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Where is Invert, for example?
He last posted over 9 months ago (December 14th 2008).
Why aren't replacement moderators installed?
Who is monitoring the affected subforums?
Thanks!
Orleander
09-22-09, 07:22 AM
the only think he mods by himself is Art & Culture. I'm sure if a post is reported there, he is notified. But who really cares if people get into a flame fest over how wonderful you think Rollerball was.
I just think it's weird that some moderators don't appear to come here anymore but are still in place.
Goofyfish: last post back in April.
Tristan: last post back in March.
Orleander
09-22-09, 07:33 AM
I figure they are like cops. Some you see every day on patrol and some have desk duty back at the office and only come out when needed.
I figure they are like cops. Some you see every day on patrol and some have desk duty back at the office and only come out when needed.
Hmm I don't think it was intended for them to stay away that long.
EntropyAlwaysWins
09-22-09, 08:01 AM
Maybe they just review posts and don't actually post any more, i.e., lurk.
I doubt they still lurk. If they're gone for more than a month they should not be a mod.
If we could choose a new mod, who would you guys pick? I don't know enough about all the new peeps to even have an opinion.
Maybe they just review posts and don't actually post any more, i.e., lurk.
Then they are not moderating.
Stryder
09-22-09, 09:19 AM
Makes you wonder why we have some many sockpuppets j/king. Seriously though, some moderators could view the forum without logging in to see if there is anything worth moderating, or they could in fact be extremely busy from time to time. I do understand that perhaps long term non-actives should possible be demoted back to normal user, but only if they were likely to misuse their powers at some junction point in the future. (i.e. selling their username on Ebay so a normal member could spy on the moderator subforum etc)
Actually it would be interesting to see how much people would offer.... Who would start the bidding?
Makes you wonder why we have some many sockpuppets j/king. Seriously though, some moderators could view the forum without logging in to see if there is anything worth moderating, or they could in fact be extremely busy from time to time. I do understand that perhaps long term non-actives should possible be demoted back to normal user, but only if they were likely to misuse their powers at some junction point in the future. (i.e. selling their username on Ebay so a normal member could spy on the moderator subforum etc)
Actually it would be interesting to see how much people would offer.... Who would start the bidding?
Socks should be banned. Immediately. Would anyone actually sell their name on Ebay? Does anyone actually care that much to even bother with it? Wow... If so, they need a life.
Orleander
09-22-09, 09:24 AM
... Would anyone actually sell their name on Ebay? Does anyone actually care that much to even bother with it? ...
that's what I thought. I'm gonna go to ebay and see if anyone is currently selling a name they use on a forum
Makes you wonder why we have some many sockpuppets j/king. Seriously though, some moderators could view the forum without logging in to see if there is anything worth moderating, or they could in fact be extremely busy from time to time. I do understand that perhaps long term non-actives should possible be demoted back to normal user, but only if they were likely to misuse their powers at some junction point in the future. (i.e. selling their username on Ebay so a normal member could spy on the moderator subforum etc)
Actually it would be interesting to see how much people would offer.... Who would start the bidding?
Ok, but I cannot believe that in nine months time no moderation was needed whatsoever.
I think Invert may have just left altogether. Which would leave the Art&Culture subforum unattended.
I haven't checked whether or not the absence of Goofy and Tristan leave any subforums unattended, but I wouldn't be surprised.
Orleander
09-22-09, 09:25 AM
enmos, why do you care?
enmos, why do you care?
Because I care about SciForums.
Imagine what would happen if there were no moderators at all anymore..
Dywyddyr
09-22-09, 09:29 AM
Nah, Goofy's duties are covered by Hype, but Tristan's sub-forae of Earth Science, SciFi & Fantasy and General Science & Technology don't seem to be covered.
(That may explain the long-running thread on the Earth being a living growing creature not being cesspooled :D).
Nah, Goofy's duties are covered by Hype, but Tristan's sub-forae of Earth Science, SciFi & Fantasy and General Science & Technology don't seem to be covered.
(That may explain the long-running thread on the Earth being a living growing creature not being cesspooled :D).
lol That's what I meant. The nutters are already taking over..
Orleander
09-22-09, 09:30 AM
Because I care about SciForums.
Imagine what would happen if there were no moderators at all anymore..
But there are mods here. :shrug: How do you go from 3 not posting in a while to there being no mods?
Orleander
09-22-09, 09:32 AM
Nah, Goofy's duties are covered by Hype, but Tristan's sub-forae of Earth Science, SciFi & Fantasy and General Science & Technology don't seem to be covered.
(That may explain the long-running thread on the Earth being a living growing creature not being cesspooled :D).
can't Stryder, James R and Plazma moderate those areas? I was under the impression that admins could moderate any section.
But there are mods here. :shrug: How do you go from 3 not posting in a while to there being no mods?
If moderators are not replaced more subforums will become unattended eventually.
At any rate, I think all subforums should be covered. You would't go along with just partial police presence in a city either, would you? You know what happens to sections where there is no police?
Because I care about SciForums.
Imagine what would happen if there were no moderators at all anymore..
:soapbox::geek::frust:
can't Stryder, James R and Plazma moderate those areas? I was under the impression that admins could moderate any section.
They could take over all other subforums too..
There is a reason why every subforum has its own moderator.
:soapbox::geek::frust:
Exactly. Chaos.
Exactly. Chaos.
:D:eek::argue:
I've moderated very loosely-moderated forums. It's fun. You don't worry about offending anyone and can say pretty much whatever you want. There are still flame wars but not any more than here.
Orleander
09-22-09, 09:42 AM
They could take over all other subforums too..
There is a reason why every subforum has its own moderator.
and what is that reason?
From what I see, they share duties
http://sciforums.com/showgroups.php
hypewaders
09-22-09, 09:44 AM
:eek::frust::splat:
Stryder
09-22-09, 09:49 AM
can't Stryder, James R and Plazma moderate those areas? I was under the impression that admins could moderate any section.
We do indeed moderate those areas when necessary. admittedly you'll find some quaint posts in those absentee subforums however it requires some serious code of conduct to be breached or alot of noise to be created in their for us to necessarily notice. The main reason for this is alas we do not read everything in the subforums, sometimes it's time related, perhaps it's a long post perhaps it's a particular poster notorious for posting gibberish. In any sense we'd obviously appreciate any "report" messages should such subforums go awry.
hypewaders
09-22-09, 09:52 AM
:rolleyes:did he say "subhumans"?
Hah! You looked.
and what is that reason?
From what I see, they share duties
http://sciforums.com/showgroups.php
Workload obviously.
:rolleyes:did he say "subhumans"?
lol :p
tuberculatious
09-22-09, 12:16 PM
i could moderate the accountant forum.
hypewaders
09-22-09, 12:21 PM
That's easy: Post all your account #s, PINs, etc. and "You're It!" When do you start?
tuberculatious
09-22-09, 12:23 PM
That's easy: Post all your account #s, PINs, etc. and "You're It!" When do you start?
i can start 5 minutes ago.
hypewaders
09-22-09, 12:31 PM
Have you filled out the Application (http://www.funny.co.uk/stuff/art_172-2876-McDonalds-Application-Form.html)? Are you Greg IRL?
NAME: Greg Bulmash
SEX: Not yet. Still waiting for the right person.
DESIRED POSITION: Company's President or Vice President. But seriously, whatever's available. If I was in a position to be picky, I wouldn't be applying here in the first place.
DESIRED SALARY: $185,000 a year plus stock options and a Michael Ovitz style severance package. If that's not possible, make an offer and we can haggle.
EDUCATION: Yes.
LAST POSITION HELD: Target for middle management hostility.
SALARY
: Less than I'm worth.
MOST NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: My incredible collection of stolen pens and post-it notes.
REASON FOR LEAVING: It sucked.
HOURS AVAILABLE TO WORK: Any.
PREFERRED HOURS: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL SKILLS?: Yes, but they're better suited to a more intimate environment.
MAY WE CONTACT YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER?: If I had one, would I be here?
DO YOU HAVE ANY PHYSICAL CONDITIONS THAT WOULD PROHIBIT YOU FROM LIFTING UP TO 50 LBS?: Of what?
DO YOU HAVE A CAR?: I think the more appropriate question here would be "Do you have a car that runs?"
HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY SPECIAL AWARDS OR RECOGNITION?: I may already be a winner of the Publishers Clearing house Sweepstakes.
DO YOU SMOKE?: On the job no, on my breaks yes.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING IN FIVE YEARS?: Living in the Bahamas with a fabulously wealthy dumb sexy blonde super model who thinks I'm the greatest thing since sliced bread. Actually, I'd like to be doing that now.
DO YOU CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE?: Yes. Absolutely.
SIGN HERE: Aries
tuberculatious
09-22-09, 12:33 PM
I will do that half an hour ago.
Anti-Flag
09-22-09, 12:54 PM
The nutters are already taking over..
That's not true, I've been here ages and have made little progress.
That's not true, I've been here ages and have made little progress.
You are not a nutter!
Sorry, but it had to be said..
Anti-Flag
09-22-09, 12:57 PM
You are not a nutter!
That's what the voices tell me.
That's what the voices tell me.
Listen to them.
Ehm.. wait a minute. What else do they tell you?
Anti-Flag
09-22-09, 01:02 PM
Listen to them.
Ehm.. wait a minute. What else do they tell you?
They like ice cream, alcohol, and sex. Though not always at the same time.
They like ice cream, alcohol, and sex. Though not always at the same time.
Seems innocent enough. Go with the voices.. :p
Anti-Flag
09-22-09, 01:17 PM
Seems innocent enough. Go with the voices.. :p
I'm not sure anymore if that was the voices, or just me.
I'm not sure anymore if that was the voices, or just me.
You? Innocent? LOL
:p
hypewaders
09-22-09, 01:31 PM
Oh, shit-
rolocs.
/color cloak
Anti-Flag
09-22-09, 03:11 PM
You? Innocent? LOL
:p
The voices are innocent, and as they're in my head that means that by proxy, I am also innocent.
You're not buying this are you?
Oh, shit-
rolocs.
/color cloak
lol damn it :p
The voices are innocent, and as they're in my head that means that by proxy, I am also innocent.
You're not buying this are you?
Hmm.. nope, not really :p
Randwolf
09-23-09, 12:41 AM
That's easy: Post all your account #s, PINs, etc. and "You're It!" When do you start?
Actually, this is my specialty. I belong to that subspecies referred to as telemarketers, direct marketers, list brokers. etc.
I have heard, in a small bar, from this cute blond chickie (of all the gin joints in all the world, why did she have to walk into this one) that one could get upwards of $10.00 per name and credit card number...
Now, who can hack? Ready set, go!
Seriously, that is what a primo list including CC numbers goes for on the black market, although $2-$3 is more typical. Or so I've been told... :cool:
Plazma Inferno!
09-23-09, 12:51 AM
Thank you for this thread Enmos. I'll check all inactive moderators and their plans, and also all forums that need 'another hand'.
Randwolf
09-23-09, 01:11 AM
Thank you for this thread Enmos. I'll check all inactive moderators and their plans, and also all forums that need 'another hand'.
Absolutely, one must, after all, keep the riff-raff such as myself away from those art fora.
Course, I'm not so sure about Enmos, either... :poke:
Thank you for this thread Enmos. I'll check all inactive moderators and their plans, and also all forums that need 'another hand'.
Thanks Plazma :)
I'll check all inactive moderators and their plans, and also all forums that need 'another hand'.
What action will you take upon those who are guilty of lassitude?! Will you smite thy angels into oblivion or will you, Gabriel, reach thy hands welcoming desolation of Sciforums?
Thank You Enmos for this thread, the administrators will act upon these deviants and resolve all of these conflicts once and for all, forever.
GRR! You see? :mad:
I made a typo in one of my thread titles and the thread just happens to be in Earth Science.
The only one moderating that subforum is Tristan..
I asked if the mod could please correct the title for me, but I guess I can forget about that..
i would like to (formally) apply for the position of administratotr.
Where is Invert, for example?
He last posted over 9 months ago (December 14th 2008).
he got upset and left. i remember something happening.
i would like to (formally) apply for the position of administratotr.
Yeah. Me, too.:D:xctd::roflmao:
Dywyddyr
09-23-09, 11:48 AM
i would like to (formally) apply for the position of administratotr.
I hadn't realised we were quite that short of quality members.
i would be an excellent administrator.
Yeah. Me, too.:D:xctd::roflmao:
ha ha.............
Dywyddyr
09-23-09, 12:29 PM
i would be an excellent administrator.
I think you said it best:
ha ha.............
i think you are a sock puppet Dywyddyr.
i said that from your first post here.
BenTheMan
09-23-09, 01:06 PM
Sock puppet or no, he has proven to be quite intelligent. He's not harming anything (except your fragile ego, apparently), and he routinely makes excellent posts in Physics and Maths and in Cosmology.
hypewaders
09-23-09, 01:42 PM
i think you are a sock puppet Dywyddyr.
Please provide supporting evidence (who's sock) to your ever-inquisitive Moderators & otherwise mention it here no more.
Sock puppet or no, he has proven to be quite intelligent. He's not harming anything (except your fragile ego, apparently), and he routinely makes excellent posts in Physics and Maths and in Cosmology.
Please provide supporting evidence (who's sock) to your ever-inquisitive Moderators & otherwise mention it here no more.
we were just having some fun.:bugeye:
hypewaders
09-23-09, 02:49 PM
Sorry, heh
uh,
heh...
/holsters Ban-Ray
/wanders off mumbling
I thought this thread was "hyperactive moderator"
Sock Puppy
09-23-09, 03:12 PM
Sheesh. Sock puppets. So irritating. If you've got something to say, you should just say it under your proper account.
hypewaders
09-23-09, 03:33 PM
Hear! Hear! Thanks, Sock... puppy.:bugeye:
Sheesh. Sock puppets. So irritating. If you've got something to say, you should just say it under your proper account.
ha ha....you always turn up at the right times.
Sorry, heh
uh,
heh...
/holsters Ban-Ray
/wanders off mumbling
I thought this thread was "hyperactive moderator"
no problem hype. btm really pissed me off though.
Sheesh. Sock puppets. So irritating. If you've got something to say, you should just say it under your proper account.
I agree. Socks should be banned permanently. So should the member who uses a sock. I LOVE your sig!:D
hypewaders
09-23-09, 07:49 PM
"I cAn haZ..."
I can't remember such subversion sinc :gak!:
http://www.1966batfan.com/prt551.JPG
Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?
Sock puppet or no, he has proven to be quite intelligent. He's not harming anything (except your fragile ego, apparently), and he routinely makes excellent posts in Physics and Maths and in Cosmology.
which agree with your string theory phd thesis :rolleyes:
i dont agree. i like dwyddr and dont care if he is a sock. i think ben was making a judgment on my intelligence and i want to know what the bar or benchmark is. do i have to prove something to him? and why? you tell me why i have to prove anything.
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