Why become a moderator?
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Why become a moderator?
There has been some discussion of moderation here, but I am wondering why people volunteer to do the job
I understand it is unpaid, is that right? Does one have a contract and set duties?
One has to make decisions that often displease others* Mind, one does have a lot of power and can remove or discourage texts one disagrees with
What are the rules for banning members? I understand the moderators have absolute power here, but I think very few are banned
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I wondered about volunteering to be a moderator, but I have enough interests to keep me busy in retirement and I think I should find it aggravating, I should find myself taking my work home
Mind, we only have a couple of moderators, a few more might be desireable
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* A compromise is only good, when all parties are dissatisfied
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I understand it is unpaid, is that right? Does one have a contract and set duties?
One has to make decisions that often displease others* Mind, one does have a lot of power and can remove or discourage texts one disagrees with
What are the rules for banning members? I understand the moderators have absolute power here, but I think very few are banned
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I wondered about volunteering to be a moderator, but I have enough interests to keep me busy in retirement and I think I should find it aggravating, I should find myself taking my work home
Mind, we only have a couple of moderators, a few more might be desireable
..
* A compromise is only good, when all parties are dissatisfied
French politician
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Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Re: Why become a moderator?
Cyril Haearn wrote:Mind, we only have a couple of moderators, a few more might be desireable
We have six, though one or two of them are taking a rest for a while.
memberlist.php?mode=group&g=2082
If you, or anyone else wants a job moderating, put yourself forward.
Mick F. Cornwall
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Re: Why become a moderator?
Hi, Them who can Post, them who can't Moderate
Just a joke.
Sometimes to Moderate must be like trying to separate Killkenny Fighting Cats, almost certain to get scratched by one of them.
I've had my troubles with them, but on the whole they do an excellent job! Cut me some slack . MM
Just a joke.
Sometimes to Moderate must be like trying to separate Killkenny Fighting Cats, almost certain to get scratched by one of them.
I've had my troubles with them, but on the whole they do an excellent job! Cut me some slack . MM
Re: Why become a moderator?
A vote of thanks for the mods. Hopefully I haven't caused them much work over the years. Their mostly unseen work is much appreciated.
Re: Why become a moderator?
I have previously volunteered to be a moderator (in order to stop people putting up items for sale
without actual photographs of their sale items, or putting direct links to an ebay sale without details
on the for sale page of their item.
The response I received was (I'll paraprase:) If an individual is happy with the description, they'll buy the item.
without actual photographs of their sale items, or putting direct links to an ebay sale without details
on the for sale page of their item.
The response I received was (I'll paraprase:) If an individual is happy with the description, they'll buy the item.
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Re: Why become a moderator?
Graham has retired, are there too few moderators now?
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Re: Why become a moderator?
Graham is no longer a mod as he’s retired.Mick F wrote: ↑24 Aug 2020, 2:18pmWe have six, though one or two of them are taking a rest for a while.Cyril Haearn wrote:Mind, we only have a couple of moderators, a few more might be desireable
memberlist.php?mode=group&g=2082
If you, or anyone else wants a job moderating, put yourself forward.
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Re: Why become a moderator?
Just replied to a PM from someone raising this issue.
If you feel you want to volunteer ......... and it's not an easy thing to do - not the volunteering, but the moderating ........... message Vorpal.
Personally speaking, I help out but steer clear of actually moderating. I'm not the right sort of person.
I could re-register as a new person and have a dual identity maybe, but my personality would shine through, I have no doubt. I've been on here for so long, I'm part of the furniture.
Mick F. Cornwall
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Re: Why become a moderator?
Once upon a time CTC membership was a requirement of being a moderator.
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Re: Why become a moderator?
Cheers MickF,PM sent to Vorpal.Mick F wrote: ↑3 May 2021, 2:08pm Just replied to a PM from someone raising this issue.
If you feel you want to volunteer ......... and it's not an easy thing to do - not the volunteering, but the moderating ........... message Vorpal.
Personally speaking, I help out but steer clear of actually moderating. I'm not the right sort of person.
I could re-register as a new person and have a dual identity maybe, but my personality would shine through, I have no doubt. I've been on here for so long, I'm part of the furniture.
Re: Why become a moderator?
why are some green and some red ?Mick F wrote: ↑24 Aug 2020, 2:18pmWe have six, though one or two of them are taking a rest for a while.Cyril Haearn wrote:Mind, we only have a couple of moderators, a few more might be desireable
memberlist.php?mode=group&g=2082
If you, or anyone else wants a job moderating, put yourself forward.
is it a Good Cop / Bad Cop sort of routine for when you interrogate members ?
Re: Why become a moderator?
What colour am I?
Bright Red I think.
Some time back, we were offered colours, and I chose to stay as I was.
I get rid of spam, and edit posts with bad language and do some editing.
I don't have full admin privileges, and I don't want them either. What I do, suits me fine, and I hope you're all happy with that.
If not, please say so.
Bright Red I think.
Some time back, we were offered colours, and I chose to stay as I was.
I get rid of spam, and edit posts with bad language and do some editing.
I don't have full admin privileges, and I don't want them either. What I do, suits me fine, and I hope you're all happy with that.
If not, please say so.
Mick F. Cornwall