Dispute with mod

BBOC, I think boards.ie could do with a vent thread in feedback. There's obviously a lot of frustration being built up with the site and nowhere to release it.

These threads spring up sporadically, and then often get shut down in a while due to circular arguments or the admin have enough. Wouldn't it make sense to have a permanent thread set up in feedback where the users can vent frustrations and grievances politely?

Most normal forum rules apply* and if someone gets banned from feedback, it's not like they're getting banned from the helpdesk.

*I mean, the only concession would be that the thread would probably have to allow discussion of moderator actions or else it would be quite redundant.

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I thought the issue was with perceived inequalities of rules application rather than the rules themselves?

There is no need for a "vent thread" it will just go the way of every other mod bashing thread. If you have a legitimate complaint, air it. Without resorting to insults. It can then be addressed. Civilly.

With all due respect, I think this is part of the problem. Not every complaint against a mod is meant as a bash, and shouldn't be assumed to be one. Some are legitimate, and civility needs to come from both sides, yet I have found that the moderation team are inclined to take immediate offence, and jump almost aggressively onto the defensive if/when a poster tries to raise any issue with a moderator.

From my perspective, there doesn't appear to be a middle ground where grievances with moderators can be addressed, civilly. It usually comes down to, "if you don't like it, leave".

Also, it is of concern that mods can see every report made, including those in forums they don't moderate, and any made about their own posts. I know it has been said that most mods would not let that influence their modding, but I find that hard to believe. It's human nature. I assume mods are not allowed to moderate reports on their own posts, but have to escalate them to a CMod or Admin?

I also acknowledge that this visibility of reports is currently outside of the mod team's control and is a Vanilla issue, but it something that should be explored with Vanilla.

(eta) I think a thread like this should be neutral ground. If posters are not allowed access to DRP on certain threads, then mods should allow them a space here (or create a new space) where posters who do try to raise legitimate issues in the appropriate Helpdesk / Feedback forum are not threatened with action against them, for doing so.

he done same to me, I even opened a thread here in help desk with details that just got closed without the issues being addressed

He then proceeded to exact revenge on me for pointing out the hypocrisy and the lack of consistency in moderation with a one week ban by calling it “back seat moderation”

Probably send another one now for this post, for daring to point out the bullshit and inconsistent moderation

Well boards.ie sure as hell no longer a good place for serious discussions

Where pointing out inconsistent moderation only earns you more infractions

The poster who made an identical post to the one I made and got infraction for I see still hasn’t been warned for that, while I ended up with a week ban for pointing out this bullshit

And it seems that even if a thread is started sincerely, with a considered complaint\point that may potentially be legitimate…

If other posters drag it into that territory, instead of properly dealing with the posters who did that the admins here take a dim view of the thread and everyone involved and the thread dies.

Rinse and repeat.

So it is unclear how sincere posters are meant to go about it and sincerely raise general issues with moderation - without risking their thread being hijacked.

Is it really worth sitebanning the majority of contributors to this thread? Would that be a positive outcome from this thread?

You're the admin, you tell us what you think. I think it would not.

Personally, I think it's very, very unfair for you to say,

If you got warned in this thread you absolutely deserved it. 

Knowing that that statement cannot be argued against here, as "discussing moderation actions" goes against the rules.