RV's moderator status

Danny Stewart · #1 March 26, 2007, 11:47 AM

RV suggested to me that we run a poll to see who thinks he should stay on as a moderator and who thinks his moderator privileges should be revoked. It's a fair idea, and I will certainly abide by the majority decision, so please vote.

Superkid11 · #2 March 26, 2007, 11:52 AM

I'm afraid I wasn't around to see it happen so It's hard for me to judge. He sounds a little trigger-happy with the ban-button...
... since when could Moderators ban anyway? I thought they could only suspend... O_o (I admin two invisionfree forums.)

I'll say give him another chance, but don't let him do anything without you knowing about it first.

(Aside maybe from deletion of spammy posts.)

Danny Stewart · #3 March 26, 2007, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Superkid11

I'm afraid I wasn't around to see it happen so It's hard for me to judge. He sounds a little trigger-happy with the ban-button...
... since when could Moderators ban anyway? I thought they could only suspend... O_o (I admin two invisionfree forums.)

There are temporary bans that can be given too, not just permanent.

Originally Posted by Superkid11

I'll say give him another chance, but don't let him do anything without you knowing about it first.

(Aside maybe from deletion of spammy posts.)

Sound in principle but I'm more concerned about his verbal conduct towards some of the other members.

Superkid11 · #4 March 26, 2007, 12:10 PM

Well I'm thinking twice about my vote now. I probably should've looked over his posts first... at first I thought he was just a mostly-tollerable smartass but one of the bans I saw(and I'm sure there were others) looked rediculous. O_o

Kinda fits his name doesn't he?

Danny Stewart · #5 March 26, 2007, 12:23 PM

He wasn't always like this, which is the sad part. He used to be a nice guy, and very enthusiastic. But yeah, recently he's fit his name more and more.

Ross Hendrie · #6 March 26, 2007, 1:24 PM

I think you already know my vote.

Superkid11 · #7 March 26, 2007, 1:45 PM

Originally Posted by Danny Stewart

He wasn't always like this, which is the sad part. He used to be a nice guy, and very enthusiastic. But yeah, recently he's fit his name more and more.

Unfortunately the internet tends to change people.

I used to be quiet and reserved, but thanks to the internetz, this forum I now co-admin, and my girlfreind, I've become quite dirty minded. Don't worry, I'm not too keen on showing it. xD

Jez · #8 March 26, 2007, 1:50 PM

I quite agree. The internet is also a wall that people hide behind. Quite often, the people who bully other people online aren't all that confident in their RL. It's not unexpected really. We can all create a completely different persona to the one we have in RL on the internet, if we wanted to.

Originally Posted by Superkid11

I'm afraid I wasn't around to see it happen so It's hard for me to judge. He sounds a little trigger-happy with the ban-button...
... since when could Moderators ban anyway? I thought they could only suspend... O_o (I admin two invisionfree forums.)

I'll say give him another chance, but don't let him do anything without you knowing about it first.

(Aside maybe from deletion of spammy posts.)

Don't worry. We're running a system that means only the Admins (i.e. Danny (mainly)) have "permission" to perma ban. Moderators can only do temporary bans (i.e. suspensions) and they are expected (if not, required) to discuss this with other staff members.

*Voted*

By the way, if you don't know RV or the events very well, don't feel that you have to vote.

Dalek104 · #9 March 26, 2007, 2:00 PM

Originally Posted by Jez

*Voted*

As have I.

Dalek104 · #10 March 26, 2007, 2:20 PM

Originally Posted by Daryl Jones

Danny I know i may have made some posts that you may not have liked but i really dont see why RV banned us for that. i really don't see why rv did it. the reason was "

"

Welcome back, Daryl. That's why we're having this poll - Should RV keep his status as a moderator?

Danny Stewart · #11 March 26, 2007, 9:43 PM

It seems a decision has been reached. Because of the 6 to 1 vote in favor of removing RV's moderator status, it is with sadness that I now declare RV's status as a moderator on these boards revoked. RV is now just a regular member with no moderator privileges of any kind.

Ben Dawson · #12 March 27, 2007, 1:08 PM

well, there's nothing I can say that hasn't been said already, I agree with what's been said, all the same, it's a shame.

Sam Davies · #13 March 28, 2007, 4:08 AM

I voted that RV should be a moderator I think he deserves a second chance. Everyone makes mistakes

Recurring Villain · #14 March 28, 2007, 7:28 AM

I voted no.

Hi again, and bye again!

Good to see democracy finally deposing of a tyrant, if it is only on the internet.

#15 March 28, 2007, 8:12 AM

Fortunatly i havnt had any run-ins with RV and was basically placed with the rest of the pack and temp banned for the reason of a smily face. but im still uncertain as to why RV went on a ban rampage with us maybe a reason could be poasted then leading onto a forgive and fogive or i would be satisfied with a private message from RV with a explantion, or if i have all ready missed the explantion and the commotion im sorry. feels good to be back. maybe RV will be a little more tolerant. who knows.
Danny i see a very good use of administrative ermm use? no sides taken left it all fair i admire that well done.

cmon lets get dannystewarts back on its feet no need for drama. be well people.

Danny Stewart · #16 March 28, 2007, 8:22 AM

Originally Posted by Recurring Villain

I voted no.

I may agree, but it doesn't make me happy.

Originally Posted by Recurring Villain

Hi again, and bye again!

I really hope you're not leaving because you're no longer a moderator! Note that the poll question was not "Should RV remain on the forums?"

Originally Posted by Recurring Villain

Good to see democracy finally deposing of a tyrant, if it is only on the internet.

Again,

.

#17 March 28, 2007, 9:26 AM

All we can do is hope he has realized his mistakes and that he wishes to make good on them. I meen i have never had any personal encounter nor been hated by RV .. I hope not any way. But from what iv seen hes diserved a look over and or a removal of his privelages he gave a tough ride to most new people and was given a little leece on some posts but they continued i believe. So heres the consequences i guess. But people can start over and have another go so good luck RV and all the best!.

Dalek104 · #18 March 28, 2007, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by Recurring Villain

Hi again, and bye again!

Hello, RV!

Seriously, I hope you will stay, RV. I don't want you to leave, and I'm hoping being a moderator wasn't the only reason you stayed.

Come back!

Ross Hendrie · #19 April 7, 2007, 5:00 PM

Originally Posted by Danny Stewart

I really hope you're not leaving because you're no longer a moderator! Note that the poll question was not "Should RV remain on the forums?"

Sorry to drag this thread out of the mud momentarily, but may I point out that even im not that childish. If that doesn't bring you back, I dont know what will.

Ronnie Rowlands · #20 April 7, 2007, 5:07 PM

RV told that the new rules were not compatible with his personality, he saids "I would have to be nice to idiots"