Depends upon your post per page count.

A lot of moderators talking. Some double posting because the forum software is still fubar.

Amazingly there isn't a single Pcad post.

Great, now he's going to show up....

The closed-door beatings will continue until complaining about closed-door beatings ceases.

I think you have to say his name three times, like Bloody Mary or Beetlejuice.

I have always wanted to put this sign in my classroom, but I have a feeling my administrators and parents wouldn't appreciate the humor.

don't be such a crybaby.

Don't use Pcad's name in vain kid.

Pcad's attorney minces no words.

Actually, no. The only person here with their panties in a twist seems to be you.

FWIW - mods, I know most forums tend to take on the persona of the handful of most regular posters. That dates back to Usenet groups 20 years ago. It is true that the Road sub-forum is not necessarily the most forgiving of forums out there - if posters lurk for a while and get a sense of what's on/not on. I can see how some of the posts may be interpreted as stepping outside what is allowed as per forum guidelines - but for the most part, I think that is a good thing. Please don't over-mod!

The only change I'd propose is that all cleavage shots of Liz Hatch should not only be allowed but made into a sticky (err...) at the top of the page.

V.

Are you making an effort to be nice? It seems to be working.

incorrect.

didn't your parent's ever teach you to not interject on matters that you have 0 knowledge of?

This is the interwebz, sweetlips. You were expecting what, exactly?

Ooooo how do you know he has sweet lips? Do tell!!

Whoops. Am I over moderating?

from you? nothing. duh.

There ya go, Botto - she's interested. You owe me one (actually, it is double points for a mod, isnt it? )

Thank god. I'd hate to have the pressure of living up to your expectations

V.

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Hmm.. maybe I wasnt clear enough?

At some point, UK, you have to live your own life and stop worrying about what your parents think.

That's why I said "some". Overall, considering the amount of activity in BF and especially in the Road Section, I think the mods do a commendable job. It must be hard to maintain the balance they do between not being too heavy-handed and dropping the hammer on a member. I once got PM'd about my signature being offensive to a new member...who did not know that I am, in fact, black with only 8 toes...and was asked to remove it, without even letting me explain it. That was resolved amicably and the PM itself was mainly due to some "jumping of the gun" so no one is perfect and I felt the exchange was a good one.

It is certainly a job I would find rather difficult. A question though....do most mods tend to be a bit more strict until they get some seasoning or do the veteran mods kind of guide them along? It would seem to be the nature of things, would it not?

Cheers,

Brian J.

baj - when we bring new mods on we encourage them to sit back for a few weeks and get a feel for the processes in place and how things work, and also usually assign mentors to them as someone for them to direct questions and such to. Some new mods jump in with two feet (sometimes without realizing how deep the pool is), and others are a bit more cautious before getting into the thick of things. Over all I think the board runs smoother now than it did when I was a newbie mod. That or I just do less moderating. I remember that signature change request thing. Certainly a case where we the mods learned to approach such situations in a different (and better) way.

Cheers cuda. I think your method of easing new mods in is wise. I thought that was how you guys did it but wasn't certain. I would not want to be just thrown in to sink or swim if I was one. That sig thing really angered me and perhaps I overreacted as well. I think, looking back on it, is that my past history was not considered nor was I asked the reason behind my sig before I got the request to remove it or change it. As I stated in my post, the way it was resolved could not have been better. I never knew who the complainant was (and didn't need to) and was never 'strong-armed" You guys did good

Again, no one is perfect but it is a thankless job you guys (and gals) do.

Regards,

Brian J.

BTW.....you can feel free to use my actual name since I put it at the end of almost every post I make

The first time I saw your sig, I just naturally assumed that you were black with eight toes - who makes that up? That, right there, just says more about the person complaining than anything else...

I am here to testify that all mods are commie French drones with just one purpose in life...to beat up wussy skinny roadies and steal their girlfriends (yes, even the women mods...damned lesbos one and all!) I was once one of these (a mod and a lesbo), but managed to escape before the brain-drain and droneization could be completed. They only let me live if I vowed silence, chastity and to never wear a thong again, but I can no longer remain silent. Yes, I will probably be killed...or worse, required to wear white sweat socks with a black evening gown, but you, my roadie brothers and sisters (mostly the sisters) are worth it...though I would appreciate some financial support. PM me for paypal details.

Good night and good luck.