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9andaWiggle

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Attention Moderators! Please read and consider...
« on: August 26, 2004, 12:15:42 PM »
Moderators, would it be possible to put up a "sticky" post in each forum outling what will and won't be tolerated.  I know from past experience that some will cry foul and think the removal of a post was unwarranted.  Anyway, I think that would go a long way towards helping re-establish guidelines for the site without stirring up as much animosity toward the moderators who censor an offensive post.  If a post has to be removed, maybe a message to the offending party (or leave one for the whole board to see)as to why it was removed.

Thank you.

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Maelstrom

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Re: Attention Moderators! Please read and consider...
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2004, 08:16:47 PM »
I agree, this would be helpful. (If possible)
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Jeffrevs

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Re: Attention Moderators! Please read and consider...
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2004, 08:27:47 PM »
No 9, they haven't yet.....I just realized my post in the MNB related section was deleted too......novel idea isn't .....even though I can see why they deleted it....why not tell everyone, so everyone can understand the rules......

That's not a bad idea is it ???

Christ, ...this is the kind of stuff that drove away a Toooooooon of fun here not too long ago......
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a_ak57

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Re: Attention Moderators! Please read and consider...
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2004, 08:28:17 PM »
How about a warning first, for any current topics that are breaking the rules, if they decide to do this.
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Re: Attention Moderators! Please read and consider...
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2004, 08:45:10 PM »
I don't happen to be the moderator for this particular section.  I do have to agree with all the above.  Personally, I would have simply edited the post to remove the language and would have left a message why "I" felt it was inappropriate.

Bear in mind, this is still a new concept having moderators.  The site has run wild, mainly due to a few kids using profanity, or changing the letters to get thru the checker.

This moderator may be a little stricter than we wished for, it is his/her call though, it may just take a while to attain a happy medium.

I'm not really sure if anyone on the site checks the posts, maybe a personal note to the website owner would be seen or heard.

Before you ask, we have no idea how many moderators are present, who any of the other ones are.  Each moderator is assigned a particular section(s) and isn't supposed to monitor the other sites except for gross language or totally inappropriate topics.

a_ak57

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Re: Attention Moderators! Please read and consider...
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2004, 09:51:57 PM »
Wow!! the moderator?  WHoever mods the Non-bowling section, can you please let us keep our insomniac post?  I will make sure that if anyone causes a disturbance I'll lock it.....I think that everyone is now scared to post anything at all....including me....

In case I get banned, bye guys.
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a_ak57

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Re: Attention Moderators! Please read and consider...
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2004, 10:00:10 PM »
Hammer, quiet down.  You've already mentioned the post several times, don't act like this is my fault.

The moderators want a civilized BR society, and contrary to your beliefs, our insomniac post can continue on without all the cussing and stuff like that....IF you don't think so, you can feel free to stay out of it.
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Re: Attention Moderators! Please read and consider...
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2004, 11:49:48 PM »
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Agreed.

My only suggestion is that the moderators start taking time to not only delete, but to add things to. They should become part of the group, rather than some GOD-like figure who lurks and deletes as He/She feels fit....




Exactly Bob7--This is what I mentioned in an earlier post about the site NOT changing for years didn't keep interest of old posters that 'Bones started a thread about why old posters don't post any longer.  Site stays fresh it holds posters interest.  The site admin or site owner needs to be involved and post not just people he appoints.  It's just like the ole small bowling proprietor that dusted his own lanes after the shift was over.  Asked.... "why do you dust the lanes instead of sitting at the bar enjoying a beverage...why don't you get a lane rat to do this?"  "Gee I want my bowlers to know that I am involved in my operation."

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