let's find the source of the problem Options

[*kryogenix*]

Do you think that there is a reason why very few old members are still here, and the ones that are still here hate the place?

How can we find the reason behind this so we can solve the problem?

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This is something both users and moderator of any rank should keep in mind

Part of it is that (and this is from a moderating point of view) you try to do what you honestly believe is in the best interest of a site (based on rules, experience both in-site and in the outside world and a little instinct). Sometimes, as a result, there's this knee-jerk reaction to things that can be really frustrating to people. You want to be able to, I don't know, I guess for lack of a better word, protect but at the same time, you don't want to have a town meeting about every little decision (ie, closing a thread vs not closing a thread, warnings, etc). Trust me, I'm not trying to make excuses for anyone, I am making an honest effort to really look at what's happening both in the community and in staff.

This is something both users and moderators of any rank should keep in mind, too.

So one reason that I think I'm hearing/seeing here: Moderators should try to understand more instead of having an immediate reaction. Perhaps PMing a member before closing/editing or even warning them.