Why close the baby poll?

[Pongui]

What was the reason for closing the "What were you as a baby?" thread? The entire subject is of great interest to me (I have a baby, who naturally is the focus of my life). I think this thread could have led to some nice discussions.

 

[anarchywrksbest]

Poeple started talking about putting lemons in babies mouths and stuff. But i didnt find it offensive and I'm a big baby?

 

[Sparrowhawk]

It probably looked too much like spam. I don't know. I thought it was harmless.

 

[Perfection]

I liked i and would have posted in it

 

[Pongui]

How about returning it with a moderator caution not to post dead baby jokes and such? I predict that the members who are parents would quickly set the thread right.

 

[gonzo_for_civ]

If you need an explanation PM AOA or Lefty, i'm sure it was done with a good reason

 

[Alcibiaties of Athenae]

Which he has, and it's been answered.

 

[gonzo_for_civ]

Good, I pity the foo' who doesn't PM aoa when they have an OT problem

/mrT

 

[Pongui]

It was a spam magnet.

Threads get a mark against them for including the poll option (I guess polls invite spammers, or, discourage creative input), and the question "What were you like..." prompts idle comments.