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Post by rabidgecko on Oct 13, 2004 18:49:50 GMT -8
Ok, I am sorry that I created a problem with the deleting of posts.
I am sorry and I swear that I will restrain myself from deleting future posts, excepting my own posts, unless I have the consent of either Chalupa or 1 of the other two moderators. If the post has been decided to be deleted then I will send that member a private message one day in advance so that he may know his message shall be deleted before it is gone. I hope that all members will deem this policy on deleting acceptable and if any moderator or member has an issue with this policy then please state it below so it can be revised. We want to avoid another episode as with Shifted and me.
Also, on the topic of modification of posts, I swear that I shall not touch anyone's posts and change the content except to fix such minor faults as spelling. If I deem a post should be modified I will follow the same procedures as with deleting posts, except I inform of the poster of my intentions and if they have any objection then to private message me back to make it clear.
I do not expect that all moderators should follow this policy, since they are not the ones who created this present situation. However, If they do wish to follow it is on their on will.
Take this as my cordial apology, rabid_gecko
p.s. If you have any suggestions for change in this policy please state it below.
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Post by trashbag on Oct 14, 2004 6:36:46 GMT -8
I am not familiar with the what posts were deleted but I'd just like to say that I have deleted several posts myself this week and don't have a problem with it. I am a moderator who has been entrusted by Chalupa to carry out certain duties. Sure, it is possible to make a mistake but I won't be rendered useless through fear of doing the wrong thing.
I'm beginning to know you geck and am confident that your intentions were not misplaced. Anytime you wish to discuss a deletion or moderation feel free to pm me. I am there to work alongside of you to keep the standards of this billboard high. It's a tough job, but I'm also quietly confident that our members will encourage and support the moderators in this endeavour.
The posts that I was responsible for deleting were decided upon after much thought, then a private message was sent out to the members concerned, informing them that the post was being deleted for being off topic. I included a quote of their message and inform them it was being carried out 'today' which of course was the same date of the pm.
I document each deletion and keep deletion notifications in my sent mail folder in case any questions of merit arise. I hope that helps you out in some way gecko, because you certainly have been a great help to me since coming aboard as a moderator.
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Post by navyceals on Oct 14, 2004 23:24:25 GMT -8
Just in regards to changing things like spelling rabid, i'd appreciate it if my posts were left the way they are. I do take time to do my posts and if there's a spelling/grammar error it's probably there because I want it to be, kinda as a unique signature. Or if I have made a mistake I'll risk looking like an idiot. However, the one area that can be modified is if someone feels strongly about their name being spelled wrong, and they want it fixed, then that's fine with me.
NavY_Ceals
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Post by trashbag on Oct 15, 2004 3:43:50 GMT -8
In regards to comments made in this thread concerning deletions and now modifications; the moderators will ultimately use their own discrections in this regard.
I realise that Navy's comment was directed towards Geck and not myself, however I will take this opportunity to say that generally, I modify grammer/spelling when it interferes with the message a member is trying to get across. In otherwords, if it doesn't make sense and the message doesn't come across then I will modify the post. So far, I have only carried out this task on one occassion, changing a single letter that was clearly a typo.
Navy can keep the 'signature' of poor grammer, however, I suggest that this courtesy be extended to others. The moderators of this board are: LostPeon, Rabid Gecko, and Trash_bag We do not currently have any self appointed moderators that I am aware of - do we?
Moderators have been given the responsibility and authority by Chalupa to carry out such modifications as you all may have noticed. He has delegated these tasks to the moderators because it is unfeasable to expect him to carry out these tasks on his own given his busy schedule and other responsibilities to other activities (like a life) and boards that he participates in.
Members need to be aware that if they desire the quality of this board to remain as high as it has been until recently, a cooperative and in this case, supportive attitude towards Chalupa and the moderators will enhance the already wonderful qualities of this billboard.
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