Is it time for new moderators?

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kuifje75

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Every year, we have elections to either keep or to welcome new candidates into our government. Seeing that there are so many threads created here in order to run for moderating position, I believe that it may be a high time for a new moderation election. If I remember right, there used to be about 6 or 7 moderators, but right now it is down to two. I think it would be fair to give some members chances to prove themselves.

I still stick to my statement that I believe that we should create a job description, a list of criteria and also a code of ethic for all mods to abide by. Then we can let the candidates give their platforms why they would be good moderators. If the mods and the admin approves, then by a deadline, all the approved candidates could do a debate for a week, then we can elect for like two or three days.

What do you think would make a good moderator? What do you think it takes to be a mod?

Also, if any one of you would like to be a moderator, I think you should let yourself be known. The more to choose from, the better! ;)
 
:applause: Well said! Your idea would be great. I am sure many of us have someone in mind as a new moderator, but it would be nice to know more about each person!

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I have no idea what to say about this moment since I am new

I guess there is something need to have deaf moderators to take care of handle the way of deaf culture and management with ADer's problems each others to resolving problems with this AD forums issue. Good Luck to have new deaf moderator someday! :thumb:
 
I personally think that many of us would make good mods given the opportunity. It is amazing how giving someone responsibility can turn their entire attitude around. Some who may not have cared to behave in the past may prove themselves up for the challenge. I also believe that we all have something to share here and as long as we have a balance that all will work out for the best no matter who is moderator. Right now, I do not see a balance and I see plenty of one-sided personal abuses of power that could be curbed with other perspectives being shared.
My hat was only thrown in the ring to get things rolling. I do want a balance, and yes I know I am capable of behaving and being unbiased when need be. I have done so on another forum. We need someone who is able to handle some issues with words rather than just having an itchy trigger finger on the ban button.
 
Kootchie said it best.

A moderator has to be impartial, know to set boundaries between friendships when it comes to moderating the forum, "agree to disagree" even when it comes to a flaming thread, cannot pull favours for good friends that are members in the forum and it has always been my firm belief a moderator has to have a good grasp of english to avoid misunderstandings.

We used to have a higher number of moderators in the past, I don't know why the numbers dwindled down. There's "Moderator's Corner" in this forum and moderators can solve issues within "Moderator's Corner" when a flaming thread arises or a troublesome member keeps popping up.

DreamyHawaii, people have a right to moderate any forums. They are "asked" to or they "volunteer" their services to moderate a forum and it is not based because of their deafness in this forum. Liza explained it well, we need diversity. This is why it is called "AllDeaf". If it was just Deaf moderating Deaf, it'd be boring!

I'd like all walks of life exposing each other. Yes, it does mean controversy, people arguing with each other but don't we do that in real life? I know I may or may not agree with some ADers' opinions here but I do follow Voltaire's philosophy which is ""I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." Such a strong quote, isn't it? This is why I feel we all should adhere to the "agree to disagree" adage.

If I may recall instances when Kootchie was a moderator, he exposed ADers to cultures and languages when he travelled in Europe, USA and Canada. It was so interesting to see how a moderator shared feedback with his fellow ADers. This is the rapport how a moderator should have with members.
 
it has always been my firm belief a moderator has to have a good grasp of english to avoid misunderstandings.
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That being said, on this forum it is probably also crucial that a mod have a good grasp of ASL, as well.

DreamyHawaii, people have a right to moderate any forums. They are "asked" to or they "volunteer" their services to moderate a forum and it is not based because of their deafness in this forum. Liza explained it well, we need diversity. This is why it is called "AllDeaf". If it was just Deaf moderating Deaf, it'd be boring!
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agreed

I'd like all walks of life exposing each other.
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uhhhhhh that might get a bit kinky….sorry, off topic lol

""I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." Such a strong quote, isn't it? This is why I feel we all should adhere to the "agree to disagree" adage.
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again, agreed

If nominations were in order, I would certainly nominate Kootchie and Tousi. But as far as evening out the board, I still say I am the gal. Talk about hitting all sides of the spectrum.
 
The problem IS, on the internet, how do we know we can believe anything anyone says? We can SEE by a person's posts whether or not they have common sense and intelligence. That's about it.

On the Internet, you could be an axe murderer and it would not matter as long as you do not meet face to face.
 
Lantana said:
The problem IS, on the internet, how do we know we can believe anything anyone says? We can SEE by a person's posts whether or not they have common sense and intelligence. That's about it.

On the Internet, you could be an axe murderer and it would not matter as long as you do not meet face to face.
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Lantana, I know Kootchie in real life. We met through AD and we know to set boundaries when he was a moderator, he has warned me several times and I knew not to take them personally. He will treat me as a member on AD and as a friend out of AD, this is the good thing about Kootchie and his professionalism as a moderator. *sorry to put you on the limelight, Kootchie*
 
*shrugs* Lantana, I guess there are just times when you gotta give someone a chance to prove themselves worthy or otherwise. And when they fuck up, you just take em out back and shoot em. j/k :D
 
I do believe being everyones are equal as fair..

Alldeaf.com is oppurtanty new female for me as normal good cadidates but may be not perfectation being mod as well. I'm doing my best professional follow the code of ethics as respect everyones.
I'll be always listening how much your voice rights as opnion agree or disagree discussion before went too far without put you position looks bad. Who mods are on this site.. If mod really big help as welcome my hands and being volunteering best interest for alldeaf.com as for my duties is good effort do my job best for everyones kept good peace here.. Actually I don't know what else can I say more...

Do you think am I good or bad candidates this alldeaf.com ??
Doesn't matter how looks they are quite better mod than I do..
If you wish read my thread.. before you election new female mod, anything you want ask me....
Thanks for your time. *smile*~ :)
 
Yes I understands about this making sense and of course you are right!

Yes dear I do agree with your common sense. As far as it is okay to have hearing person to take care of handling deaf culture and So for those ADers need to follow up their rules and if there is something violation and will send email the message that will says you are banned for a few hours or few days or few months or forever or whatever if that moderator is one of your best friend and they surely let you go and would not give you banned lol!
But I know if there is something happened that if moderator let you go of it and they will start with harass and threat but just for an example that is all. I know there is a lot of pervert going on out there with ADers. But it did not make me disgusting about those that. I just let them talk that way as long as they realize they were done foolishy and say sorry and didn't meant it to say that. I can surely shock to see that who saying sorry for saying wrong thing and insult;then, so I be able to forgive them and God will forgive me if I do forgive them too. So they will feel much better after they say sorry and beg to forgive. matthew18:21-22 ( 70 X 7 ) :thumb:






Cookie Monster said:
Kootchie said it best.

A moderator has to be impartial, know to set boundaries between friendships when it comes to moderating the forum, "agree to disagree" even when it comes to a flaming thread, cannot pull favours for good friends that are members in the forum and it has always been my firm belief a moderator has to have a good grasp of english to avoid misunderstandings.

We used to have a higher number of moderators in the past, I don't know why the numbers dwindled down. There's "Moderator's Corner" in this forum and moderators can solve issues within "Moderator's Corner" when a flaming thread arises or a troublesome member keeps popping up.

DreamyHawaii, people have a right to moderate any forums. They are "asked" to or they "volunteer" their services to moderate a forum and it is not based because of their deafness in this forum. Liza explained it well, we need diversity. This is why it is called "AllDeaf". If it was just Deaf moderating Deaf, it'd be boring!

I'd like all walks of life exposing each other. Yes, it does mean controversy, people arguing with each other but don't we do that in real life? I know I may or may not agree with some ADers' opinions here but I do follow Voltaire's philosophy which is ""I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." Such a strong quote, isn't it? This is why I feel we all should adhere to the "agree to disagree" adage.

If I may recall instances when Kootchie was a moderator, he exposed ADers to cultures and languages when he travelled in Europe, USA and Canada. It was so interesting to see how a moderator shared feedback with his fellow ADers. This is the rapport how a moderator should have with members.
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If this becomes a public corporation through stock holders, then elections to decide the leadership would be mandatory. However this is owned by one person and that person has all the rights to choose who the mods are regardles of public opinion on who they should be.

Besides its my knowledge that there's no female mods here and I feel there should be a balance.

Richard
 
We used to have a lot of moderators and members complained that we had too many. We then reduced to the number of moderators and members complained again that we had too few. We increased the number of moderators again. Still, more complaints.
 
VamPyroX said:
We used to have a lot of moderators and members complained that we had too many. We then reduced to the number of moderators and members complained again that we had too few. We increased the number of moderators again. Still, more complaints.
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i am not surprised... that is why i m tired of ppl whining about mods... *sigh*
 
what about assisstant mods? u know...someone to give a moderator some advice or take over his/her place when the moderator is on vacation or whatever like that...

if we are up for that also, then please vote IwillbeSmATH who's running for assissant mod :D

thanks.
 
Vampy, sure, people complained when there were "too many" mods but that meant people could not get away as easily as they are now behaving in some topics at this very moment during this time of a dire shortage of mods. :thumb:
 
Good thread :thumb:

What do you think would make a good moderator? What do you think it takes to be a mod?

Also, if any one of you would like to be a moderator, I think you should let yourself be known. The more to choose from, the better!
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I beleive is between duty as moderator and private person should be STRICT separate like what I created my thread last week. It´s sad that my thread was removed but I am hoping to have my thread back because I beleive it´s meanfuling to solve this issue to be clean and over...

I have no problem to understand the difference between moderator and private person when she/he PMed me as duty and private person. I work at office and know the difference duty and private when I discuss with my co-workers.

Moderator should take BOTH sides, listen to and solve this issue with them. If it doesn´t work then go to moderator corner to discuss with other moderators & Admin. first before I do something with them.
 
Steel said:
what about assisstant mods? u know...someone to give a moderator some advice or take over his/her place when the moderator is on vacation or whatever like that...

if we are up for that also, then please vote IwillbeSmATH who's running for assissant mod :D

thanks.
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That sounds a good suggestion. We need second opinion as feedback about the member who s inappropriate in the AllDeaf.

One person is very difficult to make a good decision. Just like the jury at the court, they do make a good decision as feedback before the moderator can ban the member if he/she does not respect or insult with other members.
 
Sabrina said:
That sounds a good suggestion. We need second opinion as feedback about the member who s inappropriate in the AllDeaf.

One person is very difficult to make a good decision. Just like the jury at the court, they do make a good decision as feedback before the moderator can ban the member if he/she does not respect or insult with other members.
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exactly. ;) Just like schools where princials can't rule the whole school without some help and advice from assissant princials as well. :P
 
Actually, from my experiences here, I do not see any need for "assistant" moderators. There are already "super moderators" who can control everything, including banning members. Then you have regular moderators who controls a limited area, and cannot do everything such as banning members. Once a moderator starts, he has a probationary period where he would be observed to make sure he is doing his job right. I don't see any need for any assistant mods.
 
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