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Why are some posts locked in the SK fourm?

Discussion in 'QRZ Site Community Help Center' started by W1BR, Aug 1, 2021.

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  1. W7UUU

    W7UUU Director, QRZ Forums Lifetime Member 133 QRZ HQ Staff Life Member QRZ Page

    I hear ya Janet - but the VAST MAJORITY of such comments posted simply reflect wording or thoughts expressed in an obituary announcement or on the Silent Key's own QRZ page.

    And trust that ANY TIME someone hits "report" with a valid reason they consider the comment(s) to be not appropriate, Lee K2HAT, myself, or one of the other moderators will indeed remove them.

    It's been very rare in my 4 years moderating that this has been a problem.

    Locking the SK threads would cause more trouble than the benefit would justify in that we'd have many complaints about not being allowed to post friendly comments about a dear friend lost.

    So just know, Janet, we are ALL very sensitive to this issue - and EVERY notice is monitored should something inappropriate be posted, or should a family member or friend hit "report" to make us aware.

    It's VERY rare that happens.

    Dave
    W7UUU
     
    W7UUU, Mar 20, 2022
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  2. K1LKP

    K1LKP Ham Member QRZ Page

    write THANK TOU.gif
     
    K1LKP, Mar 20, 2022
    #17
  3. WX7P

    WX7P XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    Dave:

    I'm not sure I'm buying the argument that the commentary is a reflection of "an obituary announcement or on the SK's own QRZ Page." I've looked at a number of the SK postings where this person has put religious imagery and there is no mention of any faith or anything else related to the gifs he posted.

    We're just going to have to agree to disagree. It's not my site, so I'll have to put up with some religious zealot (or more likely, a bored little old man) spamming the SK pages with this stuff. I've had him blocked for years, so I don't have to look at the stupid gifs he posts elsewhere. I don't come around much to the forums anymore anyway, so it's a bit of a moot point.

    Changing the subject, I'm looking forward to your presentation to the SDXA regarding rebuilding after a fire. Your new setup looks great.
     
    WX7P, Mar 20, 2022
    #18
  4. W7UUU

    W7UUU Director, QRZ Forums Lifetime Member 133 QRZ HQ Staff Life Member QRZ Page

    Oh gosh! I didn't know you'd be in attendance! I really hope to say hello on the Zoom call that evening :)

    Feel free to start a PM with me on the other issue if you like as well....

    See you on the 7th!

    Dave
    W7UUU
     
    W7UUU, Mar 20, 2022
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  5. KB0TNG

    KB0TNG Premium Subscriber QRZ Page

    My father was SK back in 2003 and his callsign has long since expired. Can I "Add a new call sign" from my QRZ account of his call sign, then write something in his bio and the mark as SK?
     
    KB0TNG, Jul 13, 2022
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  6. W7UUU

    W7UUU Director, QRZ Forums Lifetime Member 133 QRZ HQ Staff Life Member QRZ Page

    No because his call sign will be (or already is) reassigned or in the vanity pool. The "Add a new call sign" is for adding a "/0" portable, or "/b" beacon but referencing your own call. Once the original owner has passed way, when a new custodian takes the account the page is restarted anew. Until that time, the page remains as a SK page and is unclaimed and may not be posted to. We CAN delete the content of the deceased member there if you request it.

    Just go to the Silent Key forum and start a thread to remember your father, and post whatever memorial items you may wish.

    https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?forums/silent-keys-friends-remembered.18/

    Dave
    W7UUU
     
    W7UUU, Jul 13, 2022
    #21
  7. KB0TNG

    KB0TNG Premium Subscriber QRZ Page

    Ok thanks. Yes I believe it's in the vanity pool.

    -m
     
    KB0TNG, Jul 13, 2022
    #22
  8. LU1XOP

    LU1XOP Ham Member QRZ Page

    Hello, I want to report some SK ham from my city:
    LU1XDD
    LU4XBJ
    LU3XBJ
    LU9XBI
     
    LU1XOP, Jul 22, 2022
    #23
  9. UA6JD

    UA6JD Platinum Subscriber Volunteer DX Helper Platinum Subscriber QRZ Page

    Set as S.K.

    Vlad UA6JD/W7
     
    UA6JD, Jul 22, 2022
    #24
  10. KB0TNG

    KB0TNG Premium Subscriber QRZ Page

    We have a silent key here in Minnesota.. NØKHH.

    Thanks.

    -m
    KBØTNG
     
    KB0TNG, Aug 22, 2022
    #25
  11. K3XR

    K3XR Ham Member QRZ Page

    I noticed a post the other day indicating that Janet, WX7P had become a silent key. Was sorry to hear of her passing, while we did not agree on much, she mostly gave a well-thought-out serious response to most threads.

    The one thing I did notice is that her bio page on the Zed does not indicate she is SK? Was I mistaken on either observation?
     
    K3XR, Aug 22, 2022
    #26
  12. W7UUU

    W7UUU Director, QRZ Forums Lifetime Member 133 QRZ HQ Staff Life Member QRZ Page

    OBVIOUSLY we don't change status of any user to SK without some sort of corroboration.

    But if it's true that Janet has passed, that's sad - we had many many conversations together on the forum. I knew she was sick a few months ago - I did a program presentation for her local club, and she was really excited to see it, but was not able to attend due to illness. I will check with her other members and confirm - and if true, will find an obituary to post and will change her page.

    :(

    Dave
    W7UUU
     
    W7UUU, Aug 22, 2022
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  13. K3XR

    K3XR Ham Member QRZ Page

    Thanks, Dave. It was a post from Carmen where I first noticed her call.
    https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/a-moment-of-silence-thank-you.826506/#post-6278513
     
    K3XR, Aug 22, 2022
    #28
  14. W7UUU

    W7UUU Director, QRZ Forums Lifetime Member 133 QRZ HQ Staff Life Member QRZ Page

    W7UUU, Aug 22, 2022
    #29
  15. WJ4U

    WJ4U Subscriber QRZ Page

    Too many gone too soon. Seems like every week I hear of a former classmate passing. :(
     
    WJ4U, Aug 22, 2022
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