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[tiggerizme]

Thank you Wrongun. I sincerley hope that this is viewed by all as constructive vice complaining. I know it's impossible to guartantee Board Security but man would it be nice to have a little more to protect us.

I am not talking about the Hall Monitor or Natzi type policeman running around being dicks to someone or even the ones who can get you the "Hookup". The quality of the Mod is definitely a must along with the quantity. Recruiting is a effort that should get passed down when companies grow. You can't run the world by yourself. You need Manager and supervisors and team leader and so forth. A rank structure per se.

Mods should be the first line of defense against scammers, redundant posts, ridiculous questions, flamers and people who all out disobey the rules set forth. It's a community of a lot of people here and the security should be tightened up to protect that.

Just a thought.

 

[itlnstln]

Thank you Wrongun. I sincerley hope that this is viewed by all as constructive vice complaining. I know it's impossible to guartantee Board Security but man would it be nice to have a little more to protect us.

I am not talking about the Hall Monitor or Natzi type policeman running around being dicks to someone or even the ones who can get you the "Hookup". The quality of the Mod is definitely a must along with the quantity. Recruiting is a effort that should get passed down when companies grow. You can't run the world by yourself. You need Manager and supervisors and team leader and so forth. A rank structure per se.

Mods should be the first line of defense against scammers, redundant posts, ridiculous questions, flamers and people who all out disobey the rules set forth. It's a community of a lot of people here and the security should be tightened up to protect that.

Just a thought.

Your intentions are great, and your proposed policy could definitely work.
There are "def." a few Bro's around here who could handle a position like that.

 

[tiggerizme]

Hey Itln, do you think it is necessary? I guess that's the question that really should be answered. I feel that it is but there might be different opinions out there. I think security is a must when dealing with a topic of this stature.

 

[Apexx]

Tiggerizme, good post bro. It addresses a real need. I understand where ur coming from about mods just looking out for the process of the site and not having to know everything about AAS. However, I don't exactly agree with it.
This particular forum pertains to the use of subtances that can be VERY dangerous if u don't use them correctly. Yes, the vets are here to help, but many people (especially the newbies) turn to mods for advise. The reason is simple, they're thinking, if they're a mod on a steroid forum then they must know what they're talking about. I'm not saying that the mod would intentionally give incorrect info, but it's very possible for them to unknowingly give bad info.

Bottom line, we need more mods, but this particular forum is too important and complex to let someone who just has a good amount of spare time on their hands be responsible for it.

This is very true, that is why I spoke of the recruiting techniques above as well. Having more mods won't eliminate the redundant questions no but it will sure allow for more eyes to view, delete, move and warn people. There are no consequeces on this board. Hell there aren't even enough mods to warn everyone who makes mistakes.

Also, to Swordfish. Mods don't have to know everything about AAS. This is what seasoned Vets are for, not MODS. They should be appointed as Board Security, not Information Gathering. This is where a Ranking system would play a great role. We all know the Karma thing is bullshit as well as the posts. No one knows who to go to. MODS should be looking out for the best interest in the Board and it's members not worried about what information they can provide. This my friend is would be an extra if you could find them that actually do know their shit. But for all itents and purposes I am speaking of BOARD SECURITY and WELL BEING.

Hope I'm not rambling.

 

[BigGunsInc.]

Let me say that i dont disagree with you tigger, and you do make some good points! I think that when it comes to a mod, the powers that be will put forward someone when they agree on someone who is "up to the task"


you could also maybe PM George, and point this thread out to him.. Give him a heads up to check it out and tell him the title and where it is.

That might help

BGI

 

[tiggerizme]

Again, that's one of the concerns that I have about rank structure. I am not saying we need MoDs to run around being dickheads. If we have the rank structure, rules set in place that were forced upon new people then they would know who to go to in the beginning. If this is the case as you have stated then you could benefit from two different Types of Mods. Board Security Mods and Information Mods. There you go. Problem solved.

The main thing is that the newbies don't know where to go right now so what would be the difference? Hell most of em don't even know what a Sticky is. Once just signed on a few minutes ago and what do you think his first post was??? I'll give you three guesses but you'll only need one. That's my concern.

 

[RADAR]

The only way to stop it is to have a rules that you have to read before you can post and then a quiz that you have to take and pass showing you read the rules.

Seriously though, I've been here 6 years. It's ALWAYS been like this. ALWAYS. And it's never going to change. In fact, it will likely get worse. The internet has people getting used to an immediate answer to their questions and then they blow. Especially now with all the "support" discussion boards. "Hey I got a 293hrx and I can't get it sync with my palm. Anyone else have this problems" The 5 guys answer them and they never see that board again. People don't get that this is a community with rules. And just like any other community people have to get to know you before they're going to help you. Especially with a source. Except the scammers of course, they are a newbie's best buddy.

I love this statement:

They go to people with lots of Karma thinking that means they have been here longer or know more about AAS which is not true at all.

This is so true. Before Karma you could pick someone out as knowledgeable by the time here and the number of posts they had. Then came the Chat board where you could run up your post count into the thousands in a couple months by posting "yeah that sucks" 3000 times. So post counts were no good anymore as an indicator of knowledge. Then the Karma came and it looked like a pretty good idea. You give it to someone for a good answer. So you know who gives good answers because they have lots of Karma. Now you can buy it, win it, trade it, whore for it, and even get Karma just for saying, "yeah that sucks". So we're back at square one.

Could not have said it better
RADAR

 

[tiggerizme]

Thanks for the input guys. I'll see if I can get to a pm for George to invite him on over to the topic. I am not letting this down until an answer is presented from the man himself so you all can count on that.

 

[tiggerizme]

No way to get anything directly to him but I am sure that he will come around to it. Hopefully, somehow we can keep it bumped so that more people will comment. We'll see though.

 

[SwolK]

here you go tigger