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| Thread ID: 45118 | 2004-05-11 03:02:00 | So be it. [user mod discussion, please read - Bruce] | metla (154) | Press F1 |
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| 235634 | 2004-05-11 06:08:00 | Some user mods would simply increase our coverage, enabling a quicker response to "issues" during non work hours. | Biggles (121) | ||
| 235635 | 2004-05-11 06:10:00 | Personally I feel that having moderators apart from BB and Robo would lead to a situation where users would try and bait them to 'moderate', with predictably less than desirable results. The best advice I can give to anyone regarding this sort of situation is to IGNORE those causing problems. They want you to respond, and by replying you give them what they want. No one ever wins. Moderaters chosen from forum participants would create further challenges for the stirrers. J :D |
Jester (13) | ||
| 235636 | 2004-05-11 06:15:00 | The assigned moderator(s) should be operating under an alias. | metla (154) | ||
| 235637 | 2004-05-11 06:20:00 | That wouldn't be a problem. We can set up new "moderator" users which mods can use. They need to log in to the Admin screen seperately anyhow. I think this would be wise. The mods would be have the power to edit/delete threads/posts and lock threads, but would not have access to user accounts and so would not be able to lock out or delete a user. The need to do so would be refered to Rob or myself. |
Biggles (121) | ||
| 235638 | 2004-05-11 06:28:00 | I second what you say Jester. Although there have been times where I have read posts, and wanted to have moderator powers to lock the thread simply because people were biting each other's heads off (and Bruce/robo hadn't closed the thread yet), but that would just cause problems. The forum is just fine as it is. Some of the new members (and some old ones) just need to consider others, and realise this is a PUBLIC forum, to think before they open their mouths (or move their fingers and type), and be reasonable towards everyone else. Everyone can be happy if everyone does their part to make this a plesant place. The majority of users are, but it's the odd one who just annoys the hell out of others which causes a chain reaction. In saying that however, I put my hand up as a possible volunteer moderator. |
somebody (208) | ||
| 235639 | 2004-05-11 06:30:00 | Leave as is, if yah break the rules, (and I'm sure we all know them) yah get yah butt kicked offa the team. So simple the at the kindergarten that I work at is better behaved than some here but no names. If some so called adults abuse the rules be like me and, hell ignore the thread and don;t answer them. Soon get tired of writing to themselves. Hell I hate this sort of topic. cheers merlin-nz ;-) |
merlin-nz (275) | ||
| 235640 | 2004-05-11 07:21:00 | I'm not sure if you can modify anyones behavior by having more people watching over the forum, just as asking them to desist, politely or otherwise has no effect. Banning them is just as futile with it only being a minor annoyance to re-register under another name and addy, I suspect some take great satisfaction from being banned. Ignoring the posts is probably the most effective option but, speaking for myself only, have found it impossible to ignore all comments. Editing/deleting the contents of the offending posts is IMO the best workable action that can be taken. If PF1 goes down this road, it will need the user mod's to be both mature and willing participants and be without any, overt, axes to grind (except reasonable behavior, good sp1lling, strict punctuation and grammar ;) ). I can only think of two or three that fit the (my) criteria of a user mod. As per Graham's post, I think it is unreasonable to expect the admin's to spend their spare time chasing a few tossers around the forum. Most people don't enjoy working beyond normal hours or taking business calls late at night when they should be doing other things. So why expect it of the admin's, they might be enthusiastic but they are not running this site as enthusiasts, if you get my drift. Cheers Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 235641 | 2004-05-11 08:04:00 | I've noticed it too. Not only have very good regulars gone, but more people are seeing this as a chance to spam and flame others. Yes we need moderators, but if you are going to pick some, please pick users with experience, and links to back it up. This is a public forum, and as somebody has said, everyone has to be able to respect others My $0.02 anyway MM (I am putting my hand up as a volunteer as well) |
Megaman (344) | ||
| 235642 | 2004-05-11 08:24:00 | ?:| i have read this post many times today since spotting it and i can see every ones point but really, who the moderators may be is any ones guess even if you put a name forward.....such as beetle :p id run a mile, not that i am a contender any way. id fall off my chair laughing if someone suggested it anyway........... but the people that do, may have their email addy or details spread on pf1 a bit more than they like, have to be here an awful lot more maybe or just expect a vast change in their inbox level from all the pf1 gripers...... i myself see some very good poeple who could possibly do this job, whether they want to is another thing. there really isnt a easy right / wrong type of answer...... the main crunch is this would not be happening if every one was polite and non abusive..... ok really kicks back in about now. i have no answers , but then i have no questions, just ideas at the moment and lack of time for every thing going on in my life at moment, so i presume is every body else who frequents pf1, ??? Bruce best of luck with the plans, i think a possible reason for all these flame wars and abuse is these people have to much time on their hands and are bored, if they know the information people are asking about then fine pass on that knowledge but when the fat lady wont sing anymore is about the time you leave in my estimation, as that usually means the show is over. i am absolutely no help with this type of topic but as always like to put in my beetle spin on things. :D beetle |
beetle (243) | ||
| 235643 | 2004-05-11 08:31:00 | one member of the forum has sujested that i put my name foward as a possable choice for one of the new moderators. anyone else think i can do the job? |
robsonde (120) | ||
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