I suggest that next week Tues on chat night that those who care to come up with a person for this job be there.
After that we, as a group, will summit our request for Moderator change to Wade Bradley.
Olds.
BTW Do not include me in the list. I just don't have time. In fact I'm behind Hab in listing recipes as he has 13 or 14 done already.
Olds
Olds,
Maybe we could start a thread for people that are willing to take on this job to post their name in so members would have a pool of members to choose from. That way we don't suggest someone who doesn't want or doesn't have the time to do the job.
Just a thought.
Bryan
Quote from: begolf25 on April 15, 2008, 01:06:50 PM
Olds,
Maybe we could start a thread for people that are willing to take on this job to post their name in so members would have a pool of members to choose from. That way we don't suggest someone who doesn't want or doesn't have the time to do the job.
Just a thought.
Bryan
That might help out Bryan. I don't know shoot about forums or computers otherwise I might be able to help out.
That's an excellent idea Olds. In fact, to make it a little easier, there should be be 2. That way if someone is not around things are still being looked after... just a thought.
Mike
Hey i would be happy to do it ;D
nepas
I am new here but I am a member of a few forum sites. The moderators on those sites usually have a very high posting score and knows the ins and outs of the product and website itself. If there is going to be a vote, perhaps at minimum, the member's post count should be a fairly high value with reasonable input to the forum.
Just my 2 pennies.
Dan.
I wouldn't mind helping out a bit as well. It's the least I can do. Plus, I'm unemployed right now (although I do have an interview next week).
SD
Quote from: iceman on April 15, 2008, 01:43:41 PM
Quote from: begolf25 on April 15, 2008, 01:06:50 PM
Olds,
Maybe we could start a thread for people that are willing to take on this job to post their name in so members would have a pool of members to choose from. That way we don't suggest someone who doesn't want or doesn't have the time to do the job.
Just a thought.
Bryan
That might help out Bryan. I don't know shoot about forums or computers otherwise I might be able to help out.
I am in the same boat as you Ice. I have the time, but have limited computer abilities and this is the only forum I have been a part of.
I vote for Mr. Walleye. My calculations are that he is on 28 hours every day...... :D :D :D
Albert "time warp" Einstein
I like the idea of two persons. But folks if you don't know what your doing and if Admin gives you enough rights you can mess up a board real quick.
Even if this was my board I don't have time to walk someone through it.
Hab has super moderator rights on our recipe site. I have not had to take any real time to teach him. He is on spot. I hope soon to have him replace me as Admin. Oh I will still be Admin.. I just won't be there. IMO if Hab has time I believe he should be one of the two new moderators. However, I will leave that up to you folks.
Just remember a bad moderator can really mess stuff up. A good moderator will keep things running smoothly.
One more thing about my vote for Hab is he has been here a long time. He spends time helping members here and that is the mark of a good moderator. I've seen so many good members come and go, but Hab has been steadfast.
He has my vote,
Olds
Raye
I don't think you would get any argument out of anybody around here regarding Habs. I couldn't agree more with you... Habs has my number 1 vote too!
Mike
Olds and Mike;
Thanks for your confidence in me, but I don't believe I would have the time to be a moderator of a large site like this. To monitor a large site as this would require more time than I could provide, in order to do a good job.
The recipe site is different; that is something I feel I have the time to do a good job. Its smaller with few categories, not many posts to monitor, and I enjoy going into the recipe site when I get some time to work on the recipes.
QuoteTo monitor a large site as this would require more time than I could provide, in order to do a good job.
My vote would be for HS but he just beat me to it! ;) :D
IMHO there should be a couple of moderators, not necessarily people with "just" a high post count but also people who have the respect of rank and file members as well as the time........... and computer literate as Raye says!
I notice that Chez was last active on 12/04/08 (or should that be 04/12/08 in the US?), perhaps as a courtesy we should let him know as a group what our thoughts are as he was one of those instrumental in getting the forum up and running and I think at one stage he was quoted as saying it was a very lonely place for the first few months! And a thank you for all his hard work in the past?
He had a big input as to where we are today............. just a thought? :)
Manxman - I totally agree with you. Habs would be ideal, but as he said time could be a factor to him. He obviously does not want to do a half arsed job of it (which really boosts his character even more in my book).
I believe several of us have tried in the recent past to contact chez to no avail. Sure miss him. He was the deciding factor in my choice to buy a BS in the beginning and has been a real help to me in the past.
Mike - I do not know anything about your computer skills and time available, but I have been very impressed with your knowledge and willingness to help others. You certainly have come through for me. How about it?
QuoteI believe several of us have tried in the recent past to contact chez to no avail.
Ah, that puts a different perspective on my comments.
Great shame he is no longer involved, he was kind enough to ship a Maverick ET-73 and Bubba Pucks across the pond to me here in Britain with little or no profit in it for himself and I have always appreciated that. :)
I've only been here a short while but my vote goes out to Habs, Ice and Wildcat. All are extremely knowledgeable and their willingness to help and spread their own knowledge is second to none. (Plus Iceman makes a mean sauce :) )
If you guys are considering it but are worried about lack of knowledge its usually basic point/click type deals. If you can manage posting messages you'd essentially be able to moderate. You just get a few extra buttons.
Quote from: Wildcat on April 16, 2008, 04:41:27 AM
Mike - I do not know anything about your computer skills and time available, but I have been very impressed with your knowledge and willingness to help others. You certainly have come through for me. How about it?
Thanks for the compliments WildCat.
As far as computer skills go I do maintain our office network and website on my own. I am no expert by any means but I do know my around and would be willing to learn. Because I own my own business I am able to be on the site a fair bit during the day and I certianly would be willing to help out everywhere I can. Being a moderator and working with Bradley's system people would not be a problem as I do this on a regular basis with various insurance companies.
I feel this site, along with Olds recipe site is a huge asset for all the members both current and future. I just feel there should be more than one in order to balance things better.
Mike
Habs, Iceman, Wildcat, and Mr Walleye get my vote!! Any one of them or all!!
Quote from: mcanik on April 16, 2008, 12:41:19 PM
Habs, Iceman, Wildcat, and Mr Walleye get my vote!! Any one of them or all!!
I sure couldn't argue with that! There are several others on here that I feel would do a great job and know pretty much everything about smoking with a Bradley. I just don't know who has the time, computer skills, or desire for the job. I do agree that those who would like to be a moderator should post their names...
Mike,
If you have the time you would surely get my vote. Iceman and Wildcat are also good choices if they have the time.
Guys - thanks for the kind words, but I am not really that knowledgeable. I can operate a computer, but my experience is somewhat limited and I am not sure of the skills required to do this type of job. The last thing I want is to screw this forum up. I love it too much. I think Mike would be great. Since I am retired I do have the time, and would be willing to do what I can, but I think everyone would be better off with someone that has better computer skills.
Hab, you dont have to look as every posting everyday... the members will do that and when something needs correction they will E-mail you. This is a team effort. You will not be out there alone.
I would like you to re-think this, as I know you can do this correctly. I have no fear, or doubt about you.
Olds
Mr Walleye gets my vote. Sounds like he has the experience and more importantly ,the time to run a board like this one.
So...we need two right? Habs and Wild? Sounds like the dynamic duo to me? Anybody agree? :)
I think we need a trio...now that I think about it...Fishguy(Mike)...Catman(Wild)...and Habs...after all...people go on vacation...fishing...you name it...I think you guys are all awesome...really...come on...you can do this...after all you got us!!!!
I think you all are on the right track, and I defer to your judgment.
If anyone wan ts to give a heads up to Chez, I think Owrstrich can smoke him out.
P.S. Duck: Good to see you back posting, paisan.
Quote from: La Quinta on April 16, 2008, 07:48:35 PM
I think we need a trio...now that I think about it...Fishguy(Mike)...Catman(Wild)...and Habs...after all...people go on vacation...fishing...you name it...I think you guys are all awesome...really...come on...you can do this...after all you got us!!!!
I agree with LQ 100%. I thought of a few others, but most of them have already said no.
Mike,
If you do this, and willing to help guide me, I am willing to give this a go as well. I do not really know what all this will involve, but if I can get some guidance on anything I am not sure of, I will give it my best shot. I generally learn fairly fast. Shoot, if I can guide beginning lawyers and train cops in search and seizure, then I should be able to figure this out.
Attaboy, Wildcat. Mike, you're up! Oh, Habs....I can't hear you! :D
WildCat
I'm certainly willing to help out where ever I can. I, by no means, have any experience at being a forum moderator but I do have computer experience and I'm usually kickin' around the forum a fair bit. I would love to see Habs as a Moderator here as well. His sheer and vast knowledge has earned the title, as LQ put it... Iron Habs! He really would be a great fit.
Mike
I agree 100 percent. Habs would be perfect, but he has indicated that his time is limited. I am sure he would agree to act as a consultant if he decides not to moderate. This is the ONLY forum I have been a part of and therefore have no idea on much work/time being a moderator entails. All we can do is give it our best shot. I do not know how many people can act as moderator, but more than one or two would be nice.
I agree WildCat, having a few mods is better. Makes resolving any problems easier when you can bounce scenarios off other people first, etc.
It really is a great group here and the fact that there hasn't been a moderator, or at least an active one, speaks volumes of the great group of members here.
Mike
;)
Mr. Walleye and Wildcat get my vote. Does anyone know exactly what the duties of a moderator on a forum like this entail? I would think that Bradley has someone who keeps an eye out for inappropriate content since it could affect their image. Are there "hidden" moderators?? Just wondering.
QuoteDoes anyone know exactly what the duties of a moderator on a forum like this entail?
This depends upon Admin. Generally there are two levels. A regular moderator who in empowered to edit out any offense post. Gives warning. Then there are the super or global moderators. They can be empowered to ban a member and in some cases they decide who may join a community. Both levels can Pin a posting as well.
Generally no moderator is empowered so that they have access to the back of the forums. i.e. setting up a new forum posting board. Nor can they do mass E-mailing to the members.
QuoteAre there "hidden" moderators?? Just wondering.
I don't believe so. If there were then members would be asking what happen to my post? I say this as in the past year I've seen a couple of questionable postings.
One of the major requirements for a moderator is having common sense thinking. In other communities I have seen a new moderator after a few month become a demigod and run members off.
For the most part IMO a moderator is a boring, thankless job.
Olds