A note about our moderators

awf170 · Jul 27, 2006, 11:46 AM

Alright here is something I said in a PM to Greg:

Doing stuff like editing/deleting posts and locking threads does not help, IMO. Doing this just makes whoever was arguing more angry and just makes them more likely to take it out on the person in another thread/post. I don't think posts should be edited/deleted unless something like racistism/sexism was used. IMHO, I think when threads get out of control they should be locked for a time of about 1-3 days, then opened back up again. If this doesn't work then it should finally be locked, but not deleted. I'm not too sure where I'm going with this and not even sure I remember the question, but in summary I pretty much know everything and should put as co-admin next to you. Actually nvm, I want to be admin, you can be vice-admin or something like that.

Also, I would like to add that I thought the MRG Burton thing was handled quite well by the mods.

BeanoNYC · Jul 27, 2006, 2:28 PM

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Originally Posted by awf170

Alright here is something I said in a PM to Greg:

Doing stuff like editing/deleting posts and locking threads does not help, IMO. Doing this just makes whoever was arguing more angry and just makes them more likely to take it out on the person in another thread/post. I don't think posts should be edited/deleted unless something like racistism/sexism was used. IMHO, I think when threads get out of control they should be locked for a time of about 1-3 days, then opened back up again. If this doesn't work then it should finally be locked, but not deleted. I'm not too sure where I'm going with this and not even sure I remember the question, but in summary I pretty much know everything and should put as co-admin next to you. Actually nvm, I want to be admin, you can be vice-admin or something like that.

Also, I would like to add that I thought the MRG Burton thing was handled quite well by the mods.

This isn't Myspace, Austin. Most of us old farts like the waters calm.

riverc0il · Jul 27, 2006, 3:55 PM

this isn't even about waters being calm. the mods have taken on extra responsibility to ensure the community and forum remains civil and enjoyable to all. even when we disagree with a decision, we owe each other and the mods respect on the decision. if a lot of people disagreed about over zealous mods, i am sure issues would be raised but rarely does any one cry foul and it is almost always the person causing trouble. i have seen other forums with iron handed mods, this forum is not one of them, so much respect to those making the decisions on keeping things civil.

BeanoNYC · Jul 27, 2006, 3:59 PM

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Originally Posted by riverc0il

the mods have taken on extra responsibility to ensure the community and forum remains civil and enjoyable to all. even when we disagree with a decision, we owe each other and the mods respect on the decision.

Funny... that's my definition of calm waters, Steve.

riverc0il · Jul 27, 2006, 4:14 PM

i think you can have a dynamic and vibrant community full of posts that 'rock the boat' without mods needing to step in

so we differ in our calm waters definition. i like to the boat rocked with some candid discourse, else everyone walks around on egg shells and things are not interesting.

BeanoNYC · Jul 27, 2006, 4:21 PM

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Originally Posted by riverc0il

i think you can have a dynamic and vibrant community full of posts that 'rock the boat' without mods needing to step in

so we differ in our calm waters definition. i like to the boat rocked with some candid discourse, else everyone walks around on egg shells and things are not interesting.

No...still my definition of calm waters.

It's good to disagree. It's even better when we're respectful when doing it...which I think is what you're saying.....no?

David Metsky · Jul 27, 2006, 5:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bruno

you cats questionin' and moanin' about the moderators here oughtta check out www.viewsfromthetop.com for some serious anal moderators without one iota of a sense of humor. these guys here are cool.

Yup, I hate that place. Damn moderators.

-dave-

**Greg** · Jul 27, 2006, 5:23 PM

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Originally Posted by David Metsky

Yup, I hate that place. Damn moderators.

-dave-

Ha! In Darren's defense, VFTT is a great site. Although the very rigid on-topic only approach is not really my thing, he must be doing something right as it's clearly the most popular forum to discuss Northeast hiking. Let's please keep the discussion on the moderation of this site; not trashing others.

awf170 · Jul 27, 2006, 7:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BeanoNYC

This isn't Myspace, Austin. Most of us old farts like the waters calm.

For your infomation oldie I hate myspace and had never had an accont there.

BeanoNYC · Jul 27, 2006, 8:21 PM

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Originally Posted by awf170

For your infomation oldie I hate myspace and had never had an accont there.

LMAO!!!!!

There's some hope in this world.

Jul 27, 2006, 11:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
awf170 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lynn and Lowell MA Posts: 3,651	Alright here is something I said in a PM to Greg: Doing stuff like editing/deleting posts and locking threads does not help, IMO. Doing this just makes whoever was arguing more angry and just makes them more likely to take it out on the person in another thread/post. I don't think posts should be edited/deleted unless something like racistism/sexism was used. IMHO, I think when threads get out of control they should be locked for a time of about 1-3 days, then opened back up again. If this doesn't work then it should finally be locked, but not deleted. I'm not too sure where I'm going with this and not even sure I remember the question, but in summary I pretty much know everything and should put as co-admin next to you. Actually nvm, I want to be admin, you can be vice-admin or something like that. Also, I would like to add that I thought the MRG Burton thing was handled quite well by the mods. __________________ -Austin

Jul 27, 2006, 3:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
riverc0il Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH Posts: 6,501	this isn't even about waters being calm. the mods have taken on extra responsibility to ensure the community and forum remains civil and enjoyable to all. even when we disagree with a decision, we owe each other and the mods respect on the decision. if a lot of people disagreed about over zealous mods, i am sure issues would be raised but rarely does any one cry foul and it is almost always the person causing trouble. i have seen other forums with iron handed mods, this forum is not one of them, so much respect to those making the decisions on keeping things civil. __________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com featuring Big Jay Coverage "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 52

Jul 27, 2006, 4:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
riverc0il Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH Posts: 6,501	i think you can have a dynamic and vibrant community full of posts that 'rock the boat' without mods needing to step in so we differ in our calm waters definition. i like to the boat rocked with some candid discourse, else everyone walks around on egg shells and things are not interesting. __________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com featuring Big Jay Coverage "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 52

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