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BreakABone · 04-28-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylflon

No, I get that. But just ask people you think would be good for it rather than making an open audition and giving week-long power to a guy with 24 posts.

The problem is, at least for me, is we don't know who would be good for it. I mean sure we could probably pick the most active members, but that doesn't mean that someone given the position wouldn't step up to the plate.

Listen, its not a perfect system and it isn't even decided yet, but I figured giving everyone a trial run would be for the best. People can surprise you, I hope.

Combine 017 · 04-28-2010, 10:30 PM

You should just make me a mod so I can make a drunk forum.

KillerGremlin · 04-28-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylflon

Haha, there isn't that much to do around here. You're basically giving people the power and saying "you only have a week to use this power". This will make them feel like they should exercise their power more than they should.

Sack up and ask people you think would be good.

I'll do my part...I can make sure to post tons of porn and racist posts and stuff that week to keep the new mods on edge.

Ginkasa · 04-29-2010, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BreakABone

The problem is, at least for me, is we don't know who would be good for it. I mean sure we could probably pick the most active members, but that doesn't mean that someone given the position wouldn't step up to the plate.

Listen, its not a perfect system and it isn't even decided yet, but I figured giving everyone a trial run would be for the best. People can surprise you, I hope.

What would expectations be? Like people have said, there's not really too much "moderating" that needs to go on. Quite honestly (and I don't know much about running a message board, so I could be completely wrong), I don't see why there even needs to be a moderator behind you and Typhoid beyond formality...? Or are you just looking for people to bring spice to the message board, 'cause anyone and everyone could help with that without being able to delete posts or whatever.

Whatever the reasons, I agree with Dylflon that an "open audition" is a pretty silly idea. Personally, I think you and Typhoid should privately discuss what members would be good for the job and PM them and discuss with each person about expectations and responsibilities and what they would bring to the table. Or, talk to everyone who posted in this thread. Or talk to everyone. But I think just giving whoever supreme mod powers and letting them run loose is, again, silly.

Dylflon · 04-29-2010, 05:43 AM

*Dylflon shrugs and walks away*

Typhoid · 04-29-2010, 05:48 AM

Who said anything about 'supreme mod powers'?

Basically it's formality, mixed with giving someone the 'responsibility' of creating discussable threads every so often.

More about addition than subtraction.

KillerGremlin · 04-30-2010, 03:14 AM

Need more front page discussion with the possibility of contributing articles and editorials and less mod discussion. This place isn't unruly and I think we are all mature adults. And, in fact, I'm amazed at some of the moderating that does happen around here....

Typhoid · 04-30-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerGremlin

Need more front page discussion with the possibility of contributing articles and editorials and less mod discussion. This place isn't unruly and I think we are all mature adults. And, in fact, I'm amazed at some of the moderating that does happen around here....

It's not really about actual moderating, as I just said:

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Basically it's formality, mixed with giving someone the 'responsibility' of creating discussable threads every so often.

More about addition than subtraction.