Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:20:12
It seems that we have one mod active these days. Hoffman does a lot, and is a great member of the community, but he is one man. To be honest, i'm not really sure who the other mods are. I think User 18, HashBaz, but thats about all I know.
There has been a lot of complaints over ****posting lately. Hoff has been the one posting about cleaning it up. Hoff is always the one that we see as moderating the forum. He can't do it all, and it shows. The forum is steadily going down the drain. We have trolls out the ass. I like trolls, to a point, they make things entertaining. But, when every single post is a troll, it gets slightly annoying.
I am not trying to tell the moderation team how to do their job, I know it is a lot of work. All I am asking is that if it is too much work, make new mods or replace ones that no longer deserve it.
Additionally, If there is misinformation in my post, please inform me. And I don't mean Hoffman. We all know that he is the first one to step in and inform the community of what is happening.
Post by: byker on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:23:17
Post by: azhdar on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:23:33
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:27:21
Post by: demik on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:27:25
Nah but houf is a strong independent mod that don't need no man.
Post by: byker on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:29:57
I don't disagree.
Good to hear. Do you know if anyone is working on a solution?
Post by: hashbaz on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:31:11
Post by: bcredbottle on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:35:08
Post by: hashbaz on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:37:10
Post by: demik on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:39:29
Post by: digi on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:42:17
welcome back deee-mik!
Radiers > 9ers :D
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Post by: demik on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:42:56
town biz!
welcome back deee-mik!
Radiers > 9ers :DShow Image(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRGNsBwD0-ydipiUN130yuN2dLnBN4VKv6kDKz-rnmGYEPFjI-S)
Damn it digi. I'm still sensitive about my niners ;_;
Post by: digi on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:44:15
Post by: demik on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:48:55
Post by: suicidal_orange on Sat, 07 November 2015, 16:02:49
Maybe give someone their own board in exchange for their services as backup mod across multiple boards. Relieve the pressure.
Why would they need/want a board? There are surely people here willing to donate their time for the good of the community - I know I would.
Moderating is a tough job though and not sure I could do it. I mean moving misposted threads, approving classifieds, and banning/erasing newbie trolls is easy enough, but judging whether a post by an established member crosses the line when (I assume) someone reports it? That's a tough call.
Post by: bcredbottle on Sat, 07 November 2015, 16:03:57
Maybe give someone their own board in exchange for their services as backup mod across multiple boards. Relieve the pressure.
Why would they need/want a board? There are surely people here willing to donate their time for the good of the community - I know I would.
Moderating is a tough job though and not sure I'm up to it. I mean moving misposted threads, approving classifieds, and banning/erasing newbie trolls is easy enough, but judging whether a post by an established member crosses the line when (I assume) someone reports it? That's a tough call.
For precisely that reason. most people will not mod if not given some incentive.
Post by: suicidal_orange on Sat, 07 November 2015, 16:20:43
Maybe give someone their own board in exchange for their services as backup mod across multiple boards. Relieve the pressure.
Why would they need/want a board? There are surely people here willing to donate their time for the good of the community - I know I would.
Moderating is a tough job though and not sure I'm up to it. I mean moving misposted threads, approving classifieds, and banning/erasing newbie trolls is easy enough, but judging whether a post by an established member crosses the line when (I assume) someone reports it? That's a tough call.
For precisely that reason. most people will not mod if not given some incentive.
I didn't say I wouldn't, I just meant that I'm not confident I'd do a good enough job and that would be kinda pointless. It's not like you can go on a course and learn "forum moderation" either...
Post by: fanpeople on Sat, 07 November 2015, 16:22:01
Almost at 50 posts guys
Post by: bcredbottle on Sat, 07 November 2015, 16:23:09
Maybe give someone their own board in exchange for their services as backup mod across multiple boards. Relieve the pressure.
Why would they need/want a board? There are surely people here willing to donate their time for the good of the community - I know I would.
Moderating is a tough job though and not sure I'm up to it. I mean moving misposted threads, approving classifieds, and banning/erasing newbie trolls is easy enough, but judging whether a post by an established member crosses the line when (I assume) someone reports it? That's a tough call.
For precisely that reason. most people will not mod if not given some incentive.
I didn't say I wouldn't, I just meant that I'm not confident I'd do a good enough job and that would be kinda pointless. It's not like you can go on a course and learn "forum moderation" either...
If you've got the time, you should apply. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57805.0) I would except that procrastination is ruining my life and i promised myself I'd start extracting myself more from this virtual world.
And BTW, the fact that you care about doing a good job and making the right decision tells me you'd probably be a good mod.
Post by: whmeltonjr on Sat, 07 November 2015, 16:29:19
Post by: byker on Sat, 07 November 2015, 16:52:30
Maybe give someone their own board in exchange for their services as backup mod across multiple boards. Relieve the pressure.
Why would they need/want a board? There are surely people here willing to donate their time for the good of the community - I know I would.
Moderating is a tough job though and not sure I'm up to it. I mean moving misposted threads, approving classifieds, and banning/erasing newbie trolls is easy enough, but judging whether a post by an established member crosses the line when (I assume) someone reports it? That's a tough call.
For precisely that reason. most people will not mod if not given some incentive.
I didn't say I wouldn't, I just meant that I'm not confident I'd do a good enough job and that would be kinda pointless. It's not like you can go on a course and learn "forum moderation" either...
If you've got the time, you should apply. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57805.0) I would except that procrastination is ruining my life and i promised myself I'd start extracting myself more from this virtual world.
And BTW, the fact that you care about doing a good job and making the right decision tells me you'd probably be a good mod.
I don't know if anyone is still looking at those applications.
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 07 November 2015, 19:40:58
+1
Almost at 50 posts guys
Aren't we all still in timeout?
Anyway a list of moderators and admins is here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69449.0).
And if you want to help Hoff and the others, you can apply (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57805.0) to become a moderator yourself.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 07 November 2015, 20:18:18
Maybe give someone their own board in exchange for their services as backup mod across multiple boards. Relieve the pressure.
Why would they need/want a board? There are surely people here willing to donate their time for the good of the community - I know I would.
Moderating is a tough job though and not sure I'm up to it. I mean moving misposted threads, approving classifieds, and banning/erasing newbie trolls is easy enough, but judging whether a post by an established member crosses the line when (I assume) someone reports it? That's a tough call.
For precisely that reason. most people will not mod if not given some incentive.
I didn't say I wouldn't, I just meant that I'm not confident I'd do a good enough job and that would be kinda pointless. It's not like you can go on a course and learn "forum moderation" either...
If you've got the time, you should apply. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57805.0) I would except that procrastination is ruining my life and i promised myself I'd start extracting myself more from this virtual world.
And BTW, the fact that you care about doing a good job and making the right decision tells me you'd probably be a good mod.
I don't know if anyone is still looking at those applications.
We are. Though, for the very reasons outlined in the OP, you may as well just PM myself or jwaz. I rarely check the mod team account since I prefer to not use it (if someone has a beef with what I've done I don't want them to think I'm hiding behind that account).
Post by: njbair on Sat, 07 November 2015, 20:33:53
Then again, maybe there's need for moderation for some of the simpler stuff that would just free up guys like Hoff and jwaz to handle the tough calls.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sat, 07 November 2015, 21:02:42
I've thought about applying but I'm honestly not sure how I would have handled some of the recent situations where mods stepped in, and that makes me think I'm not cut out for it.
Then again, maybe there's need for moderation for some of the simpler stuff that would just free up guys like Hoff and jwaz to handle the tough calls.
This is exactly, 100% my feelings. I'm happy to help out but feel I'm not as good in handling some situations/personalities as existing mods. But I can do menial labor moderation of called upon.
Post by: demik on Sat, 07 November 2015, 21:11:30
Post by: neverused on Sat, 07 November 2015, 21:20:03
demik for mod late 2015+1
Watch it burn.
Post by: demik on Sat, 07 November 2015, 21:20:28
Post by: lesbihonestscrewgh on Sun, 08 November 2015, 20:42:50
Post by: jwaz on Sun, 08 November 2015, 20:45:18
Moderate my ****, *****es.
/me yawns
Post by: demik on Sun, 08 November 2015, 20:47:56
mad 'cause kickedModerate my ****, *****es.
/me yawns
Post by: jwaz on Sun, 08 November 2015, 20:49:07
mad 'cause kickedModerate my ****, *****es./me yawns
+1 :))
Post by: demik on Sun, 08 November 2015, 20:50:02
mad 'cause kickedModerate my ****, *****es./me yawns
+1 :))
i meant you
Post by: inanis on Sun, 08 November 2015, 20:55:15
Goddammit guys.
Post by: jwaz on Sun, 08 November 2015, 20:55:48
Oh we have moderation. Just as I hit "post" in the What's Bothering You thread that **** got locked again. :rolleyes:
Goddammit guys.
Sorry bud. :`\
Post by: demik on Sun, 08 November 2015, 21:02:28
Oh we have moderation. Just as I hit "post" in the What's Bothering You thread that **** got locked again. :rolleyes:
Goddammit guys.
sorry about that, if you wanna talk about it just shoot me a PM
Post by: beehatch on Sun, 08 November 2015, 21:04:32
Oh we have moderation. Just as I hit "post" in the What's Bothering You thread that **** got locked again. :rolleyes:
Goddammit guys.
sorry about that, if you wanna talk about it just shoot me a PM
both of you guys can cry on my shoulder too, PM pls
Post by: demik on Sun, 08 November 2015, 21:05:07
Oh we have moderation. Just as I hit "post" in the What's Bothering You thread that **** got locked again. :rolleyes:
Goddammit guys.
sorry about that, if you wanna talk about it just shoot me a PM
both of you guys can cry on my shoulder too, PM pls
dear bee,
no
demik
Post by: R1N3 on Sun, 08 November 2015, 21:05:48
Oh we have moderation. Just as I hit "post" in the What's Bothering You thread that **** got locked again. :rolleyes:
Goddammit guys.
sorry about that, if you wanna talk about it just shoot me a PM
PM shot, resond at your leisure.
Post by: FreeCopy on Sun, 08 November 2015, 21:08:03
Oh we have moderation. Just as I hit "post" in the What's Bothering You thread that **** got locked again. :rolleyes:
Goddammit guys.
sorry about that, if you wanna talk about it just shoot me a PM
both of you guys can cry on my shoulder too, PM pls
Took a break from gaming and got to see a good chunk of it through Spy. I ain't even mad.
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 08 November 2015, 23:40:56
cause that's how it was 18 months ago and i'm sure that's how it is now
not that i'm complaining, i like most of the mods
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 09 November 2015, 00:58:20
Post by: demik on Mon, 09 November 2015, 01:16:27
Good job who ever locked that thread again, top tier moderating. It's really working too, no need to mute the people causing issues when locking that thread solves the problem.
pm jwaz and cry to him
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 09 November 2015, 03:29:52
Post by: bcredbottle on Mon, 09 November 2015, 08:27:09
I've thought about applying but I'm honestly not sure how I would have handled some of the recent situations where mods stepped in, and that makes me think I'm not cut out for it.
Then again, maybe there's need for moderation for some of the simpler stuff that would just free up guys like Hoff and jwaz to handle the tough calls.
Can we nominate njbair as mod?
Post by: beehatch on Mon, 09 November 2015, 08:32:53
I've thought about applying but I'm honestly not sure how I would have handled some of the recent situations where mods stepped in, and that makes me think I'm not cut out for it.
Then again, maybe there's need for moderation for some of the simpler stuff that would just free up guys like Hoff and jwaz to handle the tough calls.
Can we nominate njbair as mod?
nah, I choose baldgye
Post by: osi on Mon, 09 November 2015, 09:07:00
Post by: MeltingTeeth on Mon, 09 November 2015, 09:19:25
since this forum is archaic and nothing ever changes i'm sure there's plenty of moderation but only 3 people hitting the report button
cause that's how it was 18 months ago and i'm sure that's how it is now
not that i'm complaining, i like most of the mods
I can tell you my post count never changes.
So much for me ever selling in Classifieds or ever buying a BroCap.
Post by: inanis on Mon, 09 November 2015, 09:27:05
I can tell you my post count never changes.
So much for me ever selling in Classifieds or ever buying a BroCap.
Your post count isn't changing because people have been spamming the **** out of the board trying to get to 50 posts. This has been discussed multiple times now. No one's post count in changing in most areas of the forum. I do not disagree with this approach since it was completely out of control for a while there. I'm sure it will return to normal once things calm down.
Post by: demik on Mon, 09 November 2015, 12:26:29
So let's punish all for the rules of somebody else. Great approach mods.I can tell you my post count never changes.
So much for me ever selling in Classifieds or ever buying a BroCap.
Your post count isn't changing because people have been spamming the **** out of the board trying to get to 50 posts. This has been discussed multiple times now. No one's post count in changing in most areas of the forum. I do not disagree with this approach since it was completely out of control for a while there. I'm sure it will return to normal once things calm down.
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 09 November 2015, 12:38:23
So let's punish all for the rules of somebody else. Great approach mods.I can tell you my post count never changes.
So much for me ever selling in Classifieds or ever buying a BroCap.
Your post count isn't changing because people have been spamming the **** out of the board trying to get to 50 posts. This has been discussed multiple times now. No one's post count in changing in most areas of the forum. I do not disagree with this approach since it was completely out of control for a while there. I'm sure it will return to normal once things calm down.
pm jwaz and cry to him
Post by: bcredbottle on Mon, 09 November 2015, 12:41:31
So let's punish all for the rules of somebody else. Great approach mods.I can tell you my post count never changes.
So much for me ever selling in Classifieds or ever buying a BroCap.
Your post count isn't changing because people have been spamming the **** out of the board trying to get to 50 posts. This has been discussed multiple times now. No one's post count in changing in most areas of the forum. I do not disagree with this approach since it was completely out of control for a while there. I'm sure it will return to normal once things calm down.
The mods do their best. But there was a flood of ****posting randos who showed up when the 100 post rule was announced. They have limited resources (time) and did their best to stem the tide. If we had more mods I'm sure they could have dealt with the issue on a case-by-case basis. The few mods left do a lot, we just need more (for example, njbair would be a good additional mod...).
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 09 November 2015, 13:11:20
So let's punish all for the rules of somebody else. Great approach mods.I can tell you my post count never changes.
So much for me ever selling in Classifieds or ever buying a BroCap.
Your post count isn't changing because people have been spamming the **** out of the board trying to get to 50 posts. This has been discussed multiple times now. No one's post count in changing in most areas of the forum. I do not disagree with this approach since it was completely out of control for a while there. I'm sure it will return to normal once things calm down.
Thanks! Glad you approve. :)
Post by: demik on Mon, 09 November 2015, 13:23:09
So let's punish all for the rules of somebody else. Great approach mods.I can tell you my post count never changes.
So much for me ever selling in Classifieds or ever buying a BroCap.
Your post count isn't changing because people have been spamming the **** out of the board trying to get to 50 posts. This has been discussed multiple times now. No one's post count in changing in most areas of the forum. I do not disagree with this approach since it was completely out of control for a while there. I'm sure it will return to normal once things calm down.
pm jwaz and cry to him
Actually that would be houf, idiot. But nice try.
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 09 November 2015, 13:40:55
Post by: inanis on Mon, 09 November 2015, 13:42:01
Post by: jbondeson on Mon, 09 November 2015, 13:44:39
Post by: demik on Mon, 09 November 2015, 13:47:11
Personal attacks so soon? How long before you edit all your posts?
k
Post by: zlittell on Mon, 09 November 2015, 14:09:42
Personal attacks so soon? How long before you edit all your posts?
k
God I hate your avatar... and the fact that its always at a different ****ing orientation. U creepy BB
Post by: beehatch on Mon, 09 November 2015, 14:32:24
Personal attacks so soon? How long before you edit all your posts?
What? No thanks for trying to nominate you for a mod position? I'm appalled.
Post by: KippHuntress on Mon, 09 November 2015, 15:00:01
Personal attacks so soon? How long before you edit all your posts?
What? No thanks for trying to nominate you for a mod position? I'm appalled.
(http://i.imgur.com/0oRL1Ty.gif)
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 09 November 2015, 15:18:34
Personal attacks so soon? How long before you edit all your posts?
What? No thanks for trying to nominate you for a mod position? I'm appalled.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0oRL1Ty.gif)
who are you?
Post by: demik on Mon, 09 November 2015, 15:20:01
Personal attacks so soon? How long before you edit all your posts?
What? No thanks for trying to nominate you for a mod position? I'm appalled.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0oRL1Ty.gif)
who are you?
HipsterPunks v3
Post by: demik on Mon, 09 November 2015, 15:21:38
LOL how dare you hate uncle Phil ;_;Personal attacks so soon? How long before you edit all your posts?
k
God I hate your avatar... and the fact that its always at a different ****ing orientation. U creepy BB
Rest in peace uncle Phil, for real.
Post by: njbair on Mon, 09 November 2015, 15:27:26
So let's punish all for the rules of somebody else. Great approach mods.I can tell you my post count never changes.
So much for me ever selling in Classifieds or ever buying a BroCap.
Your post count isn't changing because people have been spamming the **** out of the board trying to get to 50 posts. This has been discussed multiple times now. No one's post count in changing in most areas of the forum. I do not disagree with this approach since it was completely out of control for a while there. I'm sure it will return to normal once things calm down.
Doesn't really matter for you though, since the mods are always resetting your post count anyways.
Hmm, maybe they're just trying to keep you from reaching 666 posts because they want you to stay.
Post by: inanis on Mon, 09 November 2015, 15:29:55
Post by: demik on Mon, 09 November 2015, 15:32:02
kSo let's punish all for the rules of somebody else. Great approach mods.I can tell you my post count never changes.
So much for me ever selling in Classifieds or ever buying a BroCap.
Your post count isn't changing because people have been spamming the **** out of the board trying to get to 50 posts. This has been discussed multiple times now. No one's post count in changing in most areas of the forum. I do not disagree with this approach since it was completely out of control for a while there. I'm sure it will return to normal once things calm down.
Doesn't really matter for you though, since the mods are always resetting your post count anyways.
Hmm, maybe they're just trying to keep you from reaching 666 posts because they want you to stay.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 09 November 2015, 16:30:23
So let's punish all for the rules of somebody else. Great approach mods.I can tell you my post count never changes.
So much for me ever selling in Classifieds or ever buying a BroCap.
Your post count isn't changing because people have been spamming the **** out of the board trying to get to 50 posts. This has been discussed multiple times now. No one's post count in changing in most areas of the forum. I do not disagree with this approach since it was completely out of control for a while there. I'm sure it will return to normal once things calm down.
Doesn't really matter for you though, since the mods are always resetting your post count anyways.
Hmm, maybe they're just trying to keep you from reaching 666 posts because they want you to stay.
He asked for it (literally).
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 09 November 2015, 19:52:32
I dunno why everyone cares so damn much about post count. I mean, I get why all these guys that want Bro Caps currently care about it, but outside of that I don't get all the fuss.
Post count is also a requirement for creating classifieds threads.
Post by: inanis on Mon, 09 November 2015, 19:59:44
I dunno why everyone cares so damn much about post count. I mean, I get why all these guys that want Bro Caps currently care about it, but outside of that I don't get all the fuss.
Post count is also a requirement for creating classifieds threads.
True, true. But most of the people complaining either already have over 25 posts or have been members for like 10 days. Sure, eventually that would be an issue, but by the time that rolls around this should be long resolved. If you did fall into a weird space where you technically fulfilled all the requirements but your post count doesn't reflect that, that would be frustrating. I hope the Mods would fix it on the backend for those cases.
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 19 November 2015, 23:01:26
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 19 November 2015, 23:02:24
Why has the bothering you thread been locked again?
Clearly it was bothering the mods. :P
Post by: beehatch on Thu, 19 November 2015, 23:02:36
Why has the bothering you thread been locked again?
They probably thought the **** flinging would continue in there since the Bro Therapy thread had to be locked as a result.
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 19 November 2015, 23:06:09
Why has the bothering you thread been locked again?
They probably thought the **** flinging would continue in there since the Bro Therapy thread had to be locked as a result.
Ah of course. All other drama can continue for a while, but not if it goes into bro therapy.
The conversation had clearly moved on, long ago. There are some twitch trigger fingers somewhere...
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 19 November 2015, 23:07:54
Why has the bothering you thread been locked again?
They probably thought the **** flinging would continue in there since the Bro Therapy thread had to be locked as a result.
Ah of course. All other drama can continue for a while, but not if it goes into bro therapy.
The conversation had clearly moved on, long ago. There are some twitch trigger fingers somewhere...
I think the mods lock threads then review them together to determine if moderation needs to happen. It's like a group project.
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 19 November 2015, 23:10:01
I think the mods lock threads then review them together to determine if moderation needs to happen. It's like a group project.
Ah ok. TBF there wasn't much left after the original post got deleted and bee edited her screenshot out.
Would make sense to put an announcement in there or something.
Post by: user 18 on Thu, 19 November 2015, 23:16:32
The thread has been unlocked again. Please let's keep it a safe place for people to vent their troubles, rather than a spot for more community drama.
I think the mods lock threads then review them together to determine if moderation needs to happen. It's like a group project.
Ah ok. TBF there wasn't much left after the original post got deleted and bee edited her screenshot out.
Would make sense to put an announcement in there or something.
That's a good point. Usually we're more concerned with dealing with the reports that have come in and getting things up and running again, so it gets overlooked. However, it's completely reasonable that you would all want to know what's going on, and I'll try to do my best to accommodate if I lock threads in the future. I can't speak for the rest of the mods on this point, but I will make sure they are aware of the request.
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 19 November 2015, 23:21:23
That's a good point. Usually we're more concerned with dealing with the reports that have come in and getting things up and running again, so it gets overlooked. However, it's completely reasonable that you would all want to know what's going on, and I'll try to do my best to accommodate if I lock threads in the future. I can't speak for the rest of the mods on this point, but I will make sure they are aware of the request.
Fair enough. I mean, if it's obvious, there are warnings in the thread, and there are clear violations of the Forum's TOS, then I guess it's not warranted. But when two are locked and it's down to reports rather than something obvious, then it does help :)
Thanks for the explanation though. Still <3 the mods
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 19 November 2015, 23:46:06
The bothering thread keeps getting locked because people keep using it as a dumping ground for veiled insults against other users. We don't like having to lock threads (although I know it may seem that way), but sometimes we feel it is preferable to lock a thread temporarily while we deal with outstanding reports and situations.
The thread has been unlocked again. Please let's keep it a safe place for people to vent their troubles, rather than a spot for more community drama.
Should we perhaps have a thread for insulting other users, so THAT thread can be locked when required leaving the bothering thread for stuff that bothers us?
Post by: user 18 on Thu, 19 November 2015, 23:53:03
Thanks for the explanation though. Still <3 the mods
Not a problem! If anyone ever has questions about moderation decisions I was involved in, feel free to ask me for an explanation. We try to be pretty transparent around here :thumb:
The bothering thread keeps getting locked because people keep using it as a dumping ground for veiled insults against other users. We don't like having to lock threads (although I know it may seem that way), but sometimes we feel it is preferable to lock a thread temporarily while we deal with outstanding reports and situations.
The thread has been unlocked again. Please let's keep it a safe place for people to vent their troubles, rather than a spot for more community drama.
Should we perhaps have a thread for insulting other users, so THAT thread can be locked when required leaving the bothering thread for stuff that bothers us?
I'd much prefer we didn't insult other users at all. We're all here to share our passion for keyboards, among other things, to see cool stuff, and learn from one another. While it's true that people don't always get along, there are much healthier ways to deal with that conflict than continually confronting one another.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 20 November 2015, 07:38:56
For the record last time I even attempted to lock it the mods unlocked it almost immediately. :P
And tapatalk keeps timing out so I don't know if my PM's are going through.
Post by: njbair on Fri, 20 November 2015, 09:17:44
Can the mods please put a note when they lock the bothering thread, I keep getting PM's from people thinking I did it.STARTS A THREAD DEDICATED TO COMPLAINING
For the record last time I even attempted to lock it the mods unlocked it almost immediately.
And tapatalk keeps timing out so I don't know if my PM's are going through.
GETS MAD WHEN PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT IT
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 20 November 2015, 09:24:43
I get mad when people complain to me about not being able to complain! :PCan the mods please put a note when they lock the bothering thread, I keep getting PM's from people thinking I did it.STARTS A THREAD DEDICATED TO COMPLAINING
For the record last time I even attempted to lock it the mods unlocked it almost immediately.
And tapatalk keeps timing out so I don't know if my PM's are going through.
GETS MAD WHEN PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT IT
Post by: azhdar on Fri, 20 November 2015, 09:25:10
Post by: user 18 on Fri, 20 November 2015, 09:53:21
I still wonder why people causing trouble aren't muted even for like a few hours instead of locking a thread.
Mutes are tied to the warning system which works in 24 hour increments. To mute a user for only a couple hours requires us to mute them and remember to unmute them later, while longer mutes expire automatically. While doing so works sometimes, I'm not about to put a three-hour mute on someone if that means it expires at 4:30am for me. Perhaps that's not the best way to do it, but it's a limitation of forum software at this time.
Still, usually if issues are confined to a single user, we will take action against that user rather than against the thread. In this case, multiple users were involved, and that thread has a history of devolving into personal attacks very quickly. It was faster to lock the thread and take care of the offending posts, and it removed the risk of users continuing to post negative comments while we cleaned up the thread. In this case, the thread was locked, we discussed as a team what action to take, removed the posts we felt were offensive or against TOS, and gave warnings to some of the users whose posts were removed. At this point, there was a miscommunication about who was going to unlock the thread, and it ended up not being unlocked until this morning.
It was unfortunate that the thread was delayed in getting unlocked, and it was not intended to keep it down for so long. Ideally, the thread would have been locked for significantly less than an hour while we cleaned things up. Thanks for your feedback, and we will try to be more vigilant about unlocking threads in a timely fashion in the future.
Post by: azhdar on Fri, 20 November 2015, 10:03:17
Post by: baldgye on Fri, 20 November 2015, 10:27:34
Post by: demik on Fri, 20 November 2015, 11:57:43
10/10 would hire.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 20 November 2015, 12:03:15
Mods are doing a bang up job moderating me.
10/10 would hire.
Yeeeeeeeeeeeee
Post by: demik on Fri, 20 November 2015, 12:19:56
Post by: jwaz on Fri, 20 November 2015, 12:43:58
It's so strange having more than one mod, though it's about time.
:-*
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 20 November 2015, 14:06:50
Houf, do you come with a sexy French maid outfit or would that be extra? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Oh that's extra. Sorry bby
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sat, 21 November 2015, 21:08:08
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 21 November 2015, 23:37:37
Mutes are tied to the warning system which works in 24 hour increments. To mute a user for only a couple hours requires us to mute them and remember to unmute them later, while longer mutes expire automatically. While doing so works sometimes, I'm not about to put a three-hour mute on someone if that means it expires at 4:30am for me. Perhaps that's not the best way to do it, but it's a limitation of forum software at this time.
I'm wondering why you're doing moderation at 1:30am instead of sleeping!
Post by: user 18 on Sun, 22 November 2015, 00:25:37
Mutes are tied to the warning system which works in 24 hour increments. To mute a user for only a couple hours requires us to mute them and remember to unmute them later, while longer mutes expire automatically. While doing so works sometimes, I'm not about to put a three-hour mute on someone if that means it expires at 4:30am for me. Perhaps that's not the best way to do it, but it's a limitation of forum software at this time.
I'm wondering why you're doing moderation at 1:30am instead of sleeping!
Same reason I'm responding to this post at 1:30 am :))
I usually don't make it to sleep until around 2:00 or so, quite often because I start working on something and lose track of time. I'm sure it'll all catch up to me soon though.
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 22 November 2015, 10:47:59
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 22 November 2015, 16:07:36
Also, moderators don't get paid. You get what you pay for. So if you want some better moderation, perhaps it would be wiser to ask if we could institute a fee to improve the user experience.You'd have to charge for membership or to use classifieds or something. Seems like just keeping the site hosted is almost too much of an expense to keep it going.
Post by: njbair on Sun, 22 November 2015, 21:13:44
Also, moderators don't get paid. You get what you pay for. So if you want some better moderation, perhaps it would be wiser to ask if we could institute a fee to improve the user experience.Well certain people must be paying the mods a lot, because I see them being moderated all the time. I'll have to be sure to thank them.
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 23 November 2015, 03:18:24
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 08 December 2015, 13:48:34
Post by: user 18 on Tue, 08 December 2015, 13:52:06
Why do reported posts in a vendor forum get reported to the forum mod? A vendor isn't going to enforce ToS violations. They should go to the global mod team.
I'm not sure how the forum works on the back end, but global mods can see all of those reports as well.
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 08 December 2015, 13:52:28
Ah okay, good deal.Why do reported posts in a vendor forum get reported to the forum mod? A vendor isn't going to enforce ToS violations. They should go to the global mod team.
I'm not sure how the forum works on the back end, but global mods can see all of those reports as well.