Musings of a new moderator (page 2)

onacruse

Simon, I agree that a poster's history (here and/or elsewhere) is very relevant, as has been clearly shown to me, on this db, in just this last month.

One thing I'm asking myself: Am I responding (or editing, or deleting) simply because I've come to dislike this poster? Or, do I refrain from editing or deleting simply because I've come to like this poster? If I'm "moderating" based solely on my "opinion" of a poster, is that wrong? (I don't think so) If I'm not willing to admit that to myself, and acknowledge it openly, am I wrong? (I definitely think so) Again, this is all within the ethic of this forum.

It's a hard call, a hard call indeed. imo, not an easy question to answer, nor an easy answer to live with.

Craig

freedom96

Excessive language is certainly not needed, but I don't care if I see a swear word here and there. Name calling is definately something that can be done without.

As far as debating, I think those who like to debate usually are the only ones looking at a post that clearly is designed for debating. If one should read it, they should realize that at times it may get heated in there, as people can be very passionate about certain topics.

From what I have read, you definately are sensible, and I am sure you will do what is right.

minimus

REASONABLESS IS THE KEY!!!! I think that mods should be cut some slack because they are people just like you and me. I feel that a poster can get "marked" here and then the rules do not evenly apply. If someone gets disturbed over a point of view that in itself is not necessarily wrong, I think the mod should let the points be discussed. If someone starts swearing at a fellow poster, I don't think the thread should be locked. I think the poster should not be allowed to post for a probationary period....We all know the rules. We're big boys and girls here. I don't think we should become extremists whether we are posters or moderators when it comes to the "rules". If a person says that "all the Jews stink", I don't think that in itself should merit moderation. However, if a poster is known to speak against the Jews all the time because of an agenda, different action may be needed.......... Whether you like to admit it or not, this place is very similar to a congregation. Now we have moderators that are on the watch to make sure that all rules are followed. Some mods are more reasonable than others. Some are quick on the draw to delete while others are extremely patient with the flock....I mean posters. Some members that are here are very, very sensitive. Others are not. Some are "mature" and have been around from the board's inception while others are "new" in the truth.....I mean new to the board. I think we have to be careful not to go from being very, very lenient as far as the rules are concerned, to very, very dogmatic. What applies to one poster should be applied to another. Rules should not be made up as we go along. Fairness is key.

Mr. Kim

Craig,

Was wondering since you are a new moderator, can you do any magic tricks?

Just having fun. No lightning strikes.

Mr. KIM

Brummie

Onac, I like this thread, it aint heavy

Ist, If I ever offend you or get real rough with anyone who posts here feel free to delete the words that are not straight forward but are offensive. including the phk word. <---in fact you can practice right here. Dont feel you have to apologise, any adult knows when they have said a swear word, to pretend they dont know that F is swearing is silly of them..

2. If one considers all the mods here it is very clear as to why they would be chosen to be mods. Thier characters are very mature, inspiring and imperfect. Yes they make mistakes as we all do but they have been given a role to play and should be thanked for the time and the effort. Anyone can see that the mods where a good choice. credit to Simon for recognising them.

3, The mods will offend one group if they are defending another, tis the way the cookie crumbles.

4. Anyone who disagrees with a mod should be allowed to disagree (and they are), but if they get verbally nasty its only right that the mod in question would take actions that are defined by his own interpretation of events.

5. If one mod is wrong, the other mods are mature enough to tell him so. One mod should feel brave enough to correct another mod, if that other mod cant take being corrected then yes he should not be a mod any longer. *Consults elders manual to make sure I have got that right*

Thats all just my opinion.

Brummie

onacruse

Mr. Kim...I can only do lightning strikes...unlike Jesus, I can't walk on water

freedom96:

but I don't care if I see a swear word here and there.

That's very good for me to know. Quite frankly, sometimes, I would like to let an offensive swear word stand, in the context (e.g. because of the WTS paedophilia-protection-program). Sometimes such extremely strong language is fully justified, imo.

Craig

SheilaM

Ona:

Mr. Kim

Craig,

Walking on water?

Just walk where the rocks are and don't stumble!! (no pun intended for active JWs)

onacruse

Euph, if I may comment on just a couple of your observations:

If two people are attacking each other, I don't give a darn. Throw it into "heated debate" and let them have at.

I have a different opinion: throw it into to trash heap, and delete it entirely. If the "discussion" can re re-instituted with civility and reasonably common decency, then great. Otherwise, it's just trash (imho).

I also have a request for the mods... please stop locking the threads that criticize moderator decisions. It's true, of course, that most of these threads are a pile of baloney. But why not just move it to the debates forum, and ignore it? Let the whiners knock themselves out. Their rantings aren't doing you any harm.

Again, I have a different opinion. While I agree that locking "moderator-bashing" threads is, in principle, ill-advised, I'm otoh concerned (and I think with some justification) that such "knock-down-drag-outs" generally work at crossed-purposes to the goal of our forum, and actually do cause harm...taking myself as an example.

Craig

logansrun

I personally would lock down all threads started by Stinky Pantz.

hahahahahaha!

Bradley

PS -- Y'all know I like Stink...I'm just foolin

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