I dont know what vB allows, but it would be nice if a user, specifically the thread starter, would be able to get "Mod Power" by a mod for a specific thread. Thoughts?
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Appoint Mod power to a user for a specific thread.
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I think you'd run into issue if debate ever broke out...I'm sure some could handle it, but other might abuse it
(just food for thought, not saying the idea un-doable)
(just food for thought, not saying the idea un-doable)
well idk about automaticly geting power for the thread you start, but if the situation allows, it might be nice.
Like in t0mat0's Snow leopard thread, or Tallest's Gainstown Mac Pro thread, might be examples of when it might(or have) be nice.
good idea, maybe if the OP is credible (over 1000 posts?) and the thread goes above 50 replies/100 replies??
though i guess post count doesnt really indicate maturity so thats not a really good thing to base it on.
i think if the mods see if the OP is credible, and might be nice in the situation, they could appoint. A big thing would be the power to CLOSE the thread.
sure i could one benefit of it, the thread would have a symbol next to it to show "real" mods that its being moderated so their work load is less??
other then that i cant really see any benefits though..
In theory, it's a good idea. But in practice, I doubt it would work. Mods are appointed for their decision making skills and their ability remain calm in any situation. Not everyone can be a mod, and letting anyone who starts their own thread be a mod for their own thread wouldn't work out.
yea thats it, the mods have been appointed specifically because of their maturity and what not, if there is too much work to do they will have a discussion about appointing more.. simple!
like i said, it wouldn't be automatic, im sure the only way it would work would be to have the users be appointed case by case.
that could create a lot more work for the "real" mods, but it would have its ups once the mod for the thread has been chosen (Y)
well it wouldn't happen often so i doubt they would spend most of the time choosing temp mods.
ok well that makes sense, like you said just on the bigger threads that have high posts in them and whatnot..right?? (e.g. the iPhone threads and stuff)
Is there a reason why this is needed? 
The mods have been doing a fantastic job as far as I can tell, why fix what ain't broke?
The mods have been doing a fantastic job as far as I can tell, why fix what ain't broke?
ok that makes sense then, as long as the user would want to i guess..
Is there a reason why this is needed?
they are upgrading Leopard aren't they
i guess it would be more of a modification then fixing it.
they are upgrading Leopard aren't they
I never said "Don't fix what needs desperately fixing."
I never said "Don't fix what needs desperately fixing."
i sure hope you werent referring to my precious Leopard
Maybe as an alternate... the thread starter is given more buttons for things such as requesting the thread be closed. So the functions they require can be there but a notification request is sent to the mods to actually perform the function?
I would be concerned about giving mod like powers to regular users. Post counts etc alone do not necessarily reflect the quality of the post or the maturity of the user.
We would also need to consider whether this would adversely affect the workload of the mods etc. I would say the concept is not necessarily bad, but the proposed way to execute it is not desirable.
I would be concerned about giving mod like powers to regular users. Post counts etc alone do not necessarily reflect the quality of the post or the maturity of the user.
We would also need to consider whether this would adversely affect the workload of the mods etc. I would say the concept is not necessarily bad, but the proposed way to execute it is not desirable.
That feature is on every post in the shape of the report post button
If this is only one or two cases then I don't really see the need, the OP or anyone else in that thread can use the report post button to moderate the thread.
If it is used on a larger scale then it would likely lead to a huge amount of problems.
I personally do not see the need or how it could be implemented in a beneficial way.
I dub thee mini-mod
I agree with xUKHCx. There's not a good enough need for it. Reporting posts gets handled quick enough and there's just too much room for misuse by member with any level of mod power. Just be thankful we can mod our own posts.
I agree with xUKHCx. There's not a good enough need for it. Reporting posts gets handled quick enough and there's just too much room for misuse by member with any level of mod power. Just be thankful we can mod our own posts.
That feature is on every post in the shape of the report post button.
A far better solution, and it is already available
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