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Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

youvebeenthunderstruck Wrote:You can't just kick people off the mod list without their consent because of the fact that some random person came up with a new and special idea.

Why not?
06-26-2008 08:50 AM
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Because, as I said, it's callous. Soul added people to the mod and admin list because she thought they would do a good job at organizing things on the site. This entails a certain amount of trust and pride. And now, because you think we're supposed to be leaders, you're thinking of getting rid of those people. It's really pathetic.
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We don't need leaders. We are all equals.
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06-28-2008 03:12 AM
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LOL! fail
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Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

This thread sucks.

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Agrees to title. It's true, we need some reformation. Hell, I barely get to use mod powers, so I just go about correcting spelling etc.
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Don't do that either.
I highly suggest Mobb Deep's albums The Infamous and Hell on Earth, if you have not listened to it yet.
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Correcting spelling is okay. And don't worry about not using mod powers. When the bots start swarming in, you'll get to use them.
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While i'm not sure about forums declining, i think your idea is great.
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Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

To bad.
Now, don't bump dead topics filled with bad ideas.
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Bump.
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De-mod you and liq3.
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Bump.
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mod me biotches
but seriously this is the worst topic ive ever seeen, its fine the way it is
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Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

honestly what do mods do here? I mean theres no rules against swearing political opionions etc.

Basicly all they do is move spammy retarted posts to the recycle bin.
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We do more than that you fagitbundle of joy!
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Mods delete spam, too.
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I usually just use my power to delete my double posts...
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ITS JUST LIKE ITS JUST LIKE ITS JUST LIKE A MINI MALL!
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I was going to look at that but it said it had been deleted/ I couldn't access it.
Better link?
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Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

I'm a mod. I fixed messed up mark-up, and delete posts that were accidentally posted two times. I've moved a topic before as well.

I am not some sort of leader. If I wanted to be, I could be without being a mod. Mods really just keep the site clean and readable. In emergencies, they will have others tasks.

There is no harm in having a lot of mods.

Furthermore, having the very limited number of mods you suggested, and even less admins could prove quite fatal. Keep in mind timezones-having a huge list will keep the forums stocked with mods even during US off-peak hours. And in the case of an emergency, having some people around is a must.
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lots of mods is no problem, to me at least. i use my mod powers to move spam topics to the recycle bin, and i think i split a topic once too Laugh .
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Lots of Mods is a problem. Namely, I'm not one of them! No
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Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

bump
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Conglaturation!!
You have commited thread neocromancer.
And prooved the failness of you no-life.
Now, go and rest you looser!
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Bad_Engrish_Whatever Wrote:Conglaturation!!
You have commited thread neocromancer.
And prooved the failness of you no-life.
Now, go and rest you looserloser!

Fixed....
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I like that idea; I mean, you go on the site, and all the regular posters you meet always seem to be mods. Having less would be a good idea, and I like the thought of an election to vote these people in.
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Squittle Wrote:I like that idea; I mean, you go on the site, and all the regular posters you meet always seem to be mods. Having less would be a good idea, and I like the thought of an election to vote these people in.
Why would less be good?
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Just personal preference, I... honestly can't back up that statement. Its not like I'm strongly supportive of that election idea, I just thought it would be interesting. With more mods, maybe it feels like there's less responsibility among them since there's so many...? I really don't know.
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I think we should either have almost no mods, or lots. Either way we need most people to be on the same power level to prevent corruption. The idea of elections sounds good to me, at least for admins if doing it for every mod gets too messy.
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