Over zealous moderators?
05-02-2007, 08:37 AM
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Over zealous moderators?
Just wondering why some moderators feel it's necessary to delete almost an entire page of discussion?
If it's to save space, just send an email that says, "We've deleted everyones posts to save space", not "Reason:Not related to R/C or original topic." Especially in a general discussion thread.
I guess I am speaking for a few of us at once, although I know I have had some posts deleted for what seems to me to be silly reasons.
If it's to save space, just send an email that says, "We've deleted everyones posts to save space", not "Reason:Not related to R/C or original topic." Especially in a general discussion thread.
I guess I am speaking for a few of us at once, although I know I have had some posts deleted for what seems to me to be silly reasons.
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05-02-2007, 08:50 AM
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RE: Over zealous moderators?
I've certainly had more than a handful of post's removed from our General Discussion as well.
More than a few of these had RC related content... not just "COOL" or "SWEET" like I would expect to get removed.
It'd be interesting to know what is going on, the thread has been going for almost 8 months without any problems... Now, we're losing all kinds of content with little or no reasoning or explanation. I realize this is a free service, and I respect that, but maintaining the community is a big part of what keeps this site up and running.
More than a few of these had RC related content... not just "COOL" or "SWEET" like I would expect to get removed.
It'd be interesting to know what is going on, the thread has been going for almost 8 months without any problems... Now, we're losing all kinds of content with little or no reasoning or explanation. I realize this is a free service, and I respect that, but maintaining the community is a big part of what keeps this site up and running.
05-02-2007, 08:57 AM
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RE: Over zealous moderators?
ORIGINAL: []TEX[]
Just wondering why some moderators feel it's necessary to delete almost an entire page of discussion?
If it's to save space, just send an email that says, "We've deleted everyones posts to save space", not "Reason:Not related to R/C or original topic." Especially in a general discussion thread.
Just wondering why some moderators feel it's necessary to delete almost an entire page of discussion?
If it's to save space, just send an email that says, "We've deleted everyones posts to save space", not "Reason:Not related to R/C or original topic." Especially in a general discussion thread.
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05-02-2007, 09:40 AM
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RE: Over zealous moderators?
Here's just my take on the situation:
I agree that a mod is necessary in a discussion forum.. I see lots of silliness by some of the young (probably) posters.. for example, use curse words, inappropriate content, post stuff that were deleted time and time again, etc.
Most of the posters at the LB Lounge are pretty mature, though, I have to say. It started out as a "general" discussion thread as some people don't feel comfortable posting new threads.. and it has grew and grew. It has became a nice little community. It is not unusual to see 10+ people reading the thread during high traffic hours. We posts stuff like what's a good deal, offer opinion on which RC is better, based on our experience, etc. And of course, we go off-topics pretty often too. But that's the charm of the LB Lounge. I know there's people who regularly visit the LB Lounge (and actually corresponding e-mail w/ me offline) but rarely post in there.. just simply because they are the complete opposite of me. (where I post respond to almost every post, ha! And often not adding much value, but rather, I was acknowledging that I read their post and give them my feedback!) I'd have to say that it is a fun place to visit.. very friendly.. we goof around there, maybe not following the RCU rules 100% (talk about non-RC related stuff, Tim's 700+ hps Camro, my GSX-R, TEX's new laptop, etc.) But I guess that's why it is fun..
Anyway, once again, my post is not adding much value, just random thinking-out-loud post (as usual).. I think we are doing a decent job not go crazy overboard in the LB Lounge.. people are pretty respectful to each other.. people are helping each others.. (if someone needs a part, needs an opinion, need to know how to do something, or even scientific explanation of soemthing, etc.) You'd be surprised how much helping's going on there..
Understand that there's rules to follow, so I am sure we will try to make a mental notes ourselves in the future, but also please see the Lounge for what it is as well.. a place where there's no fixed topics.. a place where people can pop in and out just to ask a quesitons that might not fit other thread, a place where some people just read for fun but would otherwise not participate, a place where a lot of helping each other is going on, a place that people look forward to visit everyday.. a place that has 500 pages of participation and going strong.. and finally a place where sometimes we have too much fun and posted some off-topics stuff..
I agree that a mod is necessary in a discussion forum.. I see lots of silliness by some of the young (probably) posters.. for example, use curse words, inappropriate content, post stuff that were deleted time and time again, etc.
Most of the posters at the LB Lounge are pretty mature, though, I have to say. It started out as a "general" discussion thread as some people don't feel comfortable posting new threads.. and it has grew and grew. It has became a nice little community. It is not unusual to see 10+ people reading the thread during high traffic hours. We posts stuff like what's a good deal, offer opinion on which RC is better, based on our experience, etc. And of course, we go off-topics pretty often too. But that's the charm of the LB Lounge. I know there's people who regularly visit the LB Lounge (and actually corresponding e-mail w/ me offline) but rarely post in there.. just simply because they are the complete opposite of me. (where I post respond to almost every post, ha! And often not adding much value, but rather, I was acknowledging that I read their post and give them my feedback!) I'd have to say that it is a fun place to visit.. very friendly.. we goof around there, maybe not following the RCU rules 100% (talk about non-RC related stuff, Tim's 700+ hps Camro, my GSX-R, TEX's new laptop, etc.) But I guess that's why it is fun..
Anyway, once again, my post is not adding much value, just random thinking-out-loud post (as usual).. I think we are doing a decent job not go crazy overboard in the LB Lounge.. people are pretty respectful to each other.. people are helping each others.. (if someone needs a part, needs an opinion, need to know how to do something, or even scientific explanation of soemthing, etc.) You'd be surprised how much helping's going on there..
Understand that there's rules to follow, so I am sure we will try to make a mental notes ourselves in the future, but also please see the Lounge for what it is as well.. a place where there's no fixed topics.. a place where people can pop in and out just to ask a quesitons that might not fit other thread, a place where some people just read for fun but would otherwise not participate, a place where a lot of helping each other is going on, a place that people look forward to visit everyday.. a place that has 500 pages of participation and going strong.. and finally a place where sometimes we have too much fun and posted some off-topics stuff..
05-02-2007, 11:23 AM
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Banned
RE: Over zealous moderators?
As Ken says if something seems like it should have been left please PM "Plane Insane" our community director and he can review the posts and make sure a good call was made. If it is borderline or grey area we like to give benefit of doubt and let things stand. Better to error on the side of a little less moderation than too much.
Marc
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