Forestry and Logging Moderator

[SDB777]

Moderators are like the first court of appeals.....
Maybe that's to simple of an explanation, but it's what I do on HandloadersBench...been bumped all the way to Board Founder after being there and helping the owner out all these years. I go to the site everyday, read everything posted in the section I watch over and deal with problems as such. Most things being done are never seen by the 'masses'(sort of behind closed doors jurors talking about the problem and expediting a solution).
Banning a member at that site is a serious thing, and is voted on by those that are behind the curtain.

Chainsaws are a lot like handguns/rifles, so I could see the need here for a LOT of Mods! The more mods you have helping the site, the easier it is on the Mods....don't want to burn them out in a matter of a few days trying to keep up with 50K members posting.




Scott

 

[slowp]

It sounds too much like what I do for a living.

 

[Gologit]

It sounds too much like what I do for a living.

True. But since you're good at what you do for a living you'd also be good at being a mod. You're familiar with logging and forestry. You already have training in conflict resolution and you know how to say NO.

HEY DARIN...prime candidate here. Plus, and this is important, she makes really great huckleberry pies and cookies.

 

[2dogs]

I've been a moderator on a site that has a large international membership. The job is not easy and you read things you really don't want to. While most of the job requires a light touch, just a heads up so to speak, there are times when you have to be tough. It is not for everyone.

I know slowp would do well. She is smart and is a great communicator. And she has a quick wit, I know, I've been on the receiving end a time or two. She has my vote when the time is right for her.





i

 

[Gologit]

I've been a moderator on a site that has a large international membership. The job is not easy and you read things you really don't want to. While most of the job requires a light touch, just a heads up so to speak, there are times when you have to be tough. It is not for everyone.

I know slowp would do well. She is smart and is a great communicator. And she has a quick wit, I know, I've been on the receiving end a time or two. She has my vote when the time is right for her.





i

Yup...best candidate so far.

 

[8433jeff]

Says the first nominee...

 

[RandyMac]

 

[Metals406]

Another vote here for Patty (slowp). . . As long as she wants to do it.:msp_thumbup:

 

[SWE#Kipp]

From the persons mentioned so far my vote goes to Slowp :msp_thumbsup:

 

[Metals406]

Another thought Darin. . . Growing up with a logger dad, logger uncles, logger cousins, and logging myself -- I have a pretty good idea about the atmosphere. Logging is a man's sport (nothing against the ladies). It rough, gruff, and not for sissies.

The language used is rough, tough, and not for the faint of heart. I learned some of my best "curse" words on a logging side. Good, bad, or indifferent, that's the way it is.

As such, the folks involved are often used to, and use such language, jokes, and terms that may be considered by some to be "off color". Heck, a lot of the equipment and tools used in logging even has "crude" names.

Perhaps it would be easier to Pass Lock the Logging and Forestry forum, just as the OT is. The OT forum has a warning before folks go in, so they do so with both eyes open.

It would make moderation easier for sure, and allow loggers to be who they are, speak their mind, and not walk on egg shells. I'm not saying this as to give people license to blatantly break forum rules. . . But I do believe it would be a good step forward. My 2 ¢

 

[RandyMac]

You are already on the hook Nate.

slowp is a reasonable person, so is Nate, get 2dogs onboard and we are set.

I would be happy to do it, I am not always reasonable, not the best first choice.

I deal with thugs, felons, knife murderers and meth maggots at work. I want to spent my time here among my kind of people.

Please, one of you fine folks grab the reins.

 

[redprospector]

Here's a thought.
We could have an annual meeting in a central location for anyone who want's to post in the forestry & logging forum. It would be a manditory meeting where everyone had to meet face to face. We could call it the "Time to pay the fiddler GTG". Might make some think twice before making a post.
Naw, it'd never work. Not politically correct. But it sure sounds like fun.

Andy

 

[D]

I really am a professional! No matter what everyone behind their computer screen thinks. I have spent thirteen years as a very PROFESSIONAL Timber Faller...Not Axmen...not what is on this site...A professional! I am tired of getting on here and trying to share some professionalism and reading WAY too much bull####! I am done. There are plenty of other places to read some tree climbing wisdom, and the only reason I have ever got on here is to share some Timber Falling wisdom. I do not want to be any part of any socialism

Cody,
I think this is why we are having this discussion. Good core of people...few bad apples. We need some extra help fighting this problem. We don't want ANYONE disrespected, including you or your brother.
Darin

Also, people are asking about what is entailed in moderation.
It's a thankless job in many ways, but if you love this place, it's a way to protect something you love. Being moderate means, you might accept a friendly *** (as we are all adults here). If we are so anal we infract anything that comes by, that wouldn't be fun for anyone either. It's hard to be the "judge". I would just say, do your best. I think when people get infractions, they understand why they get them.

 

[RandyMac]

Please, no password business, the politics forum needed quarantined, we do not. That is too exclusionary, we have plenty of "drop-ins" that we would lose.
Our language is pretty salty. If I said I lost a pin in the bullprick and the back of the dolly dragged, most would know there was a trailer problem.

To let it be known that someone is keeping a eye on things, should be enough. If it isn't, a quiet chat, with possible action is good. Banning someone is extreme and would keep them from posting where their actions are accepted.

Do we need to bribe someone? I'll bring the Dead back here. I have pics no-one has seen anywhere.

I am very passionate about this little slice of AS and would love to have our place restored, protected and happy.
Do we need a pope style election and keep at until the smoke blows white?

 

[paccity]

:agree2: very well put. i would have'nt found this if it was pas worded.

 

[D]

Right we don't need a password here. Just some "help" to keep things more civil. I have had some good PM's with some pretty good leads on potential moderators along with the ones provided to me here.

Banning should be the farthest from the moderators minds. Sometimes, that is just how it goes.

 

[Metals406]

Please, no password business, the politics forum needed quarantined, we do not. That is too exclusionary, we have plenty of "drop-ins" that we would lose.
Our language is pretty salty. If I said I lost a pin in the bullprick and the back of the dolly dragged, most would know there was a trailer problem.

To let it be known that someone is keeping a eye on things, should be enough. If it isn't, a quiet chat, with possible action is good. Banning someone is extreme and would keep them from posting where their actions are accepted.

Do we need to bribe someone? I'll bring the Dead back here. I have pics no-one has seen anywhere.

I am very passionate about this little slice of AS and would love to have our place restored, protected and happy.
Do we need a pope style election and keep at until the smoke blows white?

'Tis true. . . Perhaps just a signpost then? I think half of the angst, is that some people will be offended, hundreds of posts would be flagged, and mod's would have to spend an eternity sifting through it all. Or just simply, stuff would get past the 'filter' and be seen by El Jefé -- hence the start of this thread.

If folks knew what they were walking into, there would be no room to complain. This, of course, excludes obvious things like: Spamming, threatening, bullying, and the like.

How many of us have that little town bar that serves as a meeting hall, hangout, and place to spend time with like minded people and friends? There are etiquette rules there, and people know what they are. Get too rowdy, cause too much trouble, and you get tossed out on your ear.

But like Darin stated -- get too micromanaged, and it's not fun for anybody.

 

[D]

'Tis true. . . Perhaps just a signpost then? I think half of the angst, is that some people will be offended, hundreds of posts would be flagged, and mod's would have to spend an eternity sifting through it all. Or just simply, stuff would get past the 'filter' and be seen by El Jefé -- hence the start of this thread.

If folks knew what they were walking into, there would be no room to complain. This, of course, excludes obvious things like: Spamming, threatening, bullying, and the like.

How many of us have that little town bar that serves as a meeting hall, hangout, and place to spend time with like minded people and friends? There are etiquette rules there, and people know what they are. Get too rowdy, cause too much trouble, and you get tossed out on your ear.

But like Darin stated -- get too micromanaged, and it's not fun for anybody.

Correct...like in the Sarah Palin thread. It was not a political thread when it started but it was half way through. Then a guy says he wants the thread starter to come and fight him? That is when you have to pull the trigger.

 

[paccity]

a sign like violators will be rootballed.:msp_laugh:

 

[RandyMac]

I don't think anyone wants a cop poking his nose into everything or looking over shoulders.
Nate's logger tavern is a good picture of what we are here. We all have our moments, you have seen mine, a firm reminder of proper ####ing decorum is all that is needed.