Discussion Topics - What's Off Bounds on this Forum

[HerefordSire]

PM Macon and volunteer your services.

I think this explains the issue. Why would someone be a moderator without getting paid?

[HerefordSire]

Why would they bother to come to this board if they're not allowed to post?

To earn extra income. Moderators don't get paid?

A judge should excuse himself in a trial if he is related to a defendant to prevent conflict of interest. Agree?

Macon has referred to them as volunteers.

Sure a judge should excuse himself. But this is a privately owned internet discussion board, not the US legal system. Macon is the sole judge and jury of what goes on here. If you're not happy with the rules/enforcement, I'd suggest you send him a PM. Who knows? He might change the whole system to satisfy you.

See what I mean, Skyline?

I don't think anyone is contesting ownership or the way the board is managed. For some reason, you keep going back to that.

There is a difference between right and wrong. It doesn't matter if it is a legal court system or internet message board.

Someone that debates should not be allowed to lock a thread they are posting on. Agree?

[TexasBred]

Why would they bother to come to this board if they're not allowed to post?

IF you're a mod why would you not be disciplined enough NOT to post to a thread that had to do with a prohibited topic?? Even worse is to make the last post and then lock the thread.

Like I said, it's Macon's board. I guess if he's not happy with the Mods, he'll tell them so. I don't think YOU get to decide how things are run here. My suggestion to those of you not happy with the way the board's being run: PM Macon and volunteer your services.

Frankie I know I have no say in how anything is run other than my own business. Apparently you have more "power or clout". I also understand the board is the property of "Macon". He makes the rules. It would help if you would always act like a moderator rather than an instigator. I would think the title "Moderator" would carry certain responsibilities as well as certain privledges.

[TexasBred]

PM Macon and volunteer your services.

I think this explains the issue. Why would someone be a moderator without getting paid?

That thrill of "empowerment".

[HerefordSire]

PM Macon and volunteer your services.

I think this explains the issue. Why would someone be a moderator without getting paid?

That thrill of "empowerment".

Are you serious? Is there really a reward for moderating other than financial and education? If so, I have no idea.

I am kind of speechless if this is true. Makes me want to side with moderators.

[HerefordSire]

I was also wondering why moderators are anonymous. Is there a strategy or benefit by being anonymous?

[Frankie]

I don't think anyone is contesting ownership or the way the board is managed. For some reason, you keep going back to that.

There is a difference between right and wrong. It doesn't matter if it is a legal court system or internet message board.

Of course you're contesting how the board is managed. You guys want to make the rules. And you're the one who compared the moderator to a judge, not me. ROTFLMAO! Doing a little crawfishing now, are we? Right and wrong are not necessarily the same in your eyes and mine. The vegans claim they're more moral than me because I eat meat and I disagree. We all have opinions.

Someone that debates should not be allowed to lock a thread they are posting on. Agree?

Nope. IMO, moderators are free to post wherever and whenever they want.

[HerefordSire]

I don't think anyone is contesting ownership or the way the board is managed. For some reason, you keep going back to that.

There is a difference between right and wrong. It doesn't matter if it is a legal court system or internet message board.

Of course you're contesting how the board is managed. You guys want to make the rules. And you're the one who compared the moderator to a judge, not me. ROTFLMAO! Doing a little crawfishing now, are we? Right and wrong are not necessarily the same in your eyes and mine. The vegans claim they're more moral than me because I eat meat. We all have opinions.

Someone that debates should not be allowed to lock a thread they are posting on. Agree?

Nope. IMO, moderators are free to post wherever and whenever they want.

You are surprising me very much by your replies.

How many members do you think quit coming to this site because the threads were getting locked by a moderator involved in a discussion? 10,000 to 20,000? If so, would these members generate any revenue for the site if they clicked once per day?

[Frankie]

Frankie I know I have no say in how anything is run other than my own business. Apparently you have more "power or clout". I also understand the board is the property of "Macon". He makes the rules. It would help if you would always act like a moderator rather than an instigator. I would think the title "Moderator" would carry certain responsibilities as well as certain privledges.

Really? Gee, I could have sworn that you want to change the rules, you know, keep some people from posting if they do certain things or have certain "powers"? What privileges do you think "Moderators" get?

[Frankie]

You are surprising me very much by your replies.

How many members do you think quit coming to this site because the threads were getting locked by a moderator involved in a discussion? 10,000 to 20,000? If so, would these members generate any revenue for the site if they clicked once per day?

Threads meander, they change. A mod might post in the original discussion, then someone jumps in with political/religious comments. Are you saying that the mod shouldn't lock it down then? After all they commented in the thread. But if a poster minds his manners and follows the rules, he/she doesn't have to worry about being locked or deleted. Pretty simple in my mind.

Don't know how many. You'll have to turn to Macon to get that one answered. Macon's a smart guy; I'll bet he knows what he's doing.

[HerefordSire]

You are surprising me very much by your replies.

How many members do you think quit coming to this site because the threads were getting locked by a moderator involved in a discussion? 10,000 to 20,000? If so, would these members generate any revenue for the site if they clicked once per day?

Threads meander, they change. A mod might post in the original discussion, then someone jumps in with political/religious comments. Are you saying that the mod shouldn't lock it down then? After all they commented in the thread. But if a poster minds his manners and follows the rules, he/she doesn't have to worry about being locked or deleted. Pretty simple in my mind.

Don't know how many. You'll have to turn to Macon to get that one answered. Macon's a smart guy; I'll bet he knows what he's doing.

I wouldn't make a good moderator because I am not a good judge so I wouldn't be a good person to ask. However, if a moderator is involved in a discussion, then the moderator should not lock the thread. That is mental abuse which is worse than physical abuse. When a moderator locks a thread and the moderator was not posting in the thread, there is a diffference in night and day. There is a huge difference.

[TexasBred]

Frankie I know I have no say in how anything is run other than my own business. Apparently you have more "power or clout". I also understand the board is the property of "Macon". He makes the rules. It would help if you would always act like a moderator rather than an instigator. I would think the title "Moderator" would carry certain responsibilities as well as certain privledges.

Really? Gee, I could have sworn that you want to change the rules, you know, keep some people from posting if they do certain things or have certain "powers"? What privileges do you think "Moderators" get?

No I try to abide by the rules, but some of the best threads I've read on here were some that HS started having to do with different aspects of spirituality etc . Borderline "illegal" but led to some great comments and food for thought. As for "moderator privileges" I haven't a clue. Maybe it's just that being able to lock a thread or delete a post and get that "thrill of victory" with no chance of having to experience the agony of defeat.

[HerefordSire]

TB...that reminded me of the Wide World of Sports TV show. Remember?

[grannysoo]

Maybe it's just that being able to lock a thread or delete a post and get that "thrill of victory" with no chance of having to experience the agony of defeat.

A true thrill of victory can not be experienced unless you have already experienced the agony of defeat.......

[ga. prime]

Of course you're contesting how the board is managed. You guys want to make the rules. And you're the one who compared the moderator to a judge, not me. ROTFLMAO! Doing a little crawfishing now, are we? Right and wrong are not necessarily the same in your eyes and mine. The vegans claim they're more moral than me because I eat meat and I disagree. We all have opinions.

Don't do that Frankie! I like you and you'd look pretty ridiculous without an A.