Should the OP be the only one who decides where a question is posted?

Should the OP be the only one who decides where a question is posted?
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Moderators often ask the OP if he/she wants the question moved if there are a lot of humorous or off-topic answers. If the OP wishes for the question to be moved, we move it. If not, we simply remove the inappropriate quips. However, any question about ask-public or a ask-public member is automatically moved to Meta, no matter the topic.
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