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Secret Moderators
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I would like to acknowledge that there are some accounts that have been created by our moderators, to help them control the community, without breaking their normal identity.
Having multiple AnswerBank accounts is against site rules. However, these accounts have been approved by the Editors.
These moderators will be added to this thread, and you should give them as much respect as you would give to an Editor.
If you are a moderator, and would like to have one of these accounts, please send us an email.
Having multiple AnswerBank accounts is against site rules. However, these accounts have been approved by the Editors.
These moderators will be added to this thread, and you should give them as much respect as you would give to an Editor.
If you are a moderator, and would like to have one of these accounts, please send us an email.
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Zacsmaster - It looks like I started all of this last night. In the past I removed posts and had to watch as a row breaks out about who was responsible and why. I can now use my usual name to remove the posts and explain why in my secretmod name. I will also be able to warn posters to kerb their tempers and it might result in less suspensions happening.
15:23 Mon 26th Sep 2022
Another 100+ thread looming.
Ed.....when you are in a hole then stop digging.
The question of Mods and their suitability and judgement has been with us for 10 years plus and despite elongated and fractious debates, is still with us.
The point of someone being a "superMod and at the same time a normal ABer is ludicrous.
My advice over the decade has been quite equivocal, Mods only delete trolls and illegal advertisers.
Yes of course there will be fights (they still are) but they will either be ignored or burn themselves out, whichever, this constant critisism of Moderators will be brought to an end.
Ed.....when you are in a hole then stop digging.
The question of Mods and their suitability and judgement has been with us for 10 years plus and despite elongated and fractious debates, is still with us.
The point of someone being a "superMod and at the same time a normal ABer is ludicrous.
My advice over the decade has been quite equivocal, Mods only delete trolls and illegal advertisers.
Yes of course there will be fights (they still are) but they will either be ignored or burn themselves out, whichever, this constant critisism of Moderators will be brought to an end.
"You said name of moderator appointed recently would be shown on your thread at that time"
No one came forward and wanted to be a moderator so there was no moderator to add to the list!
"The question of Mods and their suitability and judgement has been with us for 10 years plus and despite elongated and fractious debates, is still with us."
We have never done anything like this before. Maybe now moderators can give their side of the story, there will be less debate, and more transparency.
No one came forward and wanted to be a moderator so there was no moderator to add to the list!
"The question of Mods and their suitability and judgement has been with us for 10 years plus and despite elongated and fractious debates, is still with us."
We have never done anything like this before. Maybe now moderators can give their side of the story, there will be less debate, and more transparency.
I am not technically knowledgable, but surely much of the mods' work is zapping of obvious adverts - would it not be simpler to prevent these posts from being made? Use keyword.
If people grew up and behaved then there would be no need for regular moderation.
Drumming up more members is a totally other issue and needs to be approached in a 'creative' way.
If people grew up and behaved then there would be no need for regular moderation.
Drumming up more members is a totally other issue and needs to be approached in a 'creative' way.
Zacsmaster - It looks like I started all of this last night.
In the past I removed posts and had to watch as a row breaks out about who was responsible and why. I can now use my usual name to remove the posts and explain why in my secretmod name. I will also be able to warn posters to kerb their tempers and it might result in less suspensions happening.
In the past I removed posts and had to watch as a row breaks out about who was responsible and why. I can now use my usual name to remove the posts and explain why in my secretmod name. I will also be able to warn posters to kerb their tempers and it might result in less suspensions happening.
If anyone is confused... maybe refer to Naomi's weekend thread.
https:/
"Secretmod" made list of suggested guidelines for AB behaviour.
I've no problem with a mod wishing to remain secret...particularly under these circumstances.
https:/
"Secretmod" made list of suggested guidelines for AB behaviour.
I've no problem with a mod wishing to remain secret...particularly under these circumstances.
barry....yes, but no.
One can see fights coming a mile off.....same people, same topic and that is the commonest cause of nastiness.
ABer gets post removed, he thinks that he has done nothing wrong, Mod thinks he has.........and then the thread lengthens.
I think that your point about litigagtion against the site is possible but not probable.
I have stood by my solution for years and I think that it would go a long way in addressing the problem.
One can see fights coming a mile off.....same people, same topic and that is the commonest cause of nastiness.
ABer gets post removed, he thinks that he has done nothing wrong, Mod thinks he has.........and then the thread lengthens.
I think that your point about litigagtion against the site is possible but not probable.
I have stood by my solution for years and I think that it would go a long way in addressing the problem.
