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ganstaman and I will try and deal with the most egregious stuff in the immediate term. But neither one of us has much free time at the moment. And speaking only for myself, I don't want this job. Whatever I do will be on an interim basis and I will be eager to step back as soon as practicable.

I mention this mainly to emphasize that ganstaman and I will not be reading the forum in real time for the next several days and almost certainly will be unable to keep up if people decide to act like total jackasses. And that will be true no matter how much people complain about moderation.

Please keep that in mind because this is one of those times where the entire subforum could be at risk if there is some sort of meltdown.

any change wrt moderation rule enforcement we should expect compared to browser? any kind of content browser allowed but you+gangsta won't allow?

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03-26-2024 , 10:05 AM

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d2_e4

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Originally Posted by Luciom

any change wrt moderation rule enforcement we should expect compared to browser? any kind of content browser allowed but you+gangsta won't allow?

Yes, the rules are very different now. You have to convert to Marxism if you want to stay. We have the picture of Karl ready and the candles lit. You might feel a little prick.

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03-26-2024 , 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Luciom

any change wrt moderation rule enforcement we should expect compared to browser? any kind of content browser allowed but you+gangsta won't allow?

Everyone's asleep at the wheel, go ahead and post whatever.

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03-26-2024 , 11:11 AM

#979

DonkJr

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Very sorry about your troubles, Browser. Hoping for a speedy recovery.

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03-26-2024 , 12:09 PM

#980

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Originally Posted by d2_e4

Yes, the rules are very different now. You have to convert to Marxism if you want to stay. We have the picture of Karl ready and the candles lit. You might feel a little prick.

Or failing that just lob a brick. Instant Marxism!

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03-26-2024 , 12:18 PM

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King Spew

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Originally Posted by Rococo

Please keep that in mind because this is one of those times where the entire subforum could be at risk if there is some sort of meltdown.

Regulars please reread this IF you

(1) feel this forum will survive a free-for-all, lunatics running the asylum type messaging.

(2) FEEL LIKE POSTING SUCH MESSAGES!

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03-26-2024 , 12:27 PM

#982

Luckbox Inc

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Everything will be fine. The only thing that will change is that less people get banned.

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03-26-2024 , 12:31 PM

#983

King Spew

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I like your optimism.

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03-26-2024 , 12:35 PM

#984

Victor

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Originally Posted by Luckbox Inc

Everything will be fine. The only thing that will change is that less people get banned.

I would imagine the next mod to take over will be extremely banhappy.

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03-26-2024 , 12:36 PM

#985

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What we need here in moderators is:

1) delete obvious spam
2) break out posts into new threads when a derail goes on long enough that it deserves its own thread
--- crucially this means allowing derails to happen and not constantly demanding that threads stay on topic.
3) temp-banning people for the most egregious personal attacks and insults

And thats about it. Anyone should be able to handle it.

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03-26-2024 , 12:50 PM

#986

formula72

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Take care, browser. For someone who wasnt a regular here, you handled things just fine.

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03-26-2024 , 12:52 PM

#987

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Originally Posted by King Spew

Regulars please reread this IF you

(1) feel this forum will survive a free-for-all, lunatics running the asylum type messaging.

(2) FEEL LIKE POSTING SUCH MESSAGES!

The last time Browser left and the forum was more-or-less unmoderated, everybody behaved themselves. That was before Rococo and Gansta stepped up. I think things will be fine.

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03-26-2024 , 12:59 PM

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The last time Browser left and the forum was more-or-less unmoderated, everybody behaved themselves.

lol

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03-26-2024 , 01:02 PM

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lol

You should produce a list of all the people you would like to see banned and why.

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03-26-2024 , 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckbox Inc

You should produce a list of all the people you would like to see banned and why.

Right after you explain why the Lizard People are so interested in faking school shootings. What's their motive?

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03-26-2024 , 01:13 PM

#991

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Originally Posted by Luckbox Inc

You should produce a list of all the people you would like to see banned and why.

Would be a much shorter list if he told us who shouldn't be banned.

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03-26-2024 , 01:20 PM

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Right after you explain why the Lizard People are so interested in faking school shootings. What's their motive?

Gun control and trauma based mind control.

Ok your turn.

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03-26-2024 , 02:03 PM

#993

d2_e4

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If you ignore the couple of posters who cry about being called morons or that people they don't like aren't banned enough, this place pretty much runs itself.

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03-26-2024 , 02:36 PM

#994

King Spew

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Originally Posted by Luckbox Inc

Thx LB

Now.... make sure that everyone here agrees. Especially #3. Attempts at egregious definitions INCOMING!!!!

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03-26-2024 , 02:46 PM

#995

d2_e4

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I think questioning KS' golfing credentials is a pretty egregious personal attack. Catch you in a week lozen.

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03-26-2024 , 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by King Spew

Thx LB

Now.... make sure that everyone here agrees. Especially #3. Attempts at egregious definitions INCOMING!!!!

Full agreement is not necessary and I myself would theoretically be fine with cleaning up the insults and the shitposting entirely, but that's a bit too tall of a task for any moderator and I don't think it's what people want either. So we should just settle for the egregious stuff.

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03-26-2024 , 03:17 PM

#997

Crossnerd

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Browser’s moderation was simple and clear, it was easy to understand where the lines were, and he was generous in his explanations and the time he dedicated to the constant complaints and differing opinions. I felt safe posting here with him in charge. It’s not always like that for women in political spaces, and I appreciated him.

I think it will be difficult to find similar high quality moderation from within the pool of choices. I guess we’ll see.

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03-26-2024 , 03:21 PM

#998

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Originally Posted by Crossnerd

There are multiple people (Mets Dunyain and Chillrob for sure, Victor?, not sure who else), who Browser banned and then rescinded the bans. If his moderation was as simple as you suggest, that would not have happened.

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03-26-2024 , 03:22 PM

#999

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Originally Posted by Luckbox Inc

A moderator who is able to take feedback and modify decisions in real time is, in my opinion, an excellent mod. Someone who is too ego-driven to change their mind isn’t someone who should be in charge of debate.