[ADMIN] Additional moderator(s) sought for ubuntu-users list
Dave Woyciesjes
woyciesjes at sbcglobal.net
Wed Sep 28 17:05:58 UTC 2011
Cybe R. Wizard wrote:
> On Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:40:53 -0400
> Dave Woyciesjes <woyciesjes at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> [...]
>> So, you are fine with moderation, but don't want a warm body
>> doing it? Or you just disagree with a person being the first line of
>> moderation? Hmmm, since AI technology is still being developed, how
>> exactly do you propose we do the moderation then?
>>
> Allow me to refer you to my second post Re: this subject:
>
> ----------
> My own experience is that, if a list needs moderation, the list members
> themselves will take care of it, either through ignoring the
> noise-makers or chastising them. Failing that, moderation only chases
> away the good help, the ones who won't put up with nannies and /good
> momma/ moderation.
> ----------
Yep, I do remember that post of yours. While your experience
_on_other_lists_ shows that self moderation works (and I agree that it
does in some lists, particularly those with smaller memberships);
unfortunately time has proven that self-moderation does not work here.
For the many lists I've been on, I've seen only 2 reasons why the "good
help" goes away - 1: to much off-topic "noise"/abuse/flamewars or
2:they're part of the "noise" and get upset when reminded of the rules
or kicked out.
> In view of our unwillingness to police our own areas, how can we
> feel it is wise to give that job to individuals? The 'hiring' (or
> appointing) of controllers only gets you more and more controlled.
> (there's a related saying about Danes but it is too offensive to repeat)
The mod's rules/guidelines are clearly stated: summed up as help people
to keep things on topic, and out of the weeds.
> In all seriousness, I don't particularly care if the list is moderated,
> left alone or shut down. I merely act as Devil's Advocate, seeing that
> differing opinions aren't very forthcoming from the rest of the list.
Maybe that's because there may _not_ be any differing opinions? Or that
those with differing opinions aren't worried about moderation?
> I'm of the opinion that, if the list stops being what I want it to be
> /for me/, I'll be on my way to another. I'm not bound either way.
From the way you present your arguments/discussions/posts, it seems as
if this list hasn't been what you want for yourself for a while now. I'm
surprised you're still here, then, in that case.
> To both the list as a whole and the CC, in particular:
> As I am first and foremost a staunch believer in personal freedom,
> please do as you wish. I only present options for your consideration.
>
> Cybe R. Wizard
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