09 Dec '08 19:33>
Originally posted by Raven69Surprisingly enough, explaining mod decisions / trying to resolve them regardless of if they were my decision or not made me one of the most hated mods. (zero exaggeration here, no kidding)
In my experience, the best mods are the ones that
-do not get involved in personal disputes
-try to resolve conflict as quickly as possible
-do not fight in public, [b]no matter how much they may be provoked
-are able to look at any situation objectively, regardless of their personal feelings for the users involved
-try to encourage good behaviour ...[text shortened]... patronize others
-And of course, hold themselves to a higher standard than they do other users[/b]
People don't want to hear an explanation, they want to be right. When they see me try to explain, I become the bad guy and the root of all evil.
One thing I've liked about RHP and moderation is the users right to question mods (as much as it also pains me). There is NOT another site online where you can question mods the same way you can question them here (to an extent). A solution to any problem would be ZERO tolerance (like all other sites) of questioning mods.
No one can question mods, mods don't need to answer anything. Just pluck the posts as soon as they come, and ban the user. First ban is first warning, second ban is end of user's posting rights.
I don't think anyone wants that, though it would solve a lot. I can't have it both ways, and neither can posters complaining.
Russ is the final decision about moderation always, he can undo anything a mod has done. Personally, I'd prefer he checked in more and reminded us we were doing a good job, or tell us we screwed up.
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