New mod: Polwatch

[Adelaide]

Polwatch is now a moderator. We're lucky to have her.

[Ethereal]

I'm concerned that her new status will compromise her delightful irreverence.

[Chris]

:applause:

[Animal Mother]

We were lucky to have Chloe, too. :(

Still Pol's my girlfriend from the past so I support that decision. Redheads are hot.

Maybe you can fire Code and bring Chloe back and put both of them to monitoring me?

[Animal Mother]

I'm concerned that her new status will compromise her delightful irreverence.

This is true. Pol is delightful. Look at what an asshole moderator status made Code.

[sachem]

Congrats again, Pol. Does Bob know? ;)

[Animal Mother]

True. Bob had that huge crush on Pol.

[Ethereal]

True. Bob had that huge crush on Pol.

Bob has a crush on himself.

[Animal Mother]

Bob has a crush on himself.

He did also ask Pol about the gators in her swamp a lot. I'd be a little worried if she turned up missing after one of their blowouts.

[Matty]

You guys should run Bob off so you can quit whining about him!

[PolWatch]

He did also ask Pol about the gators in her swamp a lot. I'd be a little worried if she turned up missing after one of their blowouts.

I have only civilized gators...I'm sure they are vegans! but there was that traveling salesman my husband sent out back a few years ago.... :wink:

[sachem]

I have only civilized gators...I'm sure they are vegans! but there was that traveling salesman my husband sent out back a few years ago.... :wink:Libhater?

[Mister D]

Bob has a crush on himself.

no one approaches midcan's level of fascination with himself.

Anyway, pol is a good choice.

[Codename Section]

Team Gulf Coast!

[Peter1469]

Congrats!

[Chris]

Team Gulf Coast!

Could call yourselves the Hurricanes.

[sachem]

Team Gulf Coast!Whoa Nellie. What exactly is the regional makeup of the mods? Current residencies and birthplaces should be revealed.

I am detecting a certain potential bias here...........

[Codename Section]

Whoa Nellie. What exactly is the regional makeup of the mods? Current residencies and birthplaces should be revealed.

I am detecting a certain potential bias here...........


Three of us are from the Gulf Coast region, that would be the three coolest mods. :wink:


Then there's some Yankees.

[sachem]

Three of us are from the Gulf Coast region, that would be the three coolest mods. :wink:


Then there's some Yankees.Hmmm................

Never can have too many Yankees.

[GrassrootsConservative]

Another leftist moderator to destroy my freedoms and censor my speech. Lovely.

[sachem]

Another leftist moderator to destroy my freedoms and censor my speech. Lovely.Go paint a shed.

[Ravens Fan]

Congrats PolWatch, you have always seemed fair and level headed to me. Good choice.

[Bob]

Congratulating a mod is just like a football player congratulating a referee. Pol knows I enjoy her sparky comments.

[Matty]

Congratulating a mod is just like a football player congratulating a referee. Pol knows I enjoy her sparky comments.



I have news for you Bob. You are a better person than they are. To offer your congrats after she's thanked those attacking you is a most generous move! I applaud you!

[Polecat]

Yea! A new zoo keeper. Hey PolWatch would you like to test drive your new supper powers? Thread ban me.:tongue3:

[Codename Section]

I have news for you Bob. You are a better person than they are. To offer your congrats after she's thanked those attacking you is a most generous move! I applaud you!

Those are just love taps, Mattie. Kinda like Animal and Chloe.

[Matty]

Those are just love taps, Mattie. Kinda like Animal and Chloe.


You aren't around as much as I am, they treat him badly. And, this thread isn't the place to do it. I was just telling him how good he is, good natured. And, he and I have had some terrific disagreements!

[sachem]

Yea! A new zoo keeper. Hey @PolWatch (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=1099) would you like to test drive your new supper powers? Thread ban me.:tongue3:She's feeding you now?

[PolWatch]

She's feeding you now?

I take in stray cats all the time....:rollseyes:

[GrassrootsConservative]

Go paint a shed.

Keep making it personal. I love it.

[Matty]

Keep making it personal. I love it.
She's a liberal. It is allowed!

[sachem]

I take in stray cats all the time....:rollseyes:You are a good woman.

[sachem]

Keep making it personal. I love it.Personal?

Another leftist moderator to destroy my freedoms and censor my speech. Lovely.

[Bob]

I have news for you Bob. You are a better person than they are. To offer your congrats after she's thanked those attacking you is a most generous move! I applaud you!

Thank you very much. You have got a note from me. But I had not seen your kind comments yet. So, keep that in mind.

[Codename Section]

I'm a libertarian so I have socially liberal views and fiscally conservative views and sometimes real crazy "I want no government" views. There are more of us on the forum than any other group and there's only "me" representing that view here, so I do understand wanting equal representation on the mod staff, but the few conservatives we've asked have all shot us down.

[sachem]

I'm a libertarian so I have socially liberal views and fiscally conservative views and sometimes real crazy "I want no government" views. There are more of us on the forum than any other group and there's only "me" representing that view here, so I do understand wanting equal representation on the mod staff, but the few conservatives we've asked have all shot us down.There are conservatives here?

[Polecat]

I have strong beliefs that align with both sides of the partisan meter. I think there are a few valid ingredients present in any philosophy. Unfortunately they all come with some pretty smelly baggage too.

[Mister D]

There are conservatives here?

not really. Mostly neocons.

[Peter1469]

There are conservatives here?

It depends on which subtype of conservative.

[sachem]

It depends on which subtype of conservative.Sexually uptight?

[Peter1469]

Sexually uptight?

You mean social conservative?

[sachem]

You mean social conservative?Basically. The preachy type.

[Peter1469]

Basically. The preachy type.

OK, social conservatives.

They are part of the republican party. I think it is a misnomer to call them conservative. They have a penchant for using the power of the state to enforce their views on moral issues.

[momsapplepie]

Contrats Polwatch.

[The Xl]

Good choice, Polwatch is quality.

[Green Arrow]

Whoa Nellie. What exactly is the regional makeup of the mods? Current residencies and birthplaces should be revealed.

I am detecting a certain potential bias here...........

Three Gulf Coasters, a Tennessean, a Canadian, and I don't know what Dr. Who is :tongue:

[Chloe]

congratulations PolWatch!

[Bob]

OK, social conservatives.

They are part of the republican party. I think it is a misnomer to call them conservative. They have a penchant for using the power of the state to enforce their views on moral issues.

Give me several examples of that being done?

Power of state used by Republicans in this case?___________________________________
This case______________________--
This case_________________

[Peter1469]

Three Gulf Coasters, a Tennessean, a Canadian, and I don't know what @Dr. Who (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=612) is :tongue:

Dr. Who is a time traveler.

[Redrose]

There are conservatives here?


Yes. :smiley:

[Bob]

You aren't around as much as I am, they treat him badly. And, this thread isn't the place to do it. I was just telling him how good he is, good natured. And, he and I have had some terrific disagreements!

I mostly figure it is going badly for you when you get so angry. But some get their jollies by trying to make me their goat.

[Dr. Who]

Three Gulf Coasters, a Tennessean, a Canadian, and I don't know what @Dr. Who (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=612) is :tongue:
A Time Lord.

[del]

Three of us are from the Gulf Coast region, that would be the three coolest mods. :wink:


Then there's some Yankees.

cool mods are like jumbo shrimp

[PolWatch]

uh....thanx...I think....

[Peter1469]

Gulf shrimp are the best.

[PolWatch]

Gulf shrimp are the best.

no question!

[Howey]

CONGRATULATIONS PolWatch! !!!!!!

w00t!

[sachem]

Three Gulf Coasters, a Tennessean, a Canadian, and I don't know what @Dr. Who (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=612) is :tongue:So the only one north of the Mason Dixon is a foreigner? Hmmm.......

[PolWatch]

So the only one north of the Mason Dixon is a foreigner? Hmmm.......

I've slept in a Holiday Inn in IL....does that count? :rollseyes:

[Green Arrow]

So the only one north of the Mason Dixon is a foreigner? Hmmm.......

It's the new Southern Strategy.

http://i.imgur.com/OLLp7RU.gif

[PolWatch]

oh my! Now I'm gonna stay on this thread just looking at the cute little fella!

[Alyosha]

PolWatch is a kind person, a genteel spirit, and a decent soul. I give it three weeks as mod before all that changes. :)


JK

I won't congratulate you because the mods take so much shit on here, but I will say you're a good choice.

[sachem]

I've slept in a Holiday Inn in IL....does that count? :rollseyes:How long ago?


You are a woman over 50 who leans left. You, I love.

[Green Arrow]

I have found my new weapon...this pleases me...

http://mrwgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Chris-Hemsworth-Smile-Gif.gif

[PolWatch]

How long ago? hmmm....can I get back to ya on that?

[Peter1469]

I've slept in a Holiday Inn in IL....does that count? :rollseyes:
Oh sure!

[sachem]

It's the new Southern Strategy.

http://i.imgur.com/OLLp7RU.gifApparently..........

[sachem]

How long ago? hmmm....can I get back to ya on that?Take your time.

[Peter1469]

@PolWatch (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=1099) is a kind person, a genteel spirit, and a decent soul. I give it three weeks as mod before all that changes. :)


JK

I won't congratulate you because the mods take so much shit on here, but I will say you're a good choice.

We take shit? I don't care notice. :smiley:

[Common]

Fantastic, Congratulations Polwatch :)

[silvereyes]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j246/jestan01/141.gif (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/jestan01/media/141.gif.html)

[ace's n 8's]

not really. Mostly neocons.NEOCONS?? How lovely, a term coined by a socialist.

[kilgram]

OK, social conservatives.

They are part of the republican party. I think it is a misnomer to call them conservative. They have a penchant for using the power of the state to enforce their views on moral issues.
That is conservatism of all life. Also called neoconservative because they pretend to be a renovation of the conservatism.

However the term that I like more for them is: Reactionary.

[Max Rockatansky]

Polwatch is now a moderator. We're lucky to have her.
Good pick!

[Mr. Right]

Congrats, Pol! I'm happy for ya...

[Cigar]

Who Got Fired? :laugh:

Congratulations

[GrassrootsConservative]

Personal?

Another leftist moderator to destroy my freedoms and censor my speech. Lovely.
sachem my issue here is not with the poster but with the website. Polwatch as a poster is no threat to my teachings, but given power by this website they are a faux-authoritative force that is a threat to my teachings. You made it personal for no good reason.

[silvereyes]

http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy164/candiiee2/cheese.jpg (http://s788.photobucket.com/user/candiiee2/media/cheese.jpg.html)

[sachem]

@sachem (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=974) my issue here is not with the poster but with the website. Polwatch as a poster is no threat to my teachings, but given power by this website they are a faux-authoritative force that is a threat to my teachings. You made it personal for no good reason.Of course it is. After the fact.

If an anonymous forum is a threat to your teachings, a lack of a sense of humor is not your only handicap.

Report away.

[Redrose]

I'm hoping no one will be thread banned for voicing their opinion, even if it is done with some colorful language. All opinions are legitimate, and we are all entitled to have our own opinions voiced.

[silvereyes]

Of course it is. After the fact.

If an anonymous forum is a threat to your teachings, a lack of a sense of humor is not your only handicap.

Report away.
So there. Neener, Neener. :laughing7:

[silvereyes]

I'm hoping no one will be thread banned for voicing their opinion, even if it is done with some colorful language. All opinions are legitimate, and we are all entitled to have our own opinions voiced.

Red, blue, yellow, purple, orange, green..

Lol.

[Dr. Who]

@sachem (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=974) my issue here is not with the poster but with the website. Polwatch as a poster is no threat to my teachings, but given power by this website they are a faux-authoritative force that is a threat to my teachings. You made it personal for no good reason.
Hate to break it to ya GRC, but this forum has an owner and we keep the peace as he would like it to be kept. That means no excessive mouthing off to people you don't agree with. You are here at his pleasure, not vice versa. There is nothing faux about the authoritative force of the moderators. We moderate behavior, not politics. Break the rules and face the consequences. Mods are chosen less for their politics, than their ability to be non-partisan. I'd say it works well, since we get the same complaints of bias from both sides.

[sachem]

So there. Neener, Neener. :laughing7:http://downloadpolitics.com/images/smilies/neener.gif

[del]

Another leftist moderator to destroy my freedoms and censor my speech. Lovely.

http://www.47reviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/22.jpg

[silvereyes]

http://www.47reviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/22.jpg

I gave him some cheese. Lol.

[Green Arrow]

I'm hoping no one will be thread banned for voicing their opinion, even if it is done with some colorful language. All opinions are legitimate, and we are all entitled to have our own opinions voiced.

Nobody's opinion is censored on this forum, unless they break the rules while delivering that opinion. In which case it's entirely the fault of the poster for not being smart enough to deliver their opinion without breaking rules.

[del]

@sachem (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=974) my issue here is not with the poster but with the website. Polwatch as a poster is no threat to my teachings, but given power by this website they are a faux-authoritative force that is a threat to my teachings. You made it personal for no good reason.

http://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/tom-brady-facepalm.gif

[Max Rockatansky]

Another leftist moderator to destroy my freedoms and censor my speech. Lovely.

While I disagree that assumption about PolWatch, if you truly believe it, my best advice is to look for a place that offers something more to your liking.

Forums such as this are supposed to be fun. It's not like we're on the floor of Congress arguing about a bill. It's most like a bunch of drunks in a bar arguing sports, politics and religion. If it's not fun, time to find a friendlier bar.

[silvereyes]

GA:*Ahem. I can hear you. I'm right here. Sometimes I gotta say what I'm thinking. Lol.

[Green Arrow]

@sachem (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=974) my issue here is not with the poster but with the website. Polwatch as a poster is no threat to my teachings, but given power by this website they are a faux-authoritative force that is a threat to my teachings. You made it personal for no good reason.

Questioning moderation on the open forum is a violation of rule 9. This warning goes for all threads. The next time you question moderation in the open forum, on ANY thread, not just this one, it'll result in a TB.

You've been warned.

[sachem]

While I disagree that assumption about PolWatch, if you truly believe it, my best advice is to look for a place that offers something more to your liking.

Forums such as this are supposed to be fun. It's not like we're on the floor of Congress arguing about a bill. It's most like a bunch of drunks in a bar arguing sports, politics and religion. If it's not fun, time to find a friendlier bar.Bottoms up!

[del]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvKIWjnEPNY

[silvereyes]

Bottoms up!

He sees that in your avatar. LOL.

[Max Rockatansky]

@sachem (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=974) my issue here is not with the poster but with the website. Polwatch as a poster is no threat to my teachings, but given power by this website they are a faux-authoritative force that is a threat to my teachings. You made it personal for no good reason.

Careful, dude. You could easily find yourself thread banned or worse:

http://oi60.tinypic.com/35n0lmf.jpg

[sachem]

He sees that in your avatar. LOL.Haha. Didn't even connect that. :)

[Dr. Who]

I'm hoping no one will be thread banned for voicing their opinion, even if it is done with some colorful language. All opinions are legitimate, and we are all entitled to have our own opinions voiced.
Since we have a profanity filter, people who object to colorful language don't have to be assaulted by it. Nevertheless, if that same language is being used to attack another member, it violates the rules and will be dealt with accordingly. It is rare that opinion becomes the object of moderation, unless it actually breaks a rule such as comments that denigrate races, religions, genders or sexual orientation that may be personally offensive either to members or to visitors to the forum.

[del]

Go paint a shed.

http://thegeekinvasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Here+take+a+gif+it+s+on+the+house.+House+painting_ 4fa182_5126392.gif

[Green Arrow]

Careful, dude. You could easily find yourself thread banned or worse:

http://oi60.tinypic.com/35n0lmf.jpg
Max Rockatansky:

"Martyrdom is the only way a man can become famous without ability."
- Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), German philosopher

[Redrose]

Since we have a profanity filter, people who object to colorful language don't have to be assaulted by it. Nevertheless, if that same language is being used to attack another member, it violates the rules and will be dealt with accordingly. It is rare that opinion becomes the object of moderation, unless it actually breaks a rule such as comments that denigrate races, religions, genders or sexual orientation that may be personally offensive either to members or to visitors to the forum.


I agree, we can use the "f" word as an adjective but not as a noun and not as a verb. I think I got that right.

[silvereyes]

I agree, we can use the "f" word as an adjective but not as a noun and not as a verb. I think I got that right.
Gee thanks ms. Rose. A brain exercise.
:laughing7:

[Max Rockatansky]

Of course it is. After the fact.

If an anonymous forum is a threat to your teachings, a lack of a sense of humor is not your only handicap.

Report away.A sense of humor is an essential tool for effective communication. Self-deprecating humor is the best, IMO. It could be about the person, their political party or the human race in general.

Those who use "humor" to attack others such as making "colored" jokes, anti-gay jokes, etc are merely being abusive. Same goes for those who ridicule others regardless of their forum status.

[Max Rockatansky]

Gee thanks ms. Rose. A brain exercise.
:laughing7:
I think that should be, "Gee thanks a fucking lot, Ms. Rose"

[Captain Obvious]

Polwatch as a mod = the 8th seal apparently.

[Captain Obvious]

I don't understand all the angst over new mods.

No matter who's selected, someone's going to bitch.

It's not like they're making decisions that's going to sway the political balance of the forum. They're keeping the forum clean from douchebaggery like me.

[Paperback Writer]

I'm not challenging moderation, but I am questioning why there are no social conservatives on the mod staff as representation of a forum where at least 1/3 is or was a social conservative. I don't see many on here anymore which could be a direct result of this. I've heard that it's a balanced moderation team, but I'm not seeing it.

I'm a social liberal in most regards, as well, so I'm not exactly critiquing those who hold that position just asking where is the representation for those who do not share it?

[Captain Obvious]

I'm not challenging moderation, but I am questioning why there are no social conservatives on the mod staff as representation of a forum where at least 1/3 is or was a social conservative. I don't see many on here anymore which could be a direct result of this. I've heard that it's a balanced moderation team, but I'm not seeing it.

I'm a social liberal in most regards, as well, so I'm not exactly critiquing those who hold that position just asking where is the representation for those who do not share it?

It's hard enough trying to find solid members who show impartiality and objectivity let alone try to fill some political quota by "representing" political camps.

People are chosen for mods because they're dedicated to the forum and show some levelheadedness.

...in my humble, honest and generally 100% accurate opinion of course.

[Paperback Writer]

It's hard enough trying to find solid members who show impartiality and objectivity let alone try to fill some political quota by "representing" political camps.

People are chosen for mods because they're dedicated to the forum and show some levelheadedness.

...in my humble, honest and generally 100% accurate opinion of course.


Perhaps, but it is a forum that exists because of the people posting in it and it would be like stacking a court with nothing but liberal judges and not expect them to vote Pro Choice.

I'll give an example, political correctness. This is something that social conservatives don't care about in the least, something that many straddlers like myself don't care about at all, but is a touch point for liberals.

How would an all liberal moderation staff come down on an issue of that?

This is not to say that I think any of them are arses because I have friends on the moderation staff, so obviously I don't think that way. I also think that Pol is excellent because she's not a far left liberal. But she's on a staff with far left liberals and no social conservatives for balance.

This is me being a contrarian, of course. It is just a silly spot to talk on the web.

[Captain Obvious]

Perhaps, but it is a forum that exists because of the people posting in it and it would be like stacking a court with nothing but liberal judges and not expect them to vote Pro Choice.

I'll give an example, political correctness. This is something that social conservatives don't care about in the least, something that many straddlers like myself don't care about at all, but is a touch point for liberals.

How would an all liberal moderation staff come down on an issue of that?

This is not to say that I think any of them are arses because I have friends on the moderation staff, so obviously I don't think that way. I also think that Pol is excellent because she's not a far left liberal. But she's on a staff with far left liberals and no social conservatives for balance.

This is me being a contrarian, of course. It is just a silly spot to talk on the web.

It's a valid argument but as far as I'm concerned I would rather have a biased, level-headed liberal mod than a partisan one who's on a power trip of sorts.

[silvereyes]

I think that should be, "Gee thanks a fucking lot, Ms. Rose"

Lmao. I was being nice.

[silvereyes]

Polwatch as a mod = the 8th seal apparently.

Pol: you see this shit? He called you a seal! Want me to smack him?

[Captain Obvious]

It's a valid argument but as far as I'm concerned I would rather have a biased, level-headed liberal mod than a partisan one who's on a power trip of sorts.

And @Paperback Writer (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=862) - we had just that way back in the beginning, a heavily right tilted mod staff and half of them were busy running off new liberal members as soon as they joined.

A level headed approach to being a moderator is far, far better than his or her political nametag.

[Captain Obvious]

Pol: you see this shit? He called you a seal! Want me to smack him?

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sealist-seal.jpg

[silvereyes]

Awww! Now that's cute!

[PolWatch]

Now ya know why I think a burka for my Christmas outfit might be a good thing!

[silvereyes]

Lol. Pictures!

[Paperback Writer]

It's a valid argument but as far as I'm concerned I would rather have a biased, level-headed liberal mod than a partisan one who's on a power trip of sorts.

So would anyone but you're saying with that, and so are the moderators, that there are no level-headed social conservatives on this forum to choose from. Whether that is true or not, it does send a tacit message.

I'd feel somewhat insulted were I a social conservative.

[Captain Obvious]

So would anyone but you're saying with that, and so are the moderators, that there are no level-headed social conservatives on this forum to choose from. Whether that is true or not, it does send a tacit message.

I'd feel somewhat insulted were I a social conservative.

It's like filling a quota so you have to hire a black dude because he's black.

I don't think the mods political stances are really considered - nor should they be.

Pol will make a good mod. She's level-headed, stable, has a sense of humor and isn't too heavy on the gas.

Mods don't dictate the political theme of the forum, members do. Mods just make sure there's no cock punching going on.

[Paperback Writer]

And @Paperback Writer (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=862) - we had just that way back in the beginning, a heavily right tilted mod staff and half of them were busy running off new liberal members as soon as they joined.

A level headed approach to being a moderator is far, far better than his or her political nametag.

Last year when I joined there was a large contingent of active conservative posters. Where are they now? Where is Mainecoons? Where is Amazon Tania?

Of the people who post daily it is mainly liberals and centrists, I use centrists to describe people such as myself who have mixed views. I see only a few active conservative posters now. They may be on the list, but of who actually posts the numbers have dwindled.

I'm also not suggesting that they have a large team of conservatives but there is no balance on that team if I'm to be truthful.

I understand how it all works as I've sat by Drew when he wanted to throw his laptop across the room. Moderators cannot catch everything, but perception is the rule. We'll use the complaint by matalese of they can be called rethuglicans but if she says libtard she'll be banned, yeh? Now, we all know that she says more than libtard. She calls people assholes quite often. But when you see a number of rethuglicans and no warnings it would, to someone conservative, support that.

This is why it would have been wise to try and balance the team, and this is no jab at polwatch because her age and temperament are a good fit.

[Paperback Writer]

It's like filling a quota so you have to hire a black dude because he's black.

I don't think the mods political stances are really considered - nor should they be.

Pol will make a good mod. She's level-headed, stable, has a sense of humor and isn't too heavy on the gas.

Mods don't dictate the political theme of the forum, members do. Mods just make sure there's no cock punching going on.

It is quite like filling a quota, you are correct. You are likewise correct in Pol being a good fit. There is still the perception to contend with.

[silvereyes]

So would anyone but you're saying with that, and so are the moderators, that there are no level-headed social conservatives on this forum to choose from. Whether that is true or not, it does send a tacit message.

I'd feel somewhat insulted were I a social conservative.
If I was a level headed one that has zero desire to be a mod I'd fully understand why there isn't a con mod here.

[Captain Obvious]

Last year when I joined there was a large contingent of active conservative posters. Where are they now? Where is Mainecoons? Where is Amazon Tania?

Of the people who post daily it is mainly liberals and centrists, I use centrists to describe people such as myself who have mixed views. I see only a few active conservative posters now. They may be on the list, but of who actually posts the numbers have dwindled.

I'm also not suggesting that they have a large team of conservatives but there is no balance on that team if I'm to be truthful.

I understand how it all works as I've sat by Drew when he wanted to throw his laptop across the room. Moderators cannot catch everything, but perception is the rule. We'll use the complaint by matalese of they can be called rethuglicans but if she says libtard she'll be banned, yeh? Now, we all know that she says more than libtard. She calls people assholes quite often. But when you see a number of rethuglicans and no warnings it would, to someone conservative, support that.

This is why it would have been wise to try and balance the team, and this is no jab at polwatch because her age and temperament are a good fit.

Who knows - people come and go and one thing I learned during my modding stint is that you're not going to please everyone no matter what the fuck you do. Somebody will always bitch so it's more important to be consistent and clear. At least you have a alibi at that point.

Coons threw a tantrum over Cigar and after his hissy fit he took his toys and went home.

Amazon - again, who knows.

You can't please every member, it's impossible. So either it's going to be just one big clique if we tailor toward one segment or the better alternative is - "here's the rules, they're applied consistently, you do you thing" and let everyone's input and participation define the forum instead of the forum defining the participation.

[Paperback Writer]

If I was a level headed one that has zero desire to be a mod I'd fully understand why there isn't a con mod here.

I find that doubtful. I've been on other forums, it's always the complaint.

[silvereyes]

No, think about it. If you're the cool headed con here and all you as far as other cons go is Matty, MAP, Mac7.etc.. .. Do you think they'd make a good mod?

[Paperback Writer]

Who knows - people come and go and one thing I learned during my modding stint is that you're not going to please everyone no matter what the fuck you do. Somebody will always bitch so it's more important to be consistent and clear. At least you have a alibi at that point.

Coons threw a tantrum over Cigar and after his hissy fit he took his toys and went home.

Amazon - again, who knows.

You can't please every member, it's impossible. So either it's going to be just one big clique if we tailor toward one segment or the better alternative is - "here's the rules, they're applied consistently, you do you thing" and let everyone's input and participation define the forum instead of the forum defining the participation.

I don't disagree with any of that, but I'll give an example. Why do you think Mister D has not been chosen? Do you think he would not be able to moderate professionally? Or is it because the undercurrent that he's a <gasp> white racialist?

It's not as if the staff is 5 liberals and 1 conservative. It's all liberals. In the interest of public perception they ought to have at least made the attempt to pick someone like rose or that other chap whose name I can't remember.

Pol was picked because, as Ethereal said, she's delightful. There is a bit of a popularity contest at work. I just observe and point out these things. I don't care so much because my day would not be ruined if I was warned or threadbanned, but I can see where some would be.

[Captain Obvious]

No, think about it. If you're the cool headed con here and all you as far as other cons go is Matty, MAP, Mac7.etc.. .. Do you think they'd make a good mod?

Hell no, maybe, hell no.

MAP can get nasty sometimes but I'm not sure I'm not comfortable with her judgment. Not sure on that one but I don't rule it out.

Matty and Mac are more cereal box toy cons.

Peter is conservative, he's a great mod.

[Paperback Writer]

No, think about it. If you're the cool headed con here and all you as far as other cons go is Matty, MAP, Mac7.etc.. .. Do you think they'd make a good mod?

Mister D has fits of apoplexy? No, he does not. Does redrose? No, she does not. Does that chap with the gun avatar? No, he does not. Matalse and MAP are not the only conservatives on this forum.

And if that is true, that the list consists of only those 3 you listed, where then did the rest all go? I've heard this is such a conservative forum. Where are they all?

[Paperback Writer]

Hell no, maybe, hell no.

MAP can get nasty sometimes but I'm not sure I'm not comfortable with her judgment. Not sure on that one but I don't rule it out.

Matty and Mac are more cereal box toy cons.

Peter is conservative, he's a great mod.

Peter and Code are social liberals. Ask either of them about abortion or gay marriage and they'll tell you that it shouldn't matter.

[Captain Obvious]

I don't disagree with any of that, but I'll give an example. Why do you think Mister D has not been chosen? Do you think he would not be able to moderate professionally? Or is it because the undercurrent that he's a <gasp> white racialist?

It's not as if the staff is 5 liberals and 1 conservative. It's all liberals. In the interest of public perception they ought to have at least made the attempt to pick someone like rose or that other chap whose name I can't remember.

Pol was picked because, as Ethereal said, she's delightful. There is a bit of a popularity contest at work. I just observe and point out these things. I don't care so much because my day would not be ruined if I was warned or threadbanned, but I can see where some would be.
Mister D likes to pick up the shovel and swing it around a bit, that's the only reason I can think of that might prohibit him from being asked to be a mod.

He's not a VIP either, nor am I. We were "excused" from the club.

You should ask to become a guest mod for a week or two, it's not easy. Being impartial and being an opinionated member can be very tricky, especially when some combative member is always throwing it in your face that "well, you're a mod so you get to have an opinion and I don't".

Plus you find yourself thinking "well, I can't say that or it will make the mod staff look bad so I'll hold back".

It's not an easy task.

[silvereyes]

Timeout. Maybe so, but they aren't biased as you say. Matty says (like you pointed out) all kinds of stuff and gets away with it. I've been threadbanned MANY times when she hasn't. So, saying the modding is uneven isn't fair in that sense.

[Captain Obvious]

Peter and Code are social liberals. Ask either of them about abortion or gay marriage and they'll tell you that it shouldn't matter.

ok - sorry, you did say "social' conservative.

Social conservatism is like what they describe homosexuals as - a perversion. They're pretty rare and when you get them they tend to be complete douchebags.

A respectable social con really is hard to find.

[Captain Obvious]

Timeout. Maybe so, but they aren't biased as you say. Matty says (like you pointed out) all kinds of stuff and gets away with it. I've been threadbanned MANY times when she hasn't. So, saying the modding is uneven isn't fair in that sense.

I think a lot of times it seems unfair but remember, mods don't read every thread and every post, so you can't expect absolute justice in this manner.

[silvereyes]

Mister D has fits of apoplexy? No, he does not. Does redrose? No, she does not. Does that chap with the gun avatar? No, he does not. Matalse and MAP are not the only conservatives on this forum.

And if that is true, that the list consists of only those 3 you listed, where then did the rest all go? I've heard this is such a conservative forum. Where are they all?
I didn't say those are the only three. Those are just examples.

Maine hangs on trinn's board all day.

[Common Sense]

ok - sorry, you did say "social' conservative.

Social conservatism is like what they describe homosexuals as - a perversion. They're pretty rare and when you get them they tend to be complete douchebags.

A respectable social con really is hard to find.

Mr D. Probably comes closest. I wouldn't mind seeing him as a mod. As much as I disagree with him and his "views", I think he could separate himself from them to moderate.

[silvereyes]

I think a lot of times it seems unfair but remember, mods don't read every thread and every post, so you can't expect absolute justice in this manner.
Lol. Oh trust me.... Mine were justified.

[Captain Obvious]

I didn't say those are the only three. Those are just examples.

Maine hangs on trinn's board all day.

I liked Coons a lot, had a lot of respect for him.

He was a rare personality in that we could take shots at each other in one thread and compliment each other in another. It's rare to find someone who doesn't hold a grudge like many do.

I tried to talk him off the window sill but I was unsuccessful.

[Mister D]

My behavior is not always up to what a moderators standards should be. Also, Cigar would be long gone if I had any influence.

[Captain Obvious]

Mr D. Probably comes closest. I wouldn't mind seeing him as a mod. As much as I disagree with him and his "views", I think he could separate himself from them to moderate.

Probably. He has a lot of depth to his style.

[silvereyes]

I like reading his posts there. SMW lit into him and it surprised me.

[Captain Obvious]

I like reading his posts there. SMW lit into him and it surprised me.

Who - Coons?

They're kinda cut from the same cloth.

[Captain Obvious]

My behavior is not always up to what a moderators standards should be. Also, Cigar would be long gone if I had any influence.

Fascist!

:biglaugh:

[silvereyes]

My behavior is not always up to what a moderators standards should be. Also, Cigar would be long gone if I had any influence.
See, I thought so. Safety too, right?

[Captain Obvious]

See, I thought so. Safety too, right?

I think D has some appreciation for Safety - he's made that statement once or twice.

[Mister D]

Well, I'm here often enough so I would do it if they need an extra hand at some point. It's only right.

[Mister D]

See, I thought so. Safety too, right?

Safety and I have reached an understanding. Secondly, Cigar is a whole 'nother story.

[Mister D]

I liked Coons a lot, had a lot of respect for him.

He was a rare personality in that we could take shots at each other in one thread and compliment each other in another. It's rare to find someone who doesn't hold a grudge like many do.

I tried to talk him off the window sill but I was unsuccessful.

I saw Coons at Trinn's forum when I went to say hi to Oceanlover.

[silvereyes]

Who - Coons?

They're kinda cut from the same cloth.
I know. That's why I was surprised. She said something about him whining.

[Captain Obvious]

I know. That's why I was surprised. She said something about him whining.

lol - whining? Coons?

:biglaugh:

(I hope he sees this)

[Paperback Writer]

ok - sorry, you did say "social' conservative.

Social conservatism is like what they describe homosexuals as - a perversion. They're pretty rare and when you get them they tend to be complete douchebags.

Perversion? I'm not sure. I doubt that Refugee, Dark Mistress or Redrose would be a douchebag in an authority role.




A respectable social con really is hard to find.

That's the perception that puts them on the shit end, mate. They're just quieter. Is Dark Mistress disrespectable?

[silvereyes]

Safety and I have reached an understanding. Secondly, Cigar is a whole 'nother story.
Maybe now. If you had been a mod when we first came though?

[silvereyes]

lol - whining? Coons?

:biglaugh:

(I hope he sees this)
Yes, she even asked if he needed a tissue.

[Mister D]

Maybe now. If you had been a mod when we first came though?

He's not a troll who SPAMs the form with garbage. I never thought he was.

[Paperback Writer]

Well, I'm here often enough so I would do it if they need an extra hand at some point. It's only right.

I don't know why I'm doing this to you unless I'm only pretending to like you. Codename has thrown things at the wall over moderation.

[Captain Obvious]

Perversion? I'm not sure. I doubt that Refugee, Dark Mistress or Redrose would be a douchebag in an authority role.



That's the perception that puts them on the shit end, mate. They're just quieter. Is Dark Mistress disrespectable?

Is she a social con? I don't know her well, she's kind of a mystery here, to me at least. I have no idea what her political stance is actually.

Rose - maybe, but I'm not sure.

Refugee blew up after pediphile-gate, I doubt he'll be back.

[Common Sense]

Is she a social con? I don't know her well, she's kind of a mystery here, to me at least. I have no idea what her political stance is actually.

Rose - maybe, but I'm not sure.

Refugee blew up after pediphile-gate, I doubt he'll be back.

Rose I could see...

[PolWatch]

I enjoyed Mainecoons posts...I keep hoping to see him come back.

[Captain Obvious]

Rose I could see...

She's kind of a prude though, that's my only concern - but maybe she would make a good mod.

[Mister D]

I don't know why I'm doing this to you unless I'm only pretending to like you. Codename has thrown things at the wall over moderation.

I'm not privy to what goes on but, yeah, it appears to stress everyone out. Peter and Ade seem to handle it best.

[Paperback Writer]

Is she a social con? I don't know her well, she's kind of a mystery here, to me at least. I have no idea what her political stance is actually.

Exactly my point. Just a quiet unobtrusive Mormon. A social conservative who doesn't beat anyone about the head and shoulders with it.



Rose - maybe, but I'm not sure.


She's English. She'd pull it together.



Refugee blew up after pediphile-gate, I doubt he'll be back.

Wot's this then? Captain Obvious?

[Paperback Writer]

I'm not privy to what goes on but, yeah, it appears to stress everyone out. Peter and Ade seem to handle it best.

His is a different culture, perhaps. I've also seen him get into fistfights with his friends over Call of Duty or who gets the last pint of beer.

[Captain Obvious]

Exactly my point. Just a quiet unobtrusive Mormon. A social conservative who doesn't beat anyone about the head and shoulders with it.



She's English. She'd pull it together.



Wot's this then? @Captain Obvious (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=3)?

Ask Rina, she'll give you all the gory details.

I kept a safe distance.

[Chris]

I enjoyed Mainecoons posts...I keep hoping to see him come back.

Same here. I've know him since, hmm, before 2000 some time. Politically savvy.

[Safety]

Safety and I have reached an understanding. Secondly, Cigar is a whole 'nother story.


I feel that most of what Cigar posts are not applicable to this forum, it would be better suited in a place like PF, to balance the views. But, now that protectionist has returned, I think those two should get a room, cause you know, opposites attract.

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[Common Sense]

I enjoyed Mainecoons posts...I keep hoping to see him come back.

Ugh...

[Paperback Writer]

Ask Rina, she'll give you all the gory details.

I kept a safe distance.

I have not seen her in ages, she never answers her phone, and I'm slammed for the holidays. She's to take me in or I'll be Tiny Tim. :(

[PolWatch]

I have not seen her in ages, she never answers her phone, and I'm slammed for the holidays. She's to take me in or I'll be Tiny Tim. :(

ah...you could come south & experience a redneck Christmas! gumbo & beer really says 'Merry Christmas' :wink:

[Mister D]

I feel that most of what @Cigar (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=294) posts are not applicable to this forum, it would be better suited in a place like PF, to balance the views. But, now that @protectionist (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=1054) has returned, I think those two should get a room, cause you know, opposites attract.

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I know that's meant as a joke but it's actually a pretty good idea.

[Paperback Writer]

I know that's meant as a joke but it's actually a pretty good idea.

They both have a sort of homosexual undertone to the posting, as well. It's a little like they're of that old school of closeted self-loathers.

[Paperback Writer]

ah...you could come south & experience a redneck Christmas! gumbo & beer really says 'Merry Christmas' :wink:

I appreciate the invite. As Ethereal said you are delightful. You still owe me a cup of tea and a chat.

[Captain Obvious]

I appreciate the invite. As @Ethereal (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=870) said you are delightful. You still owe me a cup of tea and a chat.

Be careful, Animal Mother is going to kick your ass.

:biglaugh:

[silvereyes]

Is she a social con? I don't know her well, she's kind of a mystery here, to me at least. I have no idea what her political stance is actually.

Rose - maybe, but I'm not sure.

Refugee blew up after pediphile-gate, I doubt he'll be back.
Good. He's a whang.

[Paperback Writer]

Be careful, @Animal Mother (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=1166) is going to kick your ass.

:biglaugh:

He actually scares the shit out of me. Code in real life is just what you see here for the most part. Very jovial and warm. He'll feed you and make you feel comfortable. If you get him angry he's frightening, however. Far too big to irritate. Animal is more impulsive and is a bit mysterious.

[Mister D]

Refugee was a interesting. That's a loss. The Brits have been great overall. The Aussies and Kiwis have all been lunatics with one exception.

[silvereyes]

Be careful, Animal Mother is going to kick your ass.

:biglaugh:
Yep. Like they said in one of my all time favorite movies:
She's spoken for.
(name that movie)

[Captain Obvious]

@Refugee (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=1060) was a interesting. That's a loss. The Brits have been great overall. The Aussies and Kiwis have all been lunatics with one exception.
Awryly ?

or Germanicus ?

:biglaugh:

I agree, I thought Refugee was a great addition.

[silvereyes]

He actually scares the shit out of me. Code in real life is just what you see here for the most part. Very jovial and warm. He'll feed you and make you feel comfortable. If you get him angry he's frightening, however. Far too big to irritate. Animal is more impulsive and is a bit mysterious.
I still giggle about "the Other One."

[Captain Obvious]

Yep. Like they said in one of my all time favorite movies:
She's spoken for.
(name that movie)

Not sure, I'm not a movie buff.

The stuff I like is really off the wall.

@Paperback Writer (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=862) - I just found out, my son actually owns a copy of Hot Fuzz, I'm going to watch it this weekend.

[Paperback Writer]

@Refugee (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=1060) was a interesting. That's a loss. The Brits have been great overall. The Aussies and Kiwis have all been lunatics with one exception.

You know Gerrard is another "Oxbridger" like myself. I do miss his posting, as well as, Tanias.

[Paperback Writer]

Not sure, I'm not a movie buff.

The stuff I like is really off the wall.

@Paperback Writer (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=862) - I just found out, my son actually owns a copy of Hot Fuzz, I'm going to watch it this weekend.

Sean of the Dead was one of my favourite movies until Hot Fuzz came out. Totally toppled it.

[silvereyes]

Ack. My son loveeeees Sean of the dead.

[Captain Obvious]

Sean of the Dead was one of my favourite movies until Hot Fuzz came out. Totally toppled it.

My son described it as Sean of the Dead without the zombies.

[Paperback Writer]

Ack. My son loveeeees Sean of the dead.

Then get Hot Fuzz.

[Paperback Writer]

My son described it as Sean of the Dead without the zombies.

It's actually quite interesting in the wake of all the police issues in the states now. Preface, in the UK there are "armed squads" in major cities. most police never carry a gun. Each major city has an armed squad for say a bank robbery. This peace officer from Town is sent to a village outside Bristol in the countryside where he's an enigma and they all want to know what it's like to carry a gun.

He gets there at a time when there's all sorts of mysterious deaths that no one but him finds strange.

Its a gas. Truly.

[Green Arrow]

Paperback Writer, let's say our mod team was heavily slanted toward conservatives, and we needed a liberal. Let's say Cigar was the only liberal on the forum interested in being a mod.

Should we hire Cigar, or wait until another, more fitting liberal showed interest?

[Captain Obvious]

@Paperback Writer (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=862), let's say our mod team was heavily slanted toward conservatives, and we needed a liberal. Let's say Cigar was the only liberal on the forum interested in being a mod.

Should we hire Cigar, or wait until another, more fitting liberal showed interest?

Depends - do we have any black mods?

...ok, I'll shut up now.

[del]

i was a mod on a pretty busy board and the only constant is people will bitch.

fuck em

mods here are okay

it's not like any of it matters, anyway

it's a fucking messageboard

[silvereyes]

GA: that's kinda what I said.

[Safety]

Depends - do we have any black mods?

...ok, I'll shut up now.

you hear that protectionist I guess this is one job you can't blame on not getting because of AA.

[Bob]

Same here. I've know him since, hmm, before 2000 some time. Politically savvy.

If mainecoons is gone, he departed with me agreeing with his points. The guy knew what is going on.

He threw me with his name since I know nothing about cats.

[Bob]

@Refugee (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=1060) was a interesting. That's a loss. The Brits have been great overall. The Aussies and Kiwis have all been lunatics with one exception.

Refugee and I got along the best. He always was very respectful to me. We agreed on virtually all things. When I posted to him, he was so respectful he replied every time.

[Safety]

Refugee and I got along the best. He always was very respectful to me. We agreed on virtually all things. When I posted to him, he was so respectful he replied every time.

Well, Bob, why wouldn't y'all get along if you agreed on virtually all things? It's the people who don't agree with you that still deserves respect.

[Codename Section]

@Paperback Writer (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=862), let's say our mod team was heavily slanted toward conservatives, and we needed a liberal. Let's say Cigar was the only liberal on the forum interested in being a mod.

Should we hire Cigar, or wait until another, more fitting liberal showed interest?

I'm not sure we should be commenting but we're not full up with only conservative versions of Cigar. I agree Dark Mistress, hell, even Cthulhu could represent social conservatism. I also think Hangar is a decent but overlooked conservative poster.

I will say this, I take breaks from this place so I don't think it's my place to question other mods with who they pick. I should be more active and that's the truth.

[donttread]

Congrats, we as a board will try to test your patietnce

[Adelaide]

I'm closing this thread for now.