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Policy Changes: How do you feel?
Myyrdn Eopia:
Okay, first off, I know that while I'm not exactly new, I've also not built up a reputation like the others—which has led to some questioning why I was asked to bartend. Which also means people aren't sure of my personality, or how I generally react to posts, PMs, etc.
Fair enough.
That being said, you don't know until you try. In my earlier post, I recognized and apologized for a couple of my flaws—I'm only human, after all—and have given those some thought over the past couple days.
As to the specific and non-specific warning posts, there are a couple reasons, voiced by other mods, which I will [try to] reiterate here, for sake of clarity.
For those posts that are general, seeming to be addressed to all posting in a thread: 1) There are a number of offenders, and the mod does not wish to call out all of them, 2) the topic of the thread has derailed to a Touchy Topic or otherwise, and 3) quips and gibes at other posters can be implied from comments.
1. In these scenarios, it is up to the member to determine in their best judgment whether or not anything they said could be taken as over the line. Such a judgment is not always black and white, yes and no; it is again up to the poster to determine if they are out of line, and if so, how far out of line they are. If you are still unsure as to whether you were out of line, send the mod a PM asking if it was or not.
2. In the one occasion I have had to post about this, yes, it was a reiteration of something another barkeep had already said. But that was due in part to some of the members posting after the barkeep's comment either didn't read his statement, or ignored it, at which point I added a reminder.
3. The cases I have seen of this have been fairly one-sided, though just as often, both parties are contributing. In these cases, oftentimes I will post a comment as well as send a PM. Overkill? Maybe. Something else for me to think about.
As to the sheer amount of moderating posts being made, keep in mind what Iago said. The boards did not immediately revert to the level of moderation before the renovation. On the contrary, he made it very clear [to me, anway] that there would be an increase in moderation over the course of a month or so, and an increased awareness of potential fires. Which is why some campfires have been stamped on—the attempt to prevent another forest fire.
Myyr
Paynesgrey:
--- Quote from: Kali on June 23, 2010, 01:17:28 AM ---I have noticed almost zero difference.
But I never was the type to go looking for things to get in fights over, and once I identified the drama-seekers and attention hos in the "old" forums, I was quite capable of avoiding them. I still continue to wistfully long for an "ignore" feature, but I soldier on womanfully.
The only thing I've noticed is a slight increase in some threads being relocated to boards that seem odd. Once in a while, I've seen a thread locked, was completely unable to determine why it was locked by reading the thread, and there was no explanation given. This may be uncharitable, but frankly I chalked it up to new middle managers flexing their muscles to prove they have them. I don't mean to be insulting really, it's just what happens anytime you get a new 'boss'. They get the job, make a bunch of changes, and after awhile everything settles down as the shiny wears off.
So aside from a slight increase in middle manager syndrome, and that merits nothing more on my part than a smile and a shake of the head, nothing's changed. All to the good, as far as I'm concerned.
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Actually, we Bartenders can only lock or modify threads in the Bar. Not in "Mac's" or any of the other sections like "Spoilers" and the like. Outside that http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/board,1.0.html , it's The Bigg'ns.
Myyrdn Eopia:
--- Quote from: paynesgrey on June 23, 2010, 01:46:31 AM ---Actually, we Bartenders can only lock or modify threads in the Bar. Not in "Mac's" or any of the other sections like "Spoilers" and the like. Outside that http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/board,1.0.html , it's The Bigg'ns.
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Except for Blaze, who lairs in the "I Made an Art" board, and myself in the FAQ boards.
Paynesgrey:
I stand corrected.
Even so, I remain infallible and mad with power. At least in the Bar. Well, a little bit anyway.
Mickey Finn:
"Honestly, I don't know if I've annoyed any mode/admins or not."
I can state unequivocally that you have not annoyed me.
A few points:
*I've been fairly sparse from the public side of the boards the past month due to work (and this will likely continue another few weeks), but I've been poking around behind the scenes and I can say that IMHO, the bartenders have not been flexing their muscles and are very wary of appearing to be doing so. I say IMHO because I'm not seeing all their modding posts, just their comments and questions in the back. As noted, if anyone has any concerns, raise them.
*People seem to have zero problems sending me a PM as a mod. (On a side note, I'm giving another shout out that if there's a code issue, don't PM me, I have no access, that's Iago & Priscilla)
*If you ever consider the boards may turn into our private stomping ground, there's something you need to remember...the rules of play nice trickle down from Jim's wishes. We're held to the same standards, and if it ever became happy-power-mod-trip-ago-go, Jim Would Not Like It. So we do answer to a higher power here, folks. Report it if a mod of any level goes weird. We all have bad days.
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