Backgrounds in moderation

Does this mean you are looking for more members who are educated in various topics covered by the subforums?

 

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I suppose so. Or something. The selection of members with more background in those subjects depends I think on the direction of the forum itself. What is the target audience? Is it an achievable goal? Is an alteration in the structure like to achieve such a goal? These things must be interdependent.

 

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*trying* is the operative word.

 

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To be honest Geoff, the only way to change the audience is to integrate with already established groups, communities etc. For the most part though, I'm pretty sure the professionals won't have as much time to interact on the site compared to everyone else since professions aren't usually "part-time".

Perhaps we could invite various professionals onto the forum much like how phone-in's or Q & A's occur in magazines and on television, however I'm pretty sure while there might be the odd few that will do it for nothing more than just boosting their retrospect, some would rather only do so when dealing in cold hard cash.

 

Boosting their retrospect?

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-Stryderism:

N: A word used in a very, very, very bent way from its' original definition.


(yes... I did just put it in the encyclopedia. After the "death thralls of western civilization..."

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You really put the English on your English, Strydey....)

I like the idea of having a special forum for threads in which we are able to ask questions of visiting dignitaries. I doubt you could get any really big names? but maybe some kinda-big names...and doing so might increase site traffic and get more people interested in sticking around. I think you'd be surprised at how many of the smaller names are out there and would enjoy coming on here...and it would all increase site traffic.

Hopefully hooking interesting people with juicy brains? BRAAAAINS.

 

Say no more: you'll find my rates quite reasonable.

In seriousness, though, now that I've splattered this question all over the forum I get the feeling there's a tone of an embarrassed foot-shuffling happening. Look: I'm not trying to push this. Frankly, the forum is probably just fine anyway. It's led me to the above questions about direction, but quantitatively the status quo ante is probably fine itself. Thanks for all the comments. Nice to have a discussion.

 

/smirk

blathering about nothing can get tiring, yes?

so far what has been "pushed" seems to be rather inane generalities and zero solutions so why not shift tactics and focus on specifics?

start with james, an administrator of an internet forum powered by vbulletin
what skills would you expect of him?

go down the list of moderators. establish incompetence and ask for resignations. demand it!

"embarrassed foot-shuffling" my ass! these tards are laughing at your ineffectual and pathetic attempts to get them on some imaginary defensive.

i swear to god, this community is goddamn pathetic
bunch of pussies

/spits

a noob with a 2006 join date thinks he is speshul

spamming?

 

I bow to your greater experience.

Hey, how about not every subject on SF is life-or-death?

 

Well, naturally I was hoping for executions by dawn, but it seems this is not meant to be. Alas.

Tch. Philosophical gold, that was. And how can you ignore the value-added contribution of this very thread? You are standing upon worth, madam. You need only look down.

Now before this becomes a "pitchfork and Geoff party", it isn't whether I am contributing this or that (*cough* gustav *cough*) but rather that I wonder what is our target audience? Do we need to change to achieve it? This is of worth.

Why on earth would you possibly think I want to eliminate banter, exactly? You have missed your stop, madam.

 

Bells, it's obvious. He wants a challenge. Maybe it's time to up the ante?

 

Lol seriously Bells, you have no idea how much you made me laugh... seriously I have drank so much tequila with friends tonight that I probably am legally considered poisoned by alchohol. Geoff is one of those rare people who actually have a brain but are anti-submission (in this case moderation) by nature. That aside he wants a challenge. I understand it. Just consider the idea that we might want more educated members to argue against. Right or wrong, it provides a platform for thinking (p.s. I am sorry Geoff if I am mis-representing you... but god damn you have no idea how much I drank tonight).

 

bells
would you like an opportunity to demonstrate your skills? you deal in law and whatnot yes?

 

Haven't figured out my question yet? "Is there any other direction SciForums should take? What are the predicted benefits and detriments for doing so? What viable plans exist?" Come on, this isn't rocket surgery. The above doesn't address my discussion at all. Why are you trying to make this about something it's not?

Bells, I've only explained it a half-dozen times now. I'm asking where we should be going, and what our objective is. This has already been dealt with via comments from Stryder, quadra and a few others. I had a thought that we might widen our audience through making the object of the forum more scientific and less general, but this was more of a question than a request. Read the thread, plea-yas. I'm interested in what the long-term plans are, and I think this question has been answered. Let's mosey to the next ridge, all right?

Also, I think disputes should be resolved with pistols.

 

Geoff, I am all for pistols and nukes, but seriously I deserve more than that. I am putting myself forward with an exposed underbelly. Meet me half way and I will support improvement.

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^​

 

You know, Gustav, surgical interventions can be had...
http://www.supornclinic.com/

In regards to the original question...I do like Stryder's idea of "interview" posts (I think a separate section is called for). I'll even go so far as to ask for people we'd like to have come on...

Me?
-Pz Myers comes to mind...
The Bad Astronomer (Phil Plait)
-My wife points out: ANY phD student might want to present their thesis topic...
-Rummage up your fave assistant professor or grad student and get them on?

 

Funny you should mention that... I happen to know a certain member bears a closet ordination.

I've been sworn to secrecy though.

I think having this person modding the religion subforum...would be entertaining.
VERY entertaining.

BWAHAHAHAHA!

Would you like me to float the idea by this person? *raises eyebrow* Don't know if they will feel up to it.