Moderators.

[kyro]

I don't know if this is in the works, but I believe that when choosing the moderation team, you should open it up to all your fans and have an application of sorts, not to just assign moderating capabilities to people you happen to know. Of course, the Rev3 team are instant moderators, but for anyone else outside the realm of the Rev3 team, everyone should have an equal opportunity to apply.

Again, I'm not sure as to what you were planning, but I just thought you might like to hear a long time fan's opinion.

-kyro.

[Klitzy]

Moderator? This would have been laughed at 2 weeks ago but with over 25,000 members....I think we might need a few

Wonder how the dromies will take it?

[sevver]

I would like to be a moderator here. I don't think that I could handle it if I weren't. But this place is hopping and if it gets faster then I could see a need for a mod for every section at the least.

[pdesigns]

Yeah I'm interested in this as well.

[g33k0ft3ch]

I nominate Klizy, bigmikeherman and Striker..and I would like to be an Moderator in possibly an help section, spam forums and the OS disscussions.

[samureye]

Sorry to the dromies, there will be moderators.
The problem with moderators are finding people who can be objective in situations and be mature. What's the problem with going with people they already know? If you're having a good time and the spam is nil, then you have no complaints, really, heh. Relax, enjoy the forums.

[scoobydiesel]

Yeah Klitzy would be my first pick, if he wants to be a Mod anyways...Seems like it would be time consumin with all these new members and such

[Klitzy]

Hey, thanks guys...Well, Im on the forums 24/7 anyway but not really my decision

Im happy to just enjoy the new forums moderator or not

[g33k0ft3ch]

Hopefully the mods won't get drunk on their power and allow porn or Meatspin or any sh** like that on the forum.

[scoobydiesel]

Yeah they need to be able to pop into a thread before i do and take out any bad pictures or things so i dont have to view them...

[noonebutme]

Hopefully the mods won't get drunk on their power and allow porn or Meatspin or any sh** like that on the forum.
That'd be a bad choice of moderators - I'd be highly surprised if anyone like that's chosen to be a moderator.

[kowgod]

I tried to stress this a lot in the old forums whenever it came up: any mods around here need to make sure they tread lightly. In the old forums, just as I'm sure with the new forums, we never really ever had any pissing matches break out. People were real chill, had fairly well reasoned opinions, were passionate in their discussions, and for the most part got along with each other.

With the exception of some spammers, I never once thought to myself in the old forums "man, I wish there was a moderator to get rid of this guy..."

Even when people would ***** about rev3 being late on a show, or the passionate hatred (it seemed) for inDigital, moderation was never really needed since the users seemed to almost self-moderate.

That said, I know these forums are gonna take off now that rev3 as a company is growing, and I'm sure actively promoting them. So, yeah, I'm sure there will be need for moderation as time goes on.

But still. Have faith in the members. Tread lightly. Have fun.

Peace.

[krigney]

i was going to be a moderator, but i dont know if that is going to happen

[samureye]

What's the obsession with being a mod? In any case, I am assuming that it will be not unlike a real job, where an application has to be sent in. I doubt the "choose me i luv the broken" will help you become one and I doubt you'd become one just because others nominate you, unless they can say why. With that said, klitzy would make a decent moderator as well as kowgod because of their level-headedness, plus they know you to use an apostrophe and a comma. That comes in handy :)

[g33k0ft3ch]

Also, if there will ever be any discusting or sexual pictures there could be an Over 21 or 18 forum where you will have to answer questions about the 80's and 70's, and it will restrict you from googling or Wikipediaing it.

[samureye]

I tried to stress this a lot in the old forums whenever it came up: any mods around here need to make sure they tread lightly. In the old forums, just as I'm sure with the new forums, we never really ever had any pissing matches break out. People were real chill, had fairly well reasoned opinions, were passionate in their discussions, and for the most part got along with each other.

With the exception of some spammers, I never once thought to myself in the old forums "man, I wish there was a moderator to get rid of this guy..."

Even when people would ***** about rev3 being late on a show, or the passionate hatred (it seemed) for inDigital, moderation was never really needed since the users seemed to almost self-moderate.

That said, I know these forums are gonna take off now that rev3 as a company is growing, and I'm sure actively promoting them. So, yeah, I'm sure there will be need for moderation as time goes on.

But still. Have faith in the members. Tread lightly. Have fun.

Peace.

Yes, but the older forums were uninspored (sorry, plone) and nobody wanted to be there, really. It would be great for people to moderate themselves but the reality is that isn't always going to happen, now will it?

[Klitzy]

Yes, but the older forums were uninspored (sorry, plone) and nobody wanted to be there, really. It would be great for people to moderate themselves but the reality is that isn't always going to happen, now will it?



Except for me and kowgod...We wanted to be there :)

[kowgod]

Yes, but the older forums were uninspored (sorry, plone) and nobody wanted to be there, really. It would be great for people to moderate themselves but the reality is that isn't always going to happen, now will it?

Word.

I know they're going to be necessary, as I even pointed out. All I'm sayin is tread lightly. I've seen too many forums where the moderators actions themselves start unnecessary bickering, which leads to further moderation, more bickering, and then next thing you know peoples' mothers start getting dragged into it.

I for one welcome our new Moderator Overlords! I just hope they're a benevolent bunch, is all.

[TreeNinja]

I think kowgod will make a good moderator here, and I'm not saying that since he looks like my former neighbor.

[samureye]

Well kowgod, I won't be dragging anyone's mama into any convos, peep the new status.

[kyro]

What Kowgod says is extremely true. I've been on many forums and have noticed that being a moderator isn't as easy as people might think. Treading lightly is key. More flaming, aggression, and an outright crappy atmosphere throughout forums are produced out of hate for strict mods, who think it is their duty to 'adhere strictly to the rules,' more than anything, in my opinion.

Also, to scopetech, the reason I brought this up is because I think there are many people out here who would love to help out and contribute to the whole Rev3 experience, whether it be forum mod or anything else. By having applications and allowing all to apply, the audience will feel more of a connection and find an avenue to contribute, an avenue that possibly wasn't there previously.

In any case... let's party.

[g33k0ft3ch]

Yes, but the older forums were uninspored (sorry, plone) and nobody wanted to be there, really. It would be great for people to moderate themselves but the reality is that isn't always going to happen, now will it?

Agreed 100% true, but its the internet, unless the coders would put a system like digg where you can digg the comments up or down, or like a "idiot" button, which in my case I would be the top voted idiot.

[kyro]

Actually, it is possible.

On a game forum that I frequently visit, it is vb forum as this one is, they have a 'reputation' option, where one can negatively or positively give a user a point for a certain post and their total reputation is posted next to their name. Usually, people try to get as good as a reputation quota as possible, preventing people from putting spammy/crappy posts.

[samureye]

We'll probably look for people to cover specific forums, so you'll get your chances. I'm a fan just like you guys, and if we're doing crap, you can feel free to say so, in a civil manner :)

[phool]

Actually, it is possible.

On a game forum that I frequently visit, it is vb forum as this one is, they have a 'reputation' option, where one can negatively or positively give a user a point for a certain post and their total reputation is posted next to their name. Usually, people try to get as good as a reputation quota as possible, preventing people from putting spammy/crappy posts.

sort of like digging users, i like that idea

[nextgenxbox]

Agreed on the whole application thing. Everyone should be given an equal shot.

[AdamZX]

Shoot, I'd like to be a Moderator. I'm here quite a bit as it is.
Sign me up!

[scoobydiesel]

Since this post is going to be a good amount of pages before we have a list of mods(or maybe we do and i missed it lol) i think it would be cool for someone to post an intro to the mods post...if that made since.

[kowgod]

...a list of mods(or maybe we do and i missed it lol)...

There is a list of mods. You can click the "Forum leaders" link at the bottom of the main forum page.

Here is the link: http://revision3.com/forum/showgroups.php?

[scoobydiesel]

haha thanks kowgod, didnt know that...

[Klitzy]

I think the idea of a "diggesque" comment/forum system would be based on opinion not quality. But if it was clearly defined that it was for spam/flaming than that would be perfect.

EDIT:

With that said, klitzy would make a decent moderator as well as kowgod because of their level-headedness, plus they know you to use an apostrophe and a comma. That comes in handy :)

Well, know how to use...Yes...Know where to put them, maybe not

Anyway, I would love the opportunity to be a moderator but I would hope to be a moderator to a specific forum area rather than just "moderator." I have seen forums where there are just moderators for the whole forum and that seems rather pointless. I beleive it should probably something the moderator knows about and posts often about. Anyway...Yeah, thank you whether I become a moderator or not.

[AriaStar]

Modding can be fun, but I'm not sure how many people realize that it can actually be work, and people aren't always going to like your decisions. Sure, it seems like it could be cool to be semi-officially involved with this, but would you be willing to come across as an unpopular bad guy, to watch your own behavior at all times to set proper examples (can't break rules if you're going to enforce them on others), would you be willing to make a decision against a friend for blatantly and repeatedly breaking the rules, do you want to moderate to keep the forums a functioning place rather than for the brag rights, and are you willing to take time daily to do the job? You've got to be able to answer yes to these. Unfortunately, finding mods among those you don't know can be something of a risk. In smaller forums on which most people know each other, having an application and election process can be good, but in a larger forum, that's hardly possible. I personally favor the mods initially being chosen from those they know, and, if more are needed, then from members of the community they have noticed and observed displaying maturity, fairness, etc..

[samureye]

Well put AriaStar.

[g33k0ft3ch]

Yea I go to http://gamersforums.net/mega/ and they have rep, I'm Zayne.H there, but I was thinking more of the digg system. Not the Rep system.

But hey, Kowgod is an Mod...how did that happe..Err I mean congratulations Kowgod, now why don't I run off like a little girl before you delete me.....








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[phool]

nicely put aria!

It is def not what most people think it is, sure like she said you get to be affiliated with the site a little more than most but it is tough to make calls on threads to lock them, move them, delete post etc, as you will always run into opositiion and be deemed as the bad guy sometimes! tough for some to take!


Good luck to all the mods! I promise to be on my best behavior!

[AriaStar]

Thank you, Scope and Phool.

Scope, just Aria is fine. :)

[samureye]

My apologies, Aria. I'm Evan :)

Well, we basically have our main moderators chosen, expect a thread later this week. After that I think there may be forum specific mods. We'll see.

[sevver]

I truly feel that being a mod sometimes can be a totally thankless job. And that the percieved glory in it is really not all that it is cracked up to be. It would seem that if you are meant for it, then as the need arises it would come to you, someone will suggest you.

I look forward to getting to know all of the new people here, and having a female on the forum is a total shock compared to the sausage fest that is scopetech. But I do love scopetech... ;)

[AriaStar]

Definitely thankless. How many people ever stop to think about the work that gets done, much less to appreciate it?

LOL, Sev! Yup, a girl in a guy's world. I enjoy it.

[samureye]

Definately a thankless job, but, c'est la vie. I'm mentally tired right now, been on these forums all day.

[moiety]

I've either administered or moderated a number of popular gaming forums on and off for the last six years. It's often a thankless, stressful and complicated job. A lot of human emotions can come into play; pride, ego, jealousy and simple childishness. When someone with authority steps inbetween users having issues, it's often seen as a "putting your nose where it doesn't belong" sort of move. One party is often pleased, both are rarely if ever satisfied. It can be hard to deal sometimes. However, moderating is also one of the most personally rewarding (and I dare say fulfilling) experiences I've had on the web. Taking such an important role on in a community of active users can really be exciting and, well, damn fun!

If you're looking for any moderators, give me a shout. I'd love to be a part of things.

[AriaStar]

Evan, I overlooked your name. Beautiful name.

It's a Saturday. Go take a break. I promise the board won't fall into an early demise because you go relax like a human for a while. :D

[samureye]

Hah, well the other mods just aren't here and I'm trying to work with our admin on all the various things, rules, getting contact info for the other staffers, etc.

I like moderating, been doing it for years. I like it because, don't mean to sound selfish or anything, but I think I am objective. Objectivity is important, people always look at things with a bias. I want this community to flourish like the original TechTV forums. I can't wait to get some underlings though, take some stress away, heh.

[scoobydiesel]

Your doing a good job thus far man, keep it up(also thanks for the edit in CAC)

[g33k0ft3ch]

I can't wait intill UndoTv, then their forums will be the TechTv forums minus the dumba$$'s

[Hegemony]

I (like others) would like to mod as well. I'll be on the lookout for such opportunities. It would just be cool to contribute to this place and make it as useful as the old techtv forums. I mod some other popular VB forums.

[AriaStar]

Evan, to be proud of your objectivity isn't a selfish thing at all. Not many people can make an honest claim to even partial objectivity.

Am I believing correctly that are currently alone in trying to hold down the fort, that you have not yet figured out who your minions will be? :D

Well, at the least order a pizza or something so you don't go crazy on here.

[wastern]

As a rule I've found those who ask and beg to be mods don't make very good mods

I'm a mod a a few places and its nothing special. just means whoever runs the place trusts you and your judgment. most of the time you don't do anything different then if you were an average poster.

people get too hung up on status

[samureye]

Oh, no, I am not the only one. I just meant at the moment I am the only one, we have some great guys that will be here, I just happened to be free today, or made myself free for the site :)

[samureye]

As a rule I've found those who ask and beg to be mods don't make very good mods

I'm a mod a a few places and its nothing special. just means whoever runs the place trusts you and your judgment. most of the time you don't do anything different then if you were an average poster.

people get too hung up on status


Very true, at the same time, if you don't ask then how will you be discovered? For scopetech, I had to apply and I was chosen. I am now a mod for Rev3, it's all about approach, I guess.

[AriaStar]

There's a difference between applying when apps are requested and expressing some interest, and quite another for people to be jumping up and down with a hand in the air screaming, "Me! Pick me!"

[striker1211]

There is a system in place to monitor the moderator's edits, correct? Oh, and I thank everyone for recommending me as a moderator but in reality i do have random mood swings and i'd rather not have the power lol. I would also be the one to edit random posts to include "[its spelled _____ dumbass]" and "<-- lol that's funny eh?" :P A cool rank title would be nice though... i'll go post that in the "I Want" thread.

[tokenuser]

Word.

I know they're going to be necessary, as I even pointed out. All I'm sayin is tread lightly. I've seen too many forums where the moderators actions themselves start unnecessary bickering, which leads to further moderation, more bickering, and then next thing you know peoples' mothers start getting dragged into it.

I for one welcome our new Moderator Overlords! I just hope they're a benevolent bunch, is all.Howdy Y'all (thats my best Texan accent).

A new forum is like the old west ... and as a community grows you need some sherrifs in town to make sue things don't get out of hand.

I am a mod. Don't hate me for it. I was also one of the original Rev3 forum members - but ended up visiting infrequently due to my dislike of Plone, and some of the early G4/TechTV flame fests really pissing me off (move on guys). Like everyone else here, we are like neighbors, and want to see the community grow beyond discussions of the Rev3 IPTV programming.

I work from home, and live online as part of my job, so feel free to PM me if you have any issues. We are not here to be domineering overlords, but just to keep things running smoothly as a community so the admins can focus on keeping the system running smoothly.

[wastern]

Very true, at the same time, if you don't ask then how will you be discovered? For scopetech, I had to apply and I was chosen. I am now a mod for Rev3, it's all about approach, I guess.


I suppose you have a point there, but with a forum that is semi new it is pretty easy to be active and eb known. For instance one of the forums I mod on I am closing in on 20,000 posts...kind of hard to miss. ha.

I spend most of my time on forums, I only have to work 3 days a weeks so I have a lot of time to kill. I don't know if thats good, bad or sad....

Where is this "application" you speak of?

[samureye]

That might be a bit of all three, wastern.

Just post, be active, be helpful and when it is time to look for more mods, you will know, we will make an announcment.

[muffins]

I only wanted to be a moderator if we got to be tyrants and set threads on fire. :( Oh well. I guess this will do.......but the burning threads would've been cool. You know it.

[samureye]

Try hot sauce in the eyes. No reason, just try it.:rolleyes:

[TreeNinja]

Burning threads? That sounds like oodles of fun. I wish I could take part in that.

[wastern]

That might be a bit of all three, wastern.

Just post, be active, be helpful and when it is time to look for more mods, you will know, we will make an announcment.


Thats generally what I do, just go around and help people. I have no idea why...its a sickness

[muffins]

Well from the sounds of it you'd be putting hotsauce in peoples eyes. Not burning their threads. I guess thats cool. But do you get to eat the eyes?

[samureye]

Well from the sounds of it you'd be putting hotsauce in peoples eyes. Not burning their threads. I guess thats cool. But do you get to eat the eyes?
I never really thought about that...


wastern, let's hope it is contagious, heh.

[TreeNinja]

If you want to be a moderator you do the opposite of what I'm currently doing.

[AriaStar]

Try hot sauce in the eyes. No reason, just try it.:rolleyes:

Well, a few months back I was having this Vietnamese soup for lunch. I picked up the bottle of chile pepper hot sauce and started to shake it...without thinking to check the make sure the top was screwed tight. I can't imagine a more fierce burning than that. By the time I stopped crying, my piping hot soup was cold, and it was many hours more before the stinging completely stopped.





You can stop laughing now.

[sevver]

Yes, that would be bad, my mom got one little hot pepper like you shake on pizza in her eye once and it was hours also before she was better. I am a bit of a chilihead and I have learned to wash my hands after messing with peppers for the same reason, the eyes are very sensitive.

[thebigkahuna]

Yes, that would be bad, my mom got one little hot pepper like you shake on pizza in her eye once and it was hours also before she was better. I am a bit of a chilihead and I have learned to wash my hands after messing with peppers for the same reason, the eyes are very sensitive.

forget the eyes, if you dont wash your hands after handling chilis and you the toilet youll feel the burn. at least that kind of burning doenst require a topical cream though

[phatlip12]

Hello all, my name is Kyle but you can call me Phatty, Phatlip , P/L...whatever. I am a mod on the Revision 3 forums as I was one on Scopetech as well. Im a pretty laid back guy so don't worry about me flipping out on you. Just act like a normal person would in real life and then there won't be any problems. :)

On a side note, Im not used to being a moderator on a forum of this size. On Scopetech I read every post in every thread...I don't think thats possible here. :(

[wastern]

Hello all, my name is Kyle but you can call me Phatty, Phatlip , P/L...whatever. I am a mod on the Revision 3 forums as I was one on Scopetech as well. Im a pretty laid back guy so don't worry about me flipping out on you. Just act like a normal person would in real life and then there won't be any problems. :)

On a side note, Im not used to being a moderator on a forum of this size. On Scopetech I read every post in every thread...I don't think thats possible here. :(

Are they going to have mods for certain areas, or is everyone just a generalist?

[Klitzy]

They mentioned in a page before that they are going to begin assigning moderators to topics.

And what is this? Kowgod is a moderator and I'm not? **Jealousy builds**

How much did he pay you?

[wastern]

They mentioned in a page before that they are going to begin assigning moderators to topics.

And what is this? Kowgod is a moderator and I'm not? **Jealousy builds**

How much did he pay you?

relax young grasshopper. your time will come

[toastmstrgeneral]

It looks like I'm a little late on this, but I gotta throw out the opinion of most the folks over on the geekdrome forums. As evidenced by this late post, most of the regualr posters on the geekdrome side stick to the geekdrome forums, and thus we sometimes miss out on these things. From the list of the 5 mods, I only recognize kowgod as having been a regular around here since day one for the most part. In that same regard, I believe the geekdrome community is severely under-represented in this area, especially since if you check out the stats of the previous forum the geekdrome folks were by far the most active. It would be nice if one of the regulars in the geekdrome forum was given mod status rather than having 5 diggnation dudes who only sometimes head over to our side or fell forced to due to their mod status. One of the "dromies", fluxcapacitor, set up a a stats page before the board had a post number listing, which is located at http://www.onewhowaits.com/geekdrome/stats.php Anyone on the top 10 on there would be an excellent representation of the geekdrome community, due to their committment to the geekdrome boards and the fact that you damn well know they're reading every single post that goes through the place. If abacus13andsouth finds his way back here, I think he could quite possibly be the best choice.

[Klitzy]

Well......He does make a good point

[phatlip12]

I think the only possible way for the forums to get moderated properly is if we assign mods to specific forums. There is just way too much content to cover every forum.

[xxxthundercatxxx]

It looks like I'm a little late on this, but I gotta throw out the opinion of most the folks over on the geekdrome forums. As evidenced by this late post, most of the regualr posters on the geekdrome side stick to the geekdrome forums, and thus we sometimes miss out on these things. From the list of the 5 mods, I only recognize kowgod as have being a regular around here since day one for the most. In that same regard, i believe the geekdrome community is severely under represented in this area, especially since if you check out the stats of the previous forum the geekdrome folks were by far the most active. It would be nice if one of the regulars in the geekdrome forum was given mod status rather than having 5 diggnation dudes who only sometimes head over to our side. One of the "dromies" fluxcapacitor set up a a stats page before the bulletin had stats as to the top 10 posters, which is located at http://www.onewhowaits.com/geekdrome/stats.php
Any on on the top 10 on there would be an excellent representation of the geekdrome community, due to their committment to the community and the fact that you damn well know they're reading every single post that goes through the place. If abacus13andsouth finds his way back here, I think he could quite possibly be the best choice.

As a beloved personality on the Drome boards I feel as if my 2cents should be heard aswell. The old forums were my favorite from any site I've ever been on. Mainly because of how everybody got along great with each other, acting like adults and posting in harmony 99% of the time. I really don't like the idea of people moderating the Geekdrome boards that aren't Dan or Jon, or members appointed by them. I don't venture anywhere besides the geekdrome section so I haven't run into any of you besides Kowgod, but I am affraid of change, I'm affraid of outsiders, and I'm affraid of people with the power to censor who may not share a sense of humor that's in tune with the show. I'm no angel on the forums but I have a personality people were accepting of once they got to know me more. If I had been posting in a moderated forum this whole time I don't think that would have been the case. That being said if I was forced to pick somebody besides the hosts who would equally serve the fans, the show, and the interests of Rev3 I think Divadawg9234 is the best suited. Toastmaster isn't a bad second choice either.

[samureye]

Well, a few months back I was having this Vietnamese soup for lunch. I picked up the bottle of chile pepper hot sauce and started to shake it...without thinking to check the make sure the top was screwed tight. I can't imagine a more fierce burning than that. By the time I stopped crying, my piping hot soup was cold, and it was many hours more before the stinging completely stopped.





You can stop laughing now.

:( Sorry to hear that. Now back to laughing.

[AriaStar]

Oh, Evan! It was so much fun that I'm waiting for the chance to do it again! :D

[satori]

- satori -

Sorry man, your post got hit by a glitch, and my reply to you ended up as the body of your message.

TokenUser - moderator

[Scott Taylor]

So many people wanting power. In communities that I am a member of, respected and active members are made to be moderators.. such of those who perhaps have a certain interest and high post count in a particular forum e.g. Diggnation. And also Administrators usually know when someone deserves to be moderator as they will stand out from the crowd, so dont worry about becoming a mod, they will contact you if they feel you are right for the team are not. Not being one isnt the end of the world, you can still participate in the community to the same level as a moderator ;)

[phatlip12]

Geekdrome IS a part of Revision 3 so we WILL have moderators over there, its as simple as that. Were going to be assigned specific forums to moderate however we will still be moderating all of the forums (the forums assigned to us will be our main priority though).

I don't watch Geekdrome so I am not asking to be assigned to that board. It will be someone that is familar with the show so they will be able to make a better decision on what should and shouldn't be posted.

On a side note the rules we are coming up with thus far are really laid back so don't worry. :)

[fushna]

It looks like I'm a little late on this, but I gotta throw out the opinion of most the folks over on the geekdrome forums. As evidenced by this late post, most of the regualr posters on the geekdrome side stick to the geekdrome forums, and thus we sometimes miss out on these things. From the list of the 5 mods, I only recognize kowgod as having been a regular around here since day one for the most part. In that same regard, I believe the geekdrome community is severely under-represented in this area, especially since if you check out the stats of the previous forum the geekdrome folks were by far the most active. It would be nice if one of the regulars in the geekdrome forum was given mod status rather than having 5 diggnation dudes who only sometimes head over to our side or fell forced to due to their mod status. One of the "dromies", fluxcapacitor, set up a a stats page before the board had a post number listing, which is located at http://www.onewhowaits.com/geekdrome/stats.php Anyone on the top 10 on there would be an excellent representation of the geekdrome community, due to their committment to the geekdrome boards and the fact that you damn well know they're reading every single post that goes through the place. If abacus13andsouth finds his way back here, I think he could quite possibly be the best choice.


YES, YES, YES I couldn't agree more.

[AriaStar]

Is anyone else growing tired of the grovelling for mod positions that aren't even open?

[Scott Taylor]

Is anyone else growing tired of the grovelling for mod positions that aren't even open?

Im tired of this thread full stop :)

[samureye]

Oh, Evan! It was so much fun that I'm waiting for the chance to do it again! :D

Totally do that!

Scott Taylor: Post count has nothing to do with anything, I can spam up a storm and be a horrible moderator, also, if we were to say the first person to make 5000 posts would be a mod, do you think the quality of mods and posts would stand up? I highly doubt. Why is being a moderator something so glamorous? As it is, I can't participate as much as I want to, I have to go through my 70+ Private Messages, sticky threads, edit thread names, monitor for spam, get personally assaulted by 3 different people because of something that might happen with an unofficial IRC chatroom, the list goes on. And I'm not complaining, not everyone is able to handle the load, some just want it to say they're that cool and then rest on their behinds.

[wastern]

Totally do that!

Scott Taylor: Post count has nothing to do with anything, I can spam up a storm and be a horrible moderator, also, if we were to say the first person to make 5000 posts would be a mod, do you think the quality of mods and posts would stand up? I highly doubt. Why is being a moderator something so glamorous? As it is, I can't participate as much as I want to, I have to go through my 70+ Private Messages, sticky threads, edit thread names, monitor for spam, get personally assaulted by 3 different people because of something that might happen with an unofficial IRC chatroom, the list goes on. And I'm not complaining, not everyone is able to handle the load, some just want it to say they're that cool and then rest on their behinds.


oh, quit your crying :p

[samureye]

:rolleyes: I'll try!

[bird603568]

Totally do that!

Scott Taylor: Post count has nothing to do with anything, I can spam up a storm and be a horrible moderator, also, if we were to say the first person to make 5000 posts would be a mod, do you think the quality of mods and posts would stand up? I highly doubt. Why is being a moderator something so glamorous? As it is, I can't participate as much as I want to, I have to go through my 70+ Private Messages, sticky threads, edit thread names, monitor for spam, get personally assaulted by 3 different people because of something that might happen with an unofficial IRC chatroom, the list goes on. And I'm not complaining, not everyone is able to handle the load, some just want it to say they're that cool and then rest on their behinds.

so i personally assulted you? are you freaking kidding me

[tokenuser]

This is loopy to think that a non Dromer is going to be modding Geekdrome. Can't Jonathon London or Danny T be asked who they want modding Geekdrome? I'll bet they'd suggest Fluxcapacitor, or Abacus or someone else of that ilk. I truly feel left out of the loop on this.

I gotta ask - has there actually been ANY interference with the Dromies since the new forums went up but moderators?

Each of the show forums have a different flavour. That is being respected. Just remember, these are early days, and we are busy unpacking the boxes still. As has been repeatedly said (and I say it again, 'cos at 9 pages long, who's going to read the whole thread?) other mods will be added. Some of them will be specifically asked to moderate particular forums (like Geekdrome and Infected). These will be members who are active in those forums.

The whole profanity filter thing? That is a VB default. It will probalby be turned off, because we realise that the shows set the tone for the forums - and if they swear in the shows, there will be swearing in the forums.

If a moderator is doing their job, you shouldn't really notice we are here. We are the janitors of the forums, tidying things up, throwing out the spam, kicking out the ones that continually disrupt the community :)

BTW - Mods generally don't have real high post counts. Once you become a mod on a large forum, you tend to quieten down a little. Its hard trying to not have an opinion that will piss everyone off, so often it is better just to say nothing :) [Linux sux, Mac user are losers, and Opera is the best browser EVER! - damn, now I've blown it :D]

[phatlip12]

Mods= forum janitor :(

[tokenuser]

Mods= forum janitor :(Sorry to be the one to break it to ya Phatty - take off the tiara, and grab a mop :(

[samureye]

so i personally assulted you? are you freaking kidding me

I'm not kidding anyone, I had some personal attacks, but I didn't call any names, so why are you getting on the defensive? Guilty much?

[bman]

Wow, people relax, no one is doing anything. Forget about it.

[bird603568]

I'm not kidding anyone, I had some personal attacks, but I didn't call any names, so why are you getting on the defensive? Guilty much?

youre an idiot i didnt do shit until now

[wastern]

1st rule of the internet:

Don't take anything seriously.


2nd rule:

have fun

[phatlip12]

"Fighting on the internet is just like joining the special Olympics: even if you win, your still a retard"

:P

[wastern]

Its like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere

[samureye]

It's like calling me an idiot for nothing.

[bman]

how about we leave it as plain old dum.

[divadawg9234]

As a beloved personality on the Drome boards I feel as if my 2cents should be heard aswell. The old forums were my favorite from any site I've ever been on. Mainly because of how everybody got along great with each other, acting like adults and posting in harmony 99% of the time. I really don't like the idea of people moderating the Geekdrome boards that aren't Dan or Jon, or members appointed by them. I don't venture anywhere besides the geekdrome section so I haven't run into any of you besides Kowgod, but I am affraid of change, I'm affraid of outsiders, and I'm affraid of people with the power to censor who may not share a sense of humor that's in tune with the show. I'm no angel on the forums but I have a personality people were accepting of once they got to know me more. If I had been posting in a moderated forum this whole time I don't think that would have been the case. That being said if I was forced to pick somebody besides the hosts who would equally serve the fans, the show, and the interests of Rev3 I think Divadawg9234 is the best suited. Toastmaster isn't a bad second choice either.

I was just told about this nomination! I'm very flattered and Thundercat knew that I had love for him before (even though he'd toe the line!) and I have even more love now... Back in the old forums I was the Geekdrome "mother" always first to put peoples' noses in their corners when they were getting out of hand. So if this would actually happen, I'd be willing to moderate my dromies (notice correct use of the term...) but if you're looking for people that will have their hands in all the forums then I'm not your girl... I'm going to stay completely loyal to the Drome Thank you :D

[Spin]

Yeah I'm interested in this as well.

who isnt interested?

[samureye]

I was just told about this nomination! I'm very flattered and Thundercat knew that I had love for him before (even though he'd toe the line!) and I have even more love now... Back in the old forums I was the Geekdrome "mother" always first to put peoples' noses in their corners when they were getting out of hand. So if this would actually happen, I'd be willing to moderate my dromies (notice correct use of the term...) but if you're looking for people that will have their hands in all the forums then I'm not your girl... I'm going to stay completely loyal to the Drome Thank you :D

I'm pretty sure anyone else added will not be global, but we'd be looking for people for specific forums.

[divadawg9234]

I'm pretty sure anyone else added will not be global, but we'd be looking for people for specific forums.

Well, I'm totally willing... just let me know :)

[bman]

Anyone is willing lol, its if your right for the job!

[Klitzy]

Anyone is willing lol, its if your right for the job!

Im not willing unless they completely re-assign moderators.....

Except for kowgod and phatlip.....:)

[bman]

not happy with them?

[Spin]

Im not willing unless they completely re-assign moderators.....

Except for kowgod and phatlip.....:)

rofl you just made me lawl <3

[Klitzy]

not happy with them?

Well, I am just not sure they are needed as much that they think they are needed. I dont mind them...But I also don't think they really deserve to be moderators other than phatlip and kowgod, both who have been avid intelligent posters for a while now.

Just because they "know" Dan and are moderators on his site doesnt give them any reserved spot for a moderator at the revision3 forums. Yes they claim to have been to the revision3 forums before but I would have much rather seen someone like striker or mikey be a moderator than "samureye" and whoever the other ones are.

Not that I am not going to give them a chance, but they didn't impress me by making a huge deal about someone posting a Rev3 IRC channel. Give me a break.

Just saying, I would have much rather seen someone else. A vote would be cool. Election of moderators!

[bman]

Mod's have never really bothered me, but a vote would be different.

[AriaStar]

An election would end up being a popularity contest on a site like this.

One forum I was on had elections every three months, and that was a bit much. The point was to prevent it from going to anyone's head, but it also prevented anyone from being around long enough to do the job well. That board just met its demise.

I'm going to trust whoever actually runs this board to make the mod decisions for now. We'll see what happens with the board once the novelty has worn off and we find out who the regular posters will be. The question of mods needs to be shelfed for the time being.

[samureye]

I'm going to choose my words wisley, not attempting to argue with anyone. I imparted my own judgement, which, as is apparent, is not always going to be the most popular decisions ever. I made the decision (I wasn't the only one who thought what I was thinking was right) to remove the links because whatever happens in there cannot be taken as direct reflections of Revision 3. With that said, while I acted on my own, as we are instructed to do, I did check in with Jay and Dan because I have nothing against IRC chatrooms, but being in the position I am in, I have to look at things from all angles. Sure, it's fun and games, but I took into consideration what could happen, something nefarious goes in the room perhaps and the company looks bad. In any case, I told you all that you can put it up, once it is clearly labelled to be unofficial. There really isn't anything more, stop flogging a dead horse. I'm sorry if you don't like me, such is life. I only hope you can see where I was coming from and that I have your best interest at heart in all honesty. Had I been "the big mean moderator" that you may want to make me out to be, I would have never gone to Dan or Jay to find out what they had to say. That's all I have to say on the matter.

[wastern]

Well, I am just not sure they are needed as much that they think they are needed. I dont mind them...But I also don't think they really deserve to be moderators other than phatlip and kowgod, both who have been avid intelligent posters for a while now.

Just because they "know" Dan and are moderators on his site doesnt give them any reserved spot for a moderator at the revision3 forums. Yes they claim to have been to the revision3 forums before but I would have much rather seen someone like striker or mikey be a moderator than "samureye" and whoever the other ones are.

Not that I am not going to give them a chance, but they didn't impress me by making a huge deal about someone posting a Rev3 IRC channel. Give me a break.

Just saying, I would have much rather seen someone else. A vote would be cool. Election of moderators!


They are people that they know and trust to do a good job. They have seen how these people will handle situations. Its about trust

I went to a forum and by the time I had 3 posts the guy running it upgraded my level, not to mod, but to an elevated user. why? because I am a mod on another forum with him, he knows he, he trusts me, and he knows I'll do good by him and the board and help out. Have other people been there longer, sure, but he still doens't know them as well or trust them as much. They are still good posters and assets to the board though. Its not a slight against those poeple. I don't see why you take this so personally

[wastern]

I'm going to choose my words wisley, not attempting to argue with anyone. I imparted my own judgement, which, as is apparent, is not always going to be the most popular decisions ever. I made the decision (I wasn't the only one who thought what I was thinking was right) to remove the links because whatever happens in there cannot be taken as direct reflections of Revision 3. With that said, while I acted on my own, as we are instructed to do, I did check in with Jay and Dan because I have nothing against IRC chatrooms, but being in the position I am in, I have to look at things from all angles. Sure, it's fun and games, but I took into consideration what could happen, something nefarious goes in the room perhaps and the company looks bad. In any case, I told you all that you can put it up, once it is clearly labelled to be unofficial. There really isn't anything more, stop flogging a dead horse. I'm sorry if you don't like me, such is life. I only hope you can see where I was coming from and that I have your best interest at heart in all honesty. Had I been "the big mean moderator" that you may want to make me out to be, I would have never gone to Dan or Jay to find out what they had to say. That's all I have to say on the matter.

You shouldn't have to apologies to people. rules are rules, you're doing your job.

[AriaStar]

Evan, you are under no obligation to explain your decisions to us. Let me tell you something I learned the very hard way this year. The more you try to defend yourself, the bigger an issue becomes. It also keeps an issue alive. It takes two to go back and forth, but with only one participant, there's nothing more to say. It'll be tempting to say something, but don't. Remember that part of modding is that the decisions made aren't always the popular ones, but you also can't take the time to defend every single decision. If you just let it go, let this really be your last word, then this will die out.

Same for you, Klitzy. If you want to eventually mod, you've got to be able to set aside differences. No one person will always agree or get along with everyone else. You've got to get over that and accept that Evan knows something we don't, even before he said he consulted with Dan and Jay. Pick your battles. From what I've been hearing, this has been blown out of proportion.

Arguing won't change anything. So this is pointless. Klitxy, the links likely won't go back. Evan, you're not going to talk Klitzy into seeing your side. Humans are competitive by nature, and both of you want to be the right party. But this really isn't worth arguing over.

Both of you, this is a new board. So that we don't start off with bad blood, just let this go.

[kowgod]

Has anyone seen the movie Tzameti? That's kinda how the mods are chosen around here... Still wanna be a mod?

[Klitzy]

Whats a moderator?

[wastern]

I like apple pie. what kind of pie to you all like?












*attempts to change the subject to divert awfulness*

[AriaStar]

Haven't seen it, have heard of it. Explain the similarity please? I doubt I'm the only one who hasn't seen it.

[bman]

Whats a moderator?

uh yea ummm jokii?

[Klitzy]

uh yea ummm jokii?

Uh yeah uh duh...

[wastern]

Uh yeah uh duh...



you seem kind of wound up. take a brake, cool down and come back a little later


just a friendly suggestion

[g33k0ft3ch]

Whats a moderator?

A moderator is someone that will own your ass if you do anythi EDITED BY MODERATOR NUMBER 1625664R3

[kowgod]

Haven't seen it, have heard of it. Explain the similarity please? I doubt I'm the only one who hasn't seen it.

I assume you mean tzameti...

It's a movie about a club of dudes who go into a room. Each of them has a gun with one bullet. they line up in a circle, each facing the back of the person in front of them. they spin the chamber, place the gun at the back of the head in front of them, and when this light in the center of the room turns on, they all pull the trigger. it's russian roulette but where you shoot the dude in front of you, instead of yourself.

and while this is all happening, a bunch of people in another room place bets and gamble on who's gonna die.

so, here, it's the survivors that become mods.






ba dum bum CHING!

[Klitzy]

you seem kind of wound up. take a brake, cool down and come back a little later


just a friendly suggestion

Breath....1...2...3

*Throws computer into.....*

[samureye]

I assume you mean tzameti...

It's a movie about a club of dudes who go into a room. Each of them has a gun with one bullet. they line up in a circle, each facing the back of the person in front of them. they spin the chamber, place the gun at the back of the head in front of them, and when this light in the center of the room turns on, they all pull the trigger. it's russian roulette but where you shoot the dude in front of you, instead of yourself.

and while this is all happening, a bunch of people in another room place bets and gamble on who's gonna die.

so, here, it's the survivors that become mods.






ba dum bum CHING!

That was utterly sadistic, haha.

[AriaStar]

Kow, that's morbid. :)

[tokenuser]

Kow, that's morbid. :)Sounds like fun.

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[masherscf]

Hi guys! 8 - 9 - 10

I'm a junior member. I feel so immature.

[bman]

thats good to know:rolleyes:

[wastern]

Hi guys! 8 - 9 - 10

I'm a junior member. I feel so immature.



as long as you don't act it we can overlook it

[masherscf]

as long as you don't act it we can overlook it

*sigh* that's how it is...

[g33k0ft3ch]

Well welcome to the new forums Masher. I am a Member or Sr member, but I act like a Jr member.