Forum Etiquette

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 9:45 am

actionfigurestepho wrote: In the three days I've been here I haven't seen anyone doing this, but I hate the overzealous moderator type. They respond to every post (not every thread, every POST) with some sort of comment such as "maybe this would be better in x" or "we answered this question in January 1986, if you would bother to use the search function" or even something non-related, just so you know that it's THEIR board and that THEY'RE in charge...I don't know if it's rude, but it's certainly irritating!!

And you won't see this either. All of us MODs lost our jobs a month or so ago and it doesn't look like we'll ever get them back. It's just the two owners on their own now, and they RARELY if ever mod anything.

(sniff sniff)

Why Lord? WHY?!!!!!

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 12:56 pm

Cos we were naughty!!

.....just joking.

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 1:12 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: Jives , can I ask why you Mods were dismissed

Supposedly, we are all just "in limbo" until they restructure the mod process and straighten out a few rules. Then we're supposed to get our jobs back. But as the time has flowed by without any word from Tombstone or Anastrophe, I'm getting the feeling that "limbo" is going to be more or less permanent.

Which is funny really. I didn't mod much when I was one anyway, and Anastrophe went to great lengths to make sure that I understood that it was "nothing I did, just a restructuring."

but somehow, that doesn't take the sting away, know what I mean?

It's kind of like when your parents take away a toy that you liked because it had proven to be dangerous, but you still missed the toy anyway and no amount of explaining made the loss any better.

:o

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 1:27 pm

Wow! that explains a lot. I wondered what had happened. I didn't realize what had happened with the moderators. Things have been different in a strange way.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 1:37 pm

You know what's funny? I don't really miss moderating. Being a mod, you have to take a more "neutral" stance with a lot of subjects to keep peace and to help regulate the flow of discussions. I'm not a "Switzerland" kinda gal, and it was damn hard at times not to just open up with both barrels on some dufus. Not that I didn't lose it from time to time and do just that, but had I done it every time the spirit moved me, I would have been "de-modded" quite a while back.

Nope, I don't miss it....I much more enjoy being able to say what I want (within reason) when I want.

I think Jives is a much more suitable person to shoulder the moderating responsibilities than I am. Much more level-headed, open-minded, and objective. Should they reinstate moderators here, I would nominate Jives and not volunteer myself.

cars · Post by **cars** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 4:51 pm

BabyRider wrote: You know what's funny? I don't really miss moderating. Being a mod, you have to take a more "neutral" stance with a lot of subjects to keep peace and to help regulate the flow of discussions. I'm not a "Switzerland" kinda gal, and it was damn hard at times not to just open up with both barrels on some dufus. Not that I didn't lose it from time to time and do just that, but had I done it every time the spirit moved me, I would have been "de-modded" quite a while back.

Nope, I don't miss it....I much more enjoy being able to say what I want (within reason) when I want.

I think Jives is a much more suitable person to shoulder the moderating responsibilities than I am. Much more level-headed, open-minded, and objective. Should they reinstate moderators here, I would nominate Jives and not volunteer myself.

The "Moderators Pay" wasn't that great anyway!!! :-2

cars · Post by **cars** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:45 pm

abbey wrote: Cos we were naughty!!

.....just joking.

Ok this is really, really naughty!!! (Hope I don't get in trouble, if it works)

http://www.toilette-humor.com/cartoon.html

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:47 pm

Cars, that was VERY naughty!!! And damn funny too!

cars · Post by **cars** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:59 pm

BabyRider wrote: Cars, that was VERY naughty!!! And damn funny too!

I guess it worked, my friends send at least 3 or 4 of these gems every other day. I filter out the real, real bad ones. This was risky, but after the Butt pic going into the car was posted, I thought I'd give this one a try! (Hope it does not really offend anyone)

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 2:05 pm

Was i alone in clicking on & off the picture & making the tune "You are my sunshine" :-6

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:10 pm

, but after the Butt pic going into the car was posted, I thought I'd give this one a try

Shhhh...I haven't gotten in trouble over that one yet.:sneaky:

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 7:46 am

Jives wrote: Supposedly, we are all just "in limbo" until they restructure the mod process and straighten out a few rules. Then we're supposed to get our jobs back. But as the time has flowed by without any word from Tombstone or Anastrophe, I'm getting the feeling that "limbo" is going to be more or less permanent.

Which is funny really. I didn't mod much when I was one anyway, and Anastrophe went to great lengths to make sure that I understood that it was "nothing I did, just a restructuring."

but somehow, that doesn't take the sting away, know what I mean?

It's kind of like when your parents take away a toy that you liked because it had proven to be dangerous, but you still missed the toy anyway and no amount of explaining made the loss any better.

:o

I'd like to see a few mods in here just so I don't wake up in the morning and have to get through all the spam to read the real forums. Even a mod just for spam. Can you tell spammers annoy me?:-5

kmhowe72 · Post by **kmhowe72** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 7:53 am

People who critizize you, if you don't know how to spell right. Or say things right. Some people do have learning dissibilities

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 3:45 pm

Far Rider wrote: Well I for one get really annoyed when all of you forget to have my coffee ready and waiting for me when I log in, really is it that hard to pour a cup?

:yh_rotfl
Good grief Far, before long youÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll be wanting donuts just because Lady Cop gets them. This could get to be time consuming. The rest of the people here have lives too. :yh_worshp

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 3:55 pm

Clint wrote: Good grief Far, before long youÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll be wanting donuts just because Lady Cop gets them. . :yh_worshp ;)AAAGGGGHHHHHHHHH I DON'T EAT DONUTS! :p

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 3:58 pm

lady cop wrote: AAAGGGGHHHHHHHHH I DON'T EAT DONUTS! :p
Is that some sort of an anomoly?:D

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 4:11 pm

lady cop wrote: AAAGGGGHHHHHHHHH I DON'T EAT DONUTS! :p

Well then, can we have your share? :wah:

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 4:15 pm

cars wrote: Well then, can we have your share? :wah:i will send you a dozen Krispy Kremes Cars my friend! :-6

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 4:56 pm

lady cop wrote: i will send you a dozen Krispy Kremes Cars my friend! :-6

Why Thanks LC, that's very kind of you, I'll be sure to share!!

(So how you feeling these days, good I hope)

LottomagicZ4941 · Post by **LottomagicZ4941** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 2:36 pm

LOL I had to really think what a scoan was.

Initally my post was going to be "What is a scoan?"

Sites that warn are cool.

Hate to be banned and not even know why.

If someone is rude to me on a forum I just try and take a break from that forum. As there are lost of forums.

Well I need to get back into E-mail land and respond to responces by E-mail notification.

Not responding on occasions in a timely manner is one of my party fowels.

Lotto

http://com4.runboard.com/blifetheuniver ... inchat.t38

MagicZ4941A

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 12:37 am

I agree!

I also hate being labeled.

I put alot of energy and research into the last forum I was with. Just to be labeled as dull and boring. Now I'm finding it hard to get enthused. But I'm still trying!:o