My thread now has the lock: Not open for further replies.
https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/...-11-289-mhz-needed.194299/page-2#post-1828393
Not sure why. We had a good, lively discussion ... and I have more experiments to post in that thread.
I'm very new to this forum and not familiar with it's social dynamics and politics.
A mod can PM me as necessary. Thx!

 

MOD NOTE:

When the exchanges in a thread start becoming heated and personal, sometimes we try to cool things off by locking the thread for a while, usually a day, to let people simmer down. We have some other options, too, but let's see if this one works.

In general, keep in mind that most people that respond are trying to help you, sometimes in ways that you don't recognize, either because you are not at the point of recognizing the significance of what is being offered, or because it was offered in such a way as to be unrecognizable for what it is. If/when you feel that someone is being detrimental to the thread, don't get involved in a back-and-forth pissing contest -- especially if you think that that is what the other person is trying to draw you into (which is not the case in that thread, but we do see it from time to time). Instead, report the post and explain what you think the problem is and we will take a look.

 

Thx for your reply!
Please realize that productive discussions and real, genuine results -- beneficial to all --- are generated by heated discussions. Indeed, if you put out the fire too quickly, you lose the magic and spark. And any real progress and innovation! That same lively spark and drive may not be there if you re-open the thread days later.
Is this what the greater community wants?
You mods play a very nuanced, dangerous game.

 

Your thread was closed because you became abusive of a member who made valid observations and was clearly trying to help.

 

Thx for your reply!
Please realize that productive discussions and real, genuine results -- beneficial to all --- are generated by heated discussions. Indeed, if you put out the fire too quickly, you lose the magic and spark. And any real progress and innovation! That same lively spark and drive may not be there if you re-open the thread days later.
Is this what the greater community wants?
You mods play a very nuanced, dangerous game.

As you have admitted, you are new to this forum and its social dynamics and politics.
One thing you should not do is make potshots at moderators and moderation team.
And sorry to say, heated discussions will be promptly terminated. That is our style here on AAC. If you are not comfortable with that, then is site is not for you.

 

One thing you should not do is make potshots at moderators and moderation team.

Are you suggesting moderators and moderation team are "gods" and beyond criticism?

 

Are you suggesting moderators and moderation team are "gods" and beyond criticism?

Take it however way you want it. Don't tempt fate.

 

Your thread was closed because you became abusive of a member who made valid observations and was clearly trying to help.

"Abusive" is strong and generic term. Re-read that thread. I was cordial and considerate ; but -- self-aware or not -- the other participants were suggesting components and topologies in vague terms .... and the typical: read this PDF or White paper hyperlinks to external site. No real investment -- just some tossed sentences .

I took the time and effort to post photos of my actual lab and project. That ain't abuse. That's lot of hard work and investment into that thread.

 

Are you suggesting moderators and moderation team are "gods" and beyond criticism?

As many forums have discovered -- and rediscover on a regular basis -- discussion of moderation actions frequently ends up with everyone swimming in a cesspool. Prohibitions against doing so is a pretty common part of User Agreements.

It is an explicit part of the User Agreement you agreed to when you joined. I extended you the courtesy of explaining why the thread was temporarily closed, and you are demonstrating the reason why it is better to not even attempt to do so. So please, stop. Fair warning has been given.

 

Were the good bits deleted? The thread looks fine to me.

 

Were the good bits deleted? The thread looks fine to me.

Don't worry about it. The thread as it currently stands is the thread. What may or may not have been there before is irrelevant.

 

hi @13hm13

As you are very new to AAC, I will advise that if you have any query regarding a Moderation action, raise a Report, it will then be dealt with as considered appropriate by the Moderation team.

Do NOT discuss Moderation on the open Forums.

Moderation.

 

If someone can't adhere to the rules they agreed to when they joined, then by all means, they are free to go to one of those other places you mentioned. Or, they can feel free to start their own forum and pay for their own servers so that they can set the rules to their liking. But if they want to participate here, then they need to adhere to the rules established by the owners of this forum and to which they agreed when they joined.

 

Thx for your reply!
Please realize that productive discussions and real, genuine results -- beneficial to all --- are generated by heated discussions. Indeed, if you put out the fire too quickly, you lose the magic and spark. And any real progress and innovation! That same lively spark and drive may not be there if you re-open the thread days later.
Is this what the greater community wants?
You mods play a very nuanced, dangerous game.

Hi,

It's a trade off. It's true it kills some spontaneity, but it's not good etiquette to be too nasty to other members it's better to remain calm and explain your point clearly. Smart people have self-control, at least most of the time (ha ha), but yeah sometimes we all have a bad day.
Just to note, i didn't read your post but this is a general concept.