That's one way, or the other way is what Tned has done.
Both ways are "fair", and I'd dare say, knowing the mods that I know, that they are more lenient when dealing with those of the opposite political stripe than they are with those on "their side".
Tned has stated many, many times HIS goals for P&R. He's the one the pays the bills, and he does a very fair job of enforcing some very fair rules and guidelines, and has been more than lenient when it comes to dropping the hammer.
I don't think there's anything to complain about. Opinions of both sides can be voiced , and argued tenaciously. There's no suppression of ideas that I can see, and if somebody doesn't like being civil as they discuss politics then go find another place to hang your hat.
This is what Tned wants out of P&R and so he's going to get it. If it's good, it will continue here and probably grow. If it's bad, then everyone who is into P&R will leave. Myself, (and I think I speak for several others) I like the direction he's taking it. But that's probably why myself and others have been here since the Freak closed down anyway.
All right, if a moderator would be so kind as to close this thread I'd appreciate it--it didn't really turn into the discussion I was hoping it would-- It just turned into me bitching...
All I'm saying is that I came for the Broncos and stayed for the politics and it sucks that we seem to be headed down the same path as Mania's politics section...
Please close thread now.
If you have to admit that moderating has been unbiased, then what's the
problem? Perhaps part of it is that you don't know the process that goes
on behind the scenes.
We have a discussion forum, where we often bring up a "gray" issue that is
not clear to a Mod or that he/she may be biased on so the others can
offer their input. This happens often.
Also, when we issue a "Concering your post" PM, it is replicated in another
discussion forum for all Mods to see. When other Mods disagree with such
an action, they post it there, and it happens.
Moreover, in our discussion forums, we have had long and thorough
discussions on making sure our moderating remains fair and balanced at all
times. When a moderating issue comes up, the Rules and Guidelines are at
the center of it, and that is our consideration. Nothing else.
We view it as a great boon to our staff that Anubis and Den21, neither who
is conservative, are among us because they make us think and help to
balance things. But when they were selected, it was not because of their
political or religious philosophies but because we felt they would make
excellent moderators. This is also true of Turftoad, Dread, Davii, Mike, and
JR. (Carol and I were there from the start, and JR followed us only days
later.)
Far as replacing Mods, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. They are all still excellent
Mods. And Anubis is an excellent Mod.
If you want Anubis to stay, what I suggest you do is to PM him . . . ALL of
you, and let him know. If he insists on leaving the staff, that will be a BIG
loss to us all. Maybe he needs to know whether you really want him.
Why not find out?
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Though He slay me, I will trust in Him . . . (Job 13:15)
Thread reopened at thread-starter's request.
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Though He slay me, I will trust in Him . . . (Job 13:15)
I think the Mods have been fair.
Merry.
I posted this in another thread but it probably needs to be here a little more:
Ah, I agree. When asked to be a Mod here (comming from the Freak) Tned nor the mods didn't know if I were black or white, republican or democrat, a college student, bag man or business man, 18 or 70 years old.
They referenced the Freak and I beleive got a few recomendations from there also.
None of the Mods have been chosen just because of their political affiliation.
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Sorry Slim, you totally missed this one and your response reeks with bias conservatism. Buff has spoken with the true belief in fairness, tolerance, and treating adults like adults. Its not the job of the moderators to be dictatorial in nature and to treat the adults in this forum like children when it comes to discussing politics.
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