JimmyHo
Seems to be a lot of inconsistencies with banning on this site. Thoughts?
wildbill7145
I have no problem with the dynamic application of the ban hammer as long as it is implemented judiciously and with common sense. It is my opinion that this has been the case in all the bans, and I guess non-bans I have seen since my time on the site.
Comp is basically the only mod on the forum. I think it's pushing it a little to expect him to make a decision that makes everyone happy in all situations. He does the best he can with the time he has available.
I haven't seen anyone offering up their services to assist him as a co mod, even when he suggested this a few months ago.
Just my thoughts Jah.
compuease
volunteer forms over there on the right... Pay commensurate with experience... Oh wait....
compuease
And didn't you have a temp ban way back?
and please name the inconsistencies... Promise, it won't earn you a ban..
Milo
Draft Bill for Mod . . .
Seriously, there have been several temporary bans in my time here, but very few permanent ones. The site is pretty liberal in what it tolerates from members. Maybe that hurts growth, I don't know . . .
I think comp has a pretty even keel about these things, much more so than I (one of the reasons I would not step up, besides you all having a conniption at the concept).
wildbill7145
Milo;333771 wroteDraft Bill for Mod . . .
I think on a poker forum, one should have slightly (read GREATLY) higher skills in the fine art of poker than I possess for this role.
Half the time I read the strategy threads and have absolutely no clue what those guys are talking about.
JohnnieH
Back when Graham owned CPF I offered to Mod, but I was denied as I'm not that handy with Internet software b
For what its worth, I offer my services again.
Milo
I disagree . . . being a mod is more about keeping the ship off the rocks, keeping members from abusing one another, and generally putting out the small fires that crop up from time to time. A level-headed temperament is more important than poker skill. You have always seemed pretty sensible (poker aside).
Milo
JohnnieH;333773 wroteBack when Graham owned CPF I offered to Mod, but I was denied as I'm not that handy with Internet software b.
Another reason I would be disqualified . . . you should hear the invective from my lips if the slightest hiccup occurs in my laptop. :D
By the way . . . spicy or sweet Chili?
Hobbes
Milo;333775 wrote
By the way . . . spicy or sweet Chili?
better be spicy or
JohnnieH
Hobbes;333778 wrotebetter be spicy or
It has a bit of a back end spice. Remember, the wife and kid are eating it too.
Maybe I'll make a 5 alarm chilli for my annual deepstack in December.
compuease
JohnnieH;333779 wrote
Maybe I'll make a 5 alarm chilli for my annual deepstack in December.
In!
trigs
am i the only one who hasn't been banned on this site (yet)?
JohnnieH
trigs;333781 wroteam i the only one who hasn't been banned on this site (yet)?
I haven't.
There was talk of making a whole team of Royal Cup from members who had been banned. I'm sure we could get that going again :)
Milo
Never banned . . . and I am not sure if there have been enough individual "temp bans" to field a Royal Cup squad
compuease
Now as far as an additional mod goes, it will have to wait for Scoops to show up. He hasn't been on in several days, similar to Wes... If I was an admin I think I could give someone mod powers however a lowly mod :( can't assign another mod..
As for skills, aptitudes etc, I don't think anyone needs and particular internet skills as that is only a small part and as long as at least one mod knows his way around it would be fine. Most important attributes would be keeping a cool head, having thick skin, having the respect of the majority (silent or otherwise) of the members, being able to mediate disputes, willing to work for peanuts.:).
After writing above I found the quote below on another forum and it seems quite appropriate.. Note: I may have not been always perfect on all points..
*************** Rules for Mods to live by *********************
Lead by example - this is really just common sense. Act the way you want others to act, good behavior will 'rub off' on the rest of the membership.
Always remember that Mods are held to a higher standard than regular members, because they wield greater influence. For example, if a Mod starts a flamewar, the membership might think that this is acceptable, whereas if a member does the same thing, everyone just thinks he's an idiot.
When deleting a thread, move it into quarantined topics, do not outright delete it. Inform the people on the thread, why it was deleted. You can 'Close' the thread and post your explanation, or delete it right away and PM the offending party.
Do not use your status to intimidate others. Don't alter others posts without notifying them, and don't threaten banning or thread deletion if they disagree with you on a topic. You can joke about it all you want, though.
Do not get personally involved in the classic 'unsolvable' situations. Members will argue about politics, or religion, or any number of other subjects that are a matter of opinion at heart and therefore not a debate that can be won from either side of the fence. Keep an eye on these, by all means, and step in to keep the peace if required.
If you have a complaint with another Moderator or Administrator, bring it up by posting in the Mods forum. Many times others are not aware there are problems, so they cannot help.
Last, but not least, try not to cause headaches for the Admins, or your fellow mods!
compuease
trigs;333781 wroteam i the only one who hasn't been banned on this site (yet)?
Actually the number banned, either permanently or temporarily, on this site is very low. Especially if you don't include the obvious spammers that are ip banned on an almost daily basis..
Then if you don't include the 100 or so times that fed was banned it falls to an even lower number..;)
There are are a few regs on here that have had short term temp bans in the past. I could name maybe a half dozen but no more than that.
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I nominate someone who loves poker and isn't controversial
Wetts , actyper or steve Kerr get my vote (if they were wiling)
Macke
Controversy creates cash.
Milo
Macke;333789 wroteControversy creates cash.
Thank you Eric Bischoff . . .
If I don't like your post, will you ship me a dollar?