Where'd the picture go?

[James]

Everyone needs to reread Sandy's post and think about it. The crucial sentence is:

"The moderator uses his/her own discretion in deleting or closing threads."

That sums up everything right there. Whether you agree or disagree with the moderator they have final and unappealable say in their forum.

So it depends on which moderator in which forum. Forums that have more than one moderator may very well have one moderator that is much quicker to edit/delete/lock threads than the others.

And its customary here not to comment much on what other mods do . . . not the least of which is the fact that once an action is done, its often too late to do anything about it lol!

You have a lot more latitude in a forum I moderate than some others because I try to apply an even handed standard even if I object to wat you write or think the post is moronic or even if the information is inadequate (misinformation or unsophisticated).

The more I dislike you or your post/topic the more I fall back on objective criteria to judge it because, in my humble opinion, personal bias is not a good way to make leadership/management decisions.

Otherwise the list of dead/expelled brothers during my long tenure as chapter president would have been obscene. And they would all have deserved it for being stupid or just pissing me off lol.

(like I don't understand: "what do you mean you didn't have time to arrange the mixer when you have known about it for 3 months??? you Didn't think to ask for help? You would tell us if you had had a stroke or something right? Damn, maybe we should institute that IQ requirement after all . . .)

So even if I get 1,000 complaints I won't act on a thread unless those complaints fit certain standards of objective criteria. Conversely if I get one complaint that fits that criteria I will delete/edit/close it.

just wanted to take a second and share how at least one moderator thinks about moderating. Please feel free to return to your normal thread topic.

Originally posted by OohTeenyWahine
If a discussion on "THINGS NOT TO DO" is necessary, then by all means, do it. Personally, I don't think it's necessary to use this isolated incident [and at the same time have their name dragged through the mud] as the only example.

The moderator uses his/her own discretion in deleting or closing threads. I know that I've been approached by my own IHQ regarding certain questionable posts...and even though I didn't think it was necessary to take them down, I still found myself in an uncomfortable position.

We've all seen how things can get ugly with certain topics here on GC. Great discussion topic or not, it's always a tough situation when national officers get involved, and none of us really wants to step on anyone's toes!

[damasa]

Originally posted by James

That sums up everything right there. Whether you agree or disagree with the moderator they have final and unappealable say in their forum.

I understand that basis and I dont really think anyone is disagreeing with it either.

The point is that people have witnessed that sometimes a thread is deleted/locked/edited in an early fashion with what seems to be almost no reason to lock/delete/edit it. Of course it is the choice of the moderator of the forum, but that doesn't mean that the choice is always appropriate or right.

I think what people have witnessed is a lack of parallels among some of the moderators. Meaning that some moderators will lock or delete or edit a thread only if personal attacks are involved, while another might do the same because the thread was repetitive or "went off topic." To be honest, many a good ocnversation on these boards start from "off topic" posts.

Now, this isn't a "bash mods" thread because to be honest the majority of the mods do a great job. That is another point that I don't thinkanyone can argue. Yes, the mods do deserve more credit than they get. I believe most of you are doing an outstanding job.

[James]

You should always express dissent. Its healthy to complain. I think there are a decent amount of people here that are either a little afraid of moderators or else they feel uncomfortable confronting us. Its a shame.

[KSig RC]

Originally posted by damasa
I understand that basis and I dont really think anyone is disagreeing with it either.

OK - I will, then.

I will openly encourage all moderators to take the sage advice given by James, and keep threads open until they exceed a series of concrete, objective rules of good taste - subjective things like "Bad greek image" or etc doesn't really fly for me.

In this case, remove the link, but keep the thread around so that we may (heaven forbid) have a real discussion about a controversial issue.

It should be remembered that your judgement as a moderator is final and irrevocable - take action only when it is 100% necessary for the betterment of our lil' ol' online community.

PS - I'm not trying to start an "anti-mod" movement, just dropping my dime as a quasi-contributor

[CC1GC]

Originally posted by KSig RC

PS - I'm not trying to start an "anti-mod" movement, just dropping my dime as a quasi-intoxicated contributor

don't listen to this kid, he's obviously 3/4s in the bag.

[KSig RC]

Originally posted by CC1GC
don't listen to this kid, he's obviously 3/4s in the bag.

i have more posts than you, fruitcake, my opinion counts more

[KSigkid]

Originally posted by KSig RC
i have more posts than you, fruitcake, my opinion counts more

shoot, i forgot that rule....with my number of posts, i as well may have overstepped my bounds

[PM_Mama00]

Originally posted by CC1GC
don't listen to this kid, he's obviously 3/4s in the bag.

Ok you quoted

Originally posted by KSig RC

PS - I'm not trying to start an "anti-mod" movement, just dropping my dime as a quasi-intoxicated contributor

If I read correctly he wrote

PS - I'm not trying to start an "anti-mod" movement, just dropping my dime as a quasi-contributor

.

[KSig RC]

Originally posted by PM_Mama00
Ok you quoted

If I read correctly he wrote .

HOLY CRAP HE CHANGED IT TO MAKE IT FUNNY!!!!1

[James]

I agree that routinely deleting an entire thread does get rid of a lot of good discussion.

In this case its a shame the pictures were deleted. The reason I say that is because they really weren't that bad. When I got it I thought it was going to be some extremely Risue picture or some out and out nude pics.

But in reality you see less flesh than if they were wearing bikini's. Truly, its the type of picture only dried up old women would get angry at.

Half the thrill of having the pic was the controversey the national started about it lol.

[CC1GC]

Originally posted by KSig RC
i have more posts than you, fruitcake, my opinion counts more

that's true...a lot most have happened in the 4 days you registered before me.