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I should note (regarding COPPA) that as I examined my settings I remember purposely disabling COPPA so children wouldn't have difficulty signing up for what I thought would be a tame and PG site. It's quite obvious this isn't quite the case anymore, so I'm going to enable COPPA again.
|^| Finally, some clarification. = )
Thanks for the update, Mufasa, glad to have that one worked out
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But now I'm a bit concerned about something else, we're not gonna get rid of members younger than 13 because of this, I hope? That was never my intent, only to keep the forum legal, not cause problems for current members.
Hmm, well I say keep the younger members seeing as it really wouldn't be fair but keep it enabled in the future to prevent more sign-ups (for the younger members) probably and of course follow the ToS and keep the forum itself legal?
Though thanks for clearing that up, Mufasa.
Lea members I've had the pleasure of meeting in person: Sharifu, Sadiki, This Land, Nathalie, Lucy, Lion King Stu, Taneli, KanuTGL, Shadow, Revo and Leorgathar
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Look like TLK is really a PG 13 Movie and forum tooJ/K
Good question Pntbll, I was thinkin the same thing.
Hurrah! Nice one.Originally posted by Mufasa
I should note (regarding COPPA) that as I examined my settings I remember purposely disabling COPPA so children wouldn't have difficulty signing up for what I thought would be a tame and PG site. It's quite obvious this isn't quite the case anymore, so I'm going to enable COPPA again.
As far as I know that's how it's going to operate.Originally posted by King Simba
Hmm, well I say keep the younger members seeing as it really wouldn't be fair but keep it enabled in the future to prevent more sign-ups (for the younger members) probably and of course follow the ToS and keep the forum itself legal?
May I also add, that the mods are also just members of this place, who laugh and cry along with all the other members of this board.
Ok, we have "power" over the board, we can do things members can't.
But still, we aren't only here, just to moderate this place.
All mods here do their best and to come on-line whenever they can, to interact with everyone, to talk and discuss just like every other member on this board.
I've been sick a few times, and still, I can't help myself from dragging my behind to the PC and see what goes on here, because I just miss this place.
And I don't miss it like: ooh, I'm gonna close lots of stuff again today *yay*
No, I miss this place, because I miss talking along with everyone here.
Lea Members I've met...
LKD 1x, Sharifu 2x, STM 2x, This Land 8x, Lucy 11x, Amy 1x, LKS 2x, KanuTGL 1x, Dani 2x, Dan 2x
Shadow 1x, King Simba 2x, Nephilim 1x, Naline 1x, jazzybbunny 3x, cleargreenwater 1x, HasiraKali 1x, Vidan 1x
avater = Sharifu
Vidan made some good points early on, and I agree with him undoubtedly. We should have a privacy policy, and I'm sure of it this time, per Federal Trade Commission's Rule.
We shall do so, if permitted, ASAP.
Well, if they're getting rid of me: it's been fun, guys. XD
|^| Nope, you're stayin', Monai!
We need our, Randomness Incorporated.
Fake ID, Man!!!...Originally posted by Monai
Well, if they're getting rid of me: it's been fun, guys. XD
This is a bit off the topic but I have to note Sonique's change in name. I thought we said you should be 'Sonic', as int he restaurant, the hedgehog, etc..hehe Okay, I'm done
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?
I agree totally with Pnt upon this one, this thread was a good idea to bump up, These need to be resolved now
Problems are getting way out of hand here, Though I'm not goign to say anything about anyone in this thread, for what I will say. Will only bring people to harass what I say, or the members get offended because the mods, and members are "friends"
It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.
As much as I hate doing the "me too" thing, Pnt has already said everything that I would have...particularly the part about emotional judgement calls and grudges...
so...
*zippos for Pntball*
Anywho, hasta Domingo amigos. Buena suerte and all that jazz.
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Seconded, thirded, fourthed, and so on...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?
It isn't just mods vs regs. There is a lot of confusion in the mod forum right now, too. What, with Nathalie's unexpected dissapearence and all.
For those who arn't aware, due to tenichal issues with her computer, Nathalie is temporaraly unavailable. She should be back by the end of the week.
I think being a mod has done more harm to me as a person then good. I have gone as far as sacrificing my time, energy, and even freindships and stressing myself out over it.(Didn't help that I was babysitting at an even bigger forum for a mod freind of mine for a few weeks) I understand what you are saying about some of the mods, Pnt, and I have brought it up in the mod forum. I mentioned how I felt we were giving you guys very little freedom, and how I, myself, am feeling more like a prison guard then a forum protector.
I know I have alwasy been badly over-sensitive. I tend to frown on the slightest thing. However, I know when to back off. I let the cigarette post stay open(I swear I had nothing to do with STM closing that!), even though I personally disagreed with that. I decided you were able to handle that. I don't think anybody has a problem with me, as I have recieved no PMs or complaints about anything I did.
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I had this crazy idea that lea is a rebelious teenager and the mods its worn out parents, i know it isnt so, so dont jump on me, it was just a funny thought i had, oh and i laughed so.
I think all members need to realise that you dont have to attack so viciously if you see something you dont like because that will just end up in a locked thread, unhappy feelings/emotions, lea divided into more groups than it already is etc etc.
all members include the mods
I shouldnt say anything thought because i rarely think before i act :E
I think the issue is, with members getting mad because of locked threads and such, etc..., for some reasons dupe threads are getting locked and stuff.
Mods, if I am correct, there is a merging feature available with vB. Why don't you use that instead of locking a thread?
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