Hi, everybody - Just some comments about forum moderation here.

I've been out of town for a couple months. Now that I'm back I'm once again an "in-house" moderator (there's also Eric and David - Rom is taking a break from the boards).

Basically all a moderator should do is remove content from these boards that contain language/graphics unsuitable for children. A good rule of thumb is: if it can't be on (American) network television, it shouldn't be on our boards.

And that's it. We moderators aren't here to settle disputes, or remove content that is disagreeable (even if aimed directly at us) - we're here just to clean up the dirty words and pictures.

Of course, there are some gray areas: people who are proving to be *extremely* antisocial may get knocked down a few pegs. This, of course, is a judgment call. Not everybody is going to agree about who should get what punishment - but I recently asked the other moderators to mellow out in this regard.

I also ask that people on these boards keep their feelings in check. I've found that human communication over the internet seems about 50% more confrontational than it actually is. Of course there are jerks out there who have no social grace. Three key words about how to deal with these people: "let it go." Try your best not to fuel the fires, you know what I mean?

Okay I have work to do...

- Matt

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Welcome back, and hope your tour was a big success.

Alinator

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And that's it. We moderators aren't here to settle disputes, or remove content that is disagreeable (even if aimed directly at us) - we're here just to clean up the dirty words and pictures....

OK. This is getting confusing. There has just been a new set of posting rules put in place (again) but now you are saying that no one is supposed to enforce them? ..and that you are going back to the old rules.

I don't mean to be rude or nothing Matt, but you have been away for a while. Wouldn't it have been better to see how the land lies before laying down declarations like this? It seems unfair on the mods who have been trying so hard to end the constant flames wars on these boards..and just as they were starting to have some success too.

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Reality Internet Personality

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And that's it. We moderators aren't here to settle disputes, or remove content that is disagreeable (even if aimed directly at us) - we're here just to clean up the dirty words and pictures....

OK. This is getting confusing. There has just been a new set of posting rules put in place (again) but now you are saying that no one is supposed to enforce them? ..and that you are going back to the old rules.

I don't mean to be rude or nothing Matt, but you have been away for a while. Wouldn't it have been better to see how the land lies before laying down declarations like this? It seems unfair on the mods who have been trying so hard to end the constant flames wars on these boards..and just as they were starting to have some success too.

Nervous about the status quo?

Lawrence Peter said ""Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status."

So don't worry.

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Welcome back Matt, hope your gigs were good ones and that you got some rest. PS, I love your personal board 'What the hell happened", it is a trip!!!

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Basically all a moderator should do is remove content from these boards that contain language/graphics unsuitable for children. A good rule of thumb is: if it can't be on (American) network television, it shouldn't be on our boards.

And that's it. We moderators aren't here to settle disputes, or remove content that is disagreeable (even if aimed directly at us) - we're here just to clean up the dirty words and pictures.

Of course, there are some gray areas: people who are proving to be *extremely* antisocial may get knocked down a few pegs. This, of course, is a judgment call. Not everybody is going to agree about who should get what punishment - but I recently asked the other moderators to mellow out in this regard.

- Matt

Finally we have progress! I don't know why the mods couldn't figure this out on their own from the very beginning? Matt, perhaps you can make a few extra bucks teaching a class at mod school. :-)

Anyway Matt thank you for all your hard work! It is definately appreciated!

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Hi, everybody - Just some comments about forum moderation here.

I've been out of town for a couple months. Now that I'm back I'm once again an "in-house" moderator (there's also Eric and David - Rom is taking a break from the boards).

Basically all a moderator should do is remove content from these boards that contain language/graphics unsuitable for children. A good rule of thumb is: if it can't be on (American) network television, it shouldn't be on our boards.

And that's it. We moderators aren't here to settle disputes, or remove content that is disagreeable (even if aimed directly at us) - we're here just to clean up the dirty words and pictures.

Of course, there are some gray areas: people who are proving to be *extremely* antisocial may get knocked down a few pegs. This, of course, is a judgment call. Not everybody is going to agree about who should get what punishment - but I recently asked the other moderators to mellow out in this regard.

I also ask that people on these boards keep their feelings in check. I've found that human communication over the internet seems about 50% more confrontational than it actually is. Of course there are jerks out there who have no social grace. Three key words about how to deal with these people: "let it go." Try your best not to fuel the fires, you know what I mean?

Okay I have work to do...

- Matt

So what you are saying is that the constant flaming and belittling of anyone trying to discuss issues of concern to them is condoned?? And the rest of this
Rules:

* No commercial advertisements.
* No messages whose only intention is to annoy or antagonize other people.
* No messages whose only intention is to hijack a thread.
* No messages that are deliberately hostile or insulting.
* No abusive comments involving race, religion, nationality, gender, class or sexuality.
* No obscene language.

is meaningless??

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Good thing that the red-x function is now disabled as well.

"You need more average or total credit to report a post."

We'll go back to sleep. :)

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Finally we have progress! I don't know why the mods couldn't figure this out on their own from the very beginning? Matt, perhaps you can make a few extra bucks teaching a class at mod school. :-)

Anyway Matt thank you for all your hard work! It is definately appreciated!

Rmember what I said the other day HERE

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OK. This is getting confusing. There has just been a new set of posting rules put in place (again) but now you are saying that no one is supposed to enforce them? ..and that you are going back to the old rules.

I don't mean to be rude or nothing Matt, but you have been away for a while. Wouldn't it have been better to see how the land lies before laying down declarations like this? It seems unfair on the mods who have been trying so hard to end the constant flames wars on these boards..and just as they were starting to have some success too.

Nervous about the status quo?

Lawrence Peter said ""Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status."

So don't worry.

Michael, Es99 is a good friend of mine and I would appreciate it if you would lighten up with her.

As for the "status quo", I see the boards going forward on a positive note. And, the "Old Guard" will be right there at the forefront. The "Old Guard" is going nowhere, they are staying put. They are staying where they belong.... (-:<

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"Logic is the cement of our civilization with which we ascend from chaos using reason as our guide." - T'Plana-hath

The "Old Guard" is going nowhere, they are staying put. They are staying where they belong.... (-:<

I should hope so..I don't recall asking, hinting about anyone leaving. Everyone is welcome here, inclyuding the "old guard" (whoever they are). :)

I'm glad Matt put his foot down.

Happy Crunching to all :)

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The "Old Guard" is going nowhere, they are staying put. They are staying where they belong.... (-:<

I should hope so..I don't recall asking, hinting about anyone leaving. Everyone is welcome here, inclyuding the "old guard" (whoever they are). :)

I'm glad Matt put his foot down.

Happy Crunching to all :)

Now, that's the spirit.... (-:<

I'm not crunching right now. Trying to figure out why my XP box has problems when BOINC is running and not having problems when BOINC is not running.... )-:<

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CAPT Siran d'Vel'nahr - L L & P _\\//
Winders 11 OS? "What a piece of junk!" - L. Skywalker
"Logic is the cement of our civilization with which we ascend from chaos using reason as our guide." - T'Plana-hath

Good thing that the red-x function is now disabled as well.

"You need more average or total credit to report a post."

We'll go back to sleep. :)

At least they're acknowledging going back to doing sod all. Of course, this was after causing a lot of acrimony in the process. Lovely. About the only good thing is that they're no longer targeting specific individuals.

Welcome back, Matt. Be sure to ask Captain Avatar what happened to my Green Star.

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Good thing that the red-x function is now disabled as well.

"You need more average or total credit to report a post."

We'll go back to sleep. :)

At least they're acknowledging going back to doing sod all. Of course, this was after causing a lot of acrimony in the process. Lovely. About the only good thing is that they're no longer targeting specific individuals.

Welcome back, Matt. Be sure to ask Captain Avatar what happened to my Green Star.

How would I know?

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Good thing that the red-x function is now disabled as well.

"You need more average or total credit to report a post."

We'll go back to sleep. :)

At least they're acknowledging going back to doing sod all. Of course, this was after causing a lot of acrimony in the process. Lovely. About the only good thing is that they're no longer targeting specific individuals.

Welcome back, Matt. Be sure to ask Captain Avatar what happened to my Green Star.

How would I know?

Even *I* know.. and I'm always the last on people's tell-list. :/

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me@rescam.org

About the only good thing is that they're no longer targeting specific individuals.

Yes, they are; there has been no change at all in that regard in the several years i've been here.
people who are proving to be *extremely* antisocial may get knocked down a few pegs.

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About the only good thing is that they're no longer targeting specific individuals.

Yes, they are; there has been no change at all in that regard in the several years i've been here.
people who are proving to be *extremely* antisocial may get knocked down a few pegs.

but Misfit is still here - isn't everything his fault?

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nem·e·sis (nĕm'ĭ-sĭs) pronunciation
n., pl. -ses (-sēz').

1. An opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome.

2. One that inflicts retribution or vengeance.

Nervous about the status quo?

Lawrence Peter said ""Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status."

So don't worry.

No Michael, I'm not worried. You forget that I was posting here before the mods bought in their new regime, and to be honest I never really liked it because I thought it was too draconian and I wasn't allowed to respond to certain people in a way I felt they truly deserved.

However, not everyone is a tough as me and I could see how it helped those who weren't so good at sticking up for themselves. Taking that into consideration I was willing to support the mods in what they were trying to achieve as it was for the greater good.

It seems that things are to go back to the old way. I wouldn't be so smug about that if I were you, as your friends can no longer hide from the consequences of their behaviour by running to the mods.

Oh dear, what a shame.

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Reality Internet Personality

Hi, everybody - Just some comments about forum moderation here.

(big snip)

I also ask that people on these boards keep their feelings in check. I've found that human communication over the internet seems about 50% more confrontational than it actually is. Of course there are jerks out there who have no social grace. Three key words about how to deal with these people: "let it go." Try your best not to fuel the fires, you know what I mean?

Okay I have work to do...

- Matt

In short: self-moderation is back in effect it appears.

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To truly explore, one must keep an open mind...

In short: self-moderation is back in effect it appears.

As it should be, folks need to learn a little self-control. :)

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