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Listed below are comments made by U12196018 between Wednesday, 1st July 2009 and Tuesday, 21st July 2009.

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Moderation: Let's talk it over 12:16pm on 21 Jul 2009 A comment herereferred to the mods on 1st July still hasn't been decided on and no indication that it ever will be. It doesn't really work very well, does it?
Moderation: Let's talk it over 4:35pm on 03 Jul 2009 Big Sis - Are you questioning my honesty? How very dare you? :o)

Perfectly true, I assure you. A straight cut and paste from my email, with the exception that I have removed my address.
Moderation: Let's talk it over 2:41pm on 03 Jul 2009 Paul

You gave an address in your (47) to contact with any problems or comments. I sent this earlier today:

"Is there any reason why a posting to the PM Blog should be stuck in"referred to the moderators" status for days. Surely it can't take that long for someone to decide whether a posting breaks the House Rules or not. I don't really have a problem with the application of House Rules, even if they are sometimes applied inconsistently, but to have a posting referred and not ruled on is extremely frustrating. I am currently awaiting moderation here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/pm/2009/07/pointless_postcard_1.shtml#P82318332
You will also find that 'Big Sister' has three posts in "referred to themoderators" status on this thread: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/pm/2009/06/the_death_of_michael_jackson.shtml#comments
That's a week ago! Have these simply slipped though the net somehow? {End of Comments:}

And this is the reply that I got:

Dear BBC Visitor Thank you for your email. It appears that your post is currently locked to a messageboard host pending a decision as to whether it breaks House Rules. Regards,Central Communities Team.
Sent: 03 July 2009 10:29To: Central Communities TeamSubject: Feedback - Moderation problems {Our Reply:} Thank you for contacting the BBC. (Reply) Regards,BBC Central Communities Teamwww.bbc.co.uk/messageboards/ {Your Email to the BBC}------------
---------------------------------------------- {Comment Type:} Moderation problems {Date:} {Email:}

I have resisted the temptation to respond by telling them that I am very grateful that they have told me what I told them! :o)
Pointless Postcard. 1:02pm on 03 Jul 2009 Big Sis - Your link in (35) is to your own referred posts

I think you meant this one
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/2009/05/moderation_lets_talk_it_over.html
Moderation: Let's talk it over 11:53am on 03 Jul 2009 Hi BigSis/Sid
Thanks for taking the trouble to follow this up, Big Sis.
And Sid, you are pretty spot on about why I threw the toys out of the pram.

I don't really care about having posts removed - it's annoying, sometimes inconsistent, but I can live with it. No moderation system can be perfect and in the end it comes down to an individual's judgement. Despite my rant on the PM Blog, I must say that I think the mods get it right pretty well most of the time.

It's when postings are held in the 'referred' state for ages that really riles me and a lot of other contributors. I'm glad to read that Paul has identified a problem and that it will be resolved soon

And as for the ever returning banned Mac, or whatever new alias he has, it is beyond me why he is permitted to constantly return and spoil what used to be an entertaining and informative blog. I can only assume that he is able to generate a new and disposable email address each time and uses a dynamic DNS. For the most part I don't read his diatribes, or skim them at best, but I imagine that his efforts must turn off dozens of would-be contributors every time he has a post on the PM Blog.
Pointless Postcard. 11:00pm on 02 Jul 2009 OK, 24 hrs after my (16) was referred and the moderatators couldn't be arsed coming to a decision on it. Some ** awful arrangement this, don't you think? Bye all.

** There was an Irishism inserted here but I'm afraid it failed the profanity test. A bit strange that, as it passed numerous series of Father Ted.
Pointless Postcard. 11:40pm on 01 Jul 2009 Nope, Big Sis I mean it. I'm truly fed up with the way that the 'house rules' and 'moderation' are applied here. I have no idea why serial troll offenders are allowed to return and yet inoffensive posts are moderated. It's not the entertaining and informative blog that it used to be.
Pointless Postcard. 11:30pm on 01 Jul 2009 Big Sis - Yes, I do. Quite harmless. And if it isn't restored tomorrow, I won't be back on this blog.
Pointless Postcard. 11:10pm on 01 Jul 2009 OK - My (16) has been referred. A bit silly that. No, more than a bit silly - ridiculous. Not much point posting here if something like that is removed. If it is not restored then I think I will wish you all a permanent farewell.
The Andy Murray Quarter Final Wimbledon PM Glass Box. 4:56pm on 01 Jul 2009 Big Sister (1) Are we talking tennis here or are you just compiling a wish list? :o)

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