As a relative newbie to this forum and a number of years spent as an Admin on a UK Football (Soccer) forum, I can happily state, considering the amount of members on Mac Rumors, that the Admins and Mods here do a cracking job. It is a thankless and tough role to play. I agree that Mods should operate globally across the whole forum - it makes no practicable sense to give individual sections to individual moderators. For any forum to be moderated correctly it is by the members reporting infractions. I am one member who finds this forum a pleasant place to visit - even the more livelier and verbal sections!
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Where are the Moderators on this forum?
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Off topic, but I can't resist...I've never seen so many Moderators appear in one thread....Is this a record..?
It almost seems like I've seen this many in one thread recently.. I can't recall where though...
It almost seems like I've seen this many in one thread recently.. I can't recall where though...
He he....I think it might have been around iPad release time...
It almost seems like I've seen this many in one thread recently.. I can't recall where though...
Quite amazing how mods you haven't seen for weeks or months seem to appear whenever a thread criticizing the mods appear.
You're right, MacRumors is falling apart. I think it's time we had a moderator that was responsible and dedicated to the job. I'm obviously the best choice.
Hastings101 2012!
Well it's not that I can't use the word "niggardly" in a sentence it's just that I would choose to use an alternative word to that word. There are other ways to accomplish a sentence with that word without using that specific word by using words similar to it.
Hopefully that answers your question. I assume I've got your vote?
Hastings101 2012!
Interesting thread, to say the least.
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Yes, I vote to ban you.
Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinion. My opinion is that the moderators on this forum are excellent. They do a terrific job, despite the fact that they are human like the rest of us, and can make mistakes from time to time. Considering the volume of users and activity on this site, combined with some of the negative attitudes on the part of some members, I'm amazed that they continue fulfilling their moderation responsibilities, rather than just giving up and walking away.
I agree with GGJ above...it's a thankless job, and one that keeps this forum an enjoyable place to visit.
To tonie...what is it about about the Moderators here that makes them horrible?
Where are the Moderators on this forum?
At home I would assume. Where are you?
I've had my hand slapped several times but have yet to be banned so I can't complain.
At home I would assume. Where are you?
I've had my hand slapped several times but have yet to be banned so I can't complain.
Perhaps you could be a bit more specific as to why the moderators are so horrible.
For the most part, I find this site to be well moderated.
Out of the forums i visit/have visited through the years, this is definitely one of the best in terms of moderator involvement. What surprises me most is how long some of the moderators have been here, its been my experience that the job can often times be very time consuming while also being completely thankless. Glad to see so many mods that have been here for a good length of time, I'm sure it helps to have that kind of continuity.
Well, you are not supposed to feed them after midnight
.Actually, they do a great job seeing how much work they have to do. I bet they aren't even paid.
I'm sorry you feel that way. We are volunteers, unpaid, and freely dedicate our personal time to helping make the forum a pleasant and enjoyable experience for as many people as possible.
I echo what SandboxGeneral says above (and thanks to the posters who spoke up for us). Whilst I have no doubt that you will take this as more moderator horribleness could you try and help us improve? Instead of simply saying "we are horrible" demonstrate in what way we are horrible. Suggest improvements. And remember we only enforce the site rules: if you don't like the rules that's a whole different argument.
You are, of corse, right about that.
However, that suggests that opinion expressed relates to a particular member's personal experience (which cannot be discussed, except under particular circumstances). It leads me to question whether the issue is the general level of Moderation on the Forum, or the possibly negative experience of an individual which shouldn't be generalized to all the moderation on the Forum.
This would hold so much more weight if you actually provided some details.
To your original complaints, I see less spam and scams being ran on this site than many others I frequent. Spam posts are generally nailed before I even get to click and reply with something snarky.
True. What's bad moderation to some is perfectly acceptable to others. I've been toed and warned; looking back, I've deserved some and some were, to me, beyond ridiculous. The banning of a certainlong time member (I know the details through shared messages) was way too harsh for me. I guess you can say though that the combined negative experiences of many members do equal bad moderation as long as its truly negative experiences and not just sour grapes.
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