Replacement Mod

[Ludwig Venter]

You should be able to change the title if you use the full edit button on your original post.
jimmyringo

OK! Jimmyringo .... at the 4th attempt, it gave me the oppertunity to set the records straight.... I managed to change the title....

 

[jimmyringo]

First time i tried it,it took a lot more than 4 attempts

 

[Ace Of Spades]

Lots of members on this forum contribute to helping members with useful information, but that dosent automatically make them mod matieral. Fact is he is now less likley to get modship because you've asked. Those who dont ask come first....

 

[backtotropical]

Lots of members on this forum contribute to helping members with useful information, but that dosent automatically make them mod matieral. Fact is he is now less likley to get modship because you've asked. Those who dont ask come first....

I think there is a lot of truth in that.

I think it was Lateral Line who once posted in a similar topic

"Those who want to be mods are very rarely suitable." (or something along those lines anyway)

When it comes down to it, and whether we take 10 posts or 10,000 posts to get there, it's William's decision, and that's that.

 

[Declan]

Lots of members on this forum contribute to helping members with useful information, but that dosent automatically make them mod matieral. Fact is he is now less likley to get modship because you've asked. Those who dont ask come first....

I think there is a lot of truth in that.

I think it was Lateral Line who once posted in a similar topic

"Those who want to be mods are very rarely suitable." (or something along those lines anyway)

When it comes down to it, and whether we take 10 posts or 10,000 posts to get there, it's William's decision, and that's that.

However, "Colin_t" hasn't actually asked to be a mod.

D.

 

[backtotropical]

Yes, you are correct. I wasn't trying to imply that he had. Just making a point.

Sorry for the confusion.

 

[Declan]

Yes, you are correct. I wasn't trying to imply that he had. Just making a point.

Sorry for the confusion.

I wasnt confused, but you were saying that people who ask to be mods, shouldnt, and my point was that he hasnt.

IMO, someone recommending a mod, can only be a good thing.

D.

 

[backtotropical]

Yes, you are correct. I wasn't trying to imply that he had. Just making a point.

Sorry for the confusion.

I wasnt confused, but you were saying that people who ask to be mods, shouldnt, and my point was that he hasnt.

IMO, someone recommending a mod, can only be a good thing.

D.

I wasn't saying that people who ask to be mods shouldn't. I was merely quoting something that Lateral Line said before, and being a mod of this forum, I am assuming he has more knowledge on the subject than you or I. I am not making judgement on whether Colin is worthy of moderatorship, that is up to William.

I did also acknowledge that Colin hasn't asked to be a mod.

Recommending someone as a mod is very flattering for the recommendee, but as I said, the decision lies with William, not the members or mods.

Maybe a PM to William is a more suitable way to recommend someone, as threads like this invariably end up in disagreements amongst members.

I could recommend 10 different members right now who I think are worthy of a moderator position, but if William appointed everyone who was recommended by other members, half the membership would be mods by now.

 

[pippoodle]

1. Great Lakes was a mod in the marine section so how are you going to replace him with colin.

2. What makes you think Colin_T would be a good mod his knowledge isnt that great compared to other people on this forum, you need to look at the bigger picture when taking mods into account like I wouldnt make a good mod as I am to straight to the point and will argue and the "friendly" pact on here wouldnt like that and get upset, saying that im happy as a member. Just because someone either knows the latin name of a fish and can google it and type it on a forum doesnt mean "damn they should be a mod." Most people on here know the same amount of info as everyone else if they have been on here 6 months+ because all the threads are the same. And the majority of which are about community fish you know the people who hang around in tropical chat. The people who specialise in certain fish usually stick to there own areas and dont grace the tropical chat forums as its all about 1" per gallon argument and what can I stock in a 10g or can I add another fish crap. I could spend all day in there repleatedly answering the same questions over and over again and then you would think oooo he should be mod or someone else could do that very thing doesnt make them mod material does it just means they have to much free time on there hands to talk about guppies and gouramis.

It is really good that people do spend all day answering the same question , this is a forum for helping people with fish keeping problems if they ask the 1" rule then the next day someone else comes along and asks then that person deserves a reply aswell

A mod doesn't just answer questions they are here to keep the forum clean from abusive behaviour , swearing , bullying , arguing and helping to make it a welcoming and friendly place for people of all ages to come and learn or just chat about their hobby

IMO Colin would make a good mod as would some other members that i've met here -also some wouldnt make a good mod when they are being abusive and arguing with people who only come for some help - which again is the point of this forum

also i cant see anything wrong with members suggesting a members name to be put forward to be a mod - it doesnt mean anyone has to take any notice but it just shows that forum members respect the work that member has put in and think they should be rewarded for it , for all we know Colin might not want to be a mod anyway

Sarah xxx

 

[Tolak]

While I could think of a half dozen members that would make good mods I didn't realize we needed a new moderator. Is there an issue with the moderating of this forum? If there is please let me or another moderator know.

Just to let all of you know your input to this forum is appreciated.

 

[Ace Of Spades]

that​

I concur

 

[andywg]

that​

I concur

I too concur.

 

[Ludwig Venter]

Me three!!

 

[rocknurworld2006]

While I could think of a half dozen members that would make good mods I didn't realize we needed a new moderator. Is there an issue with the moderating of this forum? If there is please let me or another moderator know.

Just to let all of you know your input to this forum is appreciated.

i think there is a couple of mode that need to be replaced.

whether it be not active or not up to the job anymre.
there are a couple who arent good moderators and i think this is an issue.

i also dont think there is an issue with the moderating apart from the couple.

but nothing can be done if william doesnt put time in, he isnt really involved much anymore and the forum needs alot of work and is going downhill over the last few months.

i think were stuck at a dead end with this .

 

[Declan]

Everyone is talking a lot about William, and I understand he needs to put the time in, and if I can help, I would be happy to.

However, given the fact that he doesn't come on as much anymore, or if he does, its hidden, then he is very unlikely to see any of the threads that are outlining the problems the members of this forum are experiencing.

Whilst he or someone high up the 'pecking order' has come up with an, albeit, temporary fix to the search problem, it is a long way off ideal. I am quite technically minded, as like to think I can read things through carefully and make sense of it, reading through RDD's post, I went over it quite a few times, and broke it down, only then could I begin to understand it. My point of all of that is that someone who may not be as 'clued up' as myself, would potentially find it nigh on impossible to work out.

I understand that has deviated of the point of this thread quite a bit, but I think it needs to be said.

D.