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EnderAndrew · July 21, 2005

In reporting posts directly to the mods I got no response. That is why I made a public thread. I've waited over a week for a response directly from a mod. I did try that avenue first, respectfully.

I also really like Finoavar. I think he a very polite and supportive guy. I do meet to criticize him, but merely ask a question or two.

BattleCookiee · July 21, 2005

In reporting posts directly to the mods I got no response. That is why I made a public thread. I've waited over a week for a response directly from a mod. I did try that avenue first, respectfully.

I also really like Finoavar. I think he a very polite and supportive guy. I do meet to criticize him, but merely ask a question or two.

Well, you could also send any complaints about locked and/or lock-policies, instead of only "reporting posts" and post the things you don't agree with in a new topic..., instead of PM'ing that too.

And also give some explanation why the said topics should be publicly postable again.

(If you did, sorry, and ignore the above)

It wouldn't be the first time a post can get "unlocked", but as Forum Regular, you probably know that...

Fionavar is a very good mod, indeed. I have seen FAR worse on other Forums, yet

awfully little times better...

And if you wish just to ask 2 questions, I am pretty sure a PM with these 2 will be answered...

SteveThaiBinh · July 21, 2005

We have the ability to delete our own threads (in 'moderation options') - I'd like to have the ability to lock and unlock our own threads as well. It's frustrating to see a topic that you've made descend into the spam pits, and this might help to reduce spam and keep topics on track - sort of a 'time out'.

If Fionavar or the other mods are in the mood for answering question, I'd like to ask how many 'reports' or PMs they receive on a typical day, and how long it takes to answer them. Thanks in advance.

Volourn · July 21, 2005

"In reporting posts directly to the mods I got no response. That is why I made a public thread. I've waited over a week for a response directly from a mod. I did try that avenue first, respectfully."

Ok. Rant away. You have my blessing; not that you need it.

BattleCookiee · July 21, 2005

We have the ability to delete our own threads (in 'moderation options') - I'd like to have the ability to lock and unlock our own threads as well.

Unlocking only if not a mod locked it, then it will be ok...

It's frustrating to see a topic that you've made descend into the spam pits, and this might help to reduce spam and keep topics on track - sort of a 'time out'

Best would be to, with the "Lock" ability to allow users to remove messages (from other users). But ONLY in their own made topics, to have the maximum "Time-out effect"

Also a nice and moderator-work-decreasing option would be a "Lock Vote"...

Like if xx amount (defined by active amount of users) finds it should be locked, it will automatically will...

SteveThaiBinh · July 21, 2005

We have the ability to delete our own threads (in 'moderation options') - I'd like to have the ability to lock and unlock our own threads as well.
Unlocking only if not a mod locked it, then it will be ok...

It's frustrating to see a topic that you've made descend into the spam pits, and this might help to reduce spam and keep topics on track - sort of a 'time out'

Best would be to, with the "Lock" ability to allow users to remove messages (from other users). But ONLY in their own made topics, to have the maximum "Time-out effect"

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Yes, that's what I meant. Of course we shouldn't be able to override a mod's decision to close a thread.

Also a nice and moderator-work-decreasing option would be a "Lock Vote"...
Like if xx amount (defined by active amount of users) finds it should be locked, it will automatically will...

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Hmmm, maybe. Worth a try, at least. I wonder how difficult these things are to incorporate into the forum software.

Baley · July 21, 2005

No.That wouldn't work.

Let's say someone makes a thread negative twords K1.

Guess how many fanboys would vote to lock.

Boardies should not have that power.Only mods.

Nur Ab Sal · July 21, 2005

I'd have to unignore Nur Ab Sal and pour over them again, but he made several posts stating that Jews were genocidal people who wanted to see all non-Jews dead, most evil people are white, most Jews are racist, most Americans are racist, terrorism is a justified tactic, killing innocent civilians is justifiable, etc.

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You dirty liar! I've never said that jews want all non-Jews dead. I only said that they have shovinist stance toward other people which is true. I said that most evil poeple I've met were white, not that white people are evil in general. About American racism - hmm there was no civil rights for blacks until 1960s right? Not to mention present acts of violence toward blacks and latinos. And I've never said that terrorism is a good tactic, only that you have brought it upon yourselves which is also true, cause you have trained Osama and thousands like him to kick Russians, you have also humiliated arab nations many times.

You have twisted everything I've said. You are a liar, a man without honor and a coward. I despise everything you are, cause you don't have balls to play fair and that's why you're shifty little man.

EnderAndrew · July 21, 2005

You said in the same statement that Jews practice genocide and hate all non-Jews. Did outright say most evil people are white. And you defended terrorism are a valid tactic. You also said that countries deserved what happened to them. You are defending the tactics of terrorism and murder.

Rest assured that I reported your actual posts for the mods too see themselves. You'll be judged on that, not my spin, which should be enough to get you banned.

Ohma · July 21, 2005

I still don't see why people who have shown themselves to be habitual spammers/flamers are still members of this board (and no I am not excluded from that group).

Kaftan Barlast · July 21, 2005

I still don't see why people who have shown themselves to be habitual spammers/flamers are still members of this board

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Because life would be so boring without them o:)

Whitemithrandir · July 21, 2005

Poor Fionavar.

He's trying way way too hard.

Hmm, where is phosphor?

Now that JE's back

Bring back the Overseer!

All problems are solved.

thepixiesrock · July 21, 2005

Poor Fionavar.
He's trying way way too hard.

Hmm, where's phosphor?

Now that JE's back

Bring back the Overseer too!

All problems are solved.

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The first one I bolded needs one more, the second has one too many...

I suggest you make it "where is", and get rid of "too".

Fionavar · July 21, 2005

I would first like to thank all of you who have demonstrated a real passion for these fora. When I started doing this a long time ago @ BIS it was or this very reason - thanks for keeping the faith

I must admit that I will not debate modding style in fora - please feel free to contact me through PM. Why you may ask ... and let's say battle scars from trolls has made it so o:) Please feel free to discuss the fora and moderating in the constructuve and respectful manner in which you have generally done - you are being watched

Diogo Ribeiro · July 21, 2005

On the chance this gets locked for being off-topic:

On the chance it doesn't get locked for being off-topic:

Fionavar rules. o:)

Ellester · July 21, 2005

Not to mention present acts of violence toward blacks and latinos.

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The present acts of violence against Blacks and Latinos? Is this the US you

Darth Flatus · July 21, 2005

Here's a question. If one person's persistently brusque, ill-informed and inflammatory posting style repeatedly annoys everybody else, should not that person be banned? Failing that, would everybody putting this person on ignore be a good idea?

Kaftan Barlast · July 21, 2005

Why'd you want to do such a mean thing? :'(

SAVE THE TROLLS!!!

kirottu · July 21, 2005

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~Di · July 21, 2005

I like these forums. I like Fionavar. I've known the Big Green One for years, and have found him to be reasonable, consistant, polite, helpful and just plain nice. PM's are the best way to discuss one's specific concerns with a mod. I recommend it.

Also, the "Report" function is your friend. Use it responsibly, but use it.

Carry on.

LadyCrimson · July 21, 2005

Here's a question. If one person's persistently brusque, ill-informed and inflammatory posting style repeatedly annoys everybody else, should not that person be banned? Failing that, would everybody putting this person on ignore be a good idea?

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Perhaps, perhaps not. Personality and right/wrong differences do not always equal a bannable offense. Also, forum bans are notoriously ineffective for actually keeping trouble-makers 'out' - there's many ways around & under them. A lot of people seem to think a ban is some kind of magic fence, but it's not.

The ignore feature this forum has is probably the best solution for users who do not wish to have to see certain other users input.

As someone else said....being a fair and impartial Admin/Mod is tough.

EnderAndrew · July 21, 2005

I like these forums. I like Fionavar. I've known the Big Green One for years, and have found him to be reasonable, consistant, polite, helpful and just plain nice. PM's are the best way to discuss one's specific concerns with a mod. I recommend it.

Also, the "Report" function is your friend. Use it responsibly, but use it.

Carry on.

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I did use the Report function on several posts almost two weeks ago and I just heard back from Finoavar and it seems the reported posts were not received.

mkreku · July 21, 2005

I am satisfied with the way the moderators have responded to my complaints and/or flames so far. Sometimes I get reprimended and sometimes my complaints are acknowledged. I have nothing to complain about on that front.

A function I would really like to see (but one that I'll never get) is the ability to 'ban' certain people on these forums from the threads I, myself, start. There are some people on these forums that are so ignorant and simple minded that their participation in any discussion never adds anything but anger and derailment. If I could stop those people beforehand from posting in the threads started by myself, I'd be a much happier (and less aggressive) board member.

Ohma · July 21, 2005

I am satisfied with the way the moderators have responded to my complaints and/or flames so far. Sometimes I get reprimended and sometimes my complaints are acknowledged. I have nothing to complain about on that front.

A function I would really like to see (but one that I'll never get) is the ability to 'ban' certain people on these forums from the threads I, myself, start. There are some people on these forums that are so ignorant and simple minded that their participation in any discussion never adds anything but anger and derailment. If I could stop those people beforehand from posting in the threads started by myself, I'd be a much happier (and less aggressive) board member.

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That sounds like a good idea...though it would require a 3rd party to ensure that it would not be abused... <_<

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