Moderation Questions
The last iteration of the moderation discussion thread was a complete disaster. Numerous attempts to keep it on topic fa
All:ganstaman and I will try and deal with the most egregious stuff in the immediate term. But neither one of us has much free time at the moment. And speaking only for myself, I don't want this job. Whatever I do will be on an interim basis and I will be eager to step back as soon as practicable.I mention this mainly to emphasize that ganstaman and I will not be reading the
any change wrt moderation rule enforcement we should expect compared to browser? any kind of content browser allowed but you+gangsta won't allow?
any change wrt moderation rule enforcement we should expect compared to browser? any kind of content browser allowed but you+gangsta won't allow?
Yes, the rules are very different now. You have to convert to Marxism if you want to stay. We have the picture of Karl ready and the candles lit. You might feel a little prick.
Very sorry about your troubles, Browser. Hoping for a speedy recovery.
Please keep that in mind because this is one of those times where the entire subforum could be at risk if there is some sort of meltdown.
Regulars please reread this IF you
(1) feel this forum will survive a free-for-all, lunatics running the asylum type messaging.
(2) FEEL LIKE POSTING SUCH MESSAGES!
Everything will be fine. The only thing that will change is that less people get banned.
I like your optimism.
What we need here in moderators is:
1) delete obvious spam
2) break out posts into new threads when a derail goes on long enough that it deserves its own thread
--- crucially this means allowing derails to happen and not constantly demanding that threads stay on topic.
3) temp-banning people for the most egregious personal attacks and insults
And thats about it. Anyone should be able to handle it.
Take care, browser. For someone who wasnt a regular here, you handled things just fine.
Regulars please reread this IF you
(1) feel this forum will survive a free-for-all, lunatics running the asylum type messaging.
(2) FEEL LIKE POSTING SUCH MESSAGES!
The last time Browser left and the forum was more-or-less unmoderated, everybody behaved themselves. That was before Rococo and Gansta stepped up. I think things will be fine.
If you ignore the couple of posters who cry about being called morons or that people they don't like aren't banned enough, this place pretty much runs itself.
What we need here in moderators is:1) delete obvious spam2) break out posts into new threads when a derail goes on long enough that it deserves its own thread --- crucially this means allowing derails to happen and not constantly demanding that threads stay on topic.3) temp-banning people for the most egregious personal attacks and insultsAnd thats about it. Anyone should be a
Thx LB
Now.... make sure that everyone here agrees. Especially #3. Attempts at egregious definitions INCOMING!!!!
I think questioning KS' golfing credentials is a pretty egregious personal attack. Catch you in a week lozen.
Thx LB
Now.... make sure that everyone here agrees. Especially #3. Attempts at egregious definitions INCOMING!!!!
Full agreement is not necessary and I myself would theoretically be fine with cleaning up the insults and the shitposting entirely, but that's a bit too tall of a task for any moderator and I don't think it's what people want either. So we should just settle for the egregious stuff.
Browser’s moderation was simple and clear, it was easy to understand where the lines were, and he was generous in his explanations and the time he dedicated to the constant complaints and differing opinions. I felt safe posting here with him in charge. It’s not always like that for women in political spaces, and I appreciated him.
I think it will be difficult to find similar high quality moderation from within the pool of choices. I guess we’ll see.
Browser’s moderation was simple and clear, it was easy to understand where the lines were, and he was generous in his explanations and the time he dedicated to the constant complaints and differing opinions. I felt safe posting here with him in charge. It’s not always like that for women in political spaces, and I appreciated him.I think it will be difficult to find
There are multiple people (Mets Dunyain and Chillrob for sure, Victor?, not sure who else), who Browser banned and then rescinded the bans. If his moderation was as simple as you suggest, that would not have happened.
There are multiple people (Mets Dunyain and Chillrob for sure, Victor?, not sure who else), who Browser banned and then rescinded the bans. If his moderation was as simple as you suggest, that would not have happened.
A moderator who is able to take feedback and modify decisions in real time is, in my opinion, an excellent mod. Someone who is too ego-driven to change their mind isn’t someone who should be in charge of debate.
def did not rescind my rediculous ban
