****OFFICIAL NVG MODERATION DISCUSSION THREAD**** - Poker News

This has been requested in the past, and now it's here! As regular NVG users know, questions about moderator actions are usually told to PM the mod or post in ATF. Now, there's a third option - this thread. You can still PM the mod or start an ATF thread if you don't like the response/decision you received.

This thread is not for mod bashing, trolling, flaming, or general idiocy. But if you have a question about why X disappeared, or some other mod issue/action, fire away.

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Edit/MH: A post of note, for consideration by all:

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Originally Posted by whosnext

... For a variety of reasons NVG mods have been notoriously hesitant to perma-ban posters. I think there have been only a handful of cases in the past six years. And in each case I would say that the poster essentially banned himself by flagrantly posting in direct violation of recent mod messaging warning that a perma-ban would result.

But rest assured that NVG mods are committed to trying to maintain an enjoyable, informative, entertaining, and positive forum. Mods are part of and reflective of the larger community, so an important factor in having a great forum is to communicate with mods via this thread, via PM's, and probably most importantly via post reports whenever you see a post that you think is inappropriate.

As an aside, arguing with and/or calling out a crappy post/poster, especially over an extended number of posts, in a thread is typically not an effective way of dealing with the issue. Mods should not be assumed to read every post in every thread, certainly not in real-time. Contacting mods via the avenues mentioned above is a far better alternative if that is your desire.

Last edited by Mike Haven; 06-19-2022 at 09:53 AM.

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01-04-2013 , 10:06 PM

ratslla

Pooh-Bah

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good idea.

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01-04-2013 , 10:08 PM

ChoakMyDee

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,768

If there's no trolling here then I have nothing to say.

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01-04-2013 , 10:12 PM

Bob Graham

banned

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When is that Stealthmonk person coming back?

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01-04-2013 , 10:13 PM

SGT RJ

Twitching

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And I want to be clear, there's a difference between mod bashing and having a legitimate complaint/issue. Just dropping in to say "X is a ****ty mod" is trolling (ldo). Saying "X did this, and I'm pissed off and want some answers" is fine, as long as any fury is kept to a dull roar.

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01-04-2013 , 10:14 PM

SGT RJ

Twitching

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 49,109

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Originally Posted by Bob Graham

When is that Stealthmonk person coming back?

I'm pretty sure Stealthmonk was banned in ATF, not NVG. And my guess right now would be "never", but I'm not the mod who banned him so

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01-04-2013 , 10:15 PM

Jamie Platinum

Moonwalking

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Jamie Platinum is a ****ty mod

Spoiler:

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01-04-2013 , 10:16 PM

SGT RJ

Twitching

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Originally Posted by Jamie Platinum

Jamie Platinum is a ****ty mod

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Pretty much.

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01-04-2013 , 10:21 PM

Subpar=(

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Is this a serious thread? or a joke?

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01-04-2013 , 10:24 PM

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SGT RJ

Twitching

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Because I assume the posters in NVG aren't brain dead and realize it was an obvious joke.

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01-04-2013 , 10:24 PM

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ChoakMyDee

old hand

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Originally Posted by Jamie Platinum

Jamie Platinum is a ****ty mod

Spoiler:

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01-04-2013 , 10:25 PM

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ChoakMyDee

old hand

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Originally Posted by SGT RJ

Because I assume the posters in NVG aren't completely brain dead and realize it was an obvious joke.

FYP

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01-04-2013 , 10:28 PM

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happypanda

enthusiast

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Originally Posted by SGT RJ

Because I assume the posters in NVG aren't brain dead and realize it was an obvious joke.

WOW. That seems like a stretch.....

Last edited by happypanda; 01-04-2013 at 10:29 PM. Reason: I need Kevmode's opinion to confirm your assumption.

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01-04-2013 , 10:29 PM

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joeschmoe

veteran

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SGT RJ is

Spoiler:

Last edited by joeschmoe; 01-04-2013 at 10:43 PM. Reason: fear

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01-04-2013 , 10:46 PM

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TheRick

grinder

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NVG has mods?

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01-04-2013 , 10:55 PM

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ConTheFruiterer

banned

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Unban Johnny Hughes!

Last edited by ConTheFruiterer; 01-04-2013 at 10:55 PM. Reason: So we can troll him some more obv

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01-04-2013 , 11:02 PM

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joeschmoe

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Semi-serious moderation question:
Why on earth would anyone agree to do it?

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01-04-2013 , 11:03 PM

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Jamie Platinum

Moonwalking

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Originally Posted by TheRick

NVG has mods?

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01-04-2013 , 11:06 PM

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SGT RJ

Twitching

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Originally Posted by ConTheFruiterer

Unban Johnny Hughes!

Don't see that happening.

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Originally Posted by joeschmoe

Semi-serious moderation question:
Why on earth would anyone agree to do it?

That's pretty individual, but generally speaking I think people agree because they spend a decent amount of time on here, enjoy it, and want to make it a more enjoyable place for everyone.

Also the pron in the mod forum is outstanding.

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01-04-2013 , 11:16 PM

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Saklad

Best handicapper in OOT

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Why did Johnny Hughes get banned?

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01-04-2013 , 11:21 PM

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SGT RJ

Twitching

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Originally Posted by Saklad

Why did Johnny Hughes get banned?

Repeatedly doing stuff he was asked not to do by TPTB, including (I believe) Mason.

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01-04-2013 , 11:28 PM

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Masquerade

adept

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Why was the Barry Greenstein house foreclosure thread locked? He's taken Pokerstars money to represent the site so reasonable expectations of privacy don't apply - never mind the 400K debt to Full Tilt.

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01-04-2013 , 11:31 PM

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SGT RJ

Twitching

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Originally Posted by Masquerade

PP would have to answer that.

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01-04-2013 , 11:34 PM

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joeschmoe

veteran

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Can mods watch what we are typing about them, including the insults and filthy words, before we actually clean it all up and hit the "post" button?

you don't have to answer truthfully.. I much prefer the illusion of complete privacy.