Cheeta Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 (Sticky #4) For those who haven't already guessed it, the forums need some fresh moderators. Mod Selection Volunteers, suggestions, or applications of peer pressure can be posted here or in the Forum Help forum. The is becoming a time sensative project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I could be wrong, but I feel that we've entered an era of self-moderation that seems to be working fine. I may have a false sense of peace and love on the board based on my own recent effort not to enter pissing contests, but I think overall things have been pretty good of late. Cheeta and Bettermirror have been doing this job for a long time and we all understand if either of you want to give it up. If we need replacements in title, then let's nominate some people and see if anyone out there will accept. I nominate loyola, Gian-Luca, VPjr, Winnipeg Fury, jpg75, redhat, jonovision, and BearcatSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag futbol Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 quote:Originally posted by youllneverwalkalone I could be wrong, but I feel that we've entered an era of self-moderation that seems to be working fine. I may have a false sense of peace and love on the board based on my own recent effort not to enter pissing contests, but I think overall things have been pretty good of late. I mostly agree, but when it comes around WCQ time (or maybe even gold cup, who knows?) there's plenty of idiots who want to do nothing but come and troll. I have no problem with someone sharing their opinion in a normal way (if they don't support Canada) but if you make some extremely dumb posts, well the trash needs to be taken out more often around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Sorry, I'm too much of a Luddite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I'll do it if no one else steps forward... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettermirror Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I have not stepped down - but the help is much appreciated. After a poor period on the board, self-moderation seems to be doing very well right now. Possibly due to the inactivity of the National team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 ^Yes. If it isn't clear, I'm the one stepping down. No one is getting throw to the wolves here. I'll remain on in an admin capacity in the mean time so I'll still be around looking over shoulders or helping out if needed. (At least until the new site is up at which point I suppose we'll have to look at who will play what sort of role). No techincal expertise is necessary to moderate. Just a thick skin, fairly level head and the abilitity (and the patience) to drop in on the website fairly frequently to make sure all Hell isn't breaking loose. I think we'd all like to see 3 or 4 moderators joining bettermirror. More view points allow for, well, more view points. It never hurts to have another objective set of eyes looking at any situation. Particularly when those other sets of eyes have responsibility attached to their opinions. The only caution I'd like to forward is that moderating is a collective venture. A team as it were. This new group of moderators will have to decide on their guidelines and as best as circumstance allows, try to moderate along those lines. No one is looking for robots, just a fair amount of predictibility from each of the moderators. (Ha! Yeah, good luck with that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 quote:Originally posted by jpg75 I'll do it if no one else steps forward... I would be in favour of jpg75 being one of the mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 ^ 10 seconds before reading your post i was posting an insult about "Mr. Impact's" mother [}] You guys still sure you want me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 quote:Originally posted by jpg75 ^ 10 seconds before reading your post i was posting an insult about "Mr. Impact's" mother [}] You guys still sure you want me? I would be quite happy with anyone who would ban that troll who brings nothing useful to this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Grizzly I would be quite happy with anyone who would ban that troll who brings nothing useful to this forum. My first order of business will be to ban him. I'll be tougher than a Southern Sheriff. [8D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 i vote for Canada 3000, let's give him another shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 jpg75, I think I see the fumata bianca rising from the Voyageurs' chimney. Doesn't look like there's any sign of black smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 jpg75 is a good choice. if we need more, i would like to see the following become mods: Soccerbeast Minorsoccer G-Man Mr. Impact Spiral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 ^^I believe you have the wrong forum. It is Soccer Fans Network where the trolls become mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I vote for jahman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodelcitizen Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 jpg is a good candidate. If help is still needed I can step in and serve as one if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Im ok with themodelcitizen, and I think Loyola would be ok too. However, I feel like we still need a "left wing" / more liberal type of moderator to balance out the others and replace Cheeta's style. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juby Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 quote:Originally posted by BrennanFan However, I feel like we still need a "left wing" / more liberal type of moderator to balance out the others and replace Cheeta's style. Anyone? hahaha, I read this and thought of me, unfortunatley as we all know I'm a little too sensitive (when someone posts something rash with some offensive wording I can't grip my head around the fact that they failed to think before they talked(typed) and magically have a chip on my shoulder) But I think brennanfan makes a very good point that someone a little too PC should be a moderator because if little slurs and stuff slid too much, they get worse, and then next thing you know you feel embarressed that the board looks like moronic hicks and is exclusive not inclusive. not that they should go around editing peoples wording but when something terrible gets said I do wish it wasn't sitting there for all time reflecting poorly on us. (i'm really not trying to start anything here or call anyone out, but I don't think I'm alone in wanting to keep non soccer agendas at the very least in general discussion not spilling out in cheap shots mixed with normal points. (I may be thinking a little highly of myself but I hope my off topicness has at least been :Dreactionary:D or at worst when I do something like compare basketball and soccer, actually once I think I connected something to my problems with 'the athiest state' which was probably way off topic, It kinda made a bit of sense in context but I got carried away) sorry for all the reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 quote:Originally posted by BrennanFan Im ok with themodelcitizen, and I think Loyola would be ok too. However, I feel like we still need a "left wing" / more liberal type of moderator to balance out the others and replace Cheeta's style. Anyone? Well my dad is a self proclaimed Marxist, so I guess I have the pedigree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Impact Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 quote:Originally posted by BearcatSA jpg75, I think I see the fumata bianca rising from the Voyageurs' chimney. Doesn't look like there's any sign of black smoke. Not to worry Big bear, thats just jpg smoking crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Impact Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Grizzly I would be quite happy with anyone who would ban that troll who brings nothing useful to this forum. Why don't you keep wiping some TFC arse, and continue abandoning your team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Mr.Impact Why don't you keep wiping some TFC arse, and continue abandoning your team. Great. Now we need a moderator to moderate the "Moderator Selection" thread... [] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 ^ LOL. Can you think of a better way to say "Hi"? "Yes, Officer. I spell it I-M-P-A...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Oh. And by the way, THANK YOU to everyone who's offered opinions, advice, or generally entertaining smart-ass comments both publicly and privately. We're pretty much done with this scheme for now, and I have to say I think it went rather well. The true test will be made shortly when the new mods are introduced (meaning if somebody has to make some sort of protest about each and every one of them then I think we've got the right crew). That's not to say mod selection/function/etc is a closed topic. Lord knows it never will be. Suggestions, comments (volunteers) are always welcomed so, carry on. With a little luck the lads will be on-the-job (informally at least) before the Gold Cup. Yes, all males again although I think I've accused at least one of them of being "A Nancy" once. I believe he retaliated by purchasing me a pint of Keith's and a plate of hot-wings. Would rather had a Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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