Stuart Galbraith Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 Well, let us know if the water in the shark tank is a bit tepid, and we will lobby Tomas to turn the thermostat up.
Josh Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 Well, perhaps if no one will take up the mantle, we all should just be better about calling each other out on such things, even if we agree with the poster's point of view. I definitely have seen a couple of examples of this already; if we all held each other accountable, especially those with similar viewpoints (just is easier for someone to take when you're on the same side) perhaps we all could do a better job until someone is tending the wheel.
X-Files Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Well, let us know if the water in the shark tank is a bit tepid, and we will lobby Tomas to turn the thermostat up. (Notice how he keeps time to the music? You're welcome) Edited June 14, 2017 by X-Files
Stuart Galbraith Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 Well, let us know if the water in the shark tank is a bit tepid, and we will lobby Tomas to turn the thermostat up. (Notice how he keeps time to the music? You're welcome)
Stuart Galbraith Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Well, perhaps if no one will take up the mantle, we all should just be better about calling each other out on such things, even if we agree with the poster's point of view. I definitely have seen a couple of examples of this already; if we all held each other accountable, especially those with similar viewpoints (just is easier for someone to take when you're on the same side) perhaps we all could do a better job until someone is tending the wheel. Sounds vaguely.... Socialist might I say. I dont know what to suggest, self policing seems to be pretty much what we are already doing anyway, and disputes are not getting out of hand. I might add, if anyone thinks im posting like a cock, please, message me. Ill strive to keep my in box full. Edited June 14, 2017 by Stuart Galbraith
Corinthian Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 OH HELL NO! I've got enough problems as it is trying to subtly worm my way into the affections of my pretty coworker, and the last thing I want to do is herd a bunch of old cats on this board! You poor delusional fools! You'll find that I have a laissez faire attitude WRT moderating adults in an internet forum if it ever comes to that!
JasonJ Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 It might be the lawyers only chance to be a judge But adults? I daresay, children. So who wants that right? Or if to be a little more generous ISTR one member calling the members as teenagers. Well, you senior members figure it out after finishing the nostalgia
sunday Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 There were times when someone posting BS would have been asked to provide sources. That was good for the signal/noise ratio, and instilled some general posting ethics that endured for a long time.
CT96 Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 If Tomas doesn't want it, I guess that seals the deal. Tomas is the new FFZ Moderator.
sunday Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 OH HELL NO! I've got enough problems as it is trying to subtly worm my way into the affections of my pretty coworker, and the last thing I want to do is herd a bunch of old cats on this board! You poor delusional fools! You'll find that I have a laissez faire attitude WRT moderating adults in an internet forum if it ever comes to that! But, but... TankNetters are SCREAMING for it! And you have experience with cats, after all.
Josh Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 I just assume that if Tomas is the moderator there will be a requirement for tentacle porn links every fifth post or so.
CT96 Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 I just assume that if Tomas is the moderator there will be a requirement for tentacle porn links every fifth post or so. Just put it in your signature block and you'll be fine.
X-Files Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 OH HELL NO! I've got enough problems as it is trying to subtly worm my way into the affections of my pretty coworker, and the last thing I want to do is herd a bunch of old cats on this board! You poor delusional fools! You'll find that I have a laissez faire attitude WRT moderating adults in an internet forum if it ever comes to that!
Stuart Galbraith Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 I just assume that if Tomas is the moderator there will be a requirement for tentacle porn links every fifth post or so. We must not have, a Tentacle Porn Gap!
Paul G. Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 Old timey MOD would've locked certain threads by now.
DKTanker Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Id like to see Tomas as a moderator. He would keep everyone in order with the shark tank.Only if he brings back that crazy eyeballs avatar. Edited June 14, 2017 by DKTanker
DB Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 Old timey MOD would've locked certain threads by now.Like this one, for example.
Soren Ras Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 Quite so. Going back to the idea of Tomas as MODERATOR, I see some potential issues: (not that he is unwilling - that is more likely a bonus, as someone who is forced into the job is more likely to have the requisite edge of irritability that serves MODERATOR so well) 1. What has Tomas ever done you guys to deserve the horrid fate of herding this sorry lot?2. Tomas has known weaknesses that can be exploited by sufficiently ruthless posters. I mean, you skirt to the edge of banning, then cleverly insert an enticing gif of Audrey Hepburn or a fetching nubile Japanese cosplayer, and Bob's your uncle... <runs away>--Soren
Ivanhoe Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 <runs away> Mere seconds ahead of the lynch mob. Most animated GIFs creep me out...
Mike Steele Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) To attempt to bring this thread back on topic.... The reason that we dont get good quality moderation is simple, nobody is doing it. By that i mean there is no one individual (or group of individuals) moderating the forum.This is a result of a change that I was told would work well, obviously it hasn't. Moderation is done by whoever happens to do it. Doesn't work. Why? because people don't want to be critical of their friends.So the staff member overlooks the infraction, and says "Next Time." Well its next time... Moderation has to be constant, even handed and Most of all consistent. That kinda means Assigned Moderators. There hasto be assigned folks that do this kinda thing, unfortunately no body wants to give up the time. If a Staff member doesn't want to take his turn he doe'nt need to be on Staff. Thats brutal but true. Edited June 15, 2017 by Mike Steele
MODERATOR Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 Be assured, MODERATOR is always watching. Do not equate FFZ leeway as a license to go wild. As for certain statements here by some as to what they say are facts about how MODERATOR works, they are uninformed opinion. Continue on about your business. This thread is noted and will now be locked.
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