I like it.
What a ridiculous shitshow of a thread. WTF did this accomplish? Folks don't need permission to start another site, nor to "recruit" members from this one. This is tantamount to a temper tantrum.
Also, thanks for giving the mods a heads up. Classy move. You don't see a problem with standing on your soapbox about how you don't mod and then give directives to moderators to not moderate this thread? Really? You see no problem with this?
If the standard going forward becomes "publicly justify bans to the population as a whole" or "change modding to my liking", then count me out. I've seen both sides here, and even excluding myself, I can say that this site enjoys some of the most thoughtful, intelligent, and fair moderators I've ever seen on any site.
Disagreeing with the style, or individual rules, or interpretations of the rules is fine, but trying to get everyone to agree to objective meaning in the rules that applies to any single post is a fools errand and doomed to leave you constantly dissatisfied.
This site is not public property. It is privately owned. While no one needs permission to start
another site, the owner here does have the right to prohibit or grant the solicitation of its
members on this site.
And no, Tned does not usually do any moderating. But he has that right and should reserve
it. He has a specific reason and right to request that the mods leave this thread alone. You
have perfect freedom to moderate a plethora of other threads, so what is your problem with
this one?
If you have that much of a problem with how this has been approached, then, yes, perhaps
you should count yourself out.
Though He slay me, I will trust in Him . . . (Job 13:15)
No... I don't think so. He could make it a forum rule that such solicitation is not allowed (there is currently no such rule), and prohibit posts doing so, but he'd be fairly limited in enforcing such solicitation in private messages and other offsite communications.
I have lots of problems with this thread. To start...what is it accomplishing? It's "likely" to be shutdown? But just as long as everyone leaves? So, in effect, it's status quo?
I could go on, but it's pointless. The genie is out of the proverbial bottle.
I really wasn't asking for advice on the subject, but thanks.
One thing you should keep in mind. You're a mod. I'm not crazy about the idea, but you are.
And that's all you are. I don't care how you think things should be done. You have nothing in
this site. You joined it after it was developed and going. I saw what Tned went through to
bring it to what it is. It's his blood, sweat, and tears -- and money -- in this site. It is a special
thing that he has essentially recused himself from governing this board. He could take it back
in a heartbeat if he wanted. But he won't. He just has a purpose for this one single thread. Is
this too much to ask? But then, who cares if it is?
Though He slay me, I will trust in Him . . . (Job 13:15)
Yep, it's his site. And he has every right to create this thread. He has also worked hard (and even given an admin directive) that we should just be allowed to let it all hang out in here. So what is your problem with me complying with his wishes?
So, we've established that he can take it back, but that he's not going to take it back. Which leaves my original question. If the site is going to remain up (due to grudging obligation), then what is this thread for? Just to bitch at how shitty everyone is?
Ok, cool. Carry on. Awesomesauce.
TNed should not cave to what any ****ing douchebag here says.
"I may not be a mathematician, but I can count to a million." - Shannon Sharpe
Lol, well at least we've gained clarity on the true purpose of the thread.
Have fun!
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