Why so many new mods?

[_honorentheos]

I may have missed the explanation. I recall Shades saying the current mods could use some help. But how many do we really need?

I like what RenegadeofPhunk said in his poll thread: maybe people should focus more on reporting what they find offensive rather than the mods acting as sheriff, prosecutor, and judge?

I think our court system bears this out - in a community where free speech is the ideal, with rules to prevent total anarchy, doesn't it seem better to let the principle of free speech govern what gets identified as needing moderation? And then let the mod act as the impartial third party. If a mod feels something needs moderating, other than blatant profanity, why not have them step back and report it as if they were a normal poster? That way, no mod is editing in a gray zone based on their own opinion, but instead the person acting as judge and editor is always the third party?

It might appease some of the unspoken and spoken frustration people seem to be feeling about the moderation right now by adding a check/balance.

Of course, I reiterate that blatant profanity should be the exception. But why not do something that is based on democratic principles similar to our own system in the US, instead of deputizing half the board?

Just a thought. But I'd still like to know why we need to add so many new mods.

ETA: and they should put their name to their edits. It's only reasonable on a board governed by free speech. And it may scare some of the people who are thinking of being a mod away who should be scared away.

[_Yoda]

Actually, there are NO new Mods yet.

And, simply because Shades has offered some names up in polls does not necessarily mean that he will select one or any of them.

[_Shulem]

Yeah, we don't need more mods. We need freeeeeee speech!

Hell yeah!

Drinks all around.

Paul Osborne

[_Yoda]

Yeah, we don't need more mods. We need freeeeeee speech!

Hell yeah!

Drinks all around.

Paul Osborne

Welcome home, Paul!!!

[_Shulem]

It's good to be home. Well, my favorite subject is still: Masturbation!

Paul O

[_Joseph]

Senor Paul will be pleased to know his favorite factory owner just got a new heart job so now his factory phobia should be going stronger than ever.

[_Shulem]

Senor Paul will be pleased to know his favorite factory owner just got a new heart job so now his factory phobia should be going stronger than ever.

Well, may Boyd's factory come to an end just as soon as God will's it.

Have another drink.

Paul O

[_zeezrom]

Paul!

[_honorentheos]

Actually, there are NO new Mods yet.

And, simply because Shades has offered some names up in polls does not necessarily mean that he will select one or any of them.

Hi Liz,

I know, no new mods yet. I'm still curious about the numbers we're talking about when and or if it happens.

Also, I am serious about the checks and balances concept that Renegade's post suggested to me. Maybe that's not the ideal way to integrate it in, given that the worst comments may not include profanity. But I think some thought about how to achieve the goals Shades has without turning the board into a police state is warranted.

And of course, welcome back Paul! Drink up, the night is young.

[_beefcalf]

Yay!

Paul's back!!