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Why do people wanna stay mods

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    #62
    Sparks
    Registered Users Posts: 40,038 ✭✭✭✭Sparks


    I do it because I'd like for there to be a shooting forum for Irish shooters that didn't read like a badly spelled copy of Guns'n'ammo with spliced-in pages from Combat Monthly or some such mittyesque rag.


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    #63
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,433 ✭✭✭✭unkel
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    WhiteWashMan wrote: »
    what i mean is it brings it to our attention.
    WhiteWashMan wrote: »
    if there are mods that are inactive, or not doing a good job, then feedback is exactly the forum to discuss it

    A user doubting the suitability / activity / competence of a moderator right here on the feedback forum? Not realistic imho. Said user would be crushed with insults and cat pictures posted by other users, many of them moderators :rolleyes:

    An administrator recently called out for an "update" in the moderators forum. To be fair, there were plenty of responses, but very few of the "mod x of forum y should go imo cos they're never around" type

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    #64
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Mainly for the pussy. The moment you mention you're a moderator, the ladies are all over you.


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    #65
    The Artist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭The Artist


    if any of the mods step down or retire il be gladly to take the mods position.
    If theres any avialable il be glad for a interview at any time.;)


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    #66
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 46,106 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    davey180 wrote: »
    if any of the mods step down or retire il be gladly to take the mods position.
    If theres any avialable il be glad for a interview at any time.;)
    That has to be "post of the week" (or year) :eek:


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    #67
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    davey180 wrote: »
    if any of the mods step down or retire il be gladly to take the mods position.
    If theres any avialable il be glad for a interview at any time.;)
    But you're leaving.


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    #68
    The Artist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭The Artist


    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    But you're leaving.
    nah i like it here as im bored!


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    #69
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 46,106 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    davey180 wrote: »
    nah i like it here as im bored!
    Yip. I would say you're well bored by now. Was it a drill you used ;)

    Christ I just love the puns


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    #70
    kelle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,243 ✭✭✭kelle


    What's a Cmod and Smod, anyway?
    witnessmenow wrote: »
    So im asking why would you want to stay a mod?

    In a particular forum, one mod is still listed even though he sadly passed away before Christmas.


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    #71
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    kelle wrote: »
    What's a Cmod and Smod, anyway?



    In a particular forum, one mod is still listed even though he sadly passed away before Christmas.
    http://wiki.boards.ie/wiki/Category_Moderator

    http://wiki.boards.ie/wiki/Super_Moderator


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    #72
    kelle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,243 ✭✭✭kelle


    kaimera wrote: »

    http://wiki.boards.ie/wiki/Super_Moderator


    Wow! And none of these guys get paid -right?


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    #73
    kelle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,243 ✭✭✭kelle


    Terry wrote: »
    I do it because I love the feeling of power over you mere mortals.
    Terry, if my memory serves me correctly, did we not say goodbye to you recently as AH moderator? Did you have a change of heart, or did you miss the power you had over us?


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    #74
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    kelle wrote: »
    Wow! And none of these guys get paid -right?
    Not in the traditional monetary sense.


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    #75
    kelle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,243 ✭✭✭kelle


    kaimera wrote: »
    Not in the traditional monetary sense.

    Hmm! So tell me more.....


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    #76
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    kelle wrote: »
    Oh! So tell me more.....
    Coke & Hookers.


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    #77
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,657 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    kelle wrote: »
    In a particular forum, one mod is still listed even though he sadly passed away before Christmas.

    That's out of respect.


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    #78
    WhiteWashMan
    Registered Users Posts: 20,099 ✭✭✭✭WhiteWashMan


    unkel wrote: »
    A user doubting the suitability / activity / competence of a moderator right here on the feedback forum? Not realistic imho. Said user would be crushed with insults and cat pictures posted by other users, many of them moderators :rolleyes:

    An administrator recently called out for an "update" in the moderators forum. To be fair, there were plenty of responses, but very few of the "mod x of forum y should go imo cos they're never around" type

    IM not sure what your point is in quoting both my posts.

    im hardly personally responsible for all the cat pictures, and i dont think ive ever crushed anyone that made a suitable suggestion.
    in fact, i positively encourage that sort of disucssion to the point that i ask regularly on the AH forum for feedback.

    I cant speak for other moderators, but my view on that sort of behaviour I would have thoughtis well know. If its not, consider it that i frown upon it.

    if a mod is not active on a forum, ive suggested that someone post on the feedback forum.
    if you have a better suggestion, then put it forward.

    as for mods not responding on the mod forum, well, if they are not active, then... im... not... sure... they... would... answer....?

    besides, a mod is hardly likely to actively monitor another mod or forum. the best people to give feedback, is a user.

    and if thats the case, then the best place for that, is the feedback forum.


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    #79
    Anti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭Anti


    davey180 wrote: »
    if any of the mods step down or retire il be gladly to take the mods position.
    If theres any avialable il be glad for a interview at any time.;)


    Not gonan happen buddy :rolleyes:


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    #80
    The Artist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭The Artist


    Anti wrote: »
    Not gonan happen buddy :rolleyes:
    you never know:p im dreaming of becoming a


    super moderator :)
    BO3.jpg


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    #81
    witnessmenow
    Registered Users Posts: 7,152 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


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    #82
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,497 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    kaimera wrote: »
    coke & hookers basically.

    he speaks the truth! :cool:


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    #83
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,433 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    WhiteWashMan wrote: »
    im hardly personally responsible for all the cat pictures, and i dont think ive ever crushed anyone that made a suitable suggestion.
    in fact, i positively encourage that sort of disucssion to the point that i ask regularly on the AH forum for feedback.

    I cant speak for other moderators, but my view on that sort of behaviour I would have thoughtis well know. If its not, consider it that i frown upon it.

    The rolleyes wasn't aimed at you at all! Sorry if I gave that impression. You're a regular contributor to feedback threads. And I know you're no fan of the cat pics. And I wouldn't have thought admins are big fans either. It just seems to be a reality, unfortunately
    WhiteWashMan wrote: »
    a mod is hardly likely to actively monitor another mod or forum. the best people to give feedback, is a user.

    and if thats the case, then the best place for that, is the feedback forum.

    I agree. I just can't see it happen though. A user giving feedback on a particular modding decision, yes. A (probably regular) user of a particular forum giving feedback about an inactive moderator on that forum, no

    Do I have a better solution? Well, no. Except that the recent "moderator purge request" thread by an administrator resulted in a fairly decent cleanup of moderators

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    #84
    WhiteWashMan
    Registered Users Posts: 20,099 ✭✭✭✭WhiteWashMan


    yep, and thats fine.

    all im saying is that if there happens to be an inactive mod, then the best way for that information to be relayed back to those that need to know is through the feedback forum.

    regardless of the cat pictures and the general childish behaviour of some people on here, its probably importnat that we know if a mod is inactive.

    the purge request thread is fine, but as i said, we dont monitor each other, so its vey easy to miss out on a few forums where there is no active mod.


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    #85
    RoundyMooney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,910 ✭✭✭✭RoundyMooney


    Human nature being what it is, mods themselves are very slow to say someone isn't pulling their weight, not to mind users putting their hands up.

    Neither group are shy about volunteering for mod positions though, which is better than the alternative.

    You're right of course, Feedback is the place, but I can't see people queueing up to say "Yer man is dossing". Unless of course they have a grievance to air, and are looking for stones to throw.

    At the end of the day, the important thing is to make sure forums are covered. If someone wants to ride the four star gravy train, then that's really an admin issue to remedy, or one for that someone's own conscience, I guess.


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    #86
    The Artist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭The Artist


    witnessmenow wrote: »
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    Ann robbinson"Why did you vote for davey?"
    Davey " because i couldnt vote for myself! ":p:p


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    #87
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,118 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    RuggieBear wrote: »
    your moaning about Amp, aren't you?
    I reported a post in tcn a few weeks ago and he responded within minutes..


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    #88
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I reported a post in tcn a few weeks ago and he responded within minutes..
    Earth minutes?


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    #89
    witnessmenow
    Registered Users Posts: 7,152 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    It'll be six days tommorrow morning since i reported a post and still no reply.

    I think no forum should be without at least 2 mods. Is feedback the place to request another mod be instated?


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    #90
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,118 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    Earth minutes?
    Cuckoo minutes! = (3.147 earth minutes/pastry) * (27 furlongs/fortnight)





    45 minutes


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    #91
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 46,106 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    witnessmenow wrote: »
    It'll be six days tommorrow morning since i reported a post and still no reply.?
    More often than not you wont receive a reply to a reported post. Mods deal with these issues (if they need dealt with at all at times) in their own time and in their own way.

    Just because you have not received a reply doesn't mean that the mod concerned hasn't seen the reported post or hasn't dealt with it.


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