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markwolfe Veteran

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In which case, take it to a supervisor, that's the reason they exist.

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We have Supervisors. And, failing that, we have Admins.

If you really, really want a forum where you are free to insult other members, Neowin is not the place for you. Sorry, but that is the plain truth.

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We have Supervisors. And, failing that, we have Admins.

If you really, really want a forum where you are free to insult other members, Neowin is not the place for you. Sorry, but that is the plain truth.

No one is saying lets start cursing everyone out.I just think somethings like trivial pictures should be taken with a grain of salt.

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No one is saying lets start cursing everyone out.I just think somethings like trivial pictures should be taken with a grain of salt.

I'd say the moderation staff have a much better idea of what's a warnable offence and what not.

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Darth Laidher

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If pictures posted are trivial, then they're spam. Which is not allowed.

Mods over it look it all the time though. Ive seen them post in threads that have pictures in them.When they delete a post they usually give a reason.But i hardly ever see them do that.Unless its pictures of almost naked chicks.

If it was such a big taboo they would post a sticky up telling everyone not to do it.

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One thing that members shouldn't need to be told to do is to be respectful to other members. If someone lashes out and call other members "twats" or they post insulting images then they aren't being a good member, plain and simple.

Now sometimes you'll get away with it and sometimes you won't. We can't read every thread and not every member uses the report button. If you get a warning that you think is in error then talk to a Supervisor. I know that I have reversed other mods' warnings and I know that other staff have pointed out some of my mistakes as well. Each warning gets its own thread and it isn't uncommon for there to be a discussion of the incident.

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Mods over it look it all the time though. Ive seen them post in threads that have pictures in them.When they delete a post they usually give a reason.But i hardly ever see them do that.Unless its pictures of almost naked chicks.

They could have been on lunch/work, and wanted to post something quick, but were unable to take care the issue at the time. Or they just didn't want to deal with it at that time. I know sometimes the last thing I want to do is warn someone when I'm just relaxing on a lunch break. Thats why we have more then one mod, as well as the report function.

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Mods over it look it all the time though. Ive seen them post in threads that have pictures in them.When they delete a post they usually give a reason.But i hardly ever see them do that.Unless its pictures of almost naked chicks.

If it was such a big taboo they would post a sticky up telling everyone not to do it.

You are dragging this on a bit much.

Solution as said before is "Use the report button." Problem solved. And if its considered trolling, flame bait or a personal attack on someone it will most likely result in a warning with the post being edited.

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Darth Laidher

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You are dragging this on a bit much.

Solution as said before is "Use the report button." Problem solved. And if its considered trolling, flame bait or a personal attack on someone it will most likely result in a warning with the post being edited.

I also said I was done with the matter as well.

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One thing that members shouldn't need to be told to do is to be respectful to other members. If someone lashes out and call other members "twats" or they post insulting images then they aren't being a good member, plain and simple.

Now sometimes you'll get away with it and sometimes you won't. We can't read every thread and not every member uses the report button. If you get a warning that you think is in error then talk to a Supervisor. I know that I have reversed other mods' warnings and I know that other staff have pointed out some of my mistakes as well. Each warning gets its own thread and it isn't uncommon for there to be a discussion of the incident.

The real problem is when a user voices their honest opinion on a thread and a mod finds it insulting (not other members, only the mod). That's when the mod uses his/her power on something personal. That is wrong.

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markwolfe Veteran

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The real problem is when a user voices their honest opinion on a thread and a mod finds it insulting (not other members, only the mod). That's when the mod uses his/her power on something personal. That is wrong.

Huh?

So mods should not act on posts unless they are reported? Are mods incapable of determining rule violations?

Moderator actions DO NOT occur in a vacuum. They are known to all staffers, and often discussed. Of the 10 open reports being considered and discussed, one of them has 8 different comments on it.

There are no rogue moderators. Yes, there is an occasional error, but bringing the issue up with a Supervisor (or an Admin, if the Super issued the warn or whatever) will re-open discussion on the item.

You are making a mountain out of where not even a molehill exists here. :ermm:

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:p Read the thread. The feature has been totally disabled for the time being.

I did, but it changes so quickly, and beer slows down the senses.:blush:

And it was neodude was it? Well I can tell you that he'd better...do whatever he likes with them, cos I have never used them, and probably never would.

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I'll buy a sub 2 and Neobond some beer. Will that work?

Would totally work if I were him ;)

Personally, I don't get the thing about moving retired moderators to an own group, which doesn't have the privileges anymore. Just that someone gives up their position as a moderator, because of lack of time (we're not talking about people who turned out irresponsible etc.), shouldn't take their powers back...

My point is a group called "ex-moderators", which has technically got the same privileges, but at the same time means, that the person is not obligated to do one's duty :p

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Would totally work if I were him ;)

Personally, I don't get the thing about moving retired moderators to an own group, which doesn't have the privileges anymore. Just that someone gives up their position as a moderator, because of lack of time (we're not talking about people who turned out irresponsible etc.), shouldn't take their powers back...

My point is a group called "ex-moderators", which has technically got the same privileges, but at the same time means, that the person is not obligated to do one's duty :p

Are you complaining about Vets?

They have no powers at all. They are also saddled with the disadvantages of being a staffer of being forever ineligible for Neowin giveaways (to avoid appearances of favoritism).

Not sure what you think they have as the "same privileges", but they don't. Trust me, I was one for years before being asked if I would want to come back to staff.

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