Moderating

[TerryO]

Man, Im glad none of you can reach the bottom that starts the final nuclear destruction

That must be some bottom!

Is that kind of like "The face that launched a thousand ships." ???????

I have, at long last, revealed my actual name in the User screen, but please don't use it in public.

TIA,
TerryO

 

[MJL21193]

Right on Bill!

 

[anatech]

Hi Terry,

Never would have guessed in a thousand years!

I didn't want to go there (to the "bottom" thing). That could lead to some pretty grim places if you ask me.

Hi ikoflexer,
Nice piece of music there sir! Relaxing.

-Chris

 

[tinitus]

Yes John, Im a member and only that

Maybe some other people might benefit from trying to be moderators, and learn some responsibility, not me ofcourse

In real life, I have seen the most dedicated labor union workers turn into the worst company devils
So maybe you/we actually wont like it all

You are challenging a system that could easily be replaced by a "one warning" rule and then "out"
Generally I wouldnt mind
But it would probably just be unbareable and complete chaos, because the moderators would need to be "too fair" and any hesitation would allow too much destructive behaviour
It would probably lead to complete mess
So please, be fair

 

[MJL21193]

It was clear to me also but it happens to be on the other side of the coin. No wonder you were surprised. So was leadbelly. That's not say one side was right unless you wish to deal with intent versus presentation.

It is my belief that the intent was supplied by your own experience of the member - you expected the worst, therefore you interpreted the same. I have no reason to bat for Curly, he and I have butted heads before but this goes to the root of some of my troubles here. I say things, on occasion, that are not complimentary but that doesn't mean that's all you'll get from me. Expecting the worst from someone will colour your perception.

The meaning of the sentence would be as clear as leadbelly and I thought it.

 

[MJL21193]

Yes John, Im a member and only that

Mr. Tinitus,
You seem to have something against me personally. You have made comments on several occasions that were designed to bait me into a reaction. I, like so many others, have ignored these comments.
Please tend to your own business.

 

[Cal Weldon]

It is my belief that the intent was supplied by your own experience of the member - you expected the worst, therefore you interpreted the same.

Your assumption is incorrect.

Expecting the worst from someone will colour your perception.

Absolutely. Precisely the reason I ardently strive to avoid that.

then the meaning of the sentence would be as clear as leadbelly and I thought it.

You'll note I did not negatively criticize your interpretation. You would do well to return the favour and accept the fact the interpretation was subjective, nothing more.

 

[Cal Weldon]

Please tend to your own business.

Interesting.

 

[MJL21193]

Interesting.

How so?

 

[tinitus]

Mr. Tinitus,
You seem to have something against me personally.

Sorry, I thought you liked it that way, straight up and honest
I cant understand why you think I dont like you, I love you, I thought you knew that
Sorry John, I just love all people, I am superman
Whatever, I do love you, Im stupid, cant help it

 

[Curly Woods]

Not necessary but thanks for the offer. We only ask that you structure your sentence to avoid the misinterpretation in the first place. It has caused confusion and confusion in this case has led to extra work by the mods, wasted bandwidth and ill will among the members.

Now, do you see how this happens?

Cal,

I do not know how my intent could have not been clearer. Should I type more slowly next time

 

[tinitus]

Careful, you are already in fore the next warning, but I guess the smiley saves you

 

[Cal Weldon]

Yes please, and while you're at it, throw a comma or two in for good measure. Without them your message is easily misconstrued.

Yours most graciously,
Vigilante Cal

 

[MJL21193]

Vigilante Cal

Walkin' the dark streets, aluminum Louisville Slugger in hand, adrenaline coursing through your viens...

 

[MJL21193]

How do I add someone to the ignore list now?

 

[Cal Weldon]

Searching for someone who looks at me the wrong way...

Yes, helps relieve some of the tension encountered here while moderating.

Cheers John.

 

[iko]

No moderators around?

 

[MJL21193]

No moderators around?

I guess not. I reported a post nearly 2 hours ago and still no service...

 

[Curly Woods]

I too read into it, sorry.

/Hugo

Thank you Hugo. I appreciate the thoughtfulness.

 

[Cal Weldon]

Still here. Just had to step away for a few minutes. A guy sometimes has more things to deal with than the semantics of moderating a forum. Swept the floor of some of the less productive entries.