Journal posts delay: a possible answer?

~~Cuthbert~~ · 09-30-2013, 09:45 AM

Cheers BD.

djchameleon · 09-30-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Christian Benteke

Why is it not possible to create a new usergroup, edit the permissions for the usergroup (so for example here, your posts wouldn't need to be approved) then just put members over a certain post count into it? Trusted posters go in to it. Don't see the problem tbh.

I'm not really arsed but it seems like a proper ballache for TH and I know creating usergroups with specific permissions is possible, I'm just unsure if it's possible on this forum.

You don't need to make anyone a mod and users can't abuse any power by being put into the new usergroup.

Win-win imo.

I would prefer this but anything involving admin is usually a no go

Trollheart · 09-30-2013, 01:07 PM

Just to pass on a note of thanks, as all my recent entries have been approved very quickly. Thanks to all and hopefully I won't have to moan again.

Thanks!
TH

The Batlord · 09-30-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Just to pass on a note of thanks, as all my recent entries have been approved very quickly. Thanks to all and hopefully I won't have to moan again.

Thanks!
TH

It's nice to see that bitching can enact real change.

Mojo · 09-30-2013, 05:14 PM

After I stepped down as mod (where my journal entries did not require any approval) this was the first thing I really noticed. The queue doesn't get checked often. I feel as though I checked it quite frequently, but to be honest this could easily be inaccurate. Chances are I was just as guilty as other mods.

Mods can handle the queue without having to create any other usergroups, it just requires more consideration for how annoying it is to require moderation, and getting into the habit of checking it frequently. I'm sure our mods are more than happy to accept the feedback and act on it, and given their responses so far this certainly seems the case.

However if it is possible to give Trollheart those permissions on the Journal forum, I personally think he's the perfect man for the job. He cares about it more than anyone else.

Paedantic Basterd · 09-30-2013, 05:23 PM

I know that not everyone is familiar with the mod panel, but that thing is awesome and makes this particular task hella easy.

Burning Down · 09-30-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

I know that not everyone is familiar with the mod panel, but that thing is awesome and makes this particular task hella easy.

Yep, I go in there and just select them all in one click. I just skim over the posts (we can see sneak peeks in the control panel) so the crap can be weeded out. And voila.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 10-14-2013, 07:47 AM

Trollheart, have things improved in terms of frequency of approved journal entries? I have approved a whole lot today, I'm really not sure how often the list is checked by mods. Most of our work doesn't require us to enter the system separate from the forum itself.

Trollheart · 10-14-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

Trollheart, have things improved in terms of frequency of approved journal entries? I have approved a whole lot today, I'm really not sure how often the list is checked by mods. Most of our work doesn't require us to enter the system separate from the forum itself.

Hiya Jess!

To be honest, in the last few days things have slowed down considerably, though of course I understand that has a lot to do with my posting more this month than others. Thanks for approving those you already have done.

I still feel a little reticent (Hopefully that reticent won't put in a complaint against me: it was just a little touch!) about updating too frequently, as I feel I'm putting mods under pressure, and keep expecting to get a PM saying "For the love of all that's holy, stop updating!!!"

I'd love to be able to approve posts (just mine, or all those making journals) if that were possible. I just feel I'm either being a nuisance with too many updates or else not updating as much in case I become a nuisance. Bit of a catch 22...

But to answer your original question, initially posts were being approved quite quickly but I have noticed a few being delayed. Nothing major --- 24 hours or so --- but when I have so much to post it kind of holds me back a little. I know: poor me!

Thanks for checking in though, and if there's anything that can be done to give me the option of approving my own posts I'd really appreciate it.

Hope to talk to you again soon; videos of my cats on the way!

TH

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 10-14-2013, 09:28 AM

I will come on more often and make sure it's getting approved. I know a lot of mods are really busy with their lives and I'm studying only so have a bit more free time. I just spent an hour correcting ten pages of new threads and posts to ensure they are in the right places or are deleted for uselessness.

P.s. I will PM you tomorrow, I'm just off to sleep, it'd 3.30am!

09-30-2013, 01:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Just to pass on a note of thanks, as all my recent entries have been approved very quickly. Thanks to all and hopefully I won't have to moan again. Thanks! TH __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

09-30-2013, 05:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	After I stepped down as mod (where my journal entries did not require any approval) this was the first thing I really noticed. The queue doesn't get checked often. I feel as though I checked it quite frequently, but to be honest this could easily be inaccurate. Chances are I was just as guilty as other mods. Mods can handle the queue without having to create any other usergroups, it just requires more consideration for how annoying it is to require moderation, and getting into the habit of checking it frequently. I'm sure our mods are more than happy to accept the feedback and act on it, and given their responses so far this certainly seems the case. However if it is possible to give Trollheart those permissions on the Journal forum, I personally think he's the perfect man for the job. He cares about it more than anyone else. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

10-14-2013, 07:47 AM	#18 (permalink)
Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,181	Trollheart, have things improved in terms of frequency of approved journal entries? I have approved a whole lot today, I'm really not sure how often the list is checked by mods. Most of our work doesn't require us to enter the system separate from the forum itself. __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots

10-14-2013, 09:28 AM	#20 (permalink)
Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,181	I will come on more often and make sure it's getting approved. I know a lot of mods are really busy with their lives and I'm studying only so have a bit more free time. I just spent an hour correcting ten pages of new threads and posts to ensure they are in the right places or are deleted for uselessness. P.s. I will PM you tomorrow, I'm just off to sleep, it'd 3.30am! __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots

09-30-2013, 09:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Cheers BD.

09-30-2013, 05:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	I know that not everyone is familiar with the mod panel, but that thing is awesome and makes this particular task hella easy.