Moderator Performance, V.1, Suggestions/Complaints/Compliments Options

[DaTru KataLYST]

Do you have suggestions, complaints, or compliments as to how the moderator staff is performing? Voice your opinions here.

Make this thread helpful for the mods.

Mods are members, also. So member bashing is not allowed, as always. Don't make it a personal vendetta, please. Keep the bashing at 0%, please.

Any moderator has the right to close and unpin this thread at the signs of bashing, pointlessness, and/or any other guideline breaker.

I do hope this works out. I want to stress that this is not the place for personal attacks. If you really have to, keep it in the PM system between you and the mod. This thread is here to help mods work better with members.


So...your thoughts?



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Also, please do not make this thread into a full scale discussion. Its main purpose is for members to evalute moderator performance. If your question/concern has been answer, cease to post here until you have another concern. Thank you.

[*wind&fire*]

overall i think the performance is okay but i have noticed that there are mods that are verrrry unactive

[gelionie]

overall i think the performance is okay but i have noticed that there are mods that are verrrry unactive

Yes I've noticed that too.
Some mods hardly come on once a week.
I think the mods should be on CB like once every few days, or something like that.

I don't know if this is just me... but it seems like some mods are SORT OF abusing their mod powers. They can re-open closed topics and add their reply and close it again. They can also spam for a while before closing the topics. Oh well, I guess it's just me then.

[yukichan]

i agree with ^
some of the mods open a topic, write their response and close it again..
but other than that i think they r doing a good job..

[KissMe2408]

For the most part I think the mods are doing a good job, I suggest maybe adding a few more people that can handle the responsiblity of being one.

[lolthissiteisfun...]

I think the mods are doing a good job too, though some of them are barely ever on. But otherwise,

[racoons > you]

just keep doing your jobs.

its kinda what you're for

keep up the good work is all i have to say

[*Weird addiction*]

Most of the mods are doing ok. Good job

[*salcha*]

I can't really complain about the mods, except that there is a...selected few who isn't exactly helping.
Most of the topics are being closed when needed to, so that's good.

[*jooleeah*]

Most mods have been doing a good job, but I've noticed that some of them haven't exactly been active at createblog.

[StarlitxFrosT]

Yall are doin great. Just chill on the closing a lil

[Shattered_Hope]

I think they're all doing OK..

[crazeegirl411]

The reason some of them are not active...is because there are already many mods already. By the time they see the thread, it is most likely that it is already closed.

Personally...I would not see much use of myself if I was a mod right now.

[*mona lisa*]

Yall are doin great. Just chill on the closing a lil

We have to close what is needed to be closed. Not close a maximum number of topics a day just that it will be consistent.

[miss barnes]

i dont really have a problem with any of the mods...
~i do notice (like some of them above me said) that they'll open a topic back up, say their 2 cents and then close it back up
~some seem to have major attitude problems (not to me)

[heyyfrankie]

i agree with most of the people up there...all of the mods are doing a great job closing, pinning and moderating in general; but i have noticed that some of the mods are not on as much i think they should be but they have their owns lives.

keep up the good work!

[tooeffingcrazy]

They can re-open closed topics and add their reply and close it again.

If you havn't noticed, most mods do that because they were in the middle of writing their response. When they added their reply, it got closed, so they re-open it to say what they wanted to say... They aren't really abusing their powers, it's just an advantage you have.

[KissMe2408]

~some seem to have major attitude problems (not to me)

Totally agree, we need more mature mods

[Spirited Away]

Fae's General Response To Comments:

1) Certain actions shall be taken against inactive mods, but do keep in mind that two-three days of absence can hardly equal inactivity. Such responsibility, however, lies with administrators so please DO NOT be concerned with our staffing problems.
We moderators have the responsibility to let other staff, not members, know of our temporary leave. This, of course, means that certain leaves ARE EXCUSED .

2) I can formulate a better respond to 'problem' of closing, reopening a topic to respond, and then closing it again if I can understand WHY it is such a big deal to you all. Help me understand why.

3) Moderators are mature, however, we do have feelings just like everyone else. This should explain why we are ofttimes 'playful' and will respond sometimes harshly to PERSONAL negativity towards us. Being a moderator shouldn't mean we must rid ourselves of feelings. This is a ridiculous expectation.

Thank you for everyone's positive feedback AND suggestions to how we can better ourselves.

Staff, please feel free to add on to this or edit it.

[Rachel]

I, personally, don't think you mods should even have to defend yourselves! You are trying your hardest and are only human. I think you guys are doing great. Sure, sometimes I wish I was a mod so I could close a stupid topic, but I know that it will eventually done.

Most of the comments are just stupid, petty thing. Wow, they get to add a reply and you don't. Get over it.

Also, as Fae stated, THEY ARE HUMANS TOO. That does mean they will get pissed if you attack them.

[inthemudhole]

overall i think the performance is okay but i have noticed that there are mods that are verrrry unactive

Yeah, I agree.
Sometimes, however, when mods leave for a few weeks or months, they only announce it backstage. I noticed that when I had the access....So that is in their defense a bit.

Overall, I think you're doing fine..

[EmmalieV]

Mods are actually doing a great job , no complaints whatsoever.

But I think we need more Mods , ( im here 24/7 hehe ) , but seriously just a few like , 3 or 4.

[*stephinika*]

i agree with emmaliev. but yeah overall, they're doing their job to the best of their abilities and just keep it up.

[juliar]

honestly, i really think that alot of the people staff should be demodded.

why?
i was demodded for not having enough moderator actions, but when i could, i took action. now there are about a million topics on "what religion are you?" and stuff like that, and mods just seem to glaze over it. anyway, alot of them are inactive anyway.

i think that we have way too MANY mods ;x

most of the staff is doing a great job though, except those who are all like.. un good.

[imafreakinazn]

i dont really have a problem with any of the mods...
~i do notice (like some of them above me said) that they'll open a topic back up, say their 2 cents and then close it back up
~some seem to have major attitude problems (not to me)

yes.
that is what i am thinking.
they need to change their attitude.
*nods*
at least try to act nice.

[*mona lisa*]

yes.
that is what i am thinking.
they need to change their attitude.
*nods*
at least try to act nice.

"they"? "try to act nice"?

[Spirited Away]

Fae's General Response To Comments #2:

1) Thank you, Brie. Yes, we generally give out notices to other staff backstage when we leave cB for a time. Thank you, Rachel (may I call you by your name?). I wholeheardly think that we should not have to sacrifice our feelings when we are faced with negativity from others. However, please DO NOT think that we are not admonished for this. Believe it or not, we are under surveillance and we do have to watch what we say.

2) The responsibility of demodding, or any punishment lie with admins. We are merely here to keep order in the forums (people staff). The need for more staff or the need to have less staff varies from person to person. The ultimate decision will be made by administrators.

3) Our attitudes contribute to this forum. Whether it is a bad or good contribution, again, varies from person to person. What one feels about one staff's attitude may not reflect the feelings of everyone else. However, if you are greatly offended/hurt or you are suffering over how a staff person is treating you, report immediately to an administrator. We are not God, therefore, we will be punished accordingly if the accused has good reasoning.

Thank you for the feedbacks.

[[Mediocre]Artist]

Not sure if this complaint has already been issued, but topic closing takes an awful long time... Not just inappropriate or repetitive topics, but topics that even the creators have asked to be closed.

[DaTru KataLYST]

Ok throw it out: Do I give off a mean/negative/piss-off kinda attitude when I moderate (close/move stuff)?

Here, I'm calling myself exempt from being bashed, because it seems the ones disliking me don't feel it is important enough to PM me about my abilities/attitude. So if you feel any animosity/dislike/annoyance towards me, here is the time and place to tell me. This is a self-help portion that I feel will help me work out my abilities. But please, atleast give a reason why so I can work on my problems. Thanks.

[gigiopolis]

Not sure if this complaint has already been issued, but topic closing takes an awful long time...  Not just inappropriate or repetitive topics, but topics that even the creators have asked to be closed.

Mods aren't gods...we're not omnipresent. If you see a topic that needs to be closed, and you can tell that the mods just overlooked the topic, then tell us. PM us so we can get the job done.

[*tweeak*]

i honestly don't think we would do a much better job closing topics even when they are asked to be closed. just because we are moderators doesnt mean we dont still like to post just like the next person, and thus i for one am still drawn to the topics that interest me. most topics do not just sit and gather spam. were not that inefficient. were only human- you cant ask too much of us

edit://oh, gigi beat me ;]

[*mona lisa*]

To add on to what Gigi said, we not only have to moderate the forums, but we want to enjoy it as well. Moderating is not our only job; we want to come here to express our view and opinions just like all the other members on createBlog.

Hah, Nicki beat me to what I was going to say.

This post has been edited by gotnoheart: Apr 5 2005, 09:06 PM

[sammi rules you]

no one's really saying anything about the design/xanga/blogger staffers?..

any complaints on us?

[sadolakced acid]

yes, you guys are too lazy.

actually, i wouldn't really know... never submitted anything.

anyways: i think each mod should be given responsibility of a forum. for more popular forums, there would be maybe two or three mods.

for example, if fae (using you as example here, i hope you don't mind) were debate forum mod, she would focus more on the debate forum, and that forum would as a result, get moderated more.

so; if each forum were given it's own mod (or mods), each mod would feel an 'ownership' of the forum, and would take pride in keeping it clean.

because the way it is now, mods usually just moderate forums they venture. they don't check every single thread. it's just too hard to do the entire CB.

for example, i could start a bashing session in the cars forum, and if no mods were in the discussion, or wanted to read the thread, it'd have to wait till someone reported me, which would take a while.

however, if one mod were assigned the cars forum to take charge of, then it would be caught in a day.

Moddly powers need to be delegated. not just shared.

(yes i will keep pushing for this untill either it's implimented or... hmm. haven't really thought abotu that possibility yet...)

[*AngelicEyz00*]

yes, you guys are too lazy.   

actually, i wouldn't really know...  never submitted anything.

anyways:  i think each mod should be given responsibility of a forum.  for more popular forums, there would be maybe two or three mods.

for example, if fae (using you as example here, i hope you don't mind) were debate forum mod, she would focus more on the debate forum, and that forum would as a result, get moderated more.

so; if each forum were given it's own mod (or mods), each mod would feel an 'ownership' of the forum, and would take pride in keeping it clean.

because the way it is now, mods usually just moderate forums they venture.  they don't check every single thread.  it's just too hard to do the entire CB.

for example, i could start a bashing session in the cars forum, and if no mods were in the discussion, or wanted to read the thread, it'd have to wait till someone reported me, which would take a while.

however, if one mod were assigned the cars forum to take charge of, then it would be caught in a day. 

Moddly powers need to be delegated.  not just shared.

(yes i will keep pushing for this untill either it's implimented or...  hmm.  haven't really thought abotu that possibility yet...)

^That was suggested quite a while ago, I remember... when I was first modded, but I think other moderators didn't like the idea of it.. I don't remember why though

[*jooleeah*]

^
That's a really good idea.

[Teesa]

no one's really saying anything about the design/xanga/blogger staffers?..

any complaints on us?

no complaints, I think you guys are doing a good job.
but, I have one thing to say--I'm not sure how many xanga skins are submitted a day, and I know it must be a lot to go through, but I think it would be nice to PM a person if theirs was rejected as soon as it is instead of having that person having to wait. But I know you guys said that you don't PM everyone and it might be a hassle, but it's just an idea.

[sadolakced acid]

hmm... why didn't the mods like it?

it's like having a company. you need people doing various jobs, not everybody doing everything.

sure, it might create competition between the mods as to who's forum is better... but a little competition is good.

[DaTru KataLYST]

no complaints, I think you guys are doing a good job.
but, I have one thing to say--I'm not sure how many xanga skins are submitted a day, and I know it must be a lot to go through, but I think it would be nice to PM a person if theirs was rejected as soon as it is instead of having that person having to wait. But I know you guys said that you don't PM everyone and it might be a hassle, but it's just an idea.

Don't worry, this feature will be implemented soon.

[Spirited Away]

no, you're welcome to use me in any example.

but i was wondering, what if i'm busy doing chores or need to study for an exam? i would have to leave my forum un-modded...

[sadolakced acid]

well, you see, you could ask another mod to watch your forum for you.

and mods would still mod wherever they were posting, this would just ensure every forum was checked over once a day (or so)

[*AngelicEyz00*]

here's the topic: http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php...1&st=&p=&#entry

//edit: mods only

[sadolakced acid]

bleh. i feel left out.

haha... how long is that thread? is it feasible to press the little [+] next to every post, then come here and post it all?

[*AngelicEyz00*]

what??

[*wind&fire*]

well so long as you mods and admin notice the inactiveness of the mods

[sadolakced acid]

next to the quote thing at the bar of every post is the little [+] symbol...

if you click it it becomes a [-] symbol and turns red...

and next time you clikc "post reply"

it inserts every post you picked as an individual quote.

[Teesa]

Don't worry, this feature will be implemented soon.

ohmygosh, how wonderful!
thanks!

[*AngelicEyz00*]

[quote=sadolakced acid,Apr 5 2005, 8:58 PM]next to the quote thing at the bar of every post is the little [+] symbol...

if you click it it becomes a [-] symbol and turns red...

and next time you clikc "post reply"

it inserts every post you picked as an individual quote.

[/quote]

damn i didn't even know that, haha

here we gooooooooo...









[quote=kryogenix,Aug 31 2004, 4:02 PM]
i was thinking, maybe we could assign certain staff members to individual forums? There's just too much for people staff to watch out for. We could still have power over the entire community center, just that we are responsible for what goes on in our assigned section.

if cap'n micron wants to institute this, i'd like to be interests mod. or if you're going to break it down even further, tech mod or debate mod.

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[quote=lilangelgurlpnai,Aug 31 2004, 4:09 PM]
Oh! Oh! Entertainment for me! Hah, that would be awesome, heh. Finally, something different for awhile.

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[quote=juliar,Aug 31 2004, 4:11 PM]
Meep. Extra people to the lounge. Or possible someone could do for the locker rooms in general, and since the intros doesn't have alot alot alot alot to really deal with, someone could juggle that and something else, same time.

I liek the idea.

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[quote=lilangelgurlpnai,Aug 31 2004, 4:13 PM]
So do I.

Finally, something different to think about, as what I said before.

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[quote=x_angawhomps,Aug 31 2004, 4:13 PM]
..but but.. what if it gets like blogring, WITH ALL THOSE MODERATORS and then you can't tell which one mods whatever forum.. and ..and.. confusing.. ahh!

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[quote=Kathleen,Aug 31 2004, 4:14 PM]
That's a good idea.

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[quote=Just_Dream,Aug 31 2004, 4:18 PM]
But I still sort of want to do things on allt he community section. I don't like the idea that I have to be responsible for a certain forum in there. What if I decide to change to a different forum later and want to move/close things in there? You know what I mean?

But if you guys do want to just moderate mainly in a certain forum, that's okay =) I just don't want to watch out for a single forum.

[/quote]


[quote=lilangelgurlpnai,Aug 31 2004, 4:22 PM]
Yeah, that's true too. You get tired of hearing things and you go over to some other forum and see, "Oh!" and not be able to move it.. Heh. But I think Kyro said something about still being able to moderate in the whole Community Center?

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[quote=krnxswat,Aug 31 2004, 4:22 PM]
JSL style, eh?

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[quote=liquidbluac1d,Aug 31 2004, 4:37 PM]
I call pictures or girls locker room actually thats a good idea..

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[quote=CEP,Aug 31 2004, 4:55 PM]
Wouldn't it be kind of the same if we can manage other forums?
And what if for example, everyone's gone, except for one people staff. And there happens to be a topic that needs to be taken care of in a forum that he/she cannot manage? What then?

- Jose

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[quote=krnxswat,Aug 31 2004, 5:03 PM]
That won't be happening or anytime soon so need to worry.

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[quote=kryogenix,Aug 31 2004, 5:14 PM]
i already mentioned, that we would still retain the power to moderate the entire community center, just that our priorities would lie with the forum we've been assigned too.

Don't remind me of JSL forums. *shudders*

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[quote=CEP,Aug 31 2004, 5:22 PM]
Oh, well in that case, I'm all set for that.
<- Hasnt touched Interests, Boy's Locker, Introduction, Entertainment in a while.

- Jose

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[quote=kryogenix,Aug 31 2004, 5:42 PM]
yeah, i'm really only in tech and debate now. there's just too much to keep up with.

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[quote=juliar,Sep 3 2004, 11:21 AM]
Not just too much to keep up with, too many...err.. pointless things.

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[quote=Jordan Inc.,Sep 3 2004, 1:12 PM]
i dont really like this idea, but if yu guys do, give me the pictures forum

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[sadolakced acid]

it's a good idea.

i mean, i just makes someone in charge of each individual forum... makes more responsibility...

[crazeegirl411]

honestly, i really think that alot of the people staff should be demodded.

why?
i was demodded for not having enough moderator actions, but when i could, i took action. now there are about a million topics on "what religion are you?" and stuff like that, and mods just seem to glaze over it. anyway, alot of them are inactive anyway.

i think that we have way too MANY mods ;x

most of the staff is doing a great job though, except those who are all like.. un good.

Exactly what I was saying.

[Just_Dream]

Just want to say that if anyone has any problem with my moderation around the forums, please feel free to PM me or talk to me about it. About the whole "opening a closed thread to post their 2 cents and closing it," it happened only when I was in the process of posting something and the topic got closed right when I clicked "Add Reply." I even admitted to it in a thread. I also have YET to see someone explain why that should matter, as does uninspiredfae.

And although some people might think moderators are "inactive" and don't do their jobs, don't be so quick to jump and conclude that they don't do anything. Moderators can close a topic WITHOUT posting in it, if the topic doesn't need any explanation of why the thread was closed--it's a given. Especially if numerous members post "oh this should be closed." I've closed topics numerous times without posting because the reason why the topic was closed was either obvious or self-explanatory.

I agree with uninspiredfae because moderators do have feelings too. We're not perfect. I HOPE that those who critiqued moderator performance negatively did not critique due to personal conflicts between the moderator(s) and the member. I'm not pointing fingers, just stating. What you must realize is that being a moderator can be pretty tough at times. Agreed, we're all human, we're bound to make mistakes. I'm really passive about things and I'll forgive and forget if a member wants to settle a dispute with me casually. I'm sure most, if not all, moderators will do the same as well.

There, that's my two cents.

PS: Just because we're moderators does not make us elite and a hundred times better than regular members. As fae, other people, and I have stated, we're all human. Moderators are just give more privileges. But with privilege, comes responsibility.

[FoOd]

Oooooh, touchè. ^

I love how the moderators are doing
Also they are just so nice. (well considering I am a n00b, its a first impression , but they are nice)

Keep up the good work

[*wind&fire*]

And although some people might think moderators are "inactive" and don't do their jobs, don't be so quick to jump and conclude that they don't do anything. Moderators can close a topic WITHOUT posting in it, if the topic doesn't need any explanation of why the thread was closed--it's a given. Especially if numerous members post "oh this should be closed." I've closed topics numerous times without posting because the reason why the topic was closed was either obvious or self-explanatory.

but think you should at least post a reason nevertheless as in consideration to the thread starter... becuase then they would have no idea to to PM to contest the closing of thier thread...

[Spirited Away]

but think you should at least post a reason nevertheless as in consideration to the thread starter... becuase then they would have no idea to to PM to contest the closing of thier thread...

Personally, when a person goes against the community guidelines, I do not feel a need to explain myself to him/her as to why I close his/her topic. The first thing anyone should do is read the guidelines before posting a new topic. I find that posting "closed" and then closing the thread is cheating because my post per day would go up, but I didn't even post anything worth while.

It gets really frustrating when the same people are violating the rules even after they are warned. They KNOW their thread is problematic, if they don't, they should already have an idea of why... the community guidelines say it all. Rules are there for a reason.

I do think, however, that if it's the person's first mistake, maybe an explanation is warranted so that he/she will not repeat it... But it doesn't make sense to give members who have more than a certain amount of posts to be violating the guidelines... *shrugs* maybe that's just me.



I Christina.

And oh, I see what you mean Mr. Acid... But I don't want to be stuck with just the debate forum... like you... i've been kinda... eh... with it.

[*wind&fire*]

not every person that has had their thread closed with out explanation of a post from the moderator knows why... all im asking is that you could just post saying closed and if any one has a problem they can PM you

[Spirited Away]

not every person that has had their thread closed with out explanation of a post from the moderator knows why... all im asking is that you could just post saying closed and if any one has a problem they can PM you

Okay... i guess. I still don't feel like it's a worth while post. I know how most people can be upset if a person post just one word and I don't want to be that person... but I don't want to be telling people to read the guidelines when it's they should already have done that.

But it is staff's responsiblity to let members know why their posts have been moderated. You're right.

[Angel_Cece]

its okay. but the several pointless and racist/offending topics are being slowly closed, making the topics more open to spam. i think the solution is just having more mods. but overall they do a good job

[jennyjenny]

I don't see a lot of the mods on here anymore. (like, all of them. it's always the same ones)

[*mona lisa*]

I don't see a lot of the mods on here anymore. (like, all of them. it's always the same ones)

What? Sorry, but that's just confusing. And it depends on which forums you visit...

[iheartsimba]

Also keep in mind everyone, just because mods arn't contantly posting does not make them inactive. Many will read all the topics, but not always make a reply. They can still do their job without posting to some of the meaningless topics.

[[Mediocre]Artist]

Mods aren't gods...we're not omnipresent.

i were only human- you cant ask too much of us

edit://oh, gigi beat me ;]

I'm not saying you are, but taking hours to close topics? Maybe we need more staff.

[*mona lisa*]

I'm not saying you are, but taking hours to close topics?  Maybe we need more staff.

That usually happens for the People Staff because there are just so many sub-forums in the Community Center. Keep in mind that we don't just moderate, we want to enjoy cB like the rest of well, cB.

[*tweeak*]

I'm not saying you are, but taking hours to close topics?  Maybe we need more staff.

theres no guarentee that people will be on at all hours of the day. people have lives, and we dont exactly have representatives from every time zone in the world. most threads dont go hours, and even if they do, theyre not just collecting spam, so its really not a problem. were not neglenent, just not omnipotent

[sadolakced acid]

now see, if there were one mod assigned to each forum, then each forum would get checked over at least once a day.

[*mona lisa*]

now see, if there were one mod assigned to each forum, then each forum would get checked over at least once a day.

But it would be quite boring if I, or any other mod, had to concentrate on one forum. it wouldn't be as exciting as going around the forums and hearing what other people have say and contribute at the same time in other forums.

[Pulchritude]

Mods are actually doing a great job , no complaints whatsoever.

But I think we need more Mods , ( im here 24/7 hehe ) , but seriously just a few like , 3 or 4.

hella yea! i mean a good mod to me is a great helper!
good attitude
somebody who knows the people
somebody who is really active
...

yea there should be more mods but not too many now...

i dont really know that much of the people staff.. i know more xanga staff cuz thats where i spend my time.. the only people staff i know is like Jeff

yea mods are doing good! keep up the good work mods

no complaints to the head staff/ blogger staff/ design staff cuz they do a awesome jobs! but sometimes i have some problems with people/xanga staff but there just doing their jobs.. there jobs arent just to close topics.. they have a lot of work to do.. they have lives too.. you know? yea some mods arent that active...

Ps:

Jeff is the nicest mod ever! God! always funny

[Rachel]

I don't think adding more mods would accomplish anything. It would make everyones job more...RAWR.

You guys are doing the best you can, those who say otherwise just don't really understand that you are human and cannot moniter every aspect of cB 24/7

[sadolakced acid]

But it would be quite boring if I, or any other mod, had to concentrate on one forum. it wouldn't be as exciting as going around the forums and hearing what other people have say and contribute at the same time in other forums.

it's just a forum that you'd be presiding over and had to check over every day.

you'd still go around CB and mod wherever you went...

in fact; the only changes would be title wise: each forum would have a part at the top that says "Moderator(s): ___________"

and then, mods would still do everything the same, just pay more attention to keeping thier part of CB clean.

[*mona lisa*]

I guess. But like Elba said, this idea wasn't really popular with the mods. Also, you would have to talk to the admins and Jusun(micron) about it.

[Pulchritude]

yea in some what way i agree with having a mod for each forum.. thats what blogring does i believe... but i like it the way it is now.. and i think the people staff are controll for those forum but to me mods should go in all forums to detect problems.. and yea the admins have to be convinced about that.. so yea. just like mona said but in more detail. but what would the mods be called for like the cars and food and humor?? like Car staff?? humore staff? Food staff? haha that sound too silly

[*AngelicEyz00*]

We definitely don't need more moderators. What we need are the current moderators to be "more active" or a replacement of some of the current moderators.

[Pulchritude]

We definitely don't need more moderators. What we need are the current moderators to be "more active" or a replacement of some of the current moderators.

yea i agree.. the admins should check all the mods and see if they are doing good or bad and if the admins think its right, the admins should replace them but currently i dont see no bad mods.. but some arent active since they have been updated as a mod..

[ItzOnlySydney]

the mods are great here. but since you asked...

some of them do have an attitude problem.

but i think frankie rocks. he seems so..so..so..human =X lol

[Just_Dream]

^ ... What? Frankie's not a mod.

[Spirited Away]

Those who have just joined this thread, please refer to posts where mods provided some explanation and/or answered some of your concerns already. Thank you.

[sadolakced acid]

even if we increase mod. activity, it's only going to be in the more popular forums.

it needs to be someone's job to check over a forum each day to see if any topics need to be closed or moved.

as for names, does car forum mod, debate forum mod, lounge mod, relationships mod, etc. sound alright?


you could have all themods be very active, but have them all active in the lounge and then it wouldn't matter how many were active.

[demolished]

They're nice but something bad happens, they turn into a monster.

OVERALL, THEY'RE DOING GREAT.

[gelionie]

theres no guarentee that people will be on at all hours of the day. people have lives, and we dont exactly have representatives from every time zone in the world. most threads dont go hours, and even if they do, theyre not just collecting spam, so its really not a problem. were not neglenent, just not omnipotent

Ahh... just what I was thinking.
ALL of the mods are from the US... I think.
Probably some can be from different time zones, so there would be a chance at least one mod is online at different times of the day. Sometimes there are too many mods online at the same time, while sometimes there aren't any at all.

[lovescream]

I think most are from the US...

hmmmmmm..
i stay up late on the computer, though. so it'd be 4am in EST and probably.. i dont know.. about 3pm in hong kong.

[Flaunted]

hmm.
okay first thing, when i close topics i try to [as much as possible] have a fairly good reason to close it. sometimes i don't because most of the peopl who noticed the threads will post " this should be closed" and don't say their aren't any because their is a lot.

i say we don't need any more mods, maybe more blogger staff. poor jackie. anyways, i go on cb a lot, even thought i don't post as much [ i never really do, as you can see by my ity bity 2,000 posts ] but i am active. i go here and see what the new topics are and such.

to what sadolakced acid, it is a idea i always pondered about, but then you have to realize that not all mods will be there for their own section, and it might foil this plan that you and other people might have.

OH yes, i am so sorry if i sounded really mean with my reasons of closing. i try to calm down but i can't because of stress or whatever.
[it can also be because of all the repeated spam or advertisments created by one person] i try to do my best.

but really it makes me happy to hear that you think we are doing a good job.

i christina.

edit;
guys, i feel like i just repeated what everyone has already said.
crap.

[Pulchritude]

Ahh... just what I was thinking.
ALL of the mods are from the US... I think.
Probably some can be from different time zones, so there would be a chance at least one mod is online at different times of the day. Sometimes there are too many mods online at the same time, while sometimes there aren't any at all.

i think one of our current xanga staff Mona aka gotnoheart is from toronto, Canada? i think.

[*mona lisa*]

i think one of our current xanga staff Mona aka gotnoheart is from toronto, Canada? i think. 

Don't worry, I used to live in New York before so I'm not a stranger, but Toronto is in the same timezone as NYC. =]

[*Azarel*]

I think we have way too many mods, and many of them inactive. I can't really say anything for staff outside of people staff since I only hang out in the community center, but it seems that many of them glaze over on some topics for a while, leaving them open to either continual spamming or bashing.

For example, at this very instant while I'm typing this (it might be closed by the time I'm done), there is a thread in the lounge. The starburst one that's a repeat. I counted four mods (capable of closing/merging it) online when it was first posted. Now I count seven mods online capable of closing it. And it's been open for over half an hour.

edit1 nvm, it got closed. But you get the idea.</end edit>

As I was saying on inactive staff members, I know that y'all are human and I know that createBlog isn't your entire life, but in my mind, you made a commitment to createBlog when you accepted the position so long breaks just for the hell of it aren't really what I had in mind as commitment. Okay, so maybe you don't leave just because you feel like it. If you leave for a long time, I really think at least the community deserves to know that you'll be gone.

Also, there are staff members who aren't inactive, but just lurk on the site. I really don't want to name any, but I think we can all guess who they are. Sure, they're still around, they're not inactive, but they don't contribute to the site anymore, they don't post, and they rarely, if ever, happen to even execute any moderating actions. When they do though, we, the community, neither know nor see who closed/merged/moved/whatever the topic since the lurking mod doesn't post, thus causing the misconception in our head of an inactive mod.

edit2 Oh yeah, and also, just another thought, lately, some threads have been unneccessarily closed (imo). But I guess that's over. Whatever.

[gigiopolis]

i think one of our current xanga staff Mona aka gotnoheart is from toronto, Canada? i think. 

I'm from Vancouver, although that's the same as Cali time. In summer, though, I'll be able to mod the forums in Hong Kong time.

[sadolakced acid]

maybe users could vote on wheter to close or move a topic...

and thier vote would count the number of blue boxes by thier name.

warned user's vote value would decrease by thier warn percent.

when total votes are >25, then the topic is closed and an automated message inserted into the thread, saying if you don't want it to be closed, PM a moderator to re-open it, if they see fit.

i wonder if the forum softwar supports this...

[Pulchritude]

i personally think if the topic starter says thx for helping me! or u can close this then the mods have their permission to close the topic.. voting would be more compleicated and just would give more people to spamm..

[sadolakced acid]

yes, but the problem is mods aren't finding threads that say 'close this' in time... or threads that are violations of the rules.

i still think the whole 'each forum has a mod' thing would be better for CB. sure, some mods might not like it, but it would make CB better moderated.

[KrunkMuzik]

Uh...in a scale of 1-10... a 7.

You guys make a big deal outta SMALL things...

[Spirited Away]

Uh...in a scale of 1-10... a 7.

You guys make a big deal outta SMALL things...

Do you mind giving us an example?

This thread is here to critique us, however, we can do no more to improve ourselves if we do not know what it is that needs improving. Please be more specific.

So, what kind of small things do we make a big deal out of?

[Pulchritude]

yes, but the problem is mods aren't finding threads that say 'close this' in time... or threads that are violations of the rules.

i still think the whole 'each forum has a mod' thing would be better for CB. sure, some mods might not like it, but it would make CB better moderated.

well to be active for a mod doesnt neccessarily mean that mod gotta close topics.. they can be regular helpers like the rest of us.. and the one mod per forum is a good idea but all the admins/mods gotta agree on it..

[sweetxsimplicity]

Yes I've noticed that too.
Some mods hardly come on once a week.
I think the mods should be on CB like once every few days, or something like that.

I don't know if this is just me... but it seems like some mods are SORT OF abusing their mod powers. They can re-open closed topics and add their reply and close it again. They can also spam for a while before closing the topics. Oh well, I guess it's just me then.

Many mods just usually post in one certain forum. Like unspiredfae usually only posts in the debate forum.

[daintyme]

all in all, the mods are doing a great job. however, when they're addressing questions and concerns (and i've noticed this when i read the "official membership" thread), they seem to have a tired, here-we-go-again attitude, and i find that rude. i would appreciate it if they were more positive.

[*Azarel*]

all in all, the mods are doing a great job. however, when they're addressing questions and concerns (and i've noticed this when i read the "official membership" thread), they seem to have a tired, here-we-go-again attitude, and i find that rude. i would appreciate it if they were more positive.

If people actually read the rules for official membership instead of repeatedly applying without checking if they've met the requirements, maybe people wouldn't be so annoyed. I mean, they are pretty much voluntarily doing this stuff so you should be grateful.

[iheartsimba]

If you all see a topic that hasn't been closed in a while, don't get mad if we missed it. I would take it offensivly if you guys tell me that I'm not doing a good job with closing, moving, ect. Because I am on here like...all the time. Maybe sometimes I'll miss some, and if I do just PM me! As long as it's closed/moved that's all that matters. You guys can do your part if you are frusterated.

[*AngelicEyz00*]

To whomever suggested members vote on whether a topic should be closed or not... umm, no.

[EmmalieV]

^exactly , that would suck big time.

Mods are supposed to close or re-open a topic.

[sadolakced acid]

ah, then why not have each forum have a mod that's 'in charge' of it?

mods may not like it, but it would make createblog a better place.

almost 20 hours now.

[*x____duckii*]

ah, then why not have each forum have a mod that's 'in charge' of it?

mods may not like it, but it would make createblog a better place.

almost 20 hours now.

Yeah, but then what happens when one of the mods have to be gone for a few days? The forum would be left untaken care of. That's definetely not a good idea.

[sadolakced acid]

same thing that happens when a teacher is gone for a few days.

they get another mod to sub in for them a bit.

all mods would still have the same power they have now. it's just a naming thing.

[*x____duckii*]

same thing that happens when a teacher is gone for a few days.

they get another mod to sub in for them a bit.

all mods would still have the same power they have now.  it's just a naming thing.

But then what would happen to the other forum that the mod is supposed to take of? It wouldn't be fair for a mod to take care of 2 forums. A sub teacher can't teach 2 classes at the same time, you know..?