I see Spot's a moderator

weber · Post by **weber** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:13 pm

How do you know he's a mod Snooze

I don't see anything around his name or anywhere

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:18 pm

I'm sure you must be mistaken, Snooze. Tombstone has always been fair and reasonable, and I can't see him making an appointment like that, which would alienate so many long term members.

weber · Post by **weber** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:20 pm

SnoozeControl;473365 wrote: Because I happened to look at "who's online" and saw Spot with Moderating next to his name. It wasn't too hard to figure out it was him that deleted my post.

He is only moderator in one small spot....Westcliff debating or something and Compulsive Liars is in there. But he can't do anything outside of that small area of three headings.

I looked in the first page, all the forums listed.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:22 pm

Weber is correct, it is in that one category that spot is listed as a moderator.

weber · Post by **weber** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:23 pm

SnoozeControl;473373 wrote: I need to get offline, the idea of Spot having the ability to do this and actually abusing it like this is extremely upsetting.

Snooze

if you go offline, you simply won't know what is going on. What's the point in that? If Spot is abusing the system, we need to pin it down.

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:23 pm

Praise the Lord, and pass the champers!!!

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:23 pm

weber;473361 wrote: How do you know he's a mod Snooze

I don't see anything around his name or anywhere

and how do you know it was Spot who deleted your post?

There are 29 members of Tombstone's group but not all of those joined the Troll Patrol.

weber · Post by **weber** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:24 pm

AussiePam;473380 wrote: Praise the Lord, and pass the champers!!!

Wazzat for Pammie

my champers eats food. Praise for what?

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:29 pm

SnoozeControl;473365 wrote: Because I happened to look at "who's online" and saw Spot with Moderating next to his name. It wasn't too hard to figure out it was him that deleted my post.

Simple test - Tombstone can see exactly who's deleted what and he's said, quite categorically, that anyone abusing the priviledge will be banned immediately.

If you've reported it and it was Spot then that will be an end to the matter.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:35 pm

SnoozeControl;473376 wrote: Really? God I hope you're right... this forum would be ruined otherwise.

Thanks Weber.
Weber's right. He's been that debate thing's moderator since its inception.

Bryn,

can the troll patrol modify a supporting member's post?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:40 pm

Novelty;473397 wrote: i don't think spot would abuse his power, maybe it was just a bad post worth deleting..
No such thing.

weber · Post by **weber** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:45 pm

Accountable;473395 wrote: Weber's right. He's been that debate thing's moderator since its inception.

Bryn,

can the troll patrol modify a supporting member's post?

It would be my guess that a troll patrol member cannot delete anybody's post at this stage of the game. To my knowledge that power has not been given out. When Tombstone gives out that power, it will pass through his Group first. OMG don't I just make good sense W:-6

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:45 pm

AC, you are part of the troll patrol, try to modify my post-I don't think we can do that.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:46 pm

Accountable;473395 wrote: Weber's right. He's been that debate thing's moderator since its inception.

Bryn,

can the troll patrol modify a supporting member's post?

I was not around when people were asked to hold their hands up so I'm not a member but I assume so given the prior discussion.

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:46 pm

I think the abuse is putting chat type discussions in the formal debating area.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:50 pm

chonsigirl;473406 wrote: AC, you are part of the troll patrol, try to modify my post-I don't think we can do that.
Sorry. I dropped out.

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:05 pm

SnoozeControl;473354 wrote: I hope he limits his moderating to spam and trolls, NOT established members he might disagree with or dislike.

Spot is the moderator for his special forum: Westcliff Rules Debating Area

This is a highly moderated forum area and Spot can and should moderate the posts to meet the Westcliff Rules requirements.

Spot does not have the ability to delete posts anywhere else.

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 8:00 pm

Yes, Clancy, I'm aware of that. And also find it extremely likely that the whole thread was conceived to entrap people into doing exactly what was done.

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 8:14 pm

Barklay's BONKERS, did you say? :wah:

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 8:45 pm

I second that, Floppy. Active threads are currently all listed together under Today's Posts by thread title first. Who reads the last column? Areas with private rules should display some kind of warning, together with documentation concerning the rules applying.

Et quis ipsos custodes custodit?

Who guards the guardians.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:29 pm

What a bunch of ****. Troll patrols and mods. Secret clandestine groups and dark gossip caves.

Some are welcome others arent. Its like Tombstones trying to split his own forum in half.

Stupid idea.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:08 pm

Not everyone that raised their hands was picked.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:55 pm

flopstock;473527 wrote: I agree. It's like we've acquired hall monitors or crossing guards. Give me a break, already!

I think I'll just start using my journal for posting replies to threads..anyone that feels I might say something sex related or otherwise non PC , can just stay away..

It's getting kinda sad anymore, ya know squirt?:(

Im several steps from being dramatic yet but I see the horizon.

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:08 pm

Me too.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 4:33 am

Tombstone, I guess the groups idea was a good effort gone bad. Giving Stain any power at all was as well.

zinkyusa · Post by **zinkyusa** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:19 am

I thought the idea was to give some people the rights to delete the troll and spam threads not to be moderators. I was happy with TS being the only moderator.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:05 am

SnoozeControl;473359 wrote: He's already deleted one of my posts in another thread. Can we say abuse of power?

So in exactly what thread did he delete your post, then?

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:16 am

Bill Sikes;473728 wrote: So in exactly what thread did he delete your post, then?

And will he get the apology he's owed for unfounded accusations? :rolleyes:

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:17 am

Nomad;473491 wrote: What a bunch of ****. Troll patrols and mods. Secret clandestine groups and dark gossip caves.

Some are welcome others arent. Its like Tombstones trying to split his own forum in half.

Stupid idea.

I agree. Didn't even know we had them! :-5

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:31 am

flopstock;473744 wrote: All one needs to do -is go read the thread.

What thread are we talking about, Flops? :-6

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:32 am

cherandbuster;473746 wrote: What thread are we talking about, Flops? :-6

Compulsive Liars I believe.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:24 am

DesignerGal;473747 wrote: Compulsive Liars I believe.

Ah. The fact that it's moderated is quite plainly shown:

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/forum ... .php?f=271

The moderator is also clearly named.

The option to *not contribute* is always available.

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:26 am

Bill Sikes;473782 wrote: Ah. The fact that it's moderated is quite plainly shown:

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/forum ... .php?f=271

The moderator is also clearly named.

The option to *not contribute* is always available.

Thanks for your two cents, Bill.

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:10 am

Nomad;473491 wrote: What a bunch of ****. Troll patrols and mods. Secret clandestine groups and dark gossip caves.

Some are welcome others arent. Its like Tombstones trying to split his own forum in half.

Stupid idea.

Very nice. Thanks for your kind words. I assume your private emails and PM's don't apply to "dark gossip caves" or "clandestine groups"?

I assume FG should have NO volunteers to delete spam? I assume that you should not be allowed to create a group and discuss items of interest in an environment where YOU can moderate the trolls or disinterested participants?

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:13 am

weber;473361 wrote: How do you know he's a mod Snooze

I think it's the way he's been dressing since he went to see Quadrophenia