There's a little of that, yes, but there are also some benefits and interesting aspects as well, at least on this forum. Although it can have its ups and downs, to be fair, it also has its own rewards, depending on the type of person you are, how you organise your work, how you relate to other people and what this forum means to you.
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There's a little of that, yes, but there are also some benefits and interesting aspects as well, at least on this forum. Although it can have its ups and downs, to be fair, it also has its own rewards, depending on the type of person you are, how you organise your work, how you relate to other people and what this forum means to you.
I recall that when I first saw a post from you back when you were a mod, I was scared, well more like terrified. I thought you were the boss of moderators and reported to the admins.
MacDawg told me that it would be good to have her on my side, but not to worry because she would like me. I was very timid when I first signed up.
That perception was entirely in your mind, I'm afraid. All the admins talk to all the mods. There is no ranking or hierarchy in that sense. Besides, most of the helpful stuff I used to do was often unseen. I'm not an ogre.
In my experience, moderators who feel like this tends to make bad mods. Perhaps that other site needs more mods or you need to step back from it.
That perception was entirely in your mind, I'm afraid. All the admins talk to all the mods. There is no ranking or hierarchy in that sense. Besides, most of the helpful stuff I used to do was often unseen. I'm not an ogre.
I eventually realized that within a couple of months thanks to a helpful mod and a helpful forum member. Both are/were (one is banned) really helpful in many situations.
I am their main Admin. I actually publicly quit the position because I was tired of not making everyone happy. I was surprised at the overwhelming support from the long time members urging me not to go and how good of a job I was doing. Good thing you can pass judgment on someone you don't know so quickly, you sound perfect for the job!
That perception was entirely in your mind, I'm afraid. All the admins talk to all the mods. There is no ranking or hierarchy in that sense. Besides, most of the helpful stuff I used to do was often unseen. I'm not an ogre.
I loves me some BV.
You had a great moderating style and I personally miss it around here.
I am their main Admin. I actually publicly quit the position because I was tired of not making everyone happy. I was surprised at the overwhelming support from the long time members urging me not to go and how good of a job I was doing. Good thing you can pass judgment on someone you don't know so quickly, you sound perfect for the job!
Where did I pass judgement on you? You're a bit touchy on the subject, guess I struck a nerve.
Dude, let it go.
Where did I pass judgement on you? You're a bit touchy on the subject, guess I struck a nerve.
I didn't see anything wrong with your assessment either.
He's been here since 2003. Perhaps, like me, he's seen mods on this board come and go, observed their styles over time and come to his own conclusions. As opposed to being on here for a few months...
Now now kids. We all know if arn inc. decides they need new mods they will make a decision based on their criteria not on what anyone says in this thread.
So go out and hug a tree..Or drink a glass of milk.
So go out and hug a tree..Or drink a glass of milk.
I like how you don't answer the question, but rather attack the person asking it. Isn't that typical troll behavior?
Again, what experience do you have that you can tell someone like advres, who has been an admin, what it is like to run a forum, if you yourself never had the experience? Please do enlighten us with your wisdom.
What attack? You seem somewhat paranoid. If you inferred that rdowns was calling you a troll then that's your inference which is down to you and you alone. Perhaps a sign of a guilty conscience? Do you think, deep down, you aggressive questioning is somewhat troll like?
Being mentioned in a post by jessica.: $0
Being mentioned with waloshin in a post by jessica.: priceless
YEaaH, i guess I am a bit touchy on the subject, guess it struck a nerve. He totally didn't pass judgment on me.
In my opinion, anybody asking to be a mod probably won't get to be a mod. (I mean seriously asking, I enjoyed the joke posts in this thread )
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