I have something to suggest
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Thread Topic: I have something to suggest
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I write this with the understanding that I am opening myself to accusations of personal bias, and, with that duly noted, I don't give a f---. I would like you to read this as objectively as possible and think in terms of what is best for Gotoquiz.
I believe that the crowd that elected the moderators that currently reside on Gotoquiz had just a bit more substance than that which now dwells here. They were more committed, had been here longer, and generally cared more for it's wellbeing than for their own personal ties. There were points made for and against each of the candidates, myself included, and I feel that gave GTQ Guy a lot to go off of. I respected that. One mod, however, I believe was elected solely as a product of his popularity here. He himself had demonstrated no outstanding intelligence, nothing to really set him apart aside from a friendliness that he gave to anyone that didn't have anything to say against him. He was made a moderator and has since then done nothing constructive with the position whatsoever. He highlights each of his posts with the blue moderator box in case anyone forgets, and his power as a moderator has gone toward nothing but marking the posts of a duplicate account of his. Let me mention, for all of your benefits, the Bob has around three or four duplicates. So does Dark, and so do I. They're completely harmless, though, so none of us have felt the need to attack them. Thusly, his contribution as a moderator is self service.
This is where roaring accusations of favoritism come in. I believe that the user Selena112 would be far more deserving of moderator status. They are an intelligent person with the propensity to remain calm and respectful in the face of blinding stupidity. They've been here longer than most of the active moderators, myself included. They are friendly and active in helping out the current moderators that take action against spammers and trolls around here. They're very mature and willing to understand both sides of an argument, and they're more active than Kish. As you may have noticed, we could use more active moderators.
I hope you can see that Selena112 is an excellent candidate for moderator status, and will do what's best for these forums. I'm not saying we should replace Kish altogether, because I know none of you would ever go for ditching the people's mod. I'm just requesting that you consider helping me ask for Pine's election to a position as moderator. Without your support, this motion won't stand a chance, for the very reason mentioned in the first section of this post. Gotoquiz is a democracy. I can't control what goes on around here. The most I can do is offer my suggestions and hope you see my point.
The newer users may not yet be well enough acquainted with the events or users mentioned in this post, so if you need me to elaborate in order to form a more informed opinion, just ask, and I'll be happy to supply. -
Oh jesus f---, that's an essay.
Selena is a pretty good person, I could get behind that. -
I can understand that. Pine is pretty cool. I agree with and support this idea.
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The Swedish Geek Novicetl;dr sel is fab kish is drag
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Sel as a mod? Sure, i'm all for it.
As for kish, the constant highlighting on every post needs to stop. The purpose of it was to be used as a warning, not a social status. -
I concur. See would make a great mod
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This website is NOT a democracy. It's just a bunch of users and moderators that always conflict each other in the most unfair and mediocre ways that you can possibly imagine, with rare moments of where they can actually have a cause to delete something. They will delete anything that offends THEM, even though it is typically free speech. And no, I disagree with that. Selena is also solely chosen from popularity also because of their power and likability gained when they were here for a few years and that she is your closest friend. Most of the moderators were chosen because of their popularity, power, and knowledge from other people that they are older users. You have also represented a bit of contradictory and hypocrisy because when it comes to specific users, it's either favouritism or hatred and instead of having secular ways to deal with anybody you just use it out of your f---ing feelings.
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And any words that you and other admired older users that you say will be taken into consideration with no reliability of other older and younger users to think on their own. Whenever the newbs try to make a point or try to say something, they're usually berated just because they have joined earlier. f--- no. I agree that she can become a moderator, but when it comes to f---ing moderators and yourself in general it is just as retarded as politics can get. And the admin is barely on to help us. But, I get it, this a ghetto quiz website. Thank you, I had said what I needed to get off of my chest. Goodbye.
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^And that is why people like Anime aren't moderators currently. c:
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Pertaining to the subject.
Kish uses the moderator box to distinguish himself from his double. I'm sure if it was really that troublesome, we could ask for him to stop. I don't find it to be an issue. A real issue is that I don't see him marking spam, but I've seen him mark Kjsh's. As you said, that's not a threat and we should be asking him to focus on spam.
I believe Selena112 would be a great choice because they don't pick a side too easily and if they do they explain why. They're also aware of what's spam and what isn't. I do think we'll need another moderator or two beside them, though. -
I never wanted to be one and I never will be one. c;
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On the contrary, I am actually on everyday, I just don't bother to post anythingModerator
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As for marking posts offensive, I have not marked any of Kjsh posts offensive as obvious as it may seem and if you doubt me I am sure we can ask Gtq Guy to check my recent offensive usage as I am sure he can keep tabs on which moderators are marking which posts offensiveModerator
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I guess I should probably say something on the subject.
As for moderating the forums, I'm already doing as much as I can. My high status was working well for a while, and I have a few higher level accounts that I use as well if necessary. I would be satisfied with that, but because my account doesn't have Moderator status, my abilities to mark posts offensive decreases with use. Even though I'm at an Expert position, I currently have no power in marking posts offensive. I'm more active on this website than most of the Moderators, but can't actually act as one. It isn't difficult to see why this is concerning, especially with the amount of spam we've been receiving lately.
As for favoritism, it's virtually unavoidable. In any sort of political situation, the people's favorite is the most likely to be chosen. All politics are a popularity contest, to a degree. Despite this, I hope that everyone can look past popularity and friendship to consider what skills I could provide as a GTQ Moderator. I would hate for someone to lie about supporting me, just because I consider them a friend. If given the power of Moderator, I plan to be an unbiased one. I hope that all opinions shared here will be just as unbiased.
Thank you.
(It would probably help to know that I did not assist in creating this thread. The Coldest Sun messaged me last night (via Facebook), saying that this bothered them. The decision to make the thread was theirs entirely. In fact, I told them that it wasn't necessary, though it was because I was worried about creating drama. Please don't interpret this as me not wanting to be a Moderator. I'd be honored to take the position, but the subject has caused a few users to share strong opinions on the matter.) -
There's a very obvious solution to this - replace Kish with Kjsh!
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