We have quite a list of moderators at the moment. We've gathered them over a number of years and while a few are still actively moderating their forums most are not. In fact some don't actually visit our forums at all any more. It's also been agreed that moderators, who are obviously part of our community, need to be ..... part of our community. By that I mean they need to support the community. See where I'm going with this (£££)?
So with that in mind I'm looking for people who are at least holders of one green badge plus are supporting members as well, to take on or retain their moderator status in the forums. Section Heads have the power to moderate their own game forum so this only really applies to the areas in the dMw - The Community section. The forums that probably need most moderation are the Technology Section and it's sub forums. Deadmen Folding, The Exchange, Seriously Though..., Movies & Music and Laugh I nearly Started. Some of these are already being well moderated and as long as the moderators have their supporting members badge then I'm grateful for their efforts, keep it up :) .
If you are a regular user of any the forums and actually fancy keeping a daily eye on what's being posted in there then please let me know. I'd not really want more than three moderators for each forum and only one would work if needs be. The forums only need very light moderation to check for links to warez, illegal downloads and anything that might not be child friendly (remember we have a 13 yrs and over membership requirement). Flame wars etc seem not to come our way so I doubt there will ever be the need to deal with that. Basically one person cannot read every post made each day (except Penfold who is just sad) so some help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
I'm in for some help if needed for any forum.
i'm now moderator for L4D but can do some more.:)
Happy to help :)
Well I need to know which forums you are interested in. The idea is that moderators make a point of reading through the posts in a certain forum. So it would be good if it was a forum you actually had an interest in. Moderators need to be active in their forums.:)
well i could give a hand too..
But mainly interested in F@H, Technology sections, and Counter strike.
But not really sure if help is needed there now :) but shout anyways if you need help.
If you are short, I could do Cod4, CSS (however I suspect they're ok) or any general forum that is short of a mod:) anything to help out
i would be quite happy to keep an eye on things, which ever forum is needed to be, i log on a stupid amount every day ( i can also access from work), if i was given a forum to look after i would immediatley dedicate time to that particular forum before anthing else. i just wanna help in anyway i can :D
Thanks for the offers. We already have good moderation of some forums so I'll look to get people to pick up the ones which still need help. I'll sort it out over the next day or two. I'll also try to come up with a guide for us to follow. We really don't have much of a problem to deal with, so it's just keeping an eye out for the odd bad post.
Bare in mind that the game forums and sub forums are looked after by the Section Heads, so anyone who wants to help look after any of those probably needs to speak with them.
L4D - Benny
CoD4 - Armitage
CS:S - Whitey
Dead Men Raiding - Sheepy
Dead Men Racing - Doorman
First thing I came across :blink:
Running a web site is a dangerous occupation
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/norfolk/3117050.stm
# This post will make no sense as it's been posed in the wrong forum. It's left in otherwise Doorman's post won't make any sense either. :)
(http://www.finnglish.co.uk/Stuff/can-of-worms.jpg)
I am happy with the ones I have atm :)
Hmmm I seem to have posted this in the wrong forum. I was meant for the one about the rude Onion video in Laugh I nearly Started http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=26359&page=3
It was late sorry :)
ive got internet bargins and if it aint in the gaming section(due to the flight sim threads).
happy to do more in the if it aint in the gaming section as i have admin for that already, i dont touch threads outside flightsim but can if req'd.
I will subscribe soon, as my wife
* holds the purse strings/wears trousers/in charge
* delete as appropriate
Quote from: smilodon;264560# This post will make no sense as it's been posed in the wrong forum. It's left in otherwise Doorman's post won't make any sense either. :)
[conspiracy theory]Does this explain his other posts that don't make sense?[/conspiracy theory]
Quote from: sulky_uk;264581I will subscribe soon as my wife
* holds the purse strings/wears trousers/in charge
* delete as appropriate
Perhaps she's the one who should be in the Military? :wink:
I am free if you need some help with moderating.
Quote from: GhostMjr;264622I am free if you need some help with moderating.
We wasn't thinking of paying :flirty:
Quote from: smilodon;264492Well I need to know which forums you are interested in. The idea is that moderators make a point of reading through the posts in a certain forum. So it would be good if it was a forum you actually had an interest in. Moderators need to be active in their forums.:)
I'm not very active on those ones,so beter pick peeps that are active init.
Quote from: OldBloke;264625We wasn't thinking of paying :flirty:
:lmfao::lmfao:
I'd be interested in:
"Technology Section and it's sub forums. Deadmen Folding"
As I'm a regular there :D
Thanks, thanks. I am overwhelmed. Moderating consistently is a serious business so I'm working up a set of guidelines and as soon as the Lords of dMw have signed them off I'll get things up and running. If your already actively moderate a forum then please be assured nothing will change. This is just about getting more people to actively help with the process
As I've mentioned and as I am being told by the above mentioned Lords, we're looking for a very low key, hands off approach. Some will know me as one of those wishy washy free speech wet liberals (a fair accusation) so I'm very mindful that I don't get people thinking the thought police have taken over the forums. UK Law is that insane that people who run forums actually can bet prosecuted for the stuff their forum users write :blink: So this is really all just to make sure we have a fun, open forum that's a pleasure to visit and to post in, nothing more.
Apologies. No time this weekend. Will sort this either tonight or tomorrow night
This goes from bad to worse. Apart from a bit of time on L4D I've had zero time to do this. I have to work through every forum making sure the moderator permissions are right. It's taking a lot longer than I thought. Sorry and be assured that I will get this set up this weekend. Promise promise promise. Thanks for your patience.
Quote from: smilodon;265870This goes from bad to worse. Apart from a bit of time on L4D I've had zero time to do this. I have to work through every forum making sure the moderator permissions are right. It's taking a lot longer than I thought. Sorry and be assured that I will get this set up this weekend. Promise promise promise. Thanks for your patience.
Chill, it needs to be done
eventually, don't drive yourself mad over it, good to see you on L4D tonight :)
im going to put money in the pot to get the supporting member bits tomorrow (pay day), so my offer of help still stands
Shout if Igor can help mate
You could create a moderators forum and assign everyone who either is a moderator or who volunteered to it. I've already got a list of who is moderating what. Then wash my car and give me a huge bin liner full of fifty pound notes.
Quote from: smilodon;265909You could create a moderators forum and assign everyone who either is a moderator or who volunteered to it. I've already got a list of who is moderating what. Then wash my car and give me a huge bin liner full of fifty pound notes.
How about a cookie and a big hug?
now a newer proper'er member 'er