More Member Mods

[duke5700]

Just wondering do you think this would be a good idea? Just to help the situation out in regards to threads going off topic, negative posts, etc. Select a handful of decent upstanding users give them basic tools to warn people and edit posts. Maybe not go as far as ban people but nominate to the higher powers that they receive a holiday... Keep a lid on abusive comments and stupid posts.

Maybe have suggestions for guys/gals within the Mods part of the forum and then put it to the members for a vote on who they want as member mods?

[XLR8 V8]

FYI We started having some discussions in December about some new blood for the Mod team so the rest of us can sit back and drink beer while they do all the work. Shouldn't be too much longer before the final decisions are made.

[Goatie]

id be more than happy to put my hand up. have never moderated a car forum though.

[KPWISHN]

Seedyrom? 6ltrLimo? Imagine that. :lol: Maybe JusticeR8?

After reading this Link (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1409091&postcount=84) it just clicked. Mark is the man for the job. :)

[duke5700]

Oh well not a silly idea after all.

[GODSMACK]

Mods on the site ATM do a good job as they dont pick sides nor favour one member over another AFAIK... (ive had a slinging match on many occasions with members, both them and I were banned for a period, fair result as apposed to one of us being targetted over the other).

The only issue i see with picking 'popular' members as mods is the tendancy for them to (maybe, i say maybe) favour those whom they get along with well or know on a personal level as apposed to making fair and rational decisions if and when a thread with a conflict/insult arrises.

Just my 2c.

[WOMBIE]

It would be no different to the people who moderate now so imho i can't see it as being a problem.

[GODSMACK]

It would be no different to the people who moderate now so imho i can't see it as being a problem.

In your opinion, you think the mods favour some over others?

[WOMBIE]

In all walks of life people play favourites.....it's that simple!

I would however have no problem with whom they decide to go with!

[GODSMACK]

In all walks of life people play favourites.....it's that simple!

I would however have no problem with whom they decide to go with!

Good point...Having said that, might be best for the new mods to be those who arnt always in the thick of things, and can remain inpartial when making decisions such as potential bans/edits etc etc..

[Haroc]

Allot of our decissions need discussion from a few mods, we are to be impartial, taking sides and favoritism is a no no, at times it may appear we are 'looking after someone' but I can assure you, we dont do this.

[Grommz]

Ill put my hand up

Always good to keep the forum under control :)

[Chappie]

Im sure whoever is selected will do a good job. The amount of Off topic posts and bitchiness is gradually getting higher and needs to be brought under control.

[S2VYSS]

Got to say I agree with chappie, recently there has been so much shit fighting going on in posts its not funny

Whoever gets the job needs to be able to jump on these problems before they turn into 3 pages of crap and egos

[PBoB]

...The amount of Off topic posts and bitchiness is gradually getting higher and needs to be brought under control...

Agreed.

I'll volunteer also.

[GODSMACK]

I gather only validated members will be considered?

[Goatie]

not sure but if that's the case, i'll get validated next cruise :)

[duke5700]

I wasn't insinuating that the Mods do a bad job now, but its just like Police presence on the roads. If there is more around people tend to think twice before being stupid.

Being on peoples side isn't really something that happens now, they follow the rules and enforce them. If someone doesn't agree with them doesn't mean that the mods where wrong or on the other persons side just that the ruling didn't go in there favour.

I for one wouldn't want a mods position. 1) I'm not old enough, nor level headed enough, 2) I don't browse enough of the forum that I could facilitate a good view of whats going on & 3) Its a bastard of a job and you can put people off side which I can do all by myself. I would just rather enjoy my experience here.

[KPWISHN]

I remember the last time a new bunch of mods were given the job. They were right onto it for a few months then IMO have eased up since they probably got sick of what was required. I'm not having a go BTW. Just thinking about solutions. Maybe implementing a rotation policy could keep up the interest or even trial periods for possible new candidates. Lots are very inactive and the job may need passing on. I might be way off. Just throwing around ideas.

[smokiebbear]

Inactive mods ....

strife
Powertrain Control
Last Activity: 29-06-2008 10:38 PM

Decromin
Powertrain Control
Last Activity: 04-09-2008 09:03 PM

Although i'm sure i've seen strife on here recently, maybe strife's a ghost :confused:

[mustanger]

I think someone like ( macca 33 ) would make a good moderator. He is level headed and constantly giving good advice ,with well thought reasoning behind it .

[heavychevy]

Yep I reckon macca would be good, but I've already sent an email some weeks ago proposing an 'elderly night owl' that could clean up the mess while we sleep. :)

[DaveHAT]

I think someone like ( macca 33 ) would make a good moderator. He is level headed and constantly giving good advice ,with well thought reasoning behind it .

Agree with that Stanger ... VERY good option.

I can't help but wonder if Macca wouldn't be all too sick of "moderating" people in his other life. :D

[JezzaB]

I vote for Street_Tuna. Clean this town up...

[mustanger]

Yep I reckon macca would be good, but I've already sent an email some weeks ago proposing an 'elderly night owl' that could clean up the mess while we sleep. :)

:yup:Yes , that "elderly" night owl would definately clean up the night shift :goodjob:

[Dug]

I think that you guy's are missing something here. What would this forum be without the following thread:

FUNDS APPROVED FOR NEW MODERATOR.

I don't even think I need to mention who that would be...

[`redoctober]

I'd volunteer, but I think half the moderating team are hell-bent on their missions to exterminate me.

:D

I nominate Dug.

[Belzey]

I remember the last time a new bunch of mods were given the job. They were right onto it for a few months then IMO have eased up since they probably got sick of what was required. I'm not having a go BTW. Just thinking about solutions. Maybe implementing a rotation policy could keep up the interest or even trial periods for possible new candidates. Lots are very inactive and the job may need passing on. I might be way off. Just throwing around ideas.

Just cause you cannot see us doing anything does not mean things are not going on behind the scenes. There is more to it then just deleting stupid god damn posts...

[motomk]

Mods on the site ATM do a good job as they dont pick sides nor favour one member over another AFAIK... (ive had a slinging match on many occasions with members, both them and I were banned for a period, fair result as apposed to one of us being targetted over the other).

The only issue i see with picking 'popular' members as mods is the tendancy for them to (maybe, i say maybe) favour those whom they get along with well or know on a personal level as apposed to making fair and rational decisions if and when a thread with a conflict/insult arrises.

Just my 2c.

Yep I don't get along with me, and neither do I :jester: ;)


I gather only validated members will be considered?

No, only those with lots of cash!

[Nidz]

Just cause you cannot see us doing anything does not mean things are not going on behind the scenes. There is more to it then just deleting stupid god damn posts...

Hehe I bet you've had your work cut out for you lately.. :rofl:

[Belzey]

Hehe I bet you've had your work cut out for you lately.. :rofl:

Yeah would be good if people learnt to use the friggen "REPORT POST" button too.............. That helps a little..

[6LtrLimo]

Seedyrom? 6ltrLimo? Imagine that. :lol: Maybe JusticeR8?

After reading this Link (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1409091&postcount=84) it just clicked. Mark is the man for the job. :)

thank you for the thought lewis, but im sure as sh!t not interested in the role....

these forums havent been the same since dademon & voodoo left.

[KPWISHN]

:rofl: touche'

[zorro]

an element or two sure left these pages when they left indeed

[`redoctober]

No, only those with lots of cash!

Want a VE? :lol:

[smokiebbear]

thank you for the thought lewis, but im sure as sh!t not interested in the role....

these forums havent been the same since dademon & voodoo left.

With mod status you could reinstate daDemon and OLS108 :D Bring them back, bring them baccccccccccccccccck!

Perhaps we could start a poll for their reinstatement Yes or No :D

[zorro]

start a poll!!!! c'mon Matt you know you want to

[smokiebbear]

start a poll!!!! c'mon Matt you know you want to

I'd love too. Those two cracked me up. Remember the Dolphin ...... hahaha

In all honesty I think they have served enough time on the bench.

[zorro]

considering both actually had useful input when needed a review could possibly be had...... maybe?

And I believe dadem0ns 'true' unopened record still stands aswell doesnt it? Thats worthy enough

[BigAl83]

No, only those with lots of cash!
To whom do I address this cheque I've just written?:deal:
:lol:

[smokiebbear]

considering both actually had useful input when needed a review could possibly be had...... maybe?

And I believe dadem0ns 'true' unopened record still stands aswell doesnt it? Thats worthy enough

I'd like to see a review, say a probationary period of 3mnths. They are both quite knowledgeable on ls engines which is a trait much lacking with quite a few members lately.

[HSV590]

I'd love too. Those two cracked me up. Remember the Dolphin ...... hahaha

In all honesty I think they have served enough time on the bench.

Do you actually think they'd want to come back Matt?
Mark

[zorro]

Do you actually think they'd want to come back Matt?
Mark

probably not but you never know



And I believe dadem0ns 'true' unopened record still stands aswell doesnt it? Thats worthy enough

pardon my french, I think the next owner beat that....

[XLR8 V8]

I'd like to see a review, say a probationary period of 3mnths. They are both quite knowledgeable on ls engines which is a trait much lacking with quite a few members lately.

1. Voodoo chose to leave. No Mod ever asked him to go. If he wants to come back he's more than welcome to email us to reopen his voluntarily suspended account.

2. Their actions following the initial suspensions guaranteed that dademon and OLS108 won't ever have their accounts reinstated. Most forum users weren't privvy to the mountains of rubbish that went on behind the scenes, but it was just ridiculous. I have no doubts their either or both are still on the forums under other usernames, but if they are they aren't causing the trouble they once did, which is a win win.

[smokiebbear]

1. Voodoo chose to leave. No Mod ever asked him to go. If he wants to come back he's more than welcome to email us to reopen his voluntarily suspended account.


I knew voodoo's was voluntary although it's a shame he left.

[Teal]

I cant belive no-one has put in a vote for the night owl himself Wonky :D

:stick:

[heavychevy]

I cant belive no-one has put in a vote for the night owl himself Wonky :D

:stick:

read post 22 :)

[Teal]

read post 22 :)

:doh: missed the reference.... +1 then :lol:

[heavychevy]

hope he did too.. the elderly bit will not go down well :lol

[r8ls1]

I wasn't insinuating that the Mods do a bad job now, but its just like Police presence on the roads. If there is more around people tend to think twice before being stupid.

Mate I get the feeling you put up this whole thread because you got so offended over my post in that other thread? Something doesnt smell right. I think the moderators do fine. If you read things you dont agree with, as long as it wasnt a personal attack toward you, how about next time ignore them instead of quoting them which you now know might end badly. I always speak my own opinion and dont care if others are posting about shearing a sheep in the same thread, as long as they dont attack me they are entitled to their own opinion.

or does it bother you that much because duke5700 is really a 40yr old CIA agent fronting as a 25yr old ls1 enthusiast :jester:

[GODSMACK]

With mod status you could reinstate daDemon and OLS108 :D Bring them back, bring them baccccccccccccccccck!

Perhaps we could start a poll for their reinstatement Yes or No :D
And XR6T_GEN, he was always good for a laugh!!! LOL

[hsv-105]

Seedyrom? 6ltrLimo? Imagine that. :lol: Maybe JusticeR8?

After reading this Link (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1409091&postcount=84) it just clicked. Mark is the man for the job. :)

I appreciate that you view my high level of tolerance,unbiased opinions,fairness and kindness to all fellow forum members with such high regard but I don't think I'm quite the right man for the job........After all I am a little homophobic and those Book Club meetings would be banned if I had my way as I don't believe promoting man on man sexual activity on a car forum is in the best interest of the wider forum community. :)

Cheers Mark

[WOMBIE]

Congratulations to Duane and Simon on their appointments and happy moderating :)