Originally Posted by Brownstar (Post 7827418)

Constant would be every post.................why not take time to gather evidence before casting aspersions that cause people's judgment to be clouded.

Now haven't you got a bratty daughter to look after?

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 7830104)

Her Bratty daughter is too busy trawling the threads looking for 'naughty' words.

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 7830033)

This over-earnest free speech stuff is silly; So the mods are sometimes inconsistent - so what? really what actually happens other than a few people getting their knickers in a twist unnecessarily?

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 7830057)

But where does it say that the maple leaf was OK for abusive or insulting posts, or putting down newbies?


Insulting and abusive are subjective I guess....hence the advice that if you dont like the intervention here (although we mostly only intervene when posts are reported by others) you can try your luck in the other forums with other mods....

Originally Posted by iaink;7830052
LOL, As far as not having carte blanche goes, [I

Several [/I]times Ive found myself holding back on posting what I really think about certain members simply because its not worth the trouble it would be to clean up the thread afterwards.

Originally Posted by rae (Post 7830109)

quite and why not.

moderators to serve a tenure of no more than 1yr.

moderators must have at least 1,000 post to their name and 1yr on the forum to evidence they have contributed and know what its all about.

moderation is a condition of membership of the forum, everyone takes their turn on a rotational basis, worked on seniority.
this way everyone takes a bite of the s++t sandwich and experiences what its like/has the chance to do it if they want.

just a thought.

Originally Posted by livermanl (Post 7830115)

There is nothing worse in my opinion than someone who provokes an issue then reports the reply...

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 7830139)

We do read the whole thread before acting:ohmy:

As far as Im aware no one has ever been banned for a first offence, there is always a warning to behave first. I think I've banned two people in 8 months, Dont think CO has even banned that many. Talk of bans is thouroughly overblown here.

If people have been banned for getting into verbal conflict its because its a pattern of behaviour and failure to heed previous warnings, not a question of who said what to whom first.

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 7830071)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=F5ndoBdm0yY

Originally Posted by livermanl (Post 7830148)

If only you read my WHOLE post... I said rarely is it over one thread...typically it happens over numerous threads and this is why it is difficult to judge.

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 7830126)

Run it by Sue, but I suspect she is happy enough the way it is.

There are many long time posters with <1000 posts who would probably make great mods. Having lots of previous history here does not necessarily make it easy as a mod, some people tend to take liberties based on that ongoing relationship.

Moderation based on seniority would likely make it an old boys club, and would reduce the chances of the mods sticking up for new posters for fear of what their friends think. In fact I seem to recall being accused of that too;)

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 7829382)

I asked for feedback over a week ago in a genuine attempt to get to the bottom of this, I got one negative message.[B] For all those who are apparently having a say on FB, If you have a problem, then at least have the common decency to bring it to us face to face (in private) I dont go on Facebook, nor do I intend to. If you want to talk to me, I'm easy enough to find[/B].

Originally Posted by livermanl (Post 7829494)

CO YOU BELITTLE PEOPLE MORE THAN ANYONE ON BE not 100% true but certainly APPEARS to be true with reference to the Canada section

The reason why we have problems with you 2 is because you are nothing more than hypocrites.

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 7829499)

As a mod we cant please all the people all the time, try pleasing all of the some of the time then?

I've asked for feedback in private, but few people bothers, and the large majority that do are positive and realise that we cant please everyone. I take the not inconsiderable amount of time to explain decisions if people ask, but frankly I now wonder if its worth it. If people have something to say I suggest they say it in private now or else stop with the whining. Any more threads regarding moderation WILL be deleted, enough is enough, this endless discussion has to come to end at some point.

Originally Posted by livermanl (Post 7829973)

Again may I remind you that, this is why the maple leaf was created so we could talk crap and avoid the immigrants to other parts.

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 7830052)

"Completely abusive" is another one of those subjective terms that needs a person to make a call. A joke or a remark at someones expense is OK, but Id rather stop well short of "complete" abuse.

Moderation by opinion poll, wouldnt that be something. Not particularly practical given the nature of the job and its ability to attract criticism. If half the population think you do too much and half think you do too little, then you are probably about right, but that gives you a popularity rating of 2, and they are probably both mods anyway:rolleyes:. The only person who has a say in who moderates is Sue, she after all is the one with most to lose or gain. I suspect that when mods go its either a falling out with her, or deciding that they dont have the time to devote to it. No one becomes a mod to improve their popularity, that much is clear.

LOL, As far as not having carte blanche goes, Several times Ive found myself holding back on posting what I really think about certain members simply because its not worth the trouble it would be to clean up the thread afterwards.

I can understand why people would be reticent to post their opinions one way or other in this thread, but I have invited discussion in private and not one person on the side has taken up that offer, so what am I supposed to think other than its just half a dozen noisy malcontents who have been the ones most affected by the more active moderation.

Originally Posted by rae (Post 7830110)

hhheeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyy, ban just this minute ended mate, ha ha ha ha

Originally Posted by livermanl (Post 7830115)

There is nothing worse in my opinion than someone who provokes an issue then reports the reply...

Originally Posted by Flogger (Post 7830036)

I will try to find where Farty is hiding and bring her in for a chat:thumbup:

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 7830045)

:rofl:

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 7830181)

an antagonistic mod who doesnt apply the rules fairly

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 7830208)

I get CCd on everthing the other mods do, and there has not been one occasion where you have been treated any differently than if I had been first on the scene, so that seems a bit out of order to me.

Originally Posted by FlirtyKnickers (Post 7830184)

You two are on my naughty list!:frown:

Originally Posted by dollface (Post 7830317)

Not another two????:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 7830330)

I wish I was on someone's naughty list.:cry_smile:

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 7829382)

If you have a problem, then at least have the common decency to bring it to us face to face (in private)

Originally Posted by rae (Post 7830119)

but this what we all do iain and it is even more expected of the mods because of the position, its a given, not something to be applauded. so when its abused it gets peoples backs up.
[F]do as i say, not as i do. the worst, the abject worst thing ever.[/FONT]

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 7830333)

Your wish is granted

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 7830368)

You can have one of my very best smilies for that.
http://www.smileyshut.com/smileys/ne...-and-angel.gif

Originally Posted by dazzlerdaz (Post 7830355)

You have mail !

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 7830371)

Do you really look like that?????




cos if you do I am REALLY scared now

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 7830371)

Do you really look like that?????




cos if you do I am REALLY scared now

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 7830330)

I wish I was on someone's naughty list.:cry_smile:

Originally Posted by dazzlerdaz (Post 7830355)

You have mail !

Originally Posted by FlirtyKnickers (Post 7830412)

I'm sure you, are but for very different reasons hun..;)

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 7830429)

Oy you...stop trying to muscle in on the naughty lists. :frown:

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 7830333)

Your wish is granted

Originally Posted by dazzlerdaz (Post 7830355)

You have mail !

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 7830470)

So I do.

Maybe its time to close this thread before anyone gets caught in the crossfire like in BC's poll thread...

Originally Posted by FlirtyKnickers (Post 7830438)

Listen up missy, you're a long way from home....they don't play nice here like they do in the Lounge!:p:rofl:

Originally Posted by FlirtyKnickers (Post 7830477)

Boo Hiss......:rofl:

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 7830470)

So I do.

Maybe its time to close this thread before anyone gets caught in the crossfire like in BC's poll thread...

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 7830479)

I know that's why I'm here. Now who else has a naughty list and what do I have to do to get on it?

Originally Posted by meauxna (Post 7830462)

Oh man, you guys should start up this game, it was so fun to read: http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=622009

I wish I wasn't so not good at it though.

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 7830488)

I wish the forum was full of idiots....

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 7830479)

I know that's why I'm here. Now who else has a naughty list and what do I have to do to get on it?

Originally Posted by livermanl (Post 7830483)

Who changed your mind?