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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2016 15:45:25 GMT -5
Also noteworthy: Libra, a moderator for the last 2 1/2 years, is now an administrator I like Libra a lot on a personal level, but I was also under the impression that MANY members have voiced concern that as a staff member, he's already tested the boundaries of power. I'm quite surprised by this decision to give even more power... All staff members (whether a moderator or an administrator) have an equal voice when it comes to staff decisions/discussion. Libra's votes are no more significant or "powerful" than mine or sabre14's or Taylor.'s, etc. The main difference between a mod and an admin is that admins have the ability to approve or deny new accounts (moderators can check IP addresses and they get notifications when there are new accounts pending, but they don't have the ability to approve or deny those accounts). Libra has proven to be quite good at catching dupe accounts in our registration queue, and so having him as an admin will be a great help to Kurt, 43dudleyvillas, and myself, who don't always have the time to let new members into the forum (which can be a time-consuming task since we check new accounts against spam databases so as to prevent obvious spammers from joining the forum, and we also check all new accounts to make sure that they aren't dupe accounts. Occasionally one gets through, but there are a lot more that don't).
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2016 16:06:44 GMT -5
jhomes87 I definitely understand its a majority voting process and that one person can't override everyone. My concern with libra is that he seeks everything out and brings it to table. Every small thing. It's like that person at your job who is always offended easily, never getting the joke or carries a big chip on their shoulders and those patronizing in thread warnings don't do him justice. That alone is draining and ruins the fun. Mind you everyone with complaints have said they like Libra. Myself included. But holy hell can you guys have him relax and remove whatever is inserted. Not everything is a destruction to the board. A joke is still a joke sometimes. Harmless fun . Never mind that alot of his policies tend to side with sensitive stans. Having said that as a poster on a personal I truly appreciate and like having Libra around. This is by no means a dig at him . Just keeping it real on the other hat he wears. Outside of Libra my one concern is every time we make these changes the board slips further downwards as new people want to boss up or prove themselves. I hope we all recognize that this place should reflect all of its various types of personalities and not reflect the narrow views of one or two staff. I respect the ones who have been fair like most of you.
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Post by allow that on Jul 26, 2016 16:14:29 GMT -5
I like Libra a lot on a personal level, but I was also under the impression that MANY members have voiced concern that as a staff member, he's already tested the boundaries of power. I'm quite surprised by this decision to give even more power... All staff members (whether a moderator or an administrator) have an equal voice when it comes to staff decisions/discussion. Libra's votes are no more significant or "powerful" than mine or sabre14's or Taylor.'s, etc. The main difference between a mod and an admin is that admins have the ability to approve or deny new accounts (moderators can check IP addresses and they get notifications when there are new accounts pending, but they don't have the ability to approve or deny those accounts). Libra has proven to be quite good at catching dupe accounts in our registration queue, and so having him as an admin will be a great help to Kurt, 43dudleyvillas, and myself, who don't always have the time to let new members into the forum (which can be a time-consuming task since we check new accounts against spam databases so as to prevent obvious spammers from joining the forum, and we also check all new accounts to make sure that they aren't dupe accounts. Occasionally one gets through, but there are a lot more that don't). That makes sense. As a board, we definitely have our history with a few banned sociopaths who do the most with the whole dupe thing, and I know Libra is very skilled at stopping them in their tracks. I appreciate that tremendously, tbh! I've just also noticed several instances when a stagnant board has come out of its shell to participate in certain threads and have some fun, a la Pulse back in the day, and as soon as Libra logs on that little lock icon appears. Then we all go back into hiding. That's really my only concern-- I just don't see how an overeagerness to suppress certain dialogues is beneficial to member engagement. Staff itself has recognized this in the past, and I just think moderation shouldn't be required unless it's a last resort.
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Post by missgenericnickname on Jul 26, 2016 17:27:45 GMT -5
I don't know about the dupe thing, but I know for the most part Libra means well(although I agree with people on the concern of enforcing rules). Congrats on the promotions everyone!
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Post by think pink. on Jul 26, 2016 23:22:22 GMT -5
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Post by think pink. on Jul 26, 2016 23:30:48 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! My power trip begins now. Any Britney bashing will result in a permanent ban. K thx bai
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2016 23:34:53 GMT -5
Again who gave these thin voiced diva stans power thats it i'm going all Sofia and rogue on dat asses.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Jul 27, 2016 1:28:39 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! My power trip begins now. Any Britney bashing will result in a permanent ban. K thx bai can u start by banning all leonalewis, christina and jt fans pls I have the power of Christ on my side so please try me.
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Post by NeRD on Jul 28, 2016 0:29:39 GMT -5
How did one go about being considered for the position?
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Post by Acid Eyes on Jul 28, 2016 1:22:40 GMT -5
How did one go about being considered for the position? Payola
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 1:51:53 GMT -5
They are a broke lot a couple of $$ of lint and change will do :)
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Post by Mike is BAD on Aug 1, 2016 13:49:49 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! My power trip begins now. Any Britney bashing will result in a permanent ban. K thx bai You can't just ban someone because they're not a fan of a certain artist! I still like Britney tho, she isn't bad and is still carrying a big legacy that started from 1998, well done!
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Post by lyhom on Aug 1, 2016 13:53:28 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! My power trip begins now. Any Britney bashing will result in a permanent ban. K thx bai You can't just ban someone because they're not a fan of a certain artist! I still like Britney tho, she isn't bad and is still carrying a big legacy that started from 1998, well done!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 19:09:28 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! My power trip begins now. Any Britney bashing will result in a permanent ban. K thx bai You can't just ban someone because they're not a fan of a certain artist! I still like Britney tho, she isn't bad and is still carrying a big legacy that started from 1998, well done! Yasssss drag them! Let me explain to you how I was hanged like jesus on a cross when i said Madonna wasn;t for me. Let me recruit you, you get things in a way befitting of a cult membership.
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Post by Wave. on Aug 2, 2016 13:17:41 GMT -5
Bruh. Sike, congrats guys!
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Post by hitseeker. on Aug 4, 2016 10:46:53 GMT -5
Congrats to all! I'm especially glad to see Zeebz & Juan Carlos amongst the members of staff now!
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Post by horchata on Aug 4, 2016 18:58:21 GMT -5
Lovely and trustworthy choices all around for the new mods. Congrats guys!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2016 18:58:43 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! My power trip begins now. Any Britney bashing will result in a permanent ban. K thx bai Why only Britney? I hate Britney. How about do this to every artist too. Not fair when one artist gets more reliability than other ones. This makes me not happy you are a Mod if you are going to be this way.
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Post by lyhom on Aug 4, 2016 19:00:00 GMT -5
Why only Britney? I hate Britney. How about do this to every artist too. Not fair when one artist gets more reliability than other ones. This makes me not happy you are a Mod if you are going to be this way.
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Post by Az Paynter on Aug 4, 2016 19:10:40 GMT -5
I wouldn't worry Walker, if ever staff found a reason to ban you I'm sure they could do a lot better than 'Britney Spears troll'.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2016 19:12:42 GMT -5
can u start by banning all leonalewis, christina and jt fans pls I have the power of Christ on my side so please try me. Britney has not backed you. She doesn't even know who you are.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2016 19:14:59 GMT -5
Wait wait wait guys
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Walker isn't happy scrap the new mods entirely we HAVE to make his happiness a priority
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2016 19:21:07 GMT -5
I honestly think that we should have a mod for each forum.
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Post by maine on Aug 4, 2016 20:23:47 GMT -5
We used to actually. It wasn't for each one, but there were moderators for specific forums back when I first joined. Libra was the moderator for Pop iirc.
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Post by maine on Aug 4, 2016 20:27:25 GMT -5
I don't know about the dupe thing, but I know for the most part Libra means well(although I agree with people on the concern of enforcing rules). Congrats on the promotions everyone!
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Post by missgenericnickname on Aug 4, 2016 20:31:44 GMT -5
I don't know about the dupe thing, but I know for the most part Libra means well(although I agree with people on the concern of enforcing rules). Congrats on the promotions everyone! I'm surprised no one replied earlier. Plus it's not the main point so
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Post by maine on Aug 4, 2016 20:34:33 GMT -5
I'm surprised no one replied earlier. Plus it's not the main point so
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Post by missgenericnickname on Aug 4, 2016 20:36:50 GMT -5
I'm surprised no one replied earlier. Plus it's not the main point so Well either way I'm not complaining about the changes
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Post by missgenericnickname on Aug 4, 2016 20:37:57 GMT -5
Why only Britney? I hate Britney. How about do this to every artist too. Not fair when one artist gets more reliability than other ones. This makes me not happy you are a Mod if you are going to be this way. I'll admit I thought I saw you quote the same thing& got really confused
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Post by think pink. on Aug 5, 2016 0:28:58 GMT -5
You can't just ban someone because they're not a fan of a certain artist! Watch me
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