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Subject: Re: [Moderation] Just a few words.

Author: Graham Banks

Date: 14:36:44 01/28/06

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On January 28, 2006 at 10:52:54, William Penn wrote:

>On January 27, 2006 at 17:29:46, Ryan B. wrote:
>
>>On January 27, 2006 at 17:21:03, Peter Skinner wrote:
>>
>>>On January 27, 2006 at 17:06:07, Tim George wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Peter
>>>>
>>>> I totally agree, especially about how new members are treated brashly and
>>>>rudely. I think the biggest problem here is with this Graham Banks fellow, he
>>>>will simply moderator a thread cause he doesn't agree with the opinion of the
>>>>poster, no matter if a personall attack is intended or not. He so lacks judgment
>>>>that he will delete a thread simply cause someone complains as if anyone can
>>>>push his buttons at will. We need a Moderatore more thoughtful and intelligent
>>>>with the balls not to give in to every whiner that complains. In the past there
>>>>were some heavy handed moderators here (so I am told) Particulary Robert Bynre,
>>>>but I would give anything to have Mr Bynre back, he was not the hatchet man this
>>>>Graham fellow is.
>>>
>>>If you think Graham is a terrible moderator then you might as well toss me into
>>>that pile. Graham and I discuss everything goes on here, even the post I just
>>>created that you replied to.
>>>
>>>The current moderation team have terrific communication with each other, and
>>>make almost every single decision as a team. We all read posts that are deleted
>>>and most times while you think that Graham is the one that deleted your post, it
>>>was probably me that _actually_ did it.
>>>
>>>I am the first one to admit that I am very harsh with posts that contain
>>>personal attacks on others, or against a program with no evidence offered. If
>>>people can not follow the rules, then their posts will disappear with them
>>>following when it happens to many times.
>>>
>>>Tim, I already offered you advice in another thread and you stated that you
>>>would consider it. Since then we have had to remove other attacks that you have
>>>done. Do you see how Graham or I would be watching what you post?
>>>
>>>Graham is a great moderator and a terrific person. You really should privately
>>>email him and discuss the situation that you feel is happening. I will guarantee
>>>that it is not personal from Graham's end.
>>>
>>>Peter
>>
>>
>>I agree that Graham is a great moderator and as far as I know a a terrific
>>person.
>
>Mr. Graham Banks is reasonably polite and well considered, but I must agree with
>Mr. Tim George in general. Mr. Graham Banks should not be voted another term as
>moderator here, IMHO.
>WP


Hi William,

I respect your opinion as there's no way to please everybody and there's also no
such thing as a perfect moderator.
Be aware though as Peter has said, that the moderators act as a team in most
instances.

Regards, Graham.



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