanted to offer a response but can't.

[Sunfleury-UK in reply to Stephenlangtonriley]

Each of the forums on HU is moderated by a charity/organisation. They will have their own rules & guidance and are able to close a thread to comments. You've posted in a forum for people affected by Ovarian Cancer.

You can either contact HU directly- info in Help or contact the moderators within the forum where you have concerns, suggestions or need clarification.

[Petrolhead in reply to Stephenlangtonriley]

Having read the topic it does seem a bit draconian. You will have to start a new thread maybe by starting with a link to the old one.

Fsy

[chrissapam]

Difficult to know what offends some people; sometimes think its the language not the topic....but glad to know debate is not being silenced...and sometimes whether you take offence or not , depends which side you're on!

[Petrolhead in reply to chrissapam]

Agree that it often is the way it is said. I prefer direct exchange of views but realise that many prefer a softer exchange. My view is that offence is too easily taken but that maybe because I am naturally a blunt person.

Anyway good result that explanations will be given and the topic can be pursued if people wish.

Fay

[85live4ever]

Hi Fay, the first word that has come out of my mouth for many years has to be sorry. Oh sorry if that offends you, sorry if I have up set you, sorry if I got in your way so really what I have been saying all my life is. SORRY I AM A LIVE!!!

There are times we will pis* others off but now with cancer & maybe with not so many more years on this earth I don't care & hardly ever say sorry now. I am not rude just not going to apologise for being me & if I want to say something I just say it now.

Enjoying this site lots take care Cindyxx

[Petrolhead in reply to 85live4ever]

Hi Cindy

Love the post. Bit like the Queen. Never apologise never explain. Lol

Glad you are enjoying the new way of thinking.

Regards Fay

[85live4ever in reply to Petrolhead]

Hi Fay, yes I bit like the Queen the only difference I don't have her money. Take care Cindyxx

[Julie40]

I'm a pretty direct person but have to be honest was totally shocked at how aggressive some of the comments were. Debate and free speech is great but I don't think rudeness or aggressive behaviours have a place on here. I'm pleased that the topics aren't closed off as we all need to be able to participate in the discussions we choose to and just ignore the ones we want to avoid xo

[lorraine71-Australia]

Hi Julie, I agree with you...Lorraine, best wishes to all from a cold winter down under xx