Thinking of Leaving

[piperdbh]

I'd hate to lose you, too. I agree about the moderation here lately. Things I'd like to read get locked; others that are in clear violation (especially profanity) go on and on. I've wondered if there's some disgruntled person with an ax to grind who reports members with whom he/she has disagreements. Must be a lonley person.

[O'Callaghan]

I'd hate to lose you, too. I agree about the moderation here lately. Things I'd like to read get locked; others that are in clear violation (especially profanity) go on and on. I've wondered if there's some disgruntled person with an ax to grind who reports members with whom he/she has disagreements. Must be a lonley person.

I suspect you may be right about there being a disgruntled person around who is reporting lots of people. I have been reported a couple of times lately, but didn't get penalised. I get the impression that the mods are bound to look into every such incident, and tell you that you have been reported, but it doesn't mean they have anything against you themselves, or that they think the report is necessarily justified atall.

[piperdbh]

I get the impression that the mods are bound to look into every such incident, and tell you that you have been reported, but it doesn't mean they have anything against you themselves, or that they think the report is necessarily justified atall.

Bingo, cousin. You've summarized what I was just about to write. Good thinking runs in the family, don't you think?

By the way, I'm glad we have Mods who do investigate things. My complaint is with whomever reports unimportant things, which takes away from the Moderators' time to post their own thoughts, pictures and opinions. I enjoy every Mod's posts, and wish they were free of the unnecessary burden of chasing down petty reports of rule-breaking. If they were, I'd imagine that they could then go after important, gross violations and enjoy their "job" here much more.

[artificer]

By the way, I'm glad we have Mods who do investigate things. My complaint is with whomever reports unimportant things, which takes away from the Moderators' time to post their own thoughts, pictures and opinions. I enjoy every Mod's posts, and wish they were free of the unnecessary burden of chasing down petty reports of rule-breaking. If they were, I'd imagine that they could then go after important, gross violations and enjoy their "job" here much more.

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(we really need a standing ovation emoticon here, but this one will have to suffice).

[piperdbh]

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(we really need a standing ovation emoticon here, but this one will have to suffice).

Not really necessary. One of your sporrans is all the thanks I want.

[artificer]

Not really necessary. One of your sporrans is all the thanks I want.

perhaps it was more of a "golf clap" and not a standing O.

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[xman]

Not really necessary. One of your sporrans is all the thanks I want.

[biblemonkey]

Bingo, cousin. You've summarized what I was just about to write. Good thinking runs in the family, don't you think?

By the way, I'm glad we have Mods who do investigate things. My complaint is with whomever reports unimportant things, which takes away from the Moderators' time to post their own thoughts, pictures and opinions. I enjoy every Mod's posts, and wish they were free of the unnecessary burden of chasing down petty reports of rule-breaking. If they were, I'd imagine that they could then go after important, gross violations and enjoy their "job" here much more.

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I am glad that this has turned into such a hearty and mature discussion. Some have taken it the wrong way but the vast majority have been helpfull in some way. It has made me glad for the forum and (most of) the people here. Bless you guys. You've helped me feel a bit better and proven that the majority are wonderful people and the thinned skinned may need to look to themselves for the problem. There are rules and reasons for the rules but the abuse of same for personal vendetta is never appropriate. Thanks for bolstering the positive. Maybe I'll stick around for a bit and see how things go. Maybe the easily offended see the light now and I won't have to worry about an attack because of a poorly chosen word or two.

Thank you,
Hugh

[Steve Ashton]

O'Callagahn,

It is not an impression that the Forum Moderators are required to notify any and every person involved if a post is reported, it is a fact.

You are living proof that the Moderators do not take sides, they do not treat reports emotionally. They weigh the facts and act only in accordance with the published rules.

You were not penalized simply because it was found that the report that was submitted was just that, a report. the Moderators found that you had not violated the rules. During the process you were offered the chance to speak on your behalf. The Moderators listened to you and took your input into account in their deliberations.

The matter was resolved amicably, no harm done and no one holds it against you.



I've been seeing complaints of over-moderation ever since this forum started back in 2004. And you know what? It is simply not true. Yes, the forum is moderated but the stress needs to be put on the first part of the word. The forum is moderate. Those who are asked to become Moderators are asked because they have a proven record of being moderate in everything they do.

I would like everyone to realize that if a thread is closed, if a post is removed, there is a very good reason behind it. The voting among the Moderators showed that a rule was in fact broken.

Perhaps instead of what some seem to think about the forum being over-moderated is in fact the result of more people attempting to skirt the rules.


Our rules are simple. There are only 12 of them. Basically all we ask is that our members remember that this forum is about kilts. We ask that you leave your politics, religion, and weapons at the door. And we ask simply that you think about the other members who share this forum before you hit submit.

[CMcG]

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Our rules are simple. There are only 12 of them. Basically all we ask is that our members remember that this forum is about kilts.

Seems pretty straightforward to me.