Merging threads
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I’m well aware of the rules here, and as far as I can tell, there isn't anything stating that a standalone thread can be merged with one that isn't really related. The "Divorce and Kids" thread focuses on the question of "who gets custody" (you can see that if you just read the opening post), whereas my thread specifically tackles the issue of why women seem to have an advantage when it comes to winning custody battles.
So, mine deals with a specific legal and judicial issue. Basically, it's a problem regarding
that specific point.
The "Divorce and Kids" thread doesn't actually address that particular issue—it's just not part of the original premise. According to the guidelines, topics like this should stay distinct.
The reason I brought this up is because the topic seems to bother many of the women who first stumbled upon it in this subforum, leading to comments that lack any real substance or qualified arguments. Since you're a lady, it makes sense that you might disagree with my topic, much like other female users who feel, "If I gave birth to them, I should raise them." That kind of unreasoned argument is what populates the "Divorce and Kids" thread. You're welcome to check for yourself.
I realize that as a moderator, you have a lot of leeway since the rules mostly outline expectations for users rather than admins, but in the spirit of free speech and open discussion, I don't think you should take my critiques personally—like assuming I'm "trolling" or derailing just because I'm pointing things out. I see you sticking to the rules, so I just think those same standards should apply to the original threads too.
I still feel like, in this instance, the decision was subjective and didn't look at the whole picture objectively.
Your reasoning for merging the threads doesn't quite hold up for me, so if there's some obscure rule I'm missing, please just explain it to me.
So, mine deals with a specific legal and judicial issue. Basically, it's a problem regarding
that specific point.
The "Divorce and Kids" thread doesn't actually address that particular issue—it's just not part of the original premise. According to the guidelines, topics like this should stay distinct.
The reason I brought this up is because the topic seems to bother many of the women who first stumbled upon it in this subforum, leading to comments that lack any real substance or qualified arguments. Since you're a lady, it makes sense that you might disagree with my topic, much like other female users who feel, "If I gave birth to them, I should raise them." That kind of unreasoned argument is what populates the "Divorce and Kids" thread. You're welcome to check for yourself.
I realize that as a moderator, you have a lot of leeway since the rules mostly outline expectations for users rather than admins, but in the spirit of free speech and open discussion, I don't think you should take my critiques personally—like assuming I'm "trolling" or derailing just because I'm pointing things out. I see you sticking to the rules, so I just think those same standards should apply to the original threads too.
I still feel like, in this instance, the decision was subjective and didn't look at the whole picture objectively.
Your reasoning for merging the threads doesn't quite hold up for me, so if there's some obscure rule I'm missing, please just explain it to me.