Moderation - Part Two

[andy-hughes]

I appreciate that the discussion is closed, but I did want to underline one important point which I have raised previously -

Moderators are AB members first and foremost, and Moderators second.

That means that they are as entitled to their opinions, and have the right to debate in exactly the same way as everyone else on the site.

As one poster pointed out yesterday, I have been criticised on various threads, and am described as 'the author of my own misfortune'.

As far as criticism for any posts or opinions, that's absolutely fine.

What is not fine is to ask "How on earth did he become / is he still a Moderator?" based on a post I have put up.

My role as a Moderator is distinct and separate from my role as an AB'er, the two are not connected in any way, and one does not influence the other.

Oh, and for the record, I don't have a circle of 'Moderator friends' with whom I exchange gossip and pick on people - I know precisely one person with whom I communicate off line, and that person is not a Moderator.

Just wanted to clear that up.

[SparklyKid]

Looking forward to part three,not.

[geevo41]

'I fully expect this thread to be closed on Monday, but I needed to have my say.'

Well, you always do, don't you?

[jim360]

The question over whether or not a moderator has abused their power is one that the Editorial team is far better placed to assess than any given member on this site.

[andy-hughes]

I do gee, we all do, it's kinda how the site works!