User:SOTO/Forum Archive/The Panopticon/@comment-26845762-20170713190006/@comment-4028641-20170714000525

I think the problem isn't just about out-dated forums or those that have fallen into mis-use, but rather instances of admins closing threads that they disagree with while bringing up a point that hadn't been mentioned in the discussion. The problem with this is that it creates an environment where admins can invent precedent without proper support. Furthermore, these last-minute arguments are often easily disputed -- but they can't be disputed because of the nature of bringing up a new point while closing a thread.

Reaching outside the limits of consensus, surely we can all agree that putting forth a brand-new argument as you shut down the discussion is an inherently flawed approach to the system.