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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 13:34:23 GMT
Summary of application and nominations so far
mrperson number13 @davygallagher Please post your support or concerns you may have about any of those that have applied (don't comment on nominations unless and until the person chooses to accept), please keep comments civil, calm and respectvul, and remember potential mods, if you find critical views a problem, being a mod probably isn't a job for you. I would not accept any nomination, though am thankful to be considered. I don't have the skill for holding my tongue and have had many - mostly civil - tellings off for goading people here and arguing even if it was with subsequently banned members. Put it this way; if we had members like Ulysses, Dalekbuster and Budnp again....I wouldn't want to have been dealing with them. I'll just argue my own side as I've been doing but thanks again to MasterDoctor and the two members who PMed me for the encouragement....but I can cause much more trouble doing my own thing. I'd support most mentioned with no issues at all though Wolfie and MasterDoctor would be uppermost in my thoughts. In the spirit of Jason's last paragraph though, sorry, I can't really say I'd actively support Omega doing it given the near constant sniping about thread ownership - with even yesterday having to be told to simmer down by two mods... after applying to be one. I don't particularly enjoy saying that but I think it's better to be honest now when people are candidates.
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Post by jasonward on Jul 26, 2018 13:34:45 GMT
Summary of application and nominations so far
mrperson number13 @davygallagher Please post your support or concerns you may have about any of those that have applied (don't comment on nominations unless and until the person chooses to accept), please keep comments civil, calm and respectvul, and remember potential mods, if you find critical views a problem, being a mod probably isn't a job for you. Didn’t johnhurtdoctor apply as well? Not that I can see.
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Post by masterdoctor on Jul 26, 2018 13:37:01 GMT
Summary of application and nominations so far
mrperson number13 @davygallagher Please post your support or concerns you may have about any of those that have applied (don't comment on nominations unless and until the person chooses to accept), please keep comments civil, calm and respectvul, and remember potential mods, if you find critical views a problem, being a mod probably isn't a job for you. I would not accept any nomination, though am thankful to be considered. I don't have the skill for holding my tongue and have had many - mostly civil - tellings off for goading people here and arguing even if it was with subsequently banned members. Put it this way; if we had members like Ulysses, Dalekbuster and Budnp again....I wouldn't want to have been dealing with them. I'll just argue my own side as I've been doing but thanks again to MasterDoctor and the two members who PMed me for the encouragement....but I can cause much more trouble doing my own thing. I'd support most mentioned with no issues at all though Wolfie and MasterDoctor would be uppermost in my thoughts. In the spirit of Jason's last paragraph though, sorry, I can't really say I'd actively support Omega doing it given the near constant sniping about thread ownership - with even yesterday having to be told to simmer down by two mods... after applying to be one. I don't particularly enjoy saying that but I think it's better to be honest now when people are candidates. Thank you so much for the kind words.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 13:38:39 GMT
I would not accept any nomination, though am thankful to be considered. I don't have the skill for holding my tongue and have had many - mostly civil - tellings off for goading people here and arguing even if it was with subsequently banned members. Put it this way; if we had members like Ulysses, Dalekbuster and Budnp again....I wouldn't want to have been dealing with them. I'll just argue my own side as I've been doing but thanks again to MasterDoctor and the two members who PMed me for the encouragement....but I can cause much more trouble doing my own thing. I'd support most mentioned with no issues at all though Wolfie and MasterDoctor would be uppermost in my thoughts. In the spirit of Jason's last paragraph though, sorry, I can't really say I'd actively support Omega doing it given the near constant sniping about thread ownership - with even yesterday having to be told to simmer down by two mods... after applying to be one. I don't particularly enjoy saying that but I think it's better to be honest now when people are candidates. Thank you so much for the kind words. I don't see why you couldn't put a strong case if you fancy putting your hat in the ring? Your posts are always balanced and fair. I'd be behind you!
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Post by jasonward on Jul 26, 2018 13:43:36 GMT
Thank you so much for the kind words. I don't see why you couldn't put a strong case if you fancy putting your hat in the ring? Your posts are always balanced and fair. I'd be behind you! MasterDoctor has put his hat in the ring!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 13:54:04 GMT
I don't see why you couldn't put a strong case if you fancy putting your hat in the ring? Your posts are always balanced and fair. I'd be behind you! MasterDoctor has put his hat in the ring! Yes, and I mentioned supporting them in t'top post too - I must have been mixed up over who's announced and who's been nominated by others.
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Post by shutupbanks on Jul 26, 2018 14:34:43 GMT
My interactions with all of the nominated have been nothing but positive since the start of this forum. I'd accept any of them as mods but if I had to put my name to three of them it'd be Wolfie, MasterDoctor and Groot- I mean, AussieDoctorWhoFan.
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Post by Whovitt on Jul 26, 2018 15:09:41 GMT
My interactions with all of the nominated have been nothing but positive since the start of this forum. I'd accept any of them as mods but if I had to put my name to three of them it'd be Wolfie, MasterDoctor and Groot- I mean, AussieDoctorWhoFan. I agree with everything in this post Best of luck to all the applicants!
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Post by Star Platinum on Jul 26, 2018 16:06:15 GMT
Here's my submission: Moderation is knowing when to act, how to act, and most importantly how to be seen to be acting. Moderators should only get involved when they are needed, and make sure a situation is diffused with the minimum of disruption. The forum is a place for people to come together and discuss, to have fun and enjoy themselves in a safe environment. Maintaining this is of utmost importance to a moderator while not having an overbearing presence as a moderator and regardless of their personal opinion on any given matter.
I'm in the opposite time zone from the UK, so I'd be able to help provide a watching eye at a time other moderators may be sleeping or busy with other things. When it comes to some cultural things from the UK I don't have as much awareness, so I could cast a more neutral eye if that helps. Since the moderators want some critical opinion. Omega, with the greatest respect, i think you'd make a good moderator. You're always online and constantly posting, you've got a good presence across most, if not all of the sub forums. But that's where the problem is. a quick count of the doctor who first page at this moment shows me that 15 out of 26 topics are yours. With most if not all of those being discussion topics and news. As a member thats fine, you're fostering discussion. But as a moderator that carries with it some implications. To a new member, a moderator making those posts having then majority of them would almost look like those topics had been sanctioned. as if they're not official and thus not likely to last. Same issue with the news updates, being a moderator posting all of the updates would to some look like a power play. not to mention issues in the past with having posts deleted and posting things too early may cause friction within the moderating team itself. I don't know maybe i'm over thinking things, but I do think that this could be an issue. This aside I do wish you luck. which extends to everyone running as well as those nominated. As for the Mods, I simply wish you all to pick the best candidates for the forum. I don't envy that task.
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Post by The Matt on Jul 26, 2018 17:53:19 GMT
Definitely think a vote of some kind should be taken. Two of the names I have seen here would not make good mods. One of them is responsible for creating at least 50% of the duplicate threads, something that a mod should not do!
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Post by sherlock on Jul 26, 2018 18:12:16 GMT
My interactions with all of the nominated have been nothing but positive since the start of this forum. I'd accept any of them as mods but if I had to put my name to three of them it'd be Wolfie, MasterDoctor and Groot- I mean, AussieDoctorWhoFan. ^ Seconded
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Post by redsharkJason on Jul 26, 2018 18:12:40 GMT
posting things too early may cause friction For the most part, I've never found early thread postings of upcoming entertainment events to be a bad thing. Speculation, wish list hopes, discussing one's approval or disapproval and bringing to light emerging information are perfectly fine. However, I do find it somewhat unappealing to see the same member constantly dominating the creation of thread topics.
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Post by Star Platinum on Jul 26, 2018 19:00:20 GMT
posting things too early may cause friction For the most part, I've never found early thread postings of upcoming entertainment events to be a bad thing. Speculation, wish list hopes, discussing one's approval or disapproval and bringing to light emerging information are perfectly fine. However, I do find it somewhat unappealing to see the same member constantly dominating the creation of thread topics. The friction I’ve noticed is actually some that comes from the moderating team.
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Post by Ela on Jul 26, 2018 19:21:01 GMT
For the most part, I've never found early thread postings of upcoming entertainment events to be a bad thing. Speculation, wish list hopes, discussing one's approval or disapproval and bringing to light emerging information are perfectly fine. However, I do find it somewhat unappealing to see the same member constantly dominating the creation of thread topics. The friction I’ve noticed is actually some that comes from the moderating team. Keep in mind when you see posts from the moderating team that may seem to cause "friction", as you call it, those posts may often be the result of behind the scenes comments on a situation that comes from forum members. If we get such comments and/or reports, we may decide that it is necessary to actually comment in a thread in an attempt to put a stop to behavior that may be unpleasant to other forum members. I'm thinking that's what you mean by "friction", but if not, please let me know.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 19:55:21 GMT
Definitely think a vote of some kind should be taken. Two of the names I have seen here would not make good mods. One of them is responsible for creating at least 50% of the duplicate threads, something that a mod should not do! Agree 100%
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 20:16:08 GMT
Well, if they are looking for three new mods and there's more than three candidates then there should be a poll of some sort.
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Post by omega on Jul 26, 2018 20:22:24 GMT
Summary of application and nominations so far
mrperson number13 @davygallagher Please post your support or concerns you may have about any of those that have applied (don't comment on nominations unless and until the person chooses to accept), please keep comments civil, calm and respectvul, and remember potential mods, if you find critical views a problem, being a mod probably isn't a job for you. I would not accept any nomination, though am thankful to be considered. I don't have the skill for holding my tongue and have had many - mostly civil - tellings off for goading people here and arguing even if it was with subsequently banned members. Put it this way; if we had members like Ulysses, Dalekbuster and Budnp again....I wouldn't want to have been dealing with them. I'll just argue my own side as I've been doing but thanks again to MasterDoctor and the two members who PMed me for the encouragement....but I can cause much more trouble doing my own thing. I'd support most mentioned with no issues at all though Wolfie and MasterDoctor would be uppermost in my thoughts. In the spirit of Jason's last paragraph though, sorry, I can't really say I'd actively support Omega doing it given the near constant sniping about thread ownership - with even yesterday having to be told to simmer down by two mods... after applying to be one. I don't particularly enjoy saying that but I think it's better to be honest now when people are candidates. Its been a while since the mods last contacted me in their position as moderators, certainly before this opportunity came up.
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Post by The Matt on Jul 26, 2018 20:29:34 GMT
Summary of application and nominations so far
mrperson number13 @davygallagher Please post your support or concerns you may have about any of those that have applied (don't comment on nominations unless and until the person chooses to accept), please keep comments civil, calm and respectvul, and remember potential mods, if you find critical views a problem, being a mod probably isn't a job for you. I would not accept any nomination, though am thankful to be considered. I don't have the skill for holding my tongue and have had many - mostly civil - tellings off for goading people here and arguing even if it was with subsequently banned members. Put it this way; if we had members like Ulysses, Dalekbuster and Budnp again....I wouldn't want to have been dealing with them. I'll just argue my own side as I've been doing but thanks again to MasterDoctor and the two members who PMed me for the encouragement....but I can cause much more trouble doing my own thing. I'd support most mentioned with no issues at all though Wolfie and MasterDoctor would be uppermost in my thoughts. In the spirit of Jason's last paragraph though, sorry, I can't really say I'd actively support Omega doing it given the near constant sniping about thread ownership - with even yesterday having to be told to simmer down by two mods...after applying to be one. I don't particularly enjoy saying that but I think it's better to be honest now when people are candidates.100% agree that Omega isn't suitable for the position. I feel he'd use it to make sure his threads were never merged and that he was the "first" to post or start threads. Sorry (not sorry) but that's just how I see it.
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Post by The Matt on Jul 26, 2018 20:31:42 GMT
Well, if they are looking for three new mods and there's more than three candidates then there should be a poll of some sort. Even if there are only 3 candidates and 3 spaces doesn't and shouldn't automatically mean the candidates automatically become mods.
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Post by Ela on Jul 26, 2018 20:34:09 GMT
I would not accept any nomination, though am thankful to be considered. I don't have the skill for holding my tongue and have had many - mostly civil - tellings off for goading people here and arguing even if it was with subsequently banned members. Put it this way; if we had members like Ulysses, Dalekbuster and Budnp again....I wouldn't want to have been dealing with them. I'll just argue my own side as I've been doing but thanks again to MasterDoctor and the two members who PMed me for the encouragement....but I can cause much more trouble doing my own thing. I'd support most mentioned with no issues at all though Wolfie and MasterDoctor would be uppermost in my thoughts. In the spirit of Jason's last paragraph though, sorry, I can't really say I'd actively support Omega doing it given the near constant sniping about thread ownership - with even yesterday having to be told to simmer down by two mods... after applying to be one. I don't particularly enjoy saying that but I think it's better to be honest now when people are candidates. Its been a while since the mods last contacted me in their position as moderators, certainly before this opportunity came up. Since you're being specific...
Other than comments in threads where we've made remarks about certain of your forum activities, some of them quite recently, the last time we sent a PM to you officially as moderators was July 4 of this year.
I wouldn't normally mention it, as we usually keep this behind-the-scenes activity confidential, but I think your remarks make it necessary to make sure the record is clear and that no misinformation is being given out.
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