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Flavian Molinari

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Join date: 1 Aug 2004

Posts: 662

01-25-2006 18:20

Just curious. Why would anybody ever want to volunteer to be a forum moderator?

I just don't see any personally redeeming qualities to doing this. I'm not trying to sound like a jack-ass and I'm all about volunteering and all, but damn, I wouldn't do it for pay and apperently some of the Linden's won't either. Just curious about peoples motivation to do this.

On another note, I was pushing the envelope in the forums recently just to see what it takes to get a warning. I finally picked one up for some comments I made in the "Want to be a Second Life Forum Moderator?" thread.

What's interesting is I was told it was a personal attack. I did use coarse language but I didn't personally attack anybody in that thread. I guess making fun of a Linden project is considered a personal attack and inflamatory or someone thought it was. The warning was well deserved for language though.

Forum mod: This is not a personal attact and is not ment to be inflamatory. Please don't put me on the ban wagon.

Flavian Molinari

Broadly Offensive Content

Join date: 1 Aug 2004

Posts: 662

01-25-2006 18:33

Oh, I wanted to add. These are pretty well moderated forums. I think the vauge warnings are kind of goofy but over all good job Jeska. Some game forums are really handled with an iron fist.

Aces Spade

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Join date: 22 Sep 2003

Posts: 2,774

01-25-2006 19:20

Congrads MJ (my wonderful sis) and everyone

on making forum moderator

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Jeffrey Gomez

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Join date: 11 Jun 2004

Posts: 3,522

01-25-2006 20:10

To set the record straight, I appreciate whoever nominated me, but I didn't volunteer for the position more or less on purpose.

Carry on.

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Zapoteth Zaius

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Join date: 14 Feb 2004

Posts: 5,634

01-25-2006 21:24

I volenteered. I volenteed because I'm in the UK time zone, so might be usefull there, and half the threads that need to be posted to different sections, I did accidentally

I'm in all the other volenteer groups, why not?

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Joy Honey

Not just another dumass

Join date: 17 Jun 2005

Posts: 3,751

01-25-2006 22:39

From: Zapoteth Zaius

I volenteered. I volenteed because I'm in the UK time zone, so might be usefull there, and half the threads that need to be posted to different sections, I did accidentally

I'm in all the other volenteer groups, why not?

Higlights mine

could be why you no get the choosie this time

(sorry, evil twin took over my keyboard for a while)

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Selador Cellardoor

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Join date: 16 Nov 2003

Posts: 3,082

01-26-2006 02:48

It is *wrong* for the forums to be moderated by a forum user.

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Kris Ritter

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Join date: 31 Oct 2003

Posts: 6,627

01-26-2006 02:49

From: Selador Cellardoor

It is *wrong* for the forums to be moderated by a forum user.

What he said.

Hey Selador! We agree on something!

PetGirl Bergman

Fellow Creature:-)

Join date: 16 Feb 2005

Posts: 2,414

01-26-2006 03:07

From: Selador Cellardoor

It is *wrong* for the forums to be moderated by a forum user.

Agree on this!

Eggy Lippmann

Wiktator

Join date: 1 May 2003

Posts: 7,939

01-26-2006 03:08

From: Selador Cellardoor

It is *wrong* for the forums to be moderated by a forum user.

Yes, and I suppose it's also wrong for your country's leader to also be a resident of that country?
The forums were once a reasonably quiet place where people could actually come to hang out and talk about interesting things or get help. They were also open, so outsiders could come here and see what SL's all about.
The only reason why I would want to be a forum moderator is to gratuitously lock/move/delete threads and posts until LL could once again point to the forums as a shining example of the best SL has to offer. It would get everyone pissed off at me, but what do I care.

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Frans Charming

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01-26-2006 03:10

From: Selador Cellardoor

It is *wrong* for the forums to be moderated by a forum user.

Aren't almost all forums moderated by users?

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Siggy Romulus

DILLIGAF

Join date: 22 Sep 2003

Posts: 5,711

01-26-2006 03:13

From: Eggy Lippmann

The forums were once a reasonably quiet place where people could actually come to hang out and talk about interesting things or get help. They were also open, so outsiders could come here and see what SL's all about.
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This was sometime towards the end of beta

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From: Jesse Linden

I, for one, am highly un-helped by this thread

Eggy Lippmann

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01-26-2006 03:20

From: Siggy Romulus

This was sometime towards the end of beta

In an ideal forum, this kind of snarky post would be seen as a personal attack, instantly deleted and get you suspended.

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Lucifer Baphomet

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01-26-2006 04:02

Damn, Eggy, I thought the "Eggy did such and such in Beta" posts made tou laugh.

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Eggy Lippmann

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01-26-2006 04:14

From: Lucifer Baphomet

Damn, Eggy, I thought the "Eggy did such and such in Beta" posts made tou laugh.

If I poke you once, it may be fun, if i poke you ten times, it's a little annoying, if i poke you 100 times, you'd probably punch me in the face, and I would deserve it.

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Introvert Petunia

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01-26-2006 04:21

Someone's getting cranky in his old age

Eggy Lippmann

Wiktator

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01-26-2006 04:27

From: Introvert Petunia

Someone's getting cranky in his old age

Who the f* are you calling old, punk?

Why you little rascal, you!

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Siggy Romulus

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01-26-2006 04:30

From: Eggy Lippmann

If I poke you once, it may be fun, if i poke you ten times, it's a little annoying, if i poke you 100 times, you'd probably punch me in the face, and I would deserve it.

I, however, have poked you once. I have photos

I put it down to your mangina being sore.

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The Second Life forums are living proof as to why it's illegal for people to have sex with farm animals.

From: Jesse Linden

I, for one, am highly un-helped by this thread

SuezanneC Baskerville

Forums Rock!

Join date: 22 Dec 2003

Posts: 14,229

01-26-2006 05:30

One who does not want to see "He did it in beta" comments should not repeatedly say to people "I did it in beta."

If you poke people with the beta stick a hundred times, they might well poke you back.

It's just the predictable consequence of repeated actions.

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Aimee Weber

The one on the right

Join date: 30 Jan 2004

Posts: 4,286

01-26-2006 05:34

From: Eggy Lippmann

If I poke you once, it may be fun, if i poke you ten times, it's a little annoying, if i poke you 100 times, you'd probably punch me in the face, and I would deserve it.

Eggy poked me in back in the beta.

Wait that didn't sound good...

<3

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ZsuZsanna Raven

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Join date: 19 Dec 2004

Posts: 2,361

01-26-2006 07:39

*wonders what happened to the 'other' thread that was started last night*

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Jennyfur Peregrine

Whatever

Join date: 24 Dec 2003

Posts: 1,151

01-26-2006 07:58

I wouldn't volunteer for all the Philip Lindens in the world. And seriously, there are a few people who i would *never* want to see as forum mods. And if by some chance they became forum mods I would most likely never read or post in the forums again. Where is the objectivity? I mean if I didn't like someone and was a forum mod I could just make their posts disappear or ban them right?

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FlipperPA Peregrine

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01-26-2006 08:06

From: Jennyfur Peregrine

I wouldn't volunteer for all the Philip Lindens in the world. And seriously, there are a few people who i would *never* want to see as forum mods. And if by some chance they became forum mods I would most likely never read or post in the forums again. Where is the objectivity? I mean if I didn't like someone and was a forum mod I could just make their posts disappear or ban them right?

Its not quite like that. They can only rate the threads to bring them to Linden attention. Only LL can lock/delete/ban.

-Me

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Chris Wilde

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01-26-2006 08:07

I nominate Aimee Weber for forum moderator.

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Dianne Mechanique

Back from the Dead

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01-26-2006 08:13

From: FlipperPA Peregrine

Its not quite like that. They can only rate the threads to bring them to Linden attention. Only LL can lock/delete/ban.

-Me

Also they have all been shown a BIG stick.

You know, with the great power comes great responsibility, etc.

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Forum Moderator?
Flavian Molinari Broadly Offensive Content Join date: 1 Aug 2004 Posts: 662	01-25-2006 18:20 Just curious. Why would anybody ever want to volunteer to be a forum moderator? I just don't see any personally redeeming qualities to doing this. I'm not trying to sound like a jack-ass and I'm all about volunteering and all, but damn, I wouldn't do it for pay and apperently some of the Linden's won't either. Just curious about peoples motivation to do this. On another note, I was pushing the envelope in the forums recently just to see what it takes to get a warning. I finally picked one up for some comments I made in the "Want to be a Second Life Forum Moderator?" thread. What's interesting is I was told it was a personal attack. I did use coarse language but I didn't personally attack anybody in that thread. I guess making fun of a Linden project is considered a personal attack and inflamatory or someone thought it was. The warning was well deserved for language though. Forum mod: This is not a personal attact and is not ment to be inflamatory. Please don't put me on the ban wagon.
Flavian Molinari Broadly Offensive Content Join date: 1 Aug 2004 Posts: 662	01-25-2006 18:33 Oh, I wanted to add. These are pretty well moderated forums. I think the vauge warnings are kind of goofy but over all good job Jeska. Some game forums are really handled with an iron fist.
Aces Spade Raise you One♠ Join date: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 2,774	01-25-2006 19:20 Congrads MJ (my wonderful sis) and everyone on making forum moderator _____________________ From: someone Posted by ZsuZsanna Raven So where is the "i don't give a shit'' option?
Jeffrey Gomez Cubed™ Join date: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 3,522	01-25-2006 20:10 To set the record straight, I appreciate whoever nominated me, but I didn't volunteer for the position more or less on purpose. Carry on. _____________________ ---
Zapoteth Zaius Is back Join date: 14 Feb 2004 Posts: 5,634	01-25-2006 21:24 I volenteered. I volenteed because I'm in the UK time zone, so might be usefull there, and half the threads that need to be posted to different sections, I did accidentally I'm in all the other volenteer groups, why not? _____________________ I have the right to remain silent. Anything I say will be misquoted and used against me. --------------- Zapoteth Designs, Temotu (100,50) ---------------
Joy Honey Not just another dumass Join date: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 3,751	01-25-2006 22:39 From: Zapoteth Zaius I volenteered. I volenteed because I'm in the UK time zone, so might be usefull there, and half the threads that need to be posted to different sections, I did accidentally I'm in all the other volenteer groups, why not? Higlights mine could be why you no get the choosie this time (sorry, evil twin took over my keyboard for a while) _____________________ Reality continues to ruin my life. - Calvin You have delighted us long enough. - Jane Austen Sometimes I need what only you can provide: your absence. - Ashleigh Brilliant
Selador Cellardoor Registered User Join date: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,082	01-26-2006 02:48 It is wrong for the forums to be moderated by a forum user. _____________________
Kris Ritter paradoxical embolism Join date: 31 Oct 2003 Posts: 6,627	01-26-2006 02:49 From: Selador Cellardoor It is wrong for the forums to be moderated by a forum user. What he said. Hey Selador! We agree on something!
PetGirl Bergman Fellow Creature:-) Join date: 16 Feb 2005 Posts: 2,414	01-26-2006 03:07 From: Selador Cellardoor It is wrong for the forums to be moderated by a forum user. Agree on this!
Eggy Lippmann Wiktator Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 7,939	01-26-2006 03:08 From: Selador Cellardoor It is wrong for the forums to be moderated by a forum user. Yes, and I suppose it's also wrong for your country's leader to also be a resident of that country? The forums were once a reasonably quiet place where people could actually come to hang out and talk about interesting things or get help. They were also open, so outsiders could come here and see what SL's all about. The only reason why I would want to be a forum moderator is to gratuitously lock/move/delete threads and posts until LL could once again point to the forums as a shining example of the best SL has to offer. It would get everyone pissed off at me, but what do I care. _____________________ Help us document Second Life history at http://slhistory.org!
Frans Charming You only need one Frans Join date: 28 Jan 2005 Posts: 1,847	01-26-2006 03:10 From: Selador Cellardoor It is wrong for the forums to be moderated by a forum user. Aren't almost all forums moderated by users? _____________________
Siggy Romulus DILLIGAF Join date: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 5,711	01-26-2006 03:13 From: Eggy Lippmann The forums were once a reasonably quiet place where people could actually come to hang out and talk about interesting things or get help. They were also open, so outsiders could come here and see what SL's all about. . This was sometime towards the end of beta _____________________ The Second Life forums are living proof as to why it's illegal for people to have sex with farm animals. From: Jesse Linden I, for one, am highly un-helped by this thread
Eggy Lippmann Wiktator Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 7,939	01-26-2006 03:20 From: Siggy Romulus This was sometime towards the end of beta In an ideal forum, this kind of snarky post would be seen as a personal attack, instantly deleted and get you suspended. _____________________ Help us document Second Life history at http://slhistory.org!
Lucifer Baphomet Postmodern Demon Join date: 8 Sep 2005 Posts: 1,771	01-26-2006 04:02 Damn, Eggy, I thought the "Eggy did such and such in Beta" posts made tou laugh. _____________________ I have no signature,
Eggy Lippmann Wiktator Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 7,939	01-26-2006 04:14 From: Lucifer Baphomet Damn, Eggy, I thought the "Eggy did such and such in Beta" posts made tou laugh. If I poke you once, it may be fun, if i poke you ten times, it's a little annoying, if i poke you 100 times, you'd probably punch me in the face, and I would deserve it. _____________________ Help us document Second Life history at http://slhistory.org!
Introvert Petunia over 2 billion posts Join date: 11 Sep 2004 Posts: 2,065	01-26-2006 04:21 Someone's getting cranky in his old age
Eggy Lippmann Wiktator Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 7,939	01-26-2006 04:27 From: Introvert Petunia Someone's getting cranky in his old age Who the f* are you calling old, punk? Why you little rascal, you! _____________________ Help us document Second Life history at http://slhistory.org!
Siggy Romulus DILLIGAF Join date: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 5,711	01-26-2006 04:30 From: Eggy Lippmann If I poke you once, it may be fun, if i poke you ten times, it's a little annoying, if i poke you 100 times, you'd probably punch me in the face, and I would deserve it. I, however, have poked you once. I have photos I put it down to your mangina being sore. _____________________ The Second Life forums are living proof as to why it's illegal for people to have sex with farm animals. From: Jesse Linden I, for one, am highly un-helped by this thread
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	01-26-2006 05:30 One who does not want to see "He did it in beta" comments should not repeatedly say to people "I did it in beta." If you poke people with the beta stick a hundred times, they might well poke you back. It's just the predictable consequence of repeated actions. _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
Aimee Weber The one on the right Join date: 30 Jan 2004 Posts: 4,286	01-26-2006 05:34 From: Eggy Lippmann If I poke you once, it may be fun, if i poke you ten times, it's a little annoying, if i poke you 100 times, you'd probably punch me in the face, and I would deserve it. Eggy poked me in back in the beta. Wait that didn't sound good... <3 _____________________
ZsuZsanna Raven ~:+: Supah Kitteh :+:~ Join date: 19 Dec 2004 Posts: 2,361	01-26-2006 07:39 wonders what happened to the 'other' thread that was started last night _____________________ ~Mewz!~
Jennyfur Peregrine Whatever Join date: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 1,151	01-26-2006 07:58 I wouldn't volunteer for all the Philip Lindens in the world. And seriously, there are a few people who i would never want to see as forum mods. And if by some chance they became forum mods I would most likely never read or post in the forums again. Where is the objectivity? I mean if I didn't like someone and was a forum mod I could just make their posts disappear or ban them right? _____________________ ~Jennyfur~ http://jennyfurperegrine.wordpress.com/ http://slcc2007.wordpress.com/ Deadly Nightshade Design Studio (Indigo 86,61) Jennyfur's Designs on SLBoutique
FlipperPA Peregrine Magically Delicious! Join date: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,703	01-26-2006 08:06 From: Jennyfur Peregrine I wouldn't volunteer for all the Philip Lindens in the world. And seriously, there are a few people who i would never want to see as forum mods. And if by some chance they became forum mods I would most likely never read or post in the forums again. Where is the objectivity? I mean if I didn't like someone and was a forum mod I could just make their posts disappear or ban them right? Its not quite like that. They can only rate the threads to bring them to Linden attention. Only LL can lock/delete/ban. -Me _____________________ Peregrine Salon: www.PeregrineSalon.com - my consulting company Second Blogger: www.SecondBlogger.com - free, fully integrated Second Life blogging for all avatars!
Chris Wilde Custom User Title Join date: 21 Jul 2004 Posts: 768	01-26-2006 08:07 I nominate Aimee Weber for forum moderator. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last edited by Aimee Weber : Today at 11:10 AM.
Dianne Mechanique Back from the Dead Join date: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2,648	01-26-2006 08:13 From: FlipperPA Peregrine Its not quite like that. They can only rate the threads to bring them to Linden attention. Only LL can lock/delete/ban. -Me Also they have all been shown a BIG stick. You know, with the great power comes great responsibility, etc. _____________________ . black art furniture & classic clothing =================== Black in Neufreistadt Black @ ONE Black @ www.SLBoutique.com .

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