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Originally posted by pntbll248
Sorry for the ancient revival, but given the fact that there's a lot of members tearing down the mods, and mods getting into it with members, I think it may be appropriate to give another chance for both members and moderators to have a way to talk about the issue. If we just leave this issue be, it'll most likely escalate. Try to remain mature.
There are things I'm perceiving, not accusing:
It seems as though there's been... situations... lately where a moderator or two will blow something out of proportion, and it seems like they're doing it to beat their chests in front of the forum. That may be true, and it may not be true, I dunno, but that's what I've been perceiving.
Also, I'm a bit concerned that it seems as though the moderators have stepped over the line of their duties, as after having a few conversations with a few moderators over MSN concerning these situations, it seems as though the moderators think it's their job to be teaching us morals and how to behave. That's not your job, and it's not your job to be deciding who's right and wrong in an argument, and it's not your job to be acting like our mommies and daddies; it's your job to make sure the rules are enforced and the peace of the forum is kept. If a rule is enforced, just enforce it and move on; if you want to add to the discussion as an individual member, then I'd highly suggest emphasizing that you're speaking as a member and that your opinion had no weight in the rules being enforced.
By far, the biggest issue I've heard from other members is that they think that some of the staff act too rash and emotional when making a call; or worse, keeping grudges and letting that control their moderating actions. That's not a good thing, guys, and it need fixed if that is the case.
I also think some members need to back off the staff. By my knowledge, they're not out to ruin someone's day, and they are human. I've seen a complete disregard for the basal level of respect that every human being deserves, and frankly, the staff is being treated like crap.
Look, it's pretty clear that there's some issues between the mods and the members; the mods, by my understanding, are getting fed up with it, and the members, by my understanding, don't think things are getting dealt with properly. Let's try to get that worked out?
Seconded, thirded, fourthed, and so on...