Quote from: cjmoles on December 09, 2016, 07:12:37 PM

So....that's what this is about. Where do I find this list of acceptable threads and permitted replies?...and who maintains this list?

Nowhere; no one. It's on a case-by-case basis for each reply though generally mega-thread replies are just spam.

Quote from: cjmoles on December 09, 2016, 07:12:37 PM

Is that "unspoken" list of permitted threads and responses something that the SMAS syndicate controls exclusively or is there a deeper level of censorship here?

No - it is my personal opinion that choosing to post in a thread where there are hundreds of redundant replies is not useful to the forum. You can try to argue that you're answering a question or adding more information, but in reality, we all know that it's completely pointless to reply in the thread since probably every little bit of information has already been squeezed out of the dried husk of a "discussion" that is left.

Quote from: cjmoles on December 09, 2016, 07:12:37 PM

And, I know that most campaigns have a minimum post requirement, but I was unaware that SMAS also requires short responses....

What do you mean?

Quote from: cjmoles on December 09, 2016, 07:12:37 PM

Who is in charge of deciding what thread is useful and what questions are permissible?

The campaign manager, the board moderators, the global moderators, the admins.

Quote from: cjmoles on December 09, 2016, 07:12:37 PM

Is the SMAS organization's opinion the leading authority on that subject, or will other opinions be allowed without retaliation?

The leading authority in the signature campaigns the managers are regulating, yes. If there is any conflict, a reply can be made if given proper justification.

Quote from: cjmoles on December 09, 2016, 07:12:37 PM

To summarize my position, I don't think that one small group should be allowed to dictate which thread gets bumped and which thread gets ostracized, especially when there are obvious conflicts of interest....That sort of behavior leads to corruption, even if corruption wasn't already the motivating factor.

This small group manages a variety of campaigns. The campaigns are managed at their discretion. If they think that you are shitposting/spamming, then you will be removed. It's as simple as that. Conflicts of interest are bound to happen, but you can't prevent that without enslaving the entire forum.

Quote from: The Pharmacist on December 09, 2016, 08:11:36 PM

Cjmoles: You can do whatever you like within the rules of this forum. This thread has to do with campaign managers cutting down on shitposting, which they are entitled--and in my opinion, should--do. Does that sound reasonable? These shitposters have gotten out of hand.

These campaign managers are pooling together under a common interest - to fight against spam. There shouldn't be anything negative about it. Besides, if campaign managers manage the campaign through their own discretion. If there's an issue with that, then simply join a different campaign. After all, if all the managers here trust each other, that's their choice - and they can moderate accordingly.