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posted August 09, 2004 01:28 PM            

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Who do you guys think would make good Moderators for this Forum (on each side, or maybe neutral)?

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posted August 09, 2004 02:17 PM              

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Randall that's a tough one, I like Jwhop a lot, but I'm afraid that he might scare people away. But I like taking chances, so I would give Jwhop a nod, he may have trouble being neutral though, I don't know. It's up to you Randall.

-StarLover

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posted August 09, 2004 02:21 PM              

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I don't want to name names, but I think a Mod has to know their own mind, while allowing others to do the same, even if on a totally different wave-length.

And they also need to gently remind people when they're forgetting to be respectful.

*IMO*

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posted August 09, 2004 02:34 PM              

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Yes, there is a very strict "respect" policy on this forum that the moderator has to uphold.

Lioneye, what does *IMO* mean?

-StarLover

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posted August 09, 2004 02:39 PM            

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IMO=In My Opinion

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posted August 09, 2004 02:46 PM              

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I'm so out of the loop. I'm like Joey from Friends, I just don't know sometimes.

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posted August 09, 2004 02:58 PM            

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Thanks Star but in my opinion, you are right. We need someone much more neutral.

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posted August 09, 2004 03:24 PM            

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Or a panel: One from the Left, one from the Right and one from the middle.

That way each can bring in a perspective. Any "one" sided moderator will cause a shift towards that side or possibly alienate others, whereas a panel will cause a consensus to review what is said and keep things in check.

I like jwhop or isis for the right

I can't really nominate anyone from the left because I am not of that persuasion LOL...

LibraSparkle is pretty middle of the road. I would say Trillian too, but I don't know if she would want to partake in it.

~pidaua

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posted August 09, 2004 03:26 PM              

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How about Rainbow and Trillian to represent the left?

Great idea, it will certainly keep this forum in check. Jwhop and Isis on the Right. Rainbow and Trillian on the Left. Or is there anyone else who would like to take those positions?

Jwhop, Isis, Rainbow, and Trillian? (Hey look, the four quarters.)

It's still up to Randall though.

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posted August 09, 2004 04:21 PM            

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Starlover: "How YOU doin'?"

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posted August 09, 2004 05:48 PM            

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My vote: Someone who is not politically inclined, who can keep from restricting freedom to express oneself while maintaining a level of civility, someone who is not easily intimidated, but I almost think a total and complete disinterest in politics would be best - then there wouldn't be a risk of picking on one group or the other, and the reprimands for just plain rudeness, etc, would be above reproach. That's just my 2.375375375 cents

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posted August 09, 2004 06:37 PM              

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StarLover....thanks....but Rainbow says "No thank you!"......(before anybody else gets a chance to snicker at the very idea of ME being a moderator...)

....and even if it were a nice, calm, harmless, little forum...I would still say no, as I could never committ myself to being a moderator of any forum...too much work...(and you know how the "left" feels about "work"... )

How about yourself? Do you consider yourself neutral? I think you would be good moderator..

Love,
Rainbow

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posted August 09, 2004 08:42 PM              

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Hi Randall,
If I may be so bold as to say so, I think I would be a good moderator for this forum, since in most cases I am able to view both sides of an argument equally and with relatively little emotion. Of course, I have my views, but I try to remain unattached to them to the greatest extent possible. That being said, I am not sure I really could be a moderator anyway, since my work takes up so much of my time lately....Also I am not very computer savvy. I hope I am not perceived as riding too high on my horse but I do happen to think neutrality is one of my strengths. I am not sure anyone else on this site knows me well enough to really agree or disagree on this point.....
Oh well, I am sure whatever you decide will be best...

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posted August 09, 2004 08:47 PM              

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I second the notion. of quicksilver. My opinion.

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posted August 09, 2004 11:22 PM              

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I thought both lioneye and starlover made a very good point about upholding mutual respect around this place. It DOES frighten people off, and while some might find that sort of thing entertaining, the forum is called Global Unity, not Political Dissention.

Quiksilver's a pretty derned neutral choice and has a good sensitivity and sense of fairness.

For what MO is worth.

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posted August 10, 2004 12:50 AM              

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where'd theFajita3 disappear????

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posted August 10, 2004 12:53 AM            

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She is having some private difficulties.

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posted August 10, 2004 12:57 AM              

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will she be back?

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posted August 10, 2004 01:00 AM            

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I think so.

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posted August 10, 2004 01:06 AM              

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cool beans
so wouldn't it be a better idea if we kind of just run things along with other moderators until she gets back, since this is her baby after all?
*just thinking aloud*

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posted August 10, 2004 04:11 AM              

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I think quiksilver would be excellent!

Love,
Rainbow

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posted August 10, 2004 12:20 PM              

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YAAAY! Quiksilver got the job!!!

Congratulations!

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posted August 10, 2004 01:20 PM            

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He did? What Uni-verse did you slide in from, Daf?

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posted August 10, 2004 01:48 PM              

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What does a moderator do besides edit and ban? .... well, and police?

I trust that any of the people mentioned could be ... not to use an over used statemnet, but... fair and balanced.

There are clear lines that cannot be crossed. I don't think political offiliation really makes a difference. I don't doubt that jwhop would put someone in their place for verbally attacking a Libral. On the flip side, I don't think 26T would allow the same kind of treatment directed at a Conservative.

Besides, it's not like Randall isn't in here all the time to watch the watchers

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