Its not that simple though. What I consider pointless and what someone else considers pointless may be two different things. Sometimes a pointless thread evolves into something interesting and worthwhile, and, more frequently, original and engaging threads get hijacked and turned into garbage. Do you close those threads, or wait to see if they get back on track? Its always a compelling dilemma. The hardest thing about being a mod is deciding whether or not taking action in certain circumstances is unfair to someone else.
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