We've got a major problem...

Stephen · 08-08-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 4gotmyPW

I think the problem is a lot of you guys are taking this forum way too seriously, lol smh

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Originally Posted by Dr. Rez

Coming from the person with 1 post who has nothing invested in the place.

Judging by the smh and the user name I'm guessing that's Ass Napkin?

Burning Down · 08-08-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Judging by the smh and the user name I'm guessing that's Ass Napkin?

Apparently it is.

Neapolitan · 08-08-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sopsych

I agree with Trollheart and the bunny. On the points by the former, I think mocking images should be grounds for deletion of posts. On the subject of moderators, new blood is needed and probably there should be a process by which mods who have been in place for a year are subjected to a public vote (if they wish to stay on) and have to get a strong majority to keep their jobs.

What is wrong with the current bunch? Half of them I consider friends, (whether or not the feeling is mutual - I have no idea) but I like them. No proof "new bloods" will do anything better or different than the current mods.

I think posters like this who are suspected of being a sock-puppet should be subjected to a public vote if they are serious or not and have to get a strong majority whether to keep their jobs as sock-puppets.

sopsych · 08-08-2013, 09:51 PM

What do I think members should do? Behave better, but I don't expect that unless they respect moderators and will follow their lead (but that can be a bad thing, depending on the example set). Members should post more good music stuff too, but that's a more complicated issue. I say deal with the simple stuff first. Where's your reply, tore?

Also, yes, I realize that being a moderator is a thankless job. But I think unfortunately that some people like the sense of power it gives them. I've been a moderator elsewhere.

sopsych · 08-08-2013, 09:53 PM

No, no proof at all, but it's pretty clear that this forum has been going downhill for a while and that new ideas are needed. If this were a business and the moderators managers, some heads would roll.

Burning Down · 08-08-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sopsych

What do I think members should do? Behave better, but I don't expect that unless they respect moderators and will follow their lead (but that can be a bad thing, depending on the example set). Members should post more good music stuff too, but that's a more complicated issue. I say deal with the simple stuff first. Where's your reply, tore?

Also, yes, I realize that being a moderator is a thankless job. But I think unfortunately that some people like the sense of power it gives them. I've been a moderator elsewhere.

Tore has previously stated that he does not want to be a moderator. He used to be one here, and was very good at it, but he moved on last year.

4gotmyPW · 08-08-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Judging by the smh and the user name I'm guessing that's Ass Napkin?

Great detective work, thanks for solving a non-mystery since my 2nd comment blatantly says that smh

sopsych · 08-08-2013, 10:04 PM

I know that was tore's position, but I'm hoping it has changed lately. Clearly he's increasingly frustrated with the state of things.

By the way, on the subject of moderators again, I know of one site that had many behavioral problems, and partly as a result of gradual moderator turnover and the disappearance of an ill-tempered admin, the behavior has become quite good. People on that forum seem to really like and respect the mods. For the record, I don't want more than moderate turnover on this forum's moderators, just like a smart business wouldn't fire most of its managers.

Dr_Rez · 08-08-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 4gotmyPW

Great detective work, thanks for solving a non-mystery since my 2nd comment blatantly says that smh

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 08-08-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sopsych

What do I think members should do? Behave better, but I don't expect that unless they respect moderators and will follow their lead (but that can be a bad thing, depending on the example set). Members should post more good music stuff too, but that's a more complicated issue. I say deal with the simple stuff first. Where's your reply, tore?

Also, yes, I realize that being a moderator is a thankless job. But I think unfortunately that some people like the sense of power it gives them. I've been a moderator elsewhere.

I don't see any of the mods misbehaving personally. Feel free to tell us which mods you have a problem with and we could discuss it.

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sopsych Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: indoors Posts: 722	What do I think members should do? Behave better, but I don't expect that unless they respect moderators and will follow their lead (but that can be a bad thing, depending on the example set). Members should post more good music stuff too, but that's a more complicated issue. I say deal with the simple stuff first. Where's your reply, tore? Also, yes, I realize that being a moderator is a thankless job. But I think unfortunately that some people like the sense of power it gives them. I've been a moderator elsewhere. __________________ If you have ideas or feedback for the site, visit The Musicbanter Improvement Thread.

08-08-2013, 09:53 PM	#195 (permalink)
sopsych Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: indoors Posts: 722	No, no proof at all, but it's pretty clear that this forum has been going downhill for a while and that new ideas are needed. If this were a business and the moderators managers, some heads would roll. __________________ If you have ideas or feedback for the site, visit The Musicbanter Improvement Thread.

08-08-2013, 10:04 PM	#198 (permalink)
sopsych Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: indoors Posts: 722	I know that was tore's position, but I'm hoping it has changed lately. Clearly he's increasingly frustrated with the state of things. By the way, on the subject of moderators again, I know of one site that had many behavioral problems, and partly as a result of gradual moderator turnover and the disappearance of an ill-tempered admin, the behavior has become quite good. People on that forum seem to really like and respect the mods. For the record, I don't want more than moderate turnover on this forum's moderators, just like a smart business wouldn't fire most of its managers. __________________ If you have ideas or feedback for the site, visit The Musicbanter Improvement Thread. Last edited by sopsych; 08-08-2013 at 10:12 PM.