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Whats with the Mod names?

MP33MP33
edited March 2011 in Poker Chat
Just reading something by Mod_kiwini  and i noticed something the other day by JockBMW but it was now Mod_JockBM

Have i missed thread that players are turning into moderators or somethin? 

MP

I,d give it a crack for a small fee
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Whats with the Mod names?:
    Just reading something by Mod_kiwini  and i noticed something the other day by JockBMW but it was now Mod_JockBM Have i missed thread that players are turning into moderators or somethin?   MP I,d give it a crack for a small fee
    Posted by MP33
    Hi MP33.
    We now have some new Mods see HERE
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  • Mod_KiwiniMod_Kiwini
    edited March 2011
    Hi MP33, we have decided to "come out" and the details are here. 
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  • MP33MP33
    edited March 2011

    Seen it - cheers

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  • Mod_JockBMMod_JockBM
    edited March 2011
    Hi MP
    Wa about to reply but I see you've been directed to the thread.

    Cheers

    Mod_JockBM  ( aka JockBMW )
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  • MacacanMacacan
    edited March 2011
    Coming from a local government back ground and the massive changes we are currently facing, this looks suspiciously like  back door privatisation.

    If this takes off, will the sky mods be replaced by forum volunteers?
    Watch this space....

    Mac
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  • Mod_JockBMMod_JockBM
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    Coming from a local government back ground and the massive changes we are currently facing, this looks suspiciously like  back door privatisation. If this takes off, will the sky mods be replaced by forum volunteers? Watch this space.... Mac
    Posted by Macacan

     Hi Mac,

    No that will not happen.  

    The Forum Mods are there as an addition to the Sky Mods.  As you can imagine Moderation of a forum this size is a time consuming job and as all of the moderators, Sky ones included, have additional responsibilities it was thought that a few extra hands would be of use.

    Hope that put your mind at rest with regard to your point.
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  • aussie09aussie09
    edited March 2011

    hi modjockbmw.....

    like traffic wardens do you have minimum operational targets to meet?  e.g. edit 1 in 10 threads, be witty in no more than three posts a month, or ban at least one person a day?  and do you give cautions and warnings or do you just stop contributors mid-senten


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  • DOHHHHHHHDOHHHHHHH
    edited March 2011

    How long have u guys been mods then??

    like the idea, but I think you guys should definitely be allowed to approve pics.

    Which mod has deleted/edited most of my posts in the past then?????
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  • Mod_JockBMMod_JockBM
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    hi modjockbmw..... like traffic wardens do you have minimum operational targets to meet?  e.g. edit 1 in 10 threads, be witty in no more than three posts a month, or ban at least one person a day?  and do you give cautions and warnings or do you just stop contributors mid-senten
    Posted by aussie09

    First Caution ;o)

    Dam that's my quota for the day 

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  • Mod_JockBMMod_JockBM
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    How long have u guys been mods then?? like the idea, but I think you guys should definitely be allowed to approve pics. Which mod has deleted/edited most of my posts in the past then?????
    Posted by DOHHHHHHH

    I've been a Mod for around 3 months prior to the "Coming Out"

    It was initially Sky Rich that asked me to help out.  I think there were 3 or 4 of the other Mods that were already there before I joined.

    I have never deleted any of your Post Dohhhhhh,  Not been quick enough ;o)

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  • DELTADELTA
    edited March 2011
    last week 1 ove the new sky mods tried to get a thread ended set up by hursto5 and was told it will continue,so lets say that happens again will that mod have his way and end a thread that the most ove the ppl wanted to carry on?del
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  • scrumdownscrumdown
    edited March 2011
    which mod moved my post yestaday which was a perfect legit post about a new tourney idea
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  • MachkaMachka
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    How long have u guys been mods then?? like the idea, but I think you guys should definitely be allowed to approve pics. Which mod has deleted/edited most of my posts in the past then?????
    Posted by DOHHHHHHH
    Hi Dohhhhhhh, I think I'm probably one of, if not the most recent mod.  Much like MOD_JockBM (btw that makes no sense your name JockBM !?) I too was asked by Sky_Rich if I'd like to help out on the forums and as I'm on most nights thought it couldn't do any harm. sigh.

    I too would have liked the ability to approve pics, but "external mods" don't have that facility.  Shame, as I know one of the main gripes on the forum is slow pic approval time. 

    Haven't had a chance to moderate you yet, although if you keep posting Technical Help threads I might be tempted. ;-)
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  • DELTADELTA
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    last week 1 ove the new sky mods tried to get a thread ended set up by hursto5 and was told it will continue,so lets say that happens again will that mod have his way and end a thread that the most ove the ppl wanted to carry on?del
    Posted by DELTA
    sorry forgot to add was not a mod at the time ove said post.del
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  • MachkaMachka
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    hi modjockbmw..... like traffic wardens do you have minimum operational targets to meet?  e.g. edit 1 in 10 threads, be witty in no more than three posts a month, or ban at least one person a day?  and do you give cautions and warnings or do you just stop contributors mid-senten
    Posted by aussie09
    I hope they don't start setting unobtainable targets for us.  I made 2 funnies back in December but have yet to reach those heady heights again.
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  • MachkaMachka
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    last week 1 ove the new sky mods tried to get a thread ended set up by hursto5 and was told it will continue,so lets say that happens again will that mod have his way and end a thread that the most ove the ppl wanted to carry on?del
    Posted by DELTA
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    which mod moved my post yestaday which was a perfect legit post about a new tourney idea
    Posted by scrumdown
    Hi DELTA, scrumdown,

    I think both of these questions are about similar issues - Interpretation of the posting guidelines.  At the moment there is a set of guidelines Sky_Dave posted here that sums them up.  Now even I as a mod don't think they are perfect but they are what Sky want everyone to try and adhere to.

    Personally, if I see something on the forums that is blatantly out of place, e.g. Someone starting a "What would win in a fight between a pot bellied pig and a ostrich" thread in General Poker Chat then it wouldn't take much thought for me to move it into The Shed. 

    However, if I see something I'm unsure of, then I'll just leave it alone and either do nothing, letting someone else pick it up or email the other mods so someone more knowledgeable can act on it.  I'm under no obligation to do anything and if I was then I wouldn't have accepted the role.

    Taking your thread scrumdown, I completely understand that you posted it in GPC as that's where it would get most exposure.  Now was your post a Community Suggestion or a General Poker based question?  Tricky one eh?

    Hopefully over the coming days, weeks, months this will become clearer and the forums will be a great place to post again.

    BTW my money is on the Ostrich.
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  • Mod_KiwiniMod_Kiwini
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    Personally, if I see something on the forums that is blatantly out of place, e.g. Someone starting a "What would win in a fight between a pot bellied pig and a ostrich" thread in General Poker Chat then it wouldn't take much thought for me to move it into The Shed. 
    Posted by Machka
    OK how long will it be before someone starts THAT thread?? :))
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  • Mod_KiwiniMod_Kiwini
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    hi modjockbmw..... like traffic wardens do you have minimum operational targets to meet?  e.g. edit 1 in 10 threads, be witty in no more than three posts a month, or ban at least one person a day?  and do you give cautions and warnings or do you just stop contributors mid-senten
    Posted by aussie09
    Personally I am more like a football referee, hopefully I will be issuing more cautions than red cards


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  • DELTADELTA
    edited March 2011
    ok thx. but i asked in a round about way would that said person have the rite to cancel the thread because he or she is fedup with it,if so why is that ?it is a forum to say and do what you want within the guide lines,not a place for the said person to stick up for a member ove the sky setup,who i might add more or less said at the time that it was wrong or he or she was misunderstood.del
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  • DELTADELTA
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names? : Personally I am more like a football referee, hopefully I will be issuing more cautions than red cards
    Posted by Mod_Kiwini
    see thats what i mean little do gooders.i think you are all going to get above your stations end ove.del
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  • TiaDalmaTiaDalma
    edited March 2011
    Hi new Mods. Hope you don't mind me asking, I'm curious to know why you moderated for some time In secret before officially 'coming out'? 
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  • MachkaMachka
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    Hi new Mods. Hope you don't mind me asking, I'm curious to know why you moderated for some time In secret before officially 'coming out'? 
    Posted by TiaDalma
    I don't know the actual reason, having only moderated since the end of January.  I can only assume it was to shield the moderators from personal attacks and abuse for just trying to help out.  I may be wrong though.
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  • TiaDalmaTiaDalma
    edited March 2011
    Hi Machka. As you say, this probably Isn't the reason, as now you are all out In the open, you are still vulnerable to personal attack, abuse etc, so your Identities could have been revealed as soon as you had been appointed. Just don't understand why some things are done behind closed doors so to speak, when we are mean't to be an equal part of this forum.
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  • MacacanMacacan
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names? :  Hi Mac, No that will not happen.   The Forum Mods are there as an addition to the Sky Mods.  As you can imagine Moderation of a forum this size is a time consuming job and as all of the moderators, Sky ones included, have additional responsibilities it was thought that a few extra hands would be of use. Hope that put your mind at rest with regard to your point.
    Posted by Mod_JockBM
    Hi Jock

    Thanks for the response, although my post was meant as bit of scouse humour. I'm sure it is very time consuming and no doubt the forum members will be grateful for the effort you guys put in.

    Cheers

    Mac
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  • Mod_KiwiniMod_Kiwini
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    Hi Machka. As you say, this probably Isn't the reason, as now you are all out In the open, you are still vulnerable to personal attack, abuse etc, so your Identities could have been revealed as soon as you had been appointed. Just don't understand why some things are done behind closed doors so to speak, when we are mean't to be an equal part of this forum.
    Posted by TiaDalma
    Hi TiaDalma,  when I was originally appointed as one of the "hidden" Mods last July the decision was taken to keep our identities secret and I have to be honest that was a decision that I didn't entirely agree with,  I imagine now that we have "come out" you will see a lot more openess and the forum will go from strength to strength. 

    Steve
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  • DELTADELTA
    edited March 2011
    so are we now allowed to call a spade a spade or as it is in the real world a jack assss or what ever,i think that would be good.del
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  • TiaDalmaTiaDalma
    edited March 2011
    Thanks for the reply Steve
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  • SolarCarroSolarCarro
    edited March 2011
    In Response to Re: Whats with the Mod names?:
    so are we now allowed to call a spade a spade or as it is in the real world a jack assss or what ever,i think that would be good.del
    Posted by DELTA
    I think it's more that we are damned if we do and damned if we don't Wayne!
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  • DELTADELTA
    edited March 2011
    total bs freedom ove speech is good ask any democratic country,no need for bns imo.del
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  • IRISHROVERIRISHROVER
    edited March 2011



     You guys/mods should chat with Bernie & ask him to calm down a bit .

     I got 3 emails from regular forum peeps this week ,

    1.  spornybol left said forum peeps were being treated like kids not adults .
    2.  logdon baned for 2 weeks for being too funny .
    3. maxally gets a 1st but final warning for silly posting .

     All 3 regulars with over 10k posts and hundreds of threads between them .
     At this rate all the regulars will be gone & only mods will be left .
     All 3 above pm by bernie .


     As they say in scouse land bernie needs to calm down a bit ,
     All this heavy handiness is doing,
     is making peeps pee d  off in forum .


     Does one really want a forum where peeps are scared to post
    a bit of fun banter .
     
     
     
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