Why does it take so long for threads and posts to show up?

[Woodrow]

asalaam aleykum,

that for sure any has to admit, But brother let us...re think for smoothest way for mods etc;
let us say u dont approve or delete, ok you dont but what about the one who started the thread?
What i mean if thread is removed...the one who started the thread is to loose (10 points) BUT that too after his appeal has been refused by the concerned; simultaneously has appeared and seen by all on board, and visually white washed writing's of being deleted.

i know you have not asked for any advice as how to improve YOUR board but i wont hesitate to please have a look or Think

how about that square Report abuse on top right hand corned, i dont mean that to be ignored or accepted by all but...there must be some members chosen by YOU as your SCOUT for the page, say if 5 out of 8 u have choose report then there action to be taken and yet
the thread started is to be given chance to APPEAL; should his/her appeal being denied automatically loose 10pont,
for sure to loose clicks neither admin nor mod would like that.

once again my brother

take me ..as usual...am "Still Learning"
and eager to.

Akhi,

Jazakallahu Khayran for sharing your thoughts and suggestions. They do have merit in them and is something we may look further into in regards to posts and threads that have been reported, before deleting them.

The topic we are speaking of here are threads and posts that have not yet been seen by any members. The only one who has seen them for certain, is the person who wrote them.

I can understand the frustrations some of you have over wondering why your posts are not seen immediately.

Here are some reasons:

All threads and posts need to be approved by a moderator.


that sounds simple enough, but think of this:

Sometimes we might not be on line.

Some of the threads have links to other sites, those have to be checked out and verified for legitimacy before we will approve or disapprove the post.

Speaking for myself, sometimes there are posts that I personaly question the appropriatness of them. However, they are not blatantly offensive so I do hesitate and am very cautious about approving or deleting them, until I have explored all implications. (I'm slow, that can take time.) I believe I am not the only mod who thinks like that.

Some days there is an over abundance of threads.

With that said have patience when you post. We will get to each one as time permits. Expect a normal wait of 2 to 4 hours. If your post does not show up and you do not get a notice it has been deleted, it is most likely one that there is a problem in verifying the legitimacy of. At this moment there are several posts awaiting approval. Many of those have a lot of links on them, which are taking time to check out.

In the sections that require a moderators approval, before being visible on the boards, the members have not yet seen the post. Those sections are fully moderated and the threads and post need to be approved by a moderator. There are several reasons this is done.

1. The content may be inappropriate for the section.

2. The section is one that has been the most vulnerable to attacks against Islam and used often by trolls and other trouble makers.

3. The section is often considered to be a valid teaching about Islam and/or the opinion of the Forum owner and administrators.

For those and additional reasons we have found it necessary to verify that threads and posts are appropriate for the section. Are something that the staff agrees are correct and do not promote any deliberate errors.

The majority of the threads and posts are eventually approved. It is regrettable we had to take these steps that slow down the posting of some of the most important topics. But, sadly, experience has shown us that this has to be done to protect the members and staff from being the victims of some malicious people.

 

[abjad]

wa aleykum salaam

i will read the message again, InshaAllah.

i thank you for really nice reply and language simple so i understand a little better.
And one thing brother i would like to point out about moderating...refering to my thread "long life'
see the thread:

Quote Originally Posted by Abdullahii View Post
why do you think they have squeaky voices??

that "squeaky voices"
i think it not proper and should be deleted; i hope u understand that !
if i may go into simple details...what about those who "roars"
After seeing that i also asked him if he was ready and reply positive
then i posted...

"Do you fancy a bunk up? "


thats too abusive and surely to be deleted
But...neither his nor mine have been deleted

i therefore myself to loose 10 point, post deleted
and then the choice is yours for the first party.

my posts deleted i still APPEAL for they have no abusive words not wronging any madhHab...etc(MY request can i have them back through me inbox? so i can go through make sure ,..i will show my partners if I did/or have anything as to be deleted?)

.there is one thread which is still running....about gay marriage...i doubt about it, Muslims we have got nothing to discuss about it....But i through to one post which ...says:-

There is nothing wrong if they just live together as far as they dont touch each other(something like that)
><><> i know for me HEAVY English and language used but, thanks....where their is a will there is a way...to decode some and undrstand the targeted.

not for forget myself as ......"still learning'
and hope to gain more.

thank you sir;

 

[3rddec]

I am active on a christian forum ; an interfaith forum and this forum. On the other forums my questions appear instantly. Im sure they must have similar problems as this forum. I should hope any delay is not just an attempt at censorship of any challenges to Islamic Beliefs. While agreeing that screening out idiots is vital; i should think that being able to accept challenges is what proves true strength.

 

[Beardo]

I am active on a christian forum ; an interfaith forum and this forum. On the other forums my questions appear instantly. Im sure they must have similar problems as this forum. I should hope any delay is not just an attempt at censorship of any challenges to Islamic Beliefs. While agreeing that screening out idiots is vital; i should think that being able to accept challenges is what proves true strength.

We approve most posts. However, we have had the unfortunate event of having trolls. It's only for the betterment of the forum that we moderate posts. We also make an attempt to approve as fast as we humanely can, using the staff's discretion and wisdom. Nothing personal!

 

[Grace Seeker]

We approve most posts. However, we have had the unfortunate event of having trolls. It's only for the betterment of the forum that we moderate posts. We also make an attempt to approve as fast as we humanely can, using the staff's discretion and wisdom. Nothing personal!

I wasn't planning on posting during Lent, but for the sake of those who may be in some state of doubt, I want to affirm that the above is indeed true.

I have been a member of this forum for many years and have made many posts. Most of them post immediately. In those few forums where posts are examined, I think only one of over 5000 posts was ever not eventually posted, and for that I got a PM explaining why. I understood the concern (which didn't have anything to do with what I had actually written, but a concern that I had accidently hit on a topic that sometimes prompts infighting among Muslims, something that the moderators wished to avoid). They let me re-write my post and that thread still exists somewhere on the forum today.

Though I think that moderators may need to examine what I consider the trollish behavior of a few posters who often post in ways that incite (and I believe are intended to incite) posters with whom they have theological differences -- a behavior not exclusive to any one faith -- I've never felt that the forum was moderated unfairly toward persons of a faith different than Islam and I certainly don't see signs that the occassional delay in posting is "an attempt at censorship of any challenges to Islamic Beliefs."

 

[abjad]

I've never felt that the forum was moderated unfairly toward persons of a faith different than Islam and I certainly don't see signs that the occassional delay in posting is "an attempt at censorship of any challenges to Islamic Beliefs."

Dear
Brother in humanity
......................................
Nothing personal! ................to whatever i post and being deleted or not appeared that's responsibility rests with the One who deleted it, and as for IB as the whole.

....i have noticed here as some do have double accounts; ........but that to me as usual.........i am still Learning.

 

[abjad]

Thank you for posting! Your post will not be visible until a moderator has approved it for posting

thats is standard thank you