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res3567 · 12-20-2009, 08:16 PM

I recently joined a forum to support another one of my hobbies; R/C flying.
When I hit the forum button I saw a pediphile had...... well you know..... posted pics...... I did not open the posts just saw the labels. Shocked I contacted the only other mod besides the webmaster. Today the webmaster says he is shutting down his site. He has had it with fighting spam and the pediphile posts were the last straw. He opened the site in 2005. Thank you guys for all you do to make this a clean site were we can share Pentax photagrapy and sometimes act like kids bickering with one another on GT!

Damn Brit · 12-21-2009, 02:47 AM

I'm sure I speak for the rest of the moderation team when I say that we appreciate your kind words.

J.Scott · 12-21-2009, 03:42 AM

Thanks!

It takes a concerted effort to keep a ship of this magnitude sailing smoothly.
I'm really proud to be part of the crew!
But the real credit goes to our Captain - Adam!
I just help to swab the deck, but he's in charge!

We deal with spammers on a daily basis but thankfully Adam has place safeguards on the site so they are snagged before they get to post their rubbish. There's a lot of activity that goes on behind the scene that the average member never sees.

Adam · 12-21-2009, 04:00 AM

Thanks

While I may do a lot, your browsing experience wouldn't be close to what it is right now without the Moderators - they are indeed a wonderful help!

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Rupert · 12-21-2009, 07:29 AM

I think I would have to agree with you Adam, it is a difficult task and they do seem to take it seriously and get the job done.
A couple of my Squirrels....Festus and Otis have been talking of joining this site and applying for Moderator positions. I trust that you will know better than to allow that to ever happen? I just wanted to mention it, so if those names appear in the form of applications to join the site, someone will hit the delete button. I enjoy this site very much, and so do many others, but those two Squirrels can ruin it in a heartbeat.......
Regards
Rupert

Parallax · 12-21-2009, 08:52 AM

I have to agree that this forum has the most appropriate and reasonable level of moderation I have seen.

straightshooter · 12-21-2009, 10:52 AM

Even with the little snits that we throw on GT, I'm amazed at how smoothly everything runs here. Having been a moderator on another site where flame wars were quite common and quite vicious I understand how hard it is sometimes for mods to maintain control. Great job folks!

CW

Gooshin · 12-21-2009, 10:55 AM

what are moderators?

*notices the 5428 infraction PM's in his mailbox*

OHHH.. THOSE moderators....

Ratmagiclady · 12-21-2009, 12:15 PM

+1 cheers for the moderators here.

I seem to end up a lightning rod on this particular board, but I've seen a lot worse. And, it has to be on the order of six months since I've even seen advertising spam here, never mind what closed down Res' RC board.

It's probably needless to say that all of us would take, to massively understate, an exceptionally-dim view of such things, however much we butt heads with each other on a daily basis. I sure hope the mods here aren't having to deal with that here, even to filter it out.

graphicgr8s · 12-21-2009, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

+1 cheers for the moderators here.

I seem to end up a lightning rod on this particular board, but I've seen a lot worse. And, it has to be on the order of six months since I've even seen advertising spam here, never mind what closed down Res' RC board.

It's probably needless to say that all of us would take, to massively understate, an exceptionally-dim view of such things, however much we butt heads with each other on a daily basis. I sure hope the mods here aren't having to deal with that here, even to filter it out.

RML I think I may actually agree with you here.

Adam and the Mods to a bang up job. Thanks Guys.

Ratmagiclady · 12-21-2009, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

RML I think I may actually agree with you here.

Adam and the Mods to a bang up job. Thanks Guys.

Hey, appreciation from those who are doubtless the big 'problem children' ...Can't be bad from a mod's point of view, right?

gokenin · 12-21-2009, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

+1 cheers for the moderators here.

I seem to end up a lightning rod on this particular board, but I've seen a lot worse. And, it has to be on the order of six months since I've even seen advertising spam here, never mind what closed down Res' RC board.

It's probably needless to say that all of us would take, to massively understate, an exceptionally-dim view of such things, however much we butt heads with each other on a daily basis. I sure hope the mods here aren't having to deal with that here, even to filter it out.

Well you could always look at is we pick on you because we know that you are sure to give us one heck of a fight (some of us actually do enjoy the adversarial bantering that happens here) so I think of it as a badge of honor.

The Mods do deserve credit for keeping the place a very friendly place to come and hang out from time to time.

graphicgr8s · 12-21-2009, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

Hey, appreciation from those who are doubtless the big 'problem children' ...Can't be bad from a mod's point of view, right?

And again we agree. Would you stop it already.

Ratmagiclady · 12-21-2009, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by gokenin

Well you could always look at is we pick on you because we know that you are sure to give us one heck of a fight (some of us actually do enjoy the adversarial bantering that happens here) so I think of it as a badge of honor.

There's limited honor to be gained from really stupid fights. It really does get out of hand, personal, and often totally-uncalled-for-insulting, even on some threads that should be friendly.

A lot of it is simply ill-placed baiting, mockery, (even over, yes, the fact I have physical challenges) and ad hominem claims that have nothing to do with either reason or honor. To some people 'honor' is nothing more than posturing and puffing onesself up, and the only person really capable of losing honor there is themselves.

When it comes to a 'fight,' honor is in respect for your 'enemies.' There's no honor or glory in portraying someone else as a subhuman 'straw-man' and then proclaiming onesself victorious.

That's just plain bad manners and boorishness.

deadwolfbones · 12-21-2009, 03:43 PM

Yeah, this is the best-moderated board I post on, and I say that as a moderator on another board.

12-20-2009, 08:16 PM	#1
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876	Thank You Moderators! I recently joined a forum to support another one of my hobbies; R/C flying. When I hit the forum button I saw a pediphile had...... well you know..... posted pics...... I did not open the posts just saw the labels. Shocked I contacted the only other mod besides the webmaster. Today the webmaster says he is shutting down his site. He has had it with fighting spam and the pediphile posts were the last straw. He opened the site in 2005. Thank you guys for all you do to make this a clean site were we can share Pentax photagrapy and sometimes act like kids bickering with one another on GT!

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12-21-2009, 07:29 AM	#5
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	I think I would have to agree with you Adam, it is a difficult task and they do seem to take it seriously and get the job done. A couple of my Squirrels....Festus and Otis have been talking of joining this site and applying for Moderator positions. I trust that you will know better than to allow that to ever happen? I just wanted to mention it, so if those names appear in the form of applications to join the site, someone will hit the delete button. I enjoy this site very much, and so do many others, but those two Squirrels can ruin it in a heartbeat....... Regards Rupert

12-21-2009, 08:52 AM	#6
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	I have to agree that this forum has the most appropriate and reasonable level of moderation I have seen.

12-21-2009, 10:52 AM	#7
straightshooter Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Forest Park, Georgia/Jacksonville, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 633	Even with the little snits that we throw on GT, I'm amazed at how smoothly everything runs here. Having been a moderator on another site where flame wars were quite common and quite vicious I understand how hard it is sometimes for mods to maintain control. Great job folks! CW

12-21-2009, 10:55 AM	#8
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	what are moderators? notices the 5428 infraction PM's in his mailbox OHHH.. THOSE moderators....

12-21-2009, 12:15 PM	#9
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	+1 cheers for the moderators here. I seem to end up a lightning rod on this particular board, but I've seen a lot worse. And, it has to be on the order of six months since I've even seen advertising spam here, never mind what closed down Res' RC board. It's probably needless to say that all of us would take, to massively understate, an exceptionally-dim view of such things, however much we butt heads with each other on a daily basis. I sure hope the mods here aren't having to deal with that here, even to filter it out.

12-21-2009, 12:52 PM	#10
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady +1 cheers for the moderators here. I seem to end up a lightning rod on this particular board, but I've seen a lot worse. And, it has to be on the order of six months since I've even seen advertising spam here, never mind what closed down Res' RC board. It's probably needless to say that all of us would take, to massively understate, an exceptionally-dim view of such things, however much we butt heads with each other on a daily basis. I sure hope the mods here aren't having to deal with that here, even to filter it out. RML I think I may actually agree with you here. Adam and the Mods to a bang up job. Thanks Guys.

12-21-2009, 12:57 PM	#11
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by graphicgr8s RML I think I may actually agree with you here. Adam and the Mods to a bang up job. Thanks Guys. Hey, appreciation from those who are doubtless the big 'problem children' ...Can't be bad from a mod's point of view, right?

12-21-2009, 01:07 PM	#12
gokenin Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lowell,ma Posts: 1,899	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady +1 cheers for the moderators here. I seem to end up a lightning rod on this particular board, but I've seen a lot worse. And, it has to be on the order of six months since I've even seen advertising spam here, never mind what closed down Res' RC board. It's probably needless to say that all of us would take, to massively understate, an exceptionally-dim view of such things, however much we butt heads with each other on a daily basis. I sure hope the mods here aren't having to deal with that here, even to filter it out. Well you could always look at is we pick on you because we know that you are sure to give us one heck of a fight (some of us actually do enjoy the adversarial bantering that happens here) so I think of it as a badge of honor. The Mods do deserve credit for keeping the place a very friendly place to come and hang out from time to time.

12-21-2009, 01:11 PM	#13
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady Hey, appreciation from those who are doubtless the big 'problem children' ...Can't be bad from a mod's point of view, right? And again we agree. Would you stop it already.

12-21-2009, 01:34 PM	#14
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by gokenin Well you could always look at is we pick on you because we know that you are sure to give us one heck of a fight (some of us actually do enjoy the adversarial bantering that happens here) so I think of it as a badge of honor. There's limited honor to be gained from really stupid fights. It really does get out of hand, personal, and often totally-uncalled-for-insulting, even on some threads that should be friendly. A lot of it is simply ill-placed baiting, mockery, (even over, yes, the fact I have physical challenges) and ad hominem claims that have nothing to do with either reason or honor. To some people 'honor' is nothing more than posturing and puffing onesself up, and the only person really capable of losing honor there is themselves. When it comes to a 'fight,' honor is in respect for your 'enemies.' There's no honor or glory in portraying someone else as a subhuman 'straw-man' and then proclaiming onesself victorious. That's just plain bad manners and boorishness.

12-21-2009, 03:43 PM	#15
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	Yeah, this is the best-moderated board I post on, and I say that as a moderator on another board.

Thank You Moderators!

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