Do we need a new Mod?

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 30 Dec 2008, 15:33

Bottom feeding underlings.

Shingster · Post by **Shingster** » 30 Dec 2008, 16:05

bradavon wrote:This thread should be renamed:

Can I be mod?

Don't be ridiculous Brad, nobody on here really wants to be Mod, and why would they? Everytime a Mod steps down and we start a thread like this it's always met with the same old indifference! No forum runs itself all the time, Mordib (and to a lesser extent) Tom are not nearly active enough to handle the (very) minor running that this forum requires.

If no one steps up then the next time a thread becomes massively derailed, or a spammer/troll makes his way onto the place, we'll all be sitting here waiting for someone to sort it out. And what about the new membership applications, can they be activated without a mod to oversee them?

This thread was started so we could see who was willing to take on the role, no one else was and I have enough time on my hands and visit this site frequently enough that I can take on the responsibilty. So why not?

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 30 Dec 2008, 16:44

TBH, I dont really care about threads at times temporarily 'derailing'. It usually sorts itself out anyway, and we're not made of sugar and we all know eachother, so who cares!?

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 30 Dec 2008, 17:44

Shingster as mod is fine by me.

And Brad - me throw a tantrum??

Why you stupid cu-- (that's enough- ed) 8)

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 30 Dec 2008, 18:11

Yi-Long wrote:TBH, I dont really care about threads at times temporarily 'derailing'. It usually sorts itself out anyway

We get the bloody message, jeesh no offence but we get it!

And what about the new membership applications, can they be activated without a mod to oversee them?

I think Tom is still doing it but no they cannot, unless Admin mode is turn off again.

So why not?

Knock yourself out.

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 30 Dec 2008, 18:47

bradavon wrote:
Yi-Long wrote:TBH, I dont really care about threads at times temporarily 'derailing'. It usually sorts itself out anyway
We get the bloody message, jeesh no offence but we get it!

Really? Cause usually it takes us about 8-10 times to explain something to you, and then you still don't get it. So are you sure!? Really?

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 30 Dec 2008, 19:16

Yi-Long wrote:TBH, I dont really care about threads at times temporarily 'derailing'. It usually sorts itself out anyway, and we're not made of sugar and we all know eachother, so who cares!?

My thoughts exactly.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 30 Dec 2008, 19:58

I agree with Yi and Gastero.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 30 Dec 2008, 21:26

That threads sort themselves out or I'm thick?

Or both.

Shingster · Post by **Shingster** » 31 Dec 2008, 00:31

Yi-Long wrote:TBH, I dont really care about threads at times temporarily 'derailing'. It usually sorts itself out anyway, and we're not made of sugar and we all know eachother, so who cares!?

No I do agree that most forums get overly moderated in this regard, I've never understood the dreaded fear of going off-topic, but when it's a long-standing thread it can get annoying when it descends into bickering.

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 31 Dec 2008, 10:08

Shingster wrote:
Yi-Long wrote:TBH, I dont really care about threads at times temporarily 'derailing'. It usually sorts itself out anyway, and we're not made of sugar and we all know eachother, so who cares!?
No I do agree that most forums get overly moderated in this regard, I've never understood the dreaded fear of going off-topic, but when it's a long-standing thread it can get annoying when it descends into bickering.

Really depends a bit on the thread. If it's a thread with a clear purpose, like bargains or whatever, yeah, it should be moderated, so you dont keep clicking on it looking for a good bargain while it's just Mark and Brad arguiing about their feet-fetish or whatever...

Some other threads, like political/social ones, usually fare pretty well with some 'bickering' going on, so I dont really mind those going 'wrong' and with people at eachother's throats

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 31 Dec 2008, 11:09

Shingster is right.

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 31 Dec 2008, 22:12

Well... this kinda works for me. If you guys want Shingster to be mod, that's fine.
I've never really liked the guy from the moment he joined Bullets (that's why I'm glad I've never had to work with him as a co-moderator)

However, if you guys all agree on this and have no objection, then neither do I.

If Shingster wants to step in, I'll gladly step down and leave him in charge.

Any objections? If not, I'm ready to make the arrangements.

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 31 Dec 2008, 23:00

Bush wrote:Well... this kinda works for me. If you guys want Obama to be president, that's fine.
I've never really liked the guy from the moment he joined politics (that's why I'm glad I've never had to work with him as a politician)

However, if you guys all agree on this and have no objection, then neither do I.

If Obama wants to step in, I'll gladly step down and leave him in charge.
Any objections? If not, I'm ready to make the arrangements.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 01 Jan 2009, 18:53

Me love you long time..

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 01 Jan 2009, 23:14

Yi,

Shingster · Post by **Shingster** » 02 Jan 2009, 00:00

tom2681 wrote:Any objections? If not, I'm ready to make the arrangements.

I'm ready whenever you are.

the68monkey · Post by **the68monkey** » 02 Jan 2009, 03:45

Shingster rules. 8)

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 02 Jan 2009, 12:05

Transfer of power in progress...

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 02 Jan 2009, 12:08

tom2681 wrote:Well... this kinda works for me. If you guys want Shingster to be mod, that's fine.

It's more a case of no one else wanting the job

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tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 02 Jan 2009, 18:19

Okay, people. Shingster is now your new master.
Take good care of him for me.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 02 Jan 2009, 19:44

So you no longer have Moderator powers? If so, I presume Shingster is also going to monitor the new accounts?

Good bye Tom The Mod.
Welcome Shingster The Mod.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 02 Jan 2009, 19:55

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=19xJIedrrfA

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 02 Jan 2009, 20:06

@Brad:
I'm just gonna stick around for a few days while Shingster gets his bearings.
Then I'll fire myself.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 02 Jan 2009, 20:12

My Dad's in a published book about the period, as a Mod (I think).