Moderation Issues.

TheDoode · 07 Apr 2011, 21:16

Some of the moderation is a little ... intense, sometimes. I think you clearly need to distinguish between potentially provocative posts, and posts that are voicing a concern or an opinion, in a non provocative way. And at the same time, realise that everyone has different ideas of humour. As long there's nothing that's outright offensive, I don't see the need to delete posts or remove content, because that could change the intent of the post, and frequently does.

I don't always agree with the ethics of this board, but I like to think that I've learned enough to let some of the things I don't agree with slide, in favour of the privilege of posting here.

If we're going to have rules of moderation like this (i.e., who can say what to whom), then make it fair and even and across the board, and don't single out certain members when other members are doing the same (if not more explicitly stating it) in the same thread.

If it wasn't for the sometimes oppressive vibe from the above issues, this could be a really cool site. And on the whole it IS a really cool site. I mean, Meat Loaf posts here for one thing, and there are a lot of good people with good discussions going on. I'm not going to dwell on it, but it would be cool to know that this is being taken into consideration.

Thanks for reading,

Doode.

**Monstro** · 07 Apr 2011, 21:32

If a member of the mod team requests that a thread follows a certain direction, and subsequent posts go against that request then we as the team have the right to edit or delete as appropriate.

Sometimes we are able to go back and "clean" a thread of previous posts but in this instance it would have made the thread unreadable.

Everything is discussed as a team, usually before, but if not after moderation has happened. All reported posts are discussed as are threads in the feedback section, please be assured that everything is taken into consideration.

TheDoode · 07 Apr 2011, 21:36

That's cool; sometimes all it takes is a little explanation I guess. It's a different perspective from the user looking in - we don't have all the facts I guess. That's cool.

Steve6 · 12 Apr 2011, 19:34

You'll get the hang of it very soon Doode. :)

If you need any information on how the mods do things send me a PM. I've had a lot of experience in dealing with the mods.

Do you know that they have their own private room and all. Where they get tea and biscuits.

RSG · 12 Apr 2011, 19:44

Buscuits you say

Evil One · 12 Apr 2011, 19:55

I'd advise against taking any advice from Steve about how to deal with anything!

Steve6 · 12 Apr 2011, 20:14

Of couse take advice from me. I've been around the mill a good bit. I know all the mods very well, and I know how to handle them too. I have the tricks to keep myself safe, and I can do the same for someone else.

Evil One · 12 Apr 2011, 20:15

**Monstro** · 12 Apr 2011, 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve6

I know all the mods very well

Wrong, time to take 5 and think about what you're posting and that's advice

Steve6 · 12 Apr 2011, 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monstro

Wrong, time to take 5 and think about what you're posting and that's advice

I don't understand I'm replying to a thread?

**Monstro** · 12 Apr 2011, 20:21

best make it 10 then and think again

Evil One · 12 Apr 2011, 20:22

This thread is brightening up an otherwise shite day!

TheDoode · 12 Apr 2011, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve6

Do you know that they have their own private room and all. Where they get tea and biscuits.

Yeah? I heard it was lap dances ...

... by Wario.

Doode.

**The Flying Mouse** · 12 Apr 2011, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve6

Of couse take advice from me. I've been around the mill a good bit. I know all the mods very well, and I know how to handle them too. I have the tricks to keep myself safe, and I can do the same for someone else.

Let's hope he appreciates irony

TheDoode · 12 Apr 2011, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monstro

Think about what you're posting (and that's advice)

Isn't that a Meat Loaf song?

CarylB · 12 Apr 2011, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

Let's hope he appreciates irony

Good one

*AndyK* · 12 Apr 2011, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDoode

Yeah? I heard it was lap dances ...

... by Wario.

Doode.

For that mental image alone you deserve a lifetime ban

TheDoode · 12 Apr 2011, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyK

For that mental image alone you deserve a lifetime ban

Guilty

**The Flying Mouse** · 12 Apr 2011, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDoode

Guilty

But you know how to handle the mods, don't you?

TheDoode · 12 Apr 2011, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

But you know how to handle the mods, don't you?

Someone suggested lube and a pair of plastic gloves, but I just can't go there ...

**The Flying Mouse** · 12 Apr 2011, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDoode

Someone suggested lube and a pair of plastic gloves, but I just can't go there ...

I might send you to join Steve on the week long holiday I gave him after all

TheDoode · 12 Apr 2011, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

I might send you to join Steve on the week long holiday I gave him after all

As long as it's paid, I'm there, man

**Monstro** · 12 Apr 2011, 21:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDoode

As long as it's paid, I'm there, man

We just refund your joining fee lol

TheDoode · 12 Apr 2011, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monstro

We just refund your joining fee lol

duke knooby · 13 Apr 2011, 00:52

so thats how to get banned in a day, ive got alot to learn

07 Apr 2011, 21:16	#1
TheDoode Guest Join Date: 16.02.2010 Posts: 1,023	Moderation Issues. Some of the moderation is a little ... intense, sometimes. I think you clearly need to distinguish between potentially provocative posts, and posts that are voicing a concern or an opinion, in a non provocative way. And at the same time, realise that everyone has different ideas of humour. As long there's nothing that's outright offensive, I don't see the need to delete posts or remove content, because that could change the intent of the post, and frequently does. I don't always agree with the ethics of this board, but I like to think that I've learned enough to let some of the things I don't agree with slide, in favour of the privilege of posting here. If we're going to have rules of moderation like this (i.e., who can say what to whom), then make it fair and even and across the board, and don't single out certain members when other members are doing the same (if not more explicitly stating it) in the same thread. If it wasn't for the sometimes oppressive vibe from the above issues, this could be a really cool site. And on the whole it IS a really cool site. I mean, Meat Loaf posts here for one thing, and there are a lot of good people with good discussions going on. I'm not going to dwell on it, but it would be cool to know that this is being taken into consideration. Thanks for reading, Doode. Last edited by TheDoode; 07 Apr 2011 at 21:37. Reason: Lousy grammar.

07 Apr 2011, 21:32	#2
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,947	If a member of the mod team requests that a thread follows a certain direction, and subsequent posts go against that request then we as the team have the right to edit or delete as appropriate. Sometimes we are able to go back and "clean" a thread of previous posts but in this instance it would have made the thread unreadable. Everything is discussed as a team, usually before, but if not after moderation has happened. All reported posts are discussed as are threads in the feedback section, please be assured that everything is taken into consideration.

07 Apr 2011, 21:36	#3
TheDoode Guest Join Date: 16.02.2010 Posts: 1,023	That's cool; sometimes all it takes is a little explanation I guess. It's a different perspective from the user looking in - we don't have all the facts I guess. That's cool.

12 Apr 2011, 19:34	#4
Steve6 Batman Join Date: 28.11.2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,690	You'll get the hang of it very soon Doode. :) If you need any information on how the mods do things send me a PM. I've had a lot of experience in dealing with the mods. Do you know that they have their own private room and all. Where they get tea and biscuits.

12 Apr 2011, 19:44	#5
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	Buscuits you say

12 Apr 2011, 19:55	#6
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	I'd advise against taking any advice from Steve about how to deal with anything!

12 Apr 2011, 20:14	#7
Steve6 Batman Join Date: 28.11.2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,690	Of couse take advice from me. I've been around the mill a good bit. I know all the mods very well, and I know how to handle them too. I have the tricks to keep myself safe, and I can do the same for someone else.

12 Apr 2011, 20:15	#8
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192

12 Apr 2011, 20:21	#11
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,947	best make it 10 then and think again

12 Apr 2011, 20:22	#12
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	This thread is brightening up an otherwise shite day!

13 Apr 2011, 00:52	#25
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,890	so thats how to get banned in a day, ive got alot to learn