mikebse2a3 1116 Posted January 20 1 hour ago, DizRotus said: Parrot was, IMO, an Internet bully. absolutely agree..!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mallette 4522 Posted January 20 1 hour ago, DizRotus said: Parrot was, IMO, an Internet bully. Absolutely! So much fun! Newbies needed protection from him and as Moderator I gave it to them and warned him off. But you know I HATE safe zones and people need to toughen up. He was, in fact, a really nice guy. There are some internet bullies right in this thread...but they are actually nice guys in real life. Not my job to judge why they are different here. As moderator, my job was to simply keep the peace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mallette 4522 Posted January 20 1 minute ago, mikebse2a3 said: absolutely agree..!!! See my response. You guys have NO idea what Moderators deal with behind the scenes. What I went through with so many...including some on this thread...is why I am not at all unhappy being drummed out in disgrace. However, the ones left will not operate as I did so watch yourselves as I can't help you now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebse2a3 1116 Posted January 20 8 minutes ago, Mallette said: However, the ones left will not operate as I did so watch yourselves as I can't help you now. All anyone has to do is use common sense and they will be fine and those that like to push the limits will be treated fairly IMHO whatever the results may be. miketn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyH000 5940 Posted January 20 37 minutes ago, mikebse2a3 said: absolutely agree..!!! @Parrot hasn't been around since 2007---14 years but still his Memory lives on - https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/profile/5837-parrot/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CECAA850 29069 Posted January 20 6 minutes ago, mikebse2a3 said: All anyone has to do is use common sense and they will be fine and those that like to push the limits will be treated fairly IMHO whatever the results may be. miketn The biggest problems are the grey areas and interpretation of the TOS along with members who are constantly trying to push the envelope. It's a challenge. There's also no set punishment for specific violations. Everything is subjective which is why different moderators react differently to different issues. Ideally moderators would ask opinions on the moderator page and at times come to a consensus as to how to handle specific issues. I have no idea if that is still a practice or not. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mallette 4522 Posted January 20 2 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: Ideally moderators would ask opinions on the moderator page and at times come to a consensus as to how to handle specific issues. That's history. Really mainly Eldon and Travis and subjectivity has been replaced with absolute and merciless application of the TOS. Both nice guys but totally in sync with the TOS. Beware if you care. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybob 13485 Posted January 20 Wonder if an unpopular person, member would make a good mod? One with no friends to speak of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mallette 4522 Posted January 20 Moderator is a VERY tedious, thankless task. Stay away, far away. And I mean even if you are a bad person and a bully. No fun for anyone... 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybob 13485 Posted January 20 2 minutes ago, Mallette said: Moderator is a VERY tedious, thankless task. Stay away, far away. Dang, you are good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CECAA850 29069 Posted January 20 4 minutes ago, billybob said: Wonder if an unpopular person, member would make a good mod? One with no friends to speak of. I qualify but pass. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CECAA850 29069 Posted January 20 11 minutes ago, Mallette said: That's history. Really mainly Eldon and Travis and subjectivity has been replaced with absolute and merciless application of the TOS. Both nice guys but totally in sync with the TOS. Beware if you care. I don't think I've ever seen Elden and merciless used in the same sentence before. 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mallette 4522 Posted January 20 7 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: I don't think I've ever seen Elden and merciless used in the same sentence before. Elden is as good as people come. Love the man! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CECAA850 29069 Posted January 20 3 minutes ago, Mallette said: Elden is as good as people come. Love the man! No question. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Matthews 2779 Posted January 20 Did any of the mods get any belated Christmas gifts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mallette 4522 Posted January 20 9 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: I qualify but pass. Disagree on both counts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DizRotus 9119 Posted January 20 22 minutes ago, Mallette said: Elden is as good as people come. Love the man! I agree completely. Nonetheless, I wouldn’t want him to tutor anyone in spelling. 😉 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grasshopper 4112 Posted January 20 40 minutes ago, Mallette said: Moderator is a VERY tedious, thankless task. Stay away, far away. And I mean even if you are a bad person and a bully. No fun for anyone... said it earlier Enjoy your demotion. It's a lot less stress. You can enjoy the forums more w/o having to police them 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coytee 3332 Posted January 20 53 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: I don't think I've ever seen Elden and merciless used in the same sentence before. I guess you've never seen him in front of a chicken dinner.... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mallette 4522 Posted January 20 1 minute ago, Coytee said: I guess you've never seen him in front of a chicken dinner.... 😈 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
