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05-31-2015, 02:45 PM | #161 (permalink) |
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I suppose I should put in a few points that I've had on my mind since everyone else seems to be doing so.
I said earlier in this thread that I really don't see any reason to change any rule enforcement that goes on at this site, and I stick by that. If this forum was as bad as some people think it is, they don't have to stick around like they do. Yes, there are rules that do get broken, and yeah, the mod team does send out warnings when that happens. 99% of the time, whatever or whoever was warned usually comes to a stop and the forum moves on from it. That's at least what i've seen in the past. The mods here aren't always cracking down on every single small broken rules here and there, because there really isn't any reason to. I would hate to see this forum become a place where every swear word or insult towards a member gets frowned upon / punished. Most of the time, when two or three members are insulting each other, it's either resolved between those members, or it's just a case of friendly teasing, which I myself am usually involved in. The fact that there are some people that think this forum needs to work on following rules, are some of the same people that tend to break those same rules. This forum is far more relaxed and fun to be at than most of the other forums on the internet right now. I do want to bring up the point as well that there's a reason people keep coming back to this site even when they feel they are fed up with it. It's the people, and the environment, and the fun of all of it. The harsh environment of this place at times is actually one of this sites best qualities, because it really allows you to see sides of people that you wouldn't normally see. If this place was more strict and "military school-ish" as some have said, we'd in return get a lot of members who have a shield up and would never truly show people who they really are or how they feel about certain things, because they'd feel they weren't allowed to. I think this whole thing about people needing to follow rules should really just be up to the individual people to realize that they need to mellow out in some cases, the mods shouldn't have anything to do with enforcing rules. And if people break rules, well...look at it this way: is it having a negative effect on the site or the people around here? If not, don't worry about it. |
05-31-2015, 02:45 PM | #162 (permalink) |
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Yeah, I would definitely echo the lovely Roxy's sentiments. You guys do not get enough credit. It is a job that takes up a lot of your time and half of what you do we don't see, but if it wasn't done we'd be swamped in spam like my inbox. So while I very much respect Mojo and don't mod so I can't comment on the internal workings of the ModCave, I would say that each of you have your own approach to fixing problems here, they all work and I can't quite honestly think of one single mod here who I had a problem with. Even memberwise, it's a very very short list.
Oh, and bring back Right-Track! Seriously, Jansz, don't get disheartened. Your work and your tireless efforts to maintain some sort of order here without making it into a police state are definitely appreciated.
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05-31-2015, 03:37 PM | #163 (permalink) | |
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05-31-2015, 03:42 PM | #164 (permalink) | |
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My point is it doesn't need to be a debate or a discussion. |
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05-31-2015, 04:13 PM | #165 (permalink) | |
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Excellent response! This has been the most honest and truthful post I have read in this entire thread. It is sad that is will probably get overlooked. |
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05-31-2015, 04:16 PM | #167 (permalink) | |
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This is the Bottom line. Just ENFORCE the rules. There doesn't need to be a discussion. In addition there should be all new moderators besides maybe one or two people. |
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05-31-2015, 04:31 PM | #168 (permalink) |
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This has been a fascinating, respectful discussion on all sides so bravo everyone, although as usual Soulflower antagonizes everyone on the other side so there's the exception.
I wouldn't be opposed to a trial run even though I personally still don't think a change needs to be made. I don't think a month is long enough to dramatically change the place but if we put it up to a vote I'd probably say give it a shot.
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05-31-2015, 05:11 PM | #170 (permalink) | |
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