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Hi everyone.
Today, I found myself some time to browse around in the FK forums for the first time in a few months and discovered an unpleasant picture: it seemed to me the guys over at Site Check are setting an uncomfortably tense situation; every second thread I read contained some sort of a fight (not just kiddin' around)...I don't think a real community should allow such things......where are the mods/admins looking?
......interesting observation.....what do you think?
Mikhail
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id crit it, but your thread title was so lame, i dont think im gonna anymore.
link them. they'll be closed or corrected.
there is always an immature element to forums such as FK, we are probably one of the most heavily modded forums on the net but at the moment a lot of people are away for obvious reasons.
If you see a post that you think is out of order click the 'report post' in the bottom right of the post and we'll be able to take action.
cheers
Unfortunately, it's been getting worse and there's really nothing to do about it. It appears in Cool Sites as well. (I spend a lot of time there)
bah. like aversion said. you see it, report it!
there are 3 of us in there at the moment. Irrelevant and abusive posts have been removed, a member has been banned and others have been warned.Quote:
where are the mods/admins looking?
Its a shame that some feel the need to act the way they do towards their peers but its a behaviour we dont allow here
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Cool sites is very bad... I go there alot, but usually refrain from posting because I am certain that the vast majority of threads in there degenerate into people saying how bad a site sucks and doesn't belong there, 2A arguement threads, and pointless infighting "my taste in web design is better than yours" Flash snobs who are more intent on tearing a cool site down for no reason than acknowledging that a site is cool on some level or politely explaining why it isn't in thier opinion. That kind of commentary isn't appreciated in my world. If I think Gerbicks splash page is very cool, why can't I share it without the abuse that will soon follow by those who don't agree... not that anyone wouldn't agree gerbs.;)Quote:
Originally posted by gdstudios
Unfortunately, it's been getting worse and there's really nothing to do about it. It appears in Cool Sites as well. (I spend a lot of time there)
is that a hint that I need to finish my site, serpentstar!? :p
have you discussed this with any of the Mods there ?Quote:
Originally posted by serpent star
Cool sites is very bad...
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nudge nudge wink wink say no more! :p yes it's a hint. ;)Quote:
Originally posted by gerbick
is that a hint that I need to finish my site, serpentstar!? :p
Aria... I have not and I know that would be a more appropriate course of action, but I usually end up drawn into those pathetic arguements, get angry and leave before I try to break out the scathing wit.;)
Aria, there's really no need to discuss it with the mods there. Aversion knows about it, but what can you do. Lately, I have just tried to settle people down when things get rowdy. There's just no need for it you know? I go to that forum quite often for inspirational assistance and it's painful to see people fighting in there constantly.Quote:
Originally posted by Aria
have you discussed this with any of the Mods there ?
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The 2A arguments are the WORST! They just keep getting nastier and nastier...Quote:
Originally posted by serpent star
nudge nudge wink wink say no more! :p yes it's a hint. ;)
Aria... I have not and I know that would be a more appropriate course of action, but I usually end up drawn into those pathetic arguements, get angry and leave before I try to break out the scathing wit.;)
well...if you need some more people to mod it, im on here at least 6 hours a day, and I can be a tough mofo, I guess I could do it
/shameless self promotion :smoov:
I'm always up for helping on an official basis as well. Not sure that modships are handed out that easily though. *cough* *cough* Markp. ;)
or maybe they are handed out to just any one... *cough*cough*.... markp...;)
lol
maybe starks should make a new rank, like junior mod or something, that would be pretty cool. And help out flashkit as well, like maybe 5 guys or something. I have seen it on a vb board before, so I know it can be done....everyone email stark and ask him
post in the Feedback forum when you see a forum you frequent for inspiration and help deteriorating - thats what I would do.Quote:
Originally posted by gdstudios
Aria, there's really no need to discuss it with the mods there. Aversion knows about it, but what can you do.
Bring it to the attention of Admin and the rest of the team and discuss perhaps privately with the active mods of that forum (email?) what could be done or whether any action you feel needs to be taken.
Personally I had no idea there was an issue until now :doughnut: - i m not a regular in Cool Sites or Site Check.
But will flag this thread and bring it to John's attention. Looks like this is something we need to address
thanks
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address junior mods with "we" as well.....there could be a handsome reward in it for ya ;)Quote:
Originally posted by Aria
post in the Feedback forum when you see a forum you frequent for inspiration and help deteriorating - thats what I would do.
Bring it to the attention of Admin and the rest of the team and discuss perhaps privately with the active mods of that forum (email?) what could be done or whether any action you feel needs to be taken.
Personally I had no idea there was an issue until now :doughnut: - i m not a regular in Cool Sites or Site Check.
But will falg this thread and bring it to John's attention. Looks like this is something we need to address
thanks
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Nope- not anyone. I believe modding Markp was a good call and others mods who voted for him must have too.Quote:
Originally posted by serpent star
or maybe they are handed out to just any one... *cough*cough*.... markp...;)
Modding a member involves input from the entire team - not 1 person
If you are unhappy with Admins decisions on a particular matter, use the Freedback forum or email
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much agreedQuote:
Originally posted by Aria
I believe modding Markp was a good call
I moved this to the Feedback forum - pls use the thread to discuss issues that concern the Cool Sites and Site Check forum or if you want to do so privately email/PM Admin and/or the mods.
Thanks
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Aria, The dig at markp was meant completely in jest. Sorry it wasn't taken that way... I thought I was covered with the smilie. Guess I need to work on those communication skills. Markp is a fine mod... I think... at least I have no reason to believe otherwise.
Sorry for the confusion...
Official Statement:
markp is a fine mod who was well deserving of his position.
You know I really do see alty's idea as a potential way to cut back on some of the irritating posts that have been appearing in the cool sites forum. I'm not sure if I should be PM'ing mods about this, but it does sound somewhat reasonable, at the very least. If only there was some way police these types of threads more. Those 2A threads are very infuriating, but I don't want to have to be ratting ppl out constantly publicy in the feedback section. Perhaps PM'ing is the solution. Again, I don't want to come off like a whiner, but if you search for the 2A posts and read them, you'd all understand.
i agree about the 2A threads -Quote:
Originally posted by gdstudios
You know I really do see alty's idea as a potential way to cut back on some of the irritating posts that have been appearing in the cool sites forum. I'm not sure if I should be PM'ing mods about this, but it does sound somewhat reasonable, at the very least. If only there was some way police these types of threads more. Those 2A threads are very infuriating, but I don't want to have to be ratting ppl out constantly publicy in the feedback section. Perhaps PM'ing is the solution. Again, I don't want to come off like a whiner, but if you search for the 2A posts and read them, you'd all understand.
i sent an email to JOhn and we will discuss this in Team news. Any suggestions you have would be much appreciated.
I like Alty's idea as well
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Aria, I just sent you a PM. Thx for looking into this. It's been a long time coming.
Thanks mmarkin and everyone. We have a thread going in the team room, now. There should be some movement shortly.
I'm not a Cool Sites regular (though I might be, with the recommendations of inspiration - I need all I can get :D), but if I may throw my 2 cents in, the idea of making junior mods is perhaps going too far, as then you'll end up with more mods than regular users, and then you'll be back in the position that you are now.
Thanks, John. Keep us posted.Quote:
Originally posted by jstarkey
Thanks mmarkin and everyone. We have a thread going in the team room, now. There should be some movement shortly.
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Originally posted by gdstudios
Thanks, John. Keep us posted.
yeah, and me and you nrrf to be the first junior mods (if it happens) cause we invented it (sorta) ;)
Agreed. Let the mods discuss this issue in the team room and see what they come up with. Hurricane makes a good point above, but I raised this issue in a PM to Aria earlier. Something needs to be done, so let's see what they come up with.
if you only have like 5-10 junior mods, then there is more help, but not a ridiculus amount of mods, just something to help them with their workload, or maybe do something like 1 junior mod to each section (Flash Help, Reviews, Help, Design & Animation etc...)Quote:
Originally posted by hurricaneone
I'm not a Cool Sites regular (though I might be, with the recommendations of inspiration - I need all I can get :D), but if I may throw my 2 cents in, the idea of making junior mods is perhaps going too far, as then you'll end up with more mods than regular users, and then you'll be back in the position that you are now.
We shall see what the mods come up with.
We are humans unfortunately. :)
Recently I am not a regular visitor at Help forums or Cool Sites (or Site Check) but I agree, I did notice some kind of flaming going on.
I quite like this junior mods idea too -- give me the directions to that famous FK alley (and aversion, PM me the secret handshake). ;)
now that's just crazy talk :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally posted by serpent star
Official Statement:
markp is a fine mod who was well deserving of his position.
This is so true....thats basically the main cause of my concern...Quote:
Originally posted by gdstudios
...I go to that forum quite often for inspirational assistance and it's painful to see people fighting in there constantly.
Mikhail
This is all so true...Quote:
Originally posted by hurricaneone
...the idea of making junior mods is perhaps going too far, as then you'll end up with more mods than regular users, and then you'll be back in the position that you are now.
Finally someone gave me credit....thanks John......Quote:
Originally posted by jstarkey
Thanks mmarkin and everyone...
...Although I think I'll throw up if I post one more "I agree" post, the junior mod idea just sounds too good....
...Its funny how just a small post addressing a common issue sparks such a discussion...meh
Mikhail
That's where it starts. I've attempted to stir some commotion about it, but failed. Nice work. Now, hopefully, we can do something to finally end the nastiness that has been popping up in the review threads. Thanks for taking the initiative.Quote:
Originally posted by mmarkin
Finally someone gave me credit....thanks John......
...Although I think I'll throw up if I post one more "I agree" post, the junior mod idea just sounds too good....
...Its funny how just a small post addressing a common issue sparks such a discussion...meh
Mikhail
Amen!Quote:
Originally posted by gdstudios
...Now, hopefully, we can do something to finally end the nastiness that have been popping up in the review threads...