Moderators? do we really need them?

pappyodaniel · 07-09-2009 4:04am #1

Moderators? do we really need them?

Only messing but I'd like to here what Boards users think about those higher up the food-chain.

What's good about our beloved moderators?

What's bad about our Gestaporators?

REAL LIFE HOOD · 07-09-2009 4:06am

I'm on forums with other teens that don't require moderators and everything works out fine. Boards which appears to have an older profile seems to have more mods than users.

pappyodaniel · 07-09-2009 4:07am

that's a good start

orestes · 07-09-2009 4:07am

Without moderators the site would be a complete disaster. Yes, the site does need them. They stop the place turning into a complete and total cluster-fukk of personal abuse and shite. They are there to make sure the noise:signal ratio is balanced properly.

LadyJ · 07-09-2009 4:20am

If you actually looked at boards through the uncensored eyes of a mod, you'd understand. It's like the difference between watching Big Brother live and the edited version at night. We filter out all of the crap that no one has any need for and you don't have to watch anyone taking a dump.

pappyodaniel · 07-09-2009 4:27am

I'd love to see some kind of moderation on the comments section of youtube, it's absolute bedlam

orestes · 07-09-2009 4:29am

pappyodaniel wrote: »

I'd love to see some kind of moderation on the comments section of youtube, it's absolute bedlam

And that shite is exactily why there are mods here

Dartz · 07-09-2009 4:34am

Could be worse.

Could be moderated like /b/ .(Which, funnily enough, is)

Jesus Wept · 07-09-2009 4:38am

your mother+cum

My favourite youtube comment

Overheal · 07-09-2009 4:45am

pappyodaniel wrote: »

Moderators? do we really need them?

Only messing but I'd like to here what Boards users think about those higher up the food-chain.

What's good about our beloved moderators?

What's bad about our Gestaporators?

http://forums.steampowered.com

if you make it back in one piece, I accept your apology.

pappyodaniel · 07-09-2009 4:45am

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/2668997/YouTubes-worst-comments-blocked-by-filter.html

Off original comments but for those with youtube accounts.

Manic Moran · 07-09-2009 6:15am

I'm on one board which is completely moderation free. It actually seems to work out fairly well, the trolls which show up aren't fed, they get bored, and go elsewhere.

NTM

galwayrush · 07-09-2009 8:16am

Manic Moran wrote: »

I'm on one board which is completely moderation free. It actually seems to work out fairly well, the trolls which show up aren't fed, they get bored, and go elsewhere.

NTM

I'm on a few particular dedicated subjct sites and they kinda moderate themselves, but for AH, yes, definitely needed.

Rabies · 07-09-2009 8:25am

REAL LIFE HOOD wrote: »

I'm on forums with other teens that don't require moderators and everything works out fine. Boards which appears to have an older profile seems to have more mods than users.

We have more forums than most.
The last forum has the ID number 1255. That tells you how big Boards is.

Every forum has one or two mods. Some need more than others. There are some forums with no mods.

AH is an exception. Its the playground of Boards. But most of the users here are from the special class and we can't allow them near sharp objects because they hurt themselves and annoy others. Extra mods are needed here.

thomond2006 · 07-09-2009 8:27am

Moderators do a good job.

/Gets coat

Rabies · 07-09-2009 8:33am

/closes door on thomond2006

ilovelamp2000 · 07-09-2009 8:48am

Mods are like football referees, if they're good you don't notice them.

sordino · 07-09-2009 9:14am

I posted in the 'After Hours' forum yesterday using the word 'SWIM' to stand for a friend who had a very bad trip at the weekend. (SWIM is a standard acronym used on drug forum's meaning 'Someone Who Isn't Me' to protect identities of those involved). Some people don't like it (fair enough) but this was the Rubadub's considered reply to the issue as a so-called Moderator:

"SWIM should have been drowned at birth, can't stand reading posts using it non-stop."

Followed by:

"10 years ago you never had posts with non-stop SWIM or other bull**** in forums on drugs, there were great forums back then before all the teenage assholes came along"

Nice refereeing there Rubadub.

Spear · 07-09-2009 9:23am

sordino wrote: »

I posted in the 'After Hours' forum yesterday using the word 'SWIM' to stand for a friend who had a very bad trip at the weekend. (SWIM is a standard acronym used on drug forum's meaning 'Someone Who Isn't Me' to protect identities of those involved). Some people don't like it (fair enough) but this was the Rubadub's considered reply to the issue as a so-called Moderator:

"SWIM should have been drowned at birth, can't stand reading posts using it non-stop."

Followed by:

"10 years ago you never had posts with non-stop SWIM or other bull**** in forums on drugs, there were great forums back then before all the teenage assholes came along"

Nice refereeing there Rubadub.

Rubadub is not a mod of AH and wasn't posting as a mod, but as a private user.

Rabies · 07-09-2009 9:38am

Not an AH mod

Ghost Train · 07-09-2009 9:43am

Moderators should have cooler nicknames like lightning, thunderbolt and dynorod

The guy · 07-09-2009 9:48am

Ghost Train wrote: »

Moderators should have cooler nicknames like lightning, thunderbolt and dynorod

Maybe just in the weather forum which must be pretty easy to mod except when people are having shitty days.

philologos · 07-09-2009 9:54am

pappyodaniel wrote: »

What's good about our beloved moderators?

The good part is that they keep some form of order in the threads, keep trolls away, and ensure that the discussion is kept fair and balanced.

pappyodaniel wrote: »

What's bad about our Gestaporators?

Sometimes moderators can be too restrictive, and stifle what is legitimate discussion, and can be a bit too liberal with the ban stick.

the_syco · 07-09-2009 9:55am

REAL LIFE HOOD wrote: »

I'm on forums with other teens that don't require moderators and everything works out fine. Boards which appears to have an older profile seems to have more mods than users.

I persoanlly can't wait until Bubbles finds that site. Or he probably already has. As for boards.ie, when you have at least 200 forums, you needs mods, if for no other reason than to direct the b00bs to the correct forum. The amount of people who post in the helpdesk forum looking for info on where to buy stuff is unreal.

Manic Moran wrote: »

I'm on one board which is completely moderation free. It actually seems to work out fairly well, the trolls which show up aren't fed, they get bored, and go elsewhere.

NTM

:eek: Every forum I'm on has mods. Some to keep the spam levels down, others to ensure you post in the correct sections. Others to ensure you're not taking the piss out of the forum, or posting crap that could get it closed down.

Kiera · 07-09-2009 9:56am

Ghost Train wrote: »

Moderators should have cooler nicknames like lightning, thunderbolt and dynorod

I agree. What's with Rabies and J bo ffs :P

Rabies · 07-09-2009 10:03am

/walks away.

pffft... real names.

phasers · 07-09-2009 10:07am

mods are lame

Rabies · 07-09-2009 10:22am

-_-

Kiera · 07-09-2009 10:24am

Rabies wrote: »

-_-

Whens the last time you got your eyes checked? All that squinting cant be good.

Kold · 07-09-2009 10:44am

LadyJ wrote: »

If you actually looked at boards through the uncensored eyes of a mod, you'd understand. It's like the difference between watching Big Brother live and the edited version at night. We filter out all of the crap that no one has any need for and you don't have to watch anyone taking a dump.

Wow, that's an awful comparison. I don't watch that sh*t but if I did, I reckon watching people taking dumps would be the best part.

The site is overmodded for sure, I remember boards being a lot more fun back in the day but that's the cost of the place getting so much bigger. All the funniest trolls are long gone.

DoireNod · 07-09-2009 10:49am

Mods are helpful. There are too many clowns about to let a forum like boards go unmoderated.

I'm just wondering when 'Impersonating a Moderator' becomes a crime on boards.

the_syco · 07-09-2009 11:24am

Kiera wrote: »

Whens the last time you got your eyes checked? All that squinting cant be good.

Hush, he could be chinese... ^.^

Kold wrote: »

All the funniest trolls are long gone.

A few remain. How many forums have you being banned from now?

Prof.Badass · 07-09-2009 11:24am

How could you be in favour of mods?

They suck more ass than a colon hydrotherapist :pac:.

Rabies · 07-09-2009 11:25am

want a squirt?

Kiera · 07-09-2009 11:31am

Rabies wrote: »

want a squirt?

Is that a threat?

star.chaser · 07-09-2009 11:34am

who moderates the moderators?

Rabies · 07-09-2009 11:37am

/uncleanches

Ewwwwwwwwww

star.chaser wrote: »

who moderates the moderators?

the mods of course

Kold · 07-09-2009 11:44am

the_syco wrote: »

A few remain. How many forums have you being banned from now?

Not sure if I'm banned from any at the moment.

star.chaser · 07-09-2009 11:44am

Rabies wrote: »

the mods of course

well answered but who moderates the mods that moderate the moderators?

Rabies · 07-09-2009 11:48am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX07j9SDFcc

Rabies · 07-09-2009 11:48am

Kold wrote: »

Not sure if I'm banned from any at the moment.

he he he... tempted to ban for fun now

star.chaser · 07-09-2009 11:52am

yeah, i saw that one coming. the circle of mods?
so how many infractions have you given to you fellow mods?

Kold · 07-09-2009 11:53am

Rabies wrote: »

he he he... tempted to ban for fun now

Rowrowrow

Rabies · 07-09-2009 11:56am

star.chaser wrote: »

yeah, i saw that one coming. the circle of mods?
so how many infractions have you given to you fellow mods?

Not many infractions if any to mods. I usually infract newer posters but don't ban. I've banned mods before. No prob doing it again.

One rule. Same outcome. Don't care who you are.

Dr B, Kold wants to fight. Can I set Sharpie on him?

Handsome Bob · 07-09-2009 12:18pm

The job that mods do in general is invaluable. The likes of the Soccer Forum or PI wouldn't be worth going to if there were no moderators. That being said, as with every "job", not every mod is competent at what they do at times. However they are in the minority.

CrazyRabbit · 07-09-2009 12:22pm

To understand Mods and users, just have a look at the Feedback forum.

User type 1: Complains about everything. Nothing better to do, and it makes them feel powerful to get so much attention. Basically trolls.

User type 2: Genuinely feels that they were mistreated. Is trying to improve the forum by providing feedback and hopes the moderator(s) will see their point and reverse a decision etc.

Mod type 1: Posts a sarcastic, aggressive reply and obviously hasn't even properly read the feedback from the user. Has a persecution complex and feels every post in the feedback forum is an attack on all moderators.

Mod type 2: Sees a post by Mod type 1, thinks it's funny as hell. Then posts their own reply backing up whatever Mod type 1 said even if it made no sense. Feels that all mods need to stick together no matter what.

Mod type 3: Actually has the balls to admit when they made a mistake and apologises for it. Reads lots of feedback threads and tries to make positive contribution to them. No matter how much they try to help, they usually get more flak than Mod type 1 or 2.

pappyodaniel · 07-09-2009 4:18pm

sordino wrote: »

I posted in the 'After Hours' forum yesterday using the word 'SWIM' to stand for a friend who had a very bad trip at the weekend. (SWIM is a standard acronym used on drug forum's meaning 'Someone Who Isn't Me' to protect identities of those involved). Some people don't like it (fair enough) but this was the Rubadub's considered reply to the issue as a so-called Moderator:

"SWIM should have been drowned at birth, can't stand reading posts using it non-stop."

Followed by:

"10 years ago you never had posts with non-stop SWIM or other bull**** in forums on drugs, there were great forums back then before all the teenage assholes came along"

Nice refereeing there Rubadub.

I seen that post and that's why i started this thread. I thought Rubadub was bang out of order. His comments were incendiary and patronising. Even if he was commenting as a boards user and not as a moderator, rubadub should be leading by example. My own opinion is they are needed and do a good job but are moderators moderated?
I received an infraction last week for calling someone a muppet, silly me, totally deserved it but i was provoked by someone injustifiably telling me to grow up.

Bleurgh

pappyodaniel · 07-09-2009 4:24pm

star.chaser wrote: »

well answered but who moderates the mods that moderate the moderators?

It's a surreal Russian doll scenario if you ask me

orestes · 07-09-2009 4:50pm

DoireNod wrote: »

I'm just wondering when 'Impersonating a Moderator' becomes a crime on boards.

Already is actually, backseat modding is against pretty much every forum charter and can get you slapped by a mod

star.chaser wrote: »

well answered but who moderates the mods that moderate the moderators?

The admins

star.chaser wrote: »

so how many infractions have you given to you fellow mods?

Can't remember how many I gave while I was a mod cos as far as I'm concerned it doesn't matter if the person getting it is a mod or not so I don't keep track, but I know I recieved a few alright while I was a mod, and picked up a ban by an admin from a forum I was mod of

pappyodaniel wrote: »

Even if he was commenting as a boards user and not as a moderator, rubadub should be leading by example.

Mods are regular users outside of the forums they mod, and they aren't leaders anywhere.

Epic Tissue · 07-09-2009 4:54pm

I dunno why anyone would be a mod. It just takes up time.

Pighead · 07-09-2009 5:06pm

Epic Tissue wrote: »

I dunno why anyone would be a mod. It just takes up time.

But doesn't everything take up time? Are you going to give up looking, seeing, walking, running, working, jumping, hopping, eating, staring, pulling, sowing, writing, laughing,
scratching, ripping, licking, sucking, typing, pushing, bowling, skipping, climbing, playing, sprinting, throwing, hitting, drinking and riding?

If you were to give up everything that "just takes up time" you'd be Epic Tissue no more. You'd cease to exist. Don't think you've thought this through ET.

Moderators? do we really need them?

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