Regional Forums Moderator: Charles!

[mox 298]

Ewok, can you link to any of the new moderator's posts that would indicate his ability to act in the capacity of a moderator? A post where he demonstrated his ability to be impartial or dispassionate? A post where he was able to diffuse a situation rather than inflame it? A post where he displayed the ability to write a well thought-out argument to either support or defend an argument? A post where he demonstrates the basic maturity you'd expect from somebody who acts in the capacity of moderating a discussion?

Because here's what I've found. Actually I found a lot more, but VJ imposes a quoted blocks limit. So, here's just a select random few.

get a facial. not the sperm kind.

and what's wrong with the latter?

I wish my boobs would grow some

for some reason, every woman i marry increases her bust.

how about i behave and it will be worth more to you

Haha. You're already a sweetie. You can't imagine some of the abuse we take in PM's. Especially the female mods. There are certain types of males on this board who don't take kindly to females telling them what they can and cannot do. It's amazing.

I can't imagine you're serious about wanting stale timbits but, if you are, PM me your address. lol

And to think there's a whole subculture of men who actually pay for that to occur...

i wonder how krikit would look with a riding crop.

These are just a few selected posts between yesterday and today. There's a whole slew of them, and I went back as far as my eyes could stand the bleeding to try to find a single post that showed any kind of moderating ability whatsoever. I found nothing. Nothing at all. Nothing even close. Oh, I found plenty of posts that should have been moderated by, you know, a person actually capable of moderating, but I found nothing that showed any predilection towards the ability to moderate. Was there absolutely nobody else more qualified? Was there absolutely nobody else who demonstrates the sort of consistency, judgment, and maturity we should all expect from a moderating team member? Hell, I can think of at least 3 off the top of my head.

It's your website, and your decision of course. If this is well and truly the direction you want to take VJ, it's your right of course. But this is a benefit to the membership in the way that very large icebergs are of benefit to 18th century passenger ships. This decision is offensive to anybody who wants to see actual moderation done in a sensible and thoughtful way. I am sorely disappointed.

Please, at least do us the favor of some kind of non-weasel-word-laden response. Some kind of explanation that won't make our heads explode, because right now it seems to make about as much sense to me as something that makes absolutely no sense at all.

[*julez* 124]

Welcome aboard, Charles. I know that the decision is controversial but I too agree that you will be a good Moderator in the Regional Forums.

For those who complained about their posts being removed - there is a way to express your displeasure without resorting to personal insults and attacks. You will notice that those posts that say they object but that don't include personal insults still remain in the thread. Dissension is fine - just take care about how you express it.

What you call insults and attacks, others know to be truths and valid reasons as to why someone should or should not be a moderator. Someone who persistently exhibits a sexist attitude is an inappropriate choice for a moderator. As is someone who historically offends and fails to get along with significant VJ membership outside of the OT playground.

[Ban Hammer 13,347]

Ewok, can you link to any of the new moderator's posts that would indicate his ability to act in the capacity of a moderator? A post where he demonstrated his ability to be impartial or dispassionate? A post where he was able to diffuse a situation rather than inflame it? A post where he displayed the ability to write a well thought-out argument to either support or defend an argument? A post where he demonstrates the basic maturity you'd expect from somebody who acts in the capacity of moderating a discussion?

Because here's what I've found. Actually I found a lot more, but VJ imposes a quoted blocks limit. So, here's just a select random few.

get a facial. not the sperm kind.

and what's wrong with the latter?

I wish my boobs would grow some

for some reason, every woman i marry increases her bust.

how about i behave and it will be worth more to you

Haha. You're already a sweetie. You can't imagine some of the abuse we take in PM's. Especially the female mods. There are certain types of males on this board who don't take kindly to females telling them what they can and cannot do. It's amazing.

I can't imagine you're serious about wanting stale timbits but, if you are, PM me your address. lol

And to think there's a whole subculture of men who actually pay for that to occur...

i wonder how krikit would look with a riding crop.

These are just a few selected posts between yesterday and today. There's a whole slew of them, and I went back as far as my eyes could stand the bleeding to try to find a single post that showed any kind of moderating ability whatsoever. I found nothing. Nothing at all. Nothing even close. Oh, I found plenty of posts that should have been moderated by, you know, a person actually capable of moderating, but I found nothing that showed any predilection towards the ability to moderate. Was there absolutely nobody else more qualified? Was there absolutely nobody else who demonstrates the sort of consistency, judgment, and maturity we should all expect from a moderating team member? Hell, I can think of at least 3 off the top of my head.

It's your website, and your decision of course. If this is well and truly the direction you want to take VJ, it's your right of course. But this is a benefit to the membership in the way that very large icebergs are of benefit to 18th century passenger ships. This decision is offensive to anybody who wants to see actual moderation done in a sensible and thoughtful way. I am sorely disappointed.

Please, at least do us the favor of some kind of non-weasel-word-laden response. Some kind of explanation that won't make our heads explode, because right now it seems to make about as much sense to me as something that makes absolutely no sense at all.

zomg the horror of it all. friendly banter amongst friends is spotlighted to cast shadows on my character and abilities! how shall i survive the shame?

[mox 298]

zomg the horror of it all. friendly banter amongst friends is spotlighted to cast shadows on my character and abilities! how shall i survive the shame?

Is this you demonstrating the characteristics of a good moderator? Is this you diffusing a situation instead of inflaming it? Is this you exercising good judgment in the face of the membership? Do take your time.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

zomg the horror of it all. friendly banter amongst friends is spotlighted to cast shadows on my character and abilities! how shall i survive the shame?

Is this you demonstrating the characteristics of a good moderator? Is this you diffusing a situation instead of inflaming it? Is this you exercising good judgment in the face of the membership? Do take your time.

And, he is not Canadien. The horror...The horror...

[Anh map 2,098]

zomg the horror of it all. friendly banter amongst friends is spotlighted to cast shadows on my character and abilities! how shall i survive the shame?

Is this you demonstrating the characteristics of a good moderator? Is this you diffusing a situation instead of inflaming it? Is this you exercising good judgment in the face of the membership? Do take your time.

And, he is not Canadien. The horror...The horror...

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

its reasonable to question whether this is really someone who has demonstrated the ability to defuse rather than inflame disputes.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

zomg the horror of it all. friendly banter amongst friends is spotlighted to cast shadows on my character and abilities! how shall i survive the shame?

Is this you demonstrating the characteristics of a good moderator? Is this you diffusing a situation instead of inflaming it? Is this you exercising good judgment in the face of the membership? Do take your time.

And, he is not Canadien. The horror...The horror...

[Anh map 2,098]

zomg the horror of it all. friendly banter amongst friends is spotlighted to cast shadows on my character and abilities! how shall i survive the shame?

Is this you demonstrating the characteristics of a good moderator? Is this you diffusing a situation instead of inflaming it? Is this you exercising good judgment in the face of the membership? Do take your time.

And, he is not Canadien. The horror...The horror...

Does Charles even know where the "hugs" keys are located on his keyboard?

[Ban Hammer 13,347]

zomg the horror of it all. friendly banter amongst friends is spotlighted to cast shadows on my character and abilities! how shall i survive the shame?

Is this you demonstrating the characteristics of a good moderator? Is this you diffusing a situation instead of inflaming it? Is this you exercising good judgment in the face of the membership? Do take your time.

consider this: posts 1 and 2 that you cited. i'm friends with amby, she's talked to nessa and i on the phone. it's banter between us, and i don't see your point to judging our banter in off topic.

post 3: i'm friends with krikit - and yes, before she became a mod. she knows my mailing address. and it's friendly banter there too.

yet.....you wish to call into question my judgement when you're trying your best to crucify me?

if you have an issue with me, take it to pm and spare vj any more drama.

zomg the horror of it all. friendly banter amongst friends is spotlighted to cast shadows on my character and abilities! how shall i survive the shame?

Is this you demonstrating the characteristics of a good moderator? Is this you diffusing a situation instead of inflaming it? Is this you exercising good judgment in the face of the membership? Do take your time.

And, he is not Canadien. The horror...The horror...

hey wait a minute, i just had timbits last week. do you think this might be a plot by canada to take over vj?

[cdneh 3,112]

Ewok, can you link to any of the new moderator's posts that would indicate his ability to act in the capacity of a moderator? A post where he demonstrated his ability to be impartial or dispassionate? A post where he was able to diffuse a situation rather than inflame it? A post where he displayed the ability to write a well thought-out argument to either support or defend an argument? A post where he demonstrates the basic maturity you'd expect from somebody who acts in the capacity of moderating a discussion?

Because here's what I've found. Actually I found a lot more, but VJ imposes a quoted blocks limit. So, here's just a select random few.

get a facial. not the sperm kind.

and what's wrong with the latter?

I wish my boobs would grow some

for some reason, every woman i marry increases her bust.

how about i behave and it will be worth more to you

Haha. You're already a sweetie. You can't imagine some of the abuse we take in PM's. Especially the female mods. There are certain types of males on this board who don't take kindly to females telling them what they can and cannot do. It's amazing.

I can't imagine you're serious about wanting stale timbits but, if you are, PM me your address. lol

And to think there's a whole subculture of men who actually pay for that to occur...

i wonder how krikit would look with a riding crop.

These are just a few selected posts between yesterday and today. There's a whole slew of them, and I went back as far as my eyes could stand the bleeding to try to find a single post that showed any kind of moderating ability whatsoever. I found nothing. Nothing at all. Nothing even close. Oh, I found plenty of posts that should have been moderated by, you know, a person actually capable of moderating, but I found nothing that showed any predilection towards the ability to moderate. Was there absolutely nobody else more qualified? Was there absolutely nobody else who demonstrates the sort of consistency, judgment, and maturity we should all expect from a moderating team member? Hell, I can think of at least 3 off the top of my head.

It's your website, and your decision of course. If this is well and truly the direction you want to take VJ, it's your right of course. But this is a benefit to the membership in the way that very large icebergs are of benefit to 18th century passenger ships. This decision is offensive to anybody who wants to see actual moderation done in a sensible and thoughtful way. I am sorely disappointed.

Please, at least do us the favor of some kind of non-weasel-word-laden response. Some kind of explanation that won't make our heads explode, because right now it seems to make about as much sense to me as something that makes absolutely no sense at all.

zomg the horror of it all. friendly banter amongst friends is spotlighted to cast shadows on my character and abilities! how shall i survive the shame?

You'll manage...somehow Congratulations!

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i like charles but even i could find better posts than that... youse ppl are such amateurs.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

i like charles but even i could find better posts than that... youse ppl are such amateurs.

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Seriously, whomever the mods are and whatever we might think or not is completely irrelevant. This is Ewok's site, and if he decides to require naked pictures of everyone to become members, then each one of us decides whether to stay on board or not. #######.

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Even if you try to offend him, they will remove it before he can even see it.

you can always pm it to me if it will make you feel better.

With which one of your googled pics will you reply with, though?

[BishopMnA 0]

C4C = Commies for Charles!