viking Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 anyone ever had or felt they they had a reason to report/complain about a moderator on here? and how are the mods chosen and who by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Nope. On the whole I think they do a pretty good job. It occasionally irks me when threads are closed because they've deviated from the original topic. I don't really see why that matters, conversations are organic and tend to do that. I do understand when it happens because of ceaseless bickering though. But being a mod can be a pretty thankless task and I appreciate the effort they put in. I would presume mods are chosen by admin, ie Teal. As to why he chose who he did, you'd have to ask him. Usually mods are enthusiastic members with a good grounding in the main topics of discussion of the forum they moderate. They're usually pretty even tempered and reasonable folk. At least that is my experience from the moderating teams I've belonged to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I wouldn't dream of complaining when I am getting a free product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 A thankless task that I am happy someone volunteers to undertake. PM Teal if you have a problem, it is his site after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Moderators on PW are generally very fair and do a thankless job for free, no complaints here only admiration. There are forums however where they run amok and cause more problems than they solve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Not keen on Zapp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 the mods are chosen, every year everyones name is put into a hat and one is picked... ..... the chosen one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I wouldn't dream of complaining when I am getting a free product This, and coupled with: 1. Does Sir require a full refund? And; 2. The problem is in this day and age is that no one likes being told what to do and everyone thinks they have some sort of inherent right to have it their own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 ive been told off several times ...and rightly so..........we all push the boundaries from time to time...........the worst thing you can do is not reply to a ticking off.....reply ..accept it...move on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 anyone ever had or felt they they had a reason to report/complain about a moderator on here? and how are the mods chosen and who by Have you tried complaining to a mod' ? Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygreengrass Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 A thankless task that I am happy someone volunteers to undertake. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Web handed, six fingered, cross eyed bunch of banjo playing monkeys if you ask me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Did get a rap on knuckles for putting swear word first and last letters,but that is about the rules laid down. So do not do it now. They certainly have have a thankless task.. It is their time when all said and done.. Some people get on their high horse,and make their jobs difficult.. Forums have been closed down by bullish members,I tend to walk away these days. So they are talking to them selves.. Think they do a good job.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilksy II Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Moderators on PW are generally very fair and do a thankless job for free, no complaints here only admiration. There are forums however where they run amok and cause more problems than they solve. For free!? I'll bet they've all got PW badges and cert holders! ( tapping side of nose and winking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Absolutely not, the Mods on here are all very fair, pragmatic and balanced (unlike another shooting forum I frequent!!). At the end of the day they have a job to do and need to ensure that PW operates with the boundaries of acceptable use. They do a top job in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 been told off by zapp for avoiding the swear filter I thought it was a bit harsh coz it wasn't really a swear word but it could have upset a travelling minority but its his web site and I broke the rules I apologised for trying to be clever and moved on what you have to realise is someone has to run this site with rules and if you break em you deserve a slapped wrist I have no problems with any mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 been told off by zapp for avoiding the swear filter I thought it was a bit harsh coz it wasn't really a swear word but it could have upset a travelling minority but its his web site and I broke the rules I apologised for trying to be clever and moved on what you have to realise is someone has to run this site with rules and if you break em you deserve a slapped wrist I have no problems with any mod I think as an open public forum we haver to be whiter than white, also children interested in taking up shooting could visit and their parents etc may not want them exposed to adult humour or content etc. I know it's a pain with sometimes threads being closed. Personally I see it is often the same people getting them closed over and over and would prefer they were given a timeout than ruin it for everyone, but this is a big site and I imagine a lot of work to keep on top of it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord v Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 The mods on here seem pretty balanced compared to other forums I am on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Cant see anything, post has been closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Cant see anything, post has been closed. ...and so has your account ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petethegeek Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 The OP clearly hasn't tried Airgun BBS, the Mods on here are angels in comparison and do a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 anyone ever had or felt they they had a reason to report/complain about a moderator on here? and how are the mods chosen and who by You can't set that hare running without explaining why - particularly as everybody shot you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Did not realise there was one or more before I to, got pulled up using an inappropriate word. I'm a Mod on another forum so appreciate the work done. This and my own forum are the only two I visit for that reason. Good forum, well run and a great bunch of sportsmen ..probably should be sportspersons or I might upset somebody :-). I to have difficulty in understanding the reason for asking the question. Edited March 8, 2017 by Walker570 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilksy II Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 anyone ever had or felt they they had a reason to report/complain about a moderator on here? and how are the mods chosen and who by Have you noticed any strange cars in your street since you posted this? Funny clicking noises when you pick up phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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