02-08-2014, 10:00 AM
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Re: Our stance on moderation
Originally Posted by Patsy
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As I said - I agree with youNo one expects a mod to be there 24 hours either, but when a post 'is' reported, to be looked at and just an idea - let the reporters know, by posting on that thread - that it has been looked at and the outcome of that. Rather than prolonging the situation.
02-08-2014, 10:05 AM
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Re: Our stance on moderation
Originally Posted by Meg
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Ah so we carry a laptop around everwhere just in case a report comes in do we and leap to attention when it does
I know Azz was around before then - its just a suggestion, he could have said - I am looking into it - something ......
02-08-2014, 10:09 AM
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Re: Our stance on moderation
Originally Posted by Patsy
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No Meg - I just think 2 days is too long .......I know Azz was around before then - its just a suggestion, he could have said - I am looking into it - something ......
Some report posts do not require intervention, if we acted upon every report post there would be no posts left because some people complain about every little thing.
02-08-2014, 10:18 AM
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Re: Our stance on moderation
Originally Posted by Meg
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...how many of them are suitably none judgemental when it comes to their fellow members.I think the answer to the last question is demonstrated in this thread.
Not every member is non-judgemental. Not every member respects the opinions of their fellow members.
That is why moderation is needed.
I think many members are frustrated that the racist remarks have remained, despite the rules of the board.
(I read them in the Posting section of the Terms of Use at the bottom right of the board.)
I have a hard time understanding it, after seeing lesser remarks removed.
Somebody said it somewhere - sorry, can't remember who or on what thread - but I do think it is important to be consistent on what is allowed and what is not.
So do the Posting guidelines as stated in the Terms of Use stand or not??
I'm not trying to be a smart-ass. I know there's leeway, but when it comes to racism, etc., I really do believe admin should have rules, and stand by them.
My opinion only of course!
02-08-2014, 10:19 AM
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Re: Our stance on moderation
Originally Posted by plantman
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The very great problem with moderation is that it is usually down to the opinion of the moderator when alerted to a post on whether to act on it or not, and as in most cases opinions will always differ. In this case I think the decision not to interfere was the right one as UJ can certainly stand up for himself and give as good as he gets.Moderation is not an easy thing to do but an easy thing to criticise, but if we accept that moderation is essential than surely we have to accept the moderator's decisions, albeit we don't always agree with it.
some days I ask myself do I really want to give up my time listening to a lot of moaning people who seem to forget I joined as a member not a Mod and I am not just here for their convenience.If one day the moaning gets to be too much there may be no Mods here at all then to whom will people complain..
02-08-2014, 10:43 AM
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Re: Our stance on moderation
Originally Posted by Meg
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What are you talking about Patsy 'two days' , how do you know if and when post was reported and acted upon unless you reported them yourself. Some report posts do not require intervention, if we acted upon every report post there would be no posts left because some people complain about every little thing.
I have to apologise and walk away ........
02-08-2014, 10:46 AM
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Re: Our stance on moderation
Originally Posted by Nom
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I think that the correct procedure was folllowed according to forum rules by members , sadly in this case the moderation did not follow their own guidelines, ive seen much less offensive (off topic) posts removed.Moderation can be difficult, but it should be consistent. One forum i was a member of has only a handful left due to poor moderation and disruptive personalities.
People come and go for many reasons, but if we have lost some members because of this i can understand their frustration.
Pretty much says it all Nom. I agree.
02-08-2014, 01:39 PM
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Re: Our stance on moderation
Originally Posted by Butterfly2013
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When a member has one or 2 off post, then there is no reason to do anything, because depending on threads, we can get passionate about it, but if a member always posts in same way, then something should be done. Moderators should browse threads and look at posts, then there will be no second guessing. I always thought best when moderators of a site to decide on what should be done, it is not up to members to decide.
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