Author: Mark Young
Date: 15:33:12 05/07/99
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On May 07, 1999 at 15:26:04, Bruce Moreland wrote: > >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. Hmmm. I said the same thing month ago, only to be accused of thorwing bombs by you. Like I said then, you will only care when it happens to you. Now it to late so what is the point of this, July is not long away. > >bruce
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