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I don't really like that way Mike. Not trying to argue with you. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
Let's say a post has bad swearing in it. I'd rather edit out the swearing and PM the member explaining why. I don't like to say why in the post and embarrass the member , and open up the thread to fighting about the edit.
I thought we were having a good discussion Saron...no one seems to be arguing, nice for a change. :)
Your earlier concern is the exact reason that you're better off showing the reasons (most times) for necessary editing. It works as a tool to show the members that there is consistency in enforcing the rules and see the ramifications for not following the rules.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharon
You have to admit there was very little of the nonsense, like what goes on here now, under previous Mods. When required, some posts need to be edited and removed if it helps maintain some civility between members.
I don't embarrass people publicly.
Yes very little "nonsense" before. Sawbill and Troutslayer did an excellent job as is FFF .
I'm done here. PM sent.
If we want to retain complete credibility,everything must be open,honest and above board. Having anonymous moderators doesn't meet the definition,IMHO. To me,having someone sit in the shadows with the authority to remove posts and threads without accountability,somehow doesn't quite sit right with me.
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That's true, and I agree...ergo my caveat that posts edited or deleted by a Mod have to provide a reason, whether in the 'edit reason' function already in the s/w or through a PM. Who the Mod is isn't important, just knowing why you were edited. ??Quote:
Originally Posted by trimmer21
I think there are far bigger problems in knowing who the member is that is the Mod. And I think most guys know what I mean and that is why so few have stepped forward.
I think everyone agrees that it's not working the way it is and the forum is suffering from it. Something has to be done to entice members to become Mods....and one is not to be hated for doing voluntary service.
Im a very experienced mod on a much larger forum then this one. Ive offered once for sure, maybe twice to moderate here as well and received no response.
Its not an easy job, and definitely makes you look at some people differently. The more clearly defined the rules are, the easier job is, but some will still find ways to be a stick in the mud.
Hey blasted_saber, you wanna join us as moderator? Please PM stating so. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by blasted_saber
I've offered to be a moderator before and basically was told no thanks we aren't looking for anyone, Then i see the state that this forum is in and its not hard to see why.
The sporting dog forum is dead, actual dog trainers with decades of experience that I've run dogs with or know people who do chose to go use the time somewhere else rather then give free advice that people pay for in the real world because they get run off here , upland is the same way I've been told that if you question certain moderators on the legalities of some practices they post you are deleted and warned.
Certain long time posters on here giving out advice and I see them with the same user name asking the same question on another forum then preaching it here like gospel.... lol makes me laugh at who actual knows what they are are talking about and have done what they are advising here.
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Were you also told that moderator offered an open invite to the members for a guided upland hunt over his birddog and was insulted to the point where he took down the offer depriving someone the opportunity? That's the stuff mods try to keep on top of to make a better site.Quote:
Originally Posted by trkyhntr21
Belong to an upland site that's heavily monitored. There is great participation because the members don't fear being ridiculed by someone with an opposing point of view. Hope to get there one day with more input from members and a little help on the monitoring side would also be appreciated.