Maybe the problem with these iPhone forums is the lack of Moderation

[9822679]

Here's the result I personally most like to see when someone starts a thread asking a question that has been asked before:

1. Somebody replies with a link to a previous thread where the question was answered, explaining that they used the forum search feature to find it.
2. Somebody (often the same person) reports the 1st or 2nd post to the moderators, suggesting that the thread be closed.
3. Nobody else posts in the thread.
4. A moderator closes the thread.
5. The thread soon falls off the first page of its forum and was nothing more than a 2-post blip in Forum Spy.
6. The original poster is happy to have gotten the answer and a tip about searching.
7. The 2nd poster is happy to have helped.
8. Nobody complains about the thread, the question, the original poster, the reply, the 2nd poster, the closing of the thread, or that the thread was closed too quickly or too slowly.

I'll try this approach, lets see how it works out in the future

any chance we can get Arn to chime in on the issue

 

[MacDawg]

any chance we can get Arn to chime in on the issue

Why?

Doctor Q is a Site Administrator and devilot is a Moderator

Leaders Page


Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[Tallest Skil]

People who ask for it don't get it.

Trust me... I've been around.

Let your work speak for yourself.
- MrMacMan

I know; I'm just kidding.

 

[9822679]

Why?

Doctor Q is a Site Administrator and devilot is a Moderator

Leaders Page


Woof, Woof - Dawg

sweet thanks for the Link ( always helps to know you I'm talking back to )


wait why was this thread moved, i was talking SPECIFICALLY about the iPhone forum

I've browsed the rest and they seem quite well mannered

can i get it moved back or, at the least have the title properly renamed to specify the iPhone forums ?

 

[CalBoy]

That's what usually happens here too. I think that with the massive influx of new people since the 3G/MobileMe launches they're a bit overstretched....

I think it's also important to keep in mind that the moderators are volunteers who do this out of their sense of community to the site. A moderator will not be available at all times, and even one (or more) is, there is no guarantee that they will not be overworked for a short period of time. A little patience and understanding can go a long way.

It's been my experience that Macrumors is OVER moderated , as evidenced by "infraction notices" about bull**** like spaces in siglines.

I like those policies because they keep the forums looking clean. I'd prefer to read posts rather than see signatures.

Agreed. Until the moderators and monitored or moderated themselves, the nonsense and lack of temper will continue.

I've never seen anything but professionalism from the moderators here, and they do their very best to be objective. If you think you've been treated unfairly, you should use the Contact Us page and it will be looked into.

 

[Consultant]

Well that's why I have this signature...

Also,
If the same question is asked a million times does the answer change?
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/548851/

 

[mkrishnan]

wait why was this thread moved, i was talking SPECIFICALLY about the iPhone forum

We ask that all threads discussing the forums themselves, regardless of which forum, be placed here. Typically there's a shadow post left in the other forum indicating your thread is here. But this is where it belongs.

And just chiming in with the others... if you feel there is under-moderation, please pitch in a small hand by reporting posts. We do read your reports, they really are appreciated, and they really do make this a better forum.

If you feel there is over-moderation, you can also feel free to PM the mod in question, report your concerns using the report button, or use the contact us link to send the moderating / administrating team a message asking for another review of the situation....