Author: Bruce Moreland
Date: 12:26:04 05/07/99
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On May 07, 1999 at 12:08:13, KarinsDad wrote: >How about a system of not removing threads at all without Steve's permission? > >We are (mostly) adults here. We can handle a little bit of flak. > >However, the idea proposed by Ed of having the moderators be there to curb but >not delete inappropriate behavior seems like a good one. > >Maybe the moderator job would change slightly to that of a referee as opposed to >that of a policeman. By this, I mean that they would step in with a post titled: > >ENOUGH!!! > >or some such (maybe not quite so strong as this). > >So you would have post threads that go: > >Is CM700,000 better than Hiarcs47? > Is CM700,000 better than anything? > Where do you come from? > What are you, an idiot? > ENOUGH!!! > He started it. > >(this last one was an attempt to lighten up the mood) > >Using this type of technique, Steve could quickly search for threads titled >"ENOUGH!!!" and could decide to delete portions of the thread above and below >this special post. The moderators could Email Steve if things get out of hand >and Steve would be the final arbitrator. Since posts would only be deleted by >Steve, Bruce's Orwellian moderator concept would disappear. All of the posts >would be there for everyone to see and if a moderator got out of hand by placing >"ENOUGH!!!" posts everywhere, everyone would see it. There is no need for more process baggage to be dumped on the moderators. It is enough to remind them that: 1) They should behave with some sensitivity toward those who elected them. 2) Actions such as post deletion be accompanied by appropriate email. 3) They should attempt to achieve some concensus within their own group. I think that would do it. bruce
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