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2014-03-09 07:14:51
#61
Originally Posted by ser101
Originally Posted by Vadim
Here are some of my personal nominations from what I've seen user activity. Since my nominations are worth 1/2 nomination (due to conflict of interests), only the members in this list that get seconded by another member will make it to the poll.

@cortrim1
@gomba
@LikeTheMovies
@LOUROK
@Ben (Formally Big Ben)
@squirlz
@Chris101
@ny5speed
@Dave_SR20
@Will
@jet
@SE-RMonkey
@eric96ser
@pTen
@Agent Nupe
@Storm88000
@wildmane


i like that list. not seen a negative or bashing post on another member by any of them, which matters. I second @Storm88000. also think @AaroNX would be a great mod


A few times I've waltzed into the offtopic section and had to bring out the bash-stick on some people. Someone's gotta stand up for reason and logic around here.

Also, I'm a realist about our platform, cars, and the direction of the community. I'd definitely provide an 'alternative' view I think, if moderators are to decide things based on discussion or majority vote for the forum.

-G
Last edited by gomba on 2014-03-09 at 07-23-19.
2014-03-09 07:57:30
#62
they are like potato chips, i cant pick just one lol
2014-03-09 12:00:32
#63
I don't know about anyone else but I have to give kudo's for going down this road of actually asking for nominations and votes for a new moderator. Normally (on most other forums I'm on anyway), its about who someone knows and is asked to moderate.

I've seen (unfortunately) some forums almost totally ruined by a few 'bad seeds' who developed 'god complexes' in being moderators but those people stay moderators because of some sort of connection to the board owner (relative, friend, etc.)... I've completely left 2 forums over the years because of this fact actually. Others I just stopped being as active.
2014-03-09 14:36:25
#64
Originally Posted by lynchfourtwenty
they are like potato chips, i cant pick just one lol


Your not voting yet, still only nominating. The members on my list also are no fully nominated until someone else seconds them.

Originally Posted by Chris101
I don't know about anyone else but I have to give kudo's for going down this road of actually asking for nominations and votes for a new moderator. Normally (on most other forums I'm on anyway), its about who someone knows and is asked to moderate.

I've seen (unfortunately) some forums almost totally ruined by a few 'bad seeds' who developed 'god complexes' in being moderators but those people stay moderators because of some sort of connection to the board owner (relative, friend, etc.)... I've completely left 2 forums over the years because of this fact actually. Others I just stopped being as active.


This is exactly why I decided to go this route, because our forum is no different. I wanted to try a more community based approach to see if that helps reduce moderator to member bickering. If moderators are members first and got in not because of someone they know, but because they were voted in, they hopefully will keep the end user's goodwill in mind first as they handle issues.
2014-03-09 17:24:22
#65
I'll gladly accept those nominations. I am on the road for work quite a bit but I'm sure I could fulfill my mod duties on nights and weekends from random hotels accross the country. I also second (or third or fourth...) @Kyle 's nomination.

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2014-03-09 18:22:05
#66
Originally Posted by BenFenner
When the vote happens, you think we'll be able to vote for as many candidates as we want? I know that's an option for the polling software. Or you want one vote from each voter?
I would love to see the ability to put down a check mark next to more than one name...


I was thinking about this myself. I am on the fence about it, though. Whatever is decided, multiple votes or just one vote, it should be the same for evey member. Meaning, you either vote for one member or vote for 3 members (or whatever the limit is set at). This way, the voting remains balanced.


Originally Posted by lynchfourtwenty
they are like potato chips, i cant pick just one lol


I agree! Where do you pick your potatoes for your chips? You should try some PEI potatoes!


Originally Posted by Chris101
I don't know about anyone else but I have to give kudo's for going down this road of actually asking for nominations and votes for a new moderator. Normally (on most other forums I'm on anyway), its about who someone knows and is asked to moderate.

I've seen (unfortunately) some forums almost totally ruined by a few 'bad seeds' who developed 'god complexes' in being moderators but those people stay moderators because of some sort of connection to the board owner (relative, friend, etc.)... I've completely left 2 forums over the years because of this fact actually. Others I just stopped being as active.


Well said. It is nice to see things being done outside of the padded room. Hopefully the end result is a positive one, as each new idea opens the door to other possible complications. This should be a positive though, I think..

Originally Posted by Vadim
This is exactly why I decided to go this route, because our forum is no different. I wanted to try a more community based approach to see if that helps reduce moderator to member bickering. If moderators are members first and got in not because of someone they know, but because they were voted in, they hopefully will keep the end user's goodwill in mind first as they handle issues.


I've never really understood the moderator to member bickering. Maybe it's because I have never had to deal with it myself but at the end of the day, it's just a car forum (and a great one at that!!). People should not be loosing sleep over things that go on here, except maybe an administrator who has responsibilities and choices to make that affect the entire membership as a whole.

Your point about being voted in to moderatorship and thus having a sense of responsibility to the end user is a very valid point.

Vadim, have you put thought into whether or not the voting choices will be visible to the membership? As in, people can see who everybody has voted for? Maybe that is not even possible with the template you will use, especially if deciding to allow multiple votes? Visible voting choices might make for hurt feelings....
2014-03-09 19:11:32
#67
Originally Posted by Chris101
developed 'god complexes' in being moderators


This has happened prior to moderators on here, unfortunately.
2014-03-09 20:50:43
#68
+1 @BenFenner
+1 @Chris101
+1 @Storm88000
2014-03-09 21:00:46
#69
randy has my vote stand up guy
2014-03-09 23:22:45
#70
Originally Posted by B15NEOVVL
Vadim, have you put thought into whether or not the voting choices will be visible to the membership? As in, people can see who everybody has voted for? Maybe that is not even possible with the template you will use, especially if deciding to allow multiple votes? Visible voting choices might make for hurt feelings....


I don't think I can make a private poll, feelings hurt or not it's a public vote so results should be public.
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