Bass Dude Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 Why do people seem so scared of the moderators?? A gentleman wrote a very good post, but he started it out by saying he hopes the moderators don't close the thread or give him a warning. I have also seen other posts that have a comment similar to this. I could be wrong and in the minority, but the threads that I've seen closed....I would agree with the mods and them locking the threads. Also, I don't believe they give out warnings without valid reasons. Just curious why people seem to be so tentative....I don't think they can take your birthday away...can they?? ...and no I am not brown nosing!! 1 Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted July 20, 2012 Super User Posted July 20, 2012 It seems like that on EVERY forum i belong to both paintball forums, here, and the 2 predator hunting forums I belong to. I think it just has to do with authority no one likes authority figures in most cases. I will say though of all the forums i go on this one is by far the best and with the best moderators they actually interact with posts and share there knowledge. J Francho has taken me fishing a few times before this deployment Glenn is always doing his video's the mods all do a great job with this site there rarely if ever negative there's a few negative posts but its very rare. All the other forums I frequent the mods only post when they are playing "cop" all they do is throw warnings and threats around but not here this site everyone is treated like family. Heck Long Mike has been taking the time helping me tweak my resume IMO all the mods here go above and beyond. And no im not brown nosing either Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted July 20, 2012 Super User Posted July 20, 2012 Why do people seem so scared of the moderators?? A gentleman wrote a very good post, but he started it out by saying he hopes the moderators don't close the thread or give him a warning. I have also seen other posts that have a comment similar to this. I could be wrong and in the minority, but the threads that I've seen closed....I would agree with the mods and them locking the threads. Also, I don't believe they give out warnings without valid reasons. Just curious why people seem to be so tentative....I don't think they can take your birthday away...can they?? ...and no I am not brown nosing!! I can only think that a person might feel they're pushing the rules a little too hard. Presonally, I've had the honor to meet several of the moderators along with Glenn and Keri. They're a great bunch of folks. Even Long Mike until he cracks open that second box of wine! Quote
Super User tomustang Posted July 20, 2012 Super User Posted July 20, 2012 Well, the majority of moderators on all forums are big D's, so it's common to have that mindset when you walk into a new forum such as this one and it's not the case. 1 Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted July 20, 2012 BassResource.com Administrator Posted July 20, 2012 ^^ Winner! ^^ Seems there's a general impression that all mods are power-hungry jerks who tend to abuse their authority. And with good reason. I've seen it on many other forums, so the stereotype is enforced. Sometimes new folks label us with that stereotype....that is until they get to know us. Quote
Super User Nitrofreak Posted July 20, 2012 Super User Posted July 20, 2012 The post in question you are referring to was a good post, I don't think it was so much a question of him being scared of them, it was more along the lines of the poster being worried that they may step out of bounds and loose face in the community. The mods in other places are somewhat power people who like to push their weight around and if the poster has visited other sites this may be the reason for the created timmidness for posting what he/she did. There are some really great mods here and ones that are interactive, and even some that will debate in a heated discussion at least until it goes a little too far, I love the freedom they give us to express ourselves, either in the heat of battle in words, or a failed attempt at humor. Either way the post was good and the mods here are AWESOME !!! Quote
Super User Nitrofreak Posted July 20, 2012 Super User Posted July 20, 2012 I can only think that a person might feel they're pushing the rules a little too hard. Presonally, I've had the honor to meet several of the moderators along with Glenn and Keri. They're a great bunch of folks. Even Long Mike until he cracks open that second box of wine! 2nd BOX ?????? He likes wine like I like beer then lol. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 that is until they get to know us. Ain't that the truth! Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted July 20, 2012 Super User Posted July 20, 2012 Why do people seem so scared of the moderators?? A gentleman wrote a very good post, but he started it out by saying he hopes the moderators don't close the thread or give him a warning. I have also seen other posts that have a comment similar to this. I could be wrong and in the minority, but the threads that I've seen closed....I would agree with the mods and them locking the threads. Also, I don't believe they give out warnings without valid reasons. Just curious why people seem to be so tentative....I don't think they can take your birthday away...can they?? ...and no I am not brown nosing!! As a mod, admin an owner of several forums I can tell you that the main reason is this is a family site. They want it kept that way. If you wont say it around your preacher, wife, GF, mom or grandma, dont say it here. I dont think people are scared of them. Its kinda like spilling a beer on a guys carpet youve known for about a week. You want to be a good guest. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 20, 2012 Global Moderator Posted July 20, 2012 It's pretty easy to not get in trouble, read and follow the rules and there won't be any problems. Of course you have people who just can't seem to get that concept through their thick skulls, that's where the mods come in Quote
Traveler2586 Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 2nd BOX ?????? He likes wine like I like beer then lol. LOL,,, Don't ask........ The Mods and members I met at Guntersville this year are a great bunch of guys and gals, I look forward to repeating the opportunity again next year,,,, if they'll let me Quote
riskkid 2 Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 Out of curiosity I looked up the definition of "moderator" on Wikipedia....here it is: "a person given special powers to enforce the rules on an internet forum" Clearly it must be those "special powers" that strike fear in the membership!! Quote
Scorcher214 Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 I'm the only one with warning points? Well, if I'm the worst you guys have to deal with, then you guys have it easy LOL. And Bass Dude, as long as what you're posting follows the rules then you have nothing to worry about. Don't talk about doing anything illegal, post a bunch of profanity. And by all means, do not talk about the banjo minnows! Quote
NoBassPro Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 And by all means, do not talk about the banjo minnows! Hmm, I though the only heated discussions were ABU vs Shimano.. LOL. Honestly, I haven't frequented many internet forums, but it seems like a good bunch of guys here. I have my opinions, which may differ from many others, but that's life. Quote
Traveler2586 Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 I'm the only one with warning points? LOL, Scorcher ! What did you do??? (that a rhetorical question, don't answer) Your one of the last persons I would have guessed would earn points. Just goes to show you can't tell a book by it's cover - just kidding Quote
jwhowells Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 I dont think people are scared of them. Its kinda like spilling a beer on a guys carpet youve known for about a week. You want to be a good guest. This made me laugh because the only time I spill stuff is when I'm at someones house for the first time. Quote
logan9209 Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 Ah, I believe the post in question and the poster in question would be me and mine. I made the comment because my post was going to be a vague reference to a previous post that was locked out. However, if you noticed my next statement was to the effect that I know the mods are good people and would assess the post in fairness. Having no warning points myself, I personally don't fear the moderators. I do, however, believe in living in peace with everyone as much as can be helped on my part. So, I try to find the balance of speaking honestly while not offending anyone. It's impossible to do that 100% of the time, but it is possible to make sure that what I'm saying isn't driven by the need to purposely offend someone. Even if I had gotten a warning point, I wouldn't worry about it. I would just asked the mods where I stepped out of line, if I wasn't already told, fix the issue and move on. Also, I'm not going to always remember the rules. For instance, there are unmentionable lures that I don't have so wouldn't think about or know what the rules say concerning it. If I did come across one, had I not seen the post I might have made the same mistake as someone else. Although I do try to do a search on here prior to making a new post. To boil it down, the post I made was originally designed to be a response to another post. The other post brought up an interesting topic in my mind but was locked before I could get the thought out. So when I made the post myself, I didn't know what would happen and decided to give the mods a fair heads up. Unfortunately you can't tell a poster's mood from the txt most of the time. If you could, then it would be known that I wasn't making a slanted crack at the mods and I don't want anyone on here to be afraid of the mods. These guys have constantly went beyond expectation to provide a fun and informative place for us to get together. And they've brought various power houses, like Big-O, who further that learning experience while giving us some inside info. Shoot, I blame it on the meds.....they're slowing my thought process down. Just kidding. Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted July 21, 2012 Super User Posted July 21, 2012 I suppose the biggest mistake that members make is posting a video or a document (not of their own creation) that contains profanity. The first time you do it, you get a private friendly warning. The second time you do it you start getting warning points. On behalf of the Mods, thanks for the votes of support. Those of you who know us know that we are just regular guys who enjoy bass fishing. We are not out to flout the so-called "Power of the Moderator." We are here to make sure that this site stays spam free, and family friendly. That is all. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted July 21, 2012 Super User Posted July 21, 2012 Out of curiosity I looked up the definition of "moderator" on Wikipedia....here it is: "a person given special powers to enforce the rules on an internet forum" Clearly it must be those "special powers" that strike fear in the membership!! I wonder who's the Aquaman of the forum then? Quote
Scorcher214 Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 Except for Jeff. Jeff is crazy. Hmm, I though the only heated discussions were ABU vs Shimano.. LOL. Honestly, I haven't frequented many internet forums, but it seems like a good bunch of guys here. I have my opinions, which may differ from many others, but that's life. What I don't understand, is why never see people argue about daiwas? Is it because they know Daiwa is best and is futile to even dispute it? =P Clearly it must be those "special powers" that strike fear in the membership!! Long Mike's ability to drain batteries does not scare you? Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted July 21, 2012 Super User Posted July 21, 2012 What I don't understand, is why never see people argue about daiwas? Is it because they know Daiwa is best and is futile to even dispute it? =P Daiwa is superior to all, (Except maybe Lews) But on a SHE-MAN-O biased forum, I know I will never win the battle. Not enough people.\ Now however, on Tackle Tours forum, They are Daiwa biased. Also, when you join the Dark Side (Daiwas), you will also pay alot more for all those crazy awesome JDM Daiwas that they refuse to give to the USDM. And you're not the only one with warning points, I've got one. But its from way back in 2010. Quote
Scorcher214 Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 Ya i plan on adding at least one if not several JDMs...piggy banks a little on the lean side though. So perhaps more TD Advantages. Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted July 21, 2012 Super User Posted July 21, 2012 Ya i plan on adding at least one if not several JDMs...piggy banks a little on the lean side though. So perhaps more TD Advantages. Yep, those HSTA's are very nice (: Im saving up my pennys for a Lexa though come september, those things look killer! Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted July 21, 2012 Super User Posted July 21, 2012 BAM!! POW!! Holy sidetrack Batman!! Quote
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