Is anyone else experiencing an 'over-zealous' policing of their Hubs by TeamHubP

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   ImKarn23posted 12 years ago

   Is anyone else experiencing an 'over-zealous' policing of their Hubs by TeamHubPages?
   
   Hubpages has 'unpublished' a poem that is both informative and respectful - and written on an important issue - bulimia! I have first-hand knowledge of this disease - being involved in the world of gymnastics! Is anyone else experiencing 'over-zealous' policing of their hubs?

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   naeemebrahimjeeposted 12 years ago

   I have noticed a change over the past few months for sure. They are becoming more strict but i think it's only a good thing.
   
   Keep the quality high on hub pages!

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   Mazzy Boleroposted 12 years ago

   I read that poem and I didn't notice anything objectionable. The comments I read were all positive. Did they give you a reason?

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      ImKarn23posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      They cited 'adult content', but i have written on topics such as sexual abuse, rape, pap smears etc - all 'adult content' - some using profanity as well! Not this one! Please voice your opinion to team@hubpages.com        Thanks

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   JThomp42posted 12 years ago

   Yes!!!!!!!! I've even had Hubs flagged because they were written in bold and they wanted that changed?? What does that have to do with the subject matter within the Hub? I also believe some just like having the power to flag Hubs. Not trying to offend anyone, But I'm thinking this may be true? I know people will say it takes more than one person to flag, Not if they do it several times on the same Hub. I completely understand Hubpages has to be policed, But the font in which you write your hub?? Over zealous for sure.

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      Website Examinerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      In my opinion, flagging a hub for using all bold font is reasonable. I would consider that a service both to the author and to readers. By comparison, a site like Wikipedia does not permit such extensive use of bold either.

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      JThomp42posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Wouldn't the bold font make it easier to read for those with impaired vision? Also why is it an option if HubPages frowns upon it??

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      ImKarn23posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      @JThomp42: I can assure you there was nothing in this poem of a sexual or defamitory nature! Please voice your opinion at team@hubpages.com - Your hub could be next! Thanks so much!

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      JThomp42posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Oh Karn, Believe me I've had several Hubs flagged over pure nonsense. It shouldn't be left up to one person to decide on such things. There should be at least 2 administrators deciding. We put too much hard work in a Hub to be flagged over nonsense.

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   pagesvoiceposted 12 years ago

   Only one time did I have a Hub removed, but upon further investigation I found out it was due to a photo I used. I replaced the picture with another one and presto...my Hub was back up and running.

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   bridalletterposted 12 years ago

   It is an important issue. Maybe it is the timing. Olympics and gymnastics currently on, maybe they don't want a focus on this subject. I have not noticed an increase in flagging hubs. Mine had to do with a broken link and pixeled image.

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      ImKarn23posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      @Bridalletter: Yes, i also had one recently unpublished due to 'pixilated images'. Interestingly, the hub was 6 months old..

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   homesteadboundposted 12 years ago

   yes, one of my milestone hubs was flagged after being there for 8 months with many comments. I thought it was just me because I haven't done much hubbing lately.

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      pagesvoiceposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I don't understand how that can happen. Seriously? Did you get a reason why?

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      ImKarn23posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      @Homesteadabound: One of my hubs was unpublished too! After only SIX months tho...sigh..this is the third they've tried to censure.I do not want them to succeed this time - it's just not right!...

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      pagesvoiceposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I'm curious...do people that flag an article wield that much power or is it an administrative decision?

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      JThomp42posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, Anyone can flag a Hub. And if they flag it a few times Hubpages will act.

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      homesteadboundposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      ImKarn23 - mine is just a compilation of what it took to reach 150 hubs, who would have thought?
      pagesvoice - I did not receive a reason, but if you want to look at the hub: http://homesteadbound.hubpages.com/hub/ … ong-to-150

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   ImKarn23posted 12 years ago

   There were only positive comments on the hub in question! Usually when someone flags you - there's a nasty comment to go with it, no?

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      JThomp42posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      My poem just got flagged again!!

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      ImKarn23posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      how does one know when something has been 'flagged'?

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      JThomp42posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      They won't let it be published until you fix whatever problem they have with it.

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      pagesvoiceposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I also would like to know how we find out if our Hubs have been flagged.

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      JThomp42posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Hubpages will let you know if they find reason to remove your Hub until it is fixed of the problem they see.

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   GoForTheJugglerposted 12 years ago

   Nothing yet... although, I did ask a question and put a link in it without thinking, so I'm sure it will be deleted. /headinhands

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