Guest WALFY Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Why should you drop out because of your post count. What if a real LR tech came on and only had 100 posts say, Should he be excluded from modding the Def forum for example. Post count doesn't mean squat. I know of several people on here who have run very successful workshops/garages but have a low post count. And have forgotten more than most on here know. If you fancy a shot at the title then go for it. Like the mods have said it goes to them for filtering and then to a public vote. So every one has a fair chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 However us newbies clearly don't have a 'cat in hells chance' - so for now I will respectfully withdraw my application. Now that's the kind of up-beat can-do attitude so sadly lacking these days Did I miss the post about a prerequisite post count? If the mods are desperate enough to suggest I'd be suitable for any sort of responsibility, times must be hard so I'd suggest all newbies throw their names in, and probably their pets' names too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I'm happy to cover the Mil section or the Series section. Most people know me, I moderate on three other LR/4x4 forums (but one requires little work), I know a enough about both subjects to keep my head above water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I'd like you to reconsider and keep your name in the hat mouse man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Why should you drop out because of your post count. What if a real LR tech came on and only had 100 posts say, Should he be excluded from modding the Def forum for example. Post count doesn't mean squat. I know of several people on here who have run very successful workshops/garages but have a low post count. And have forgotten more than most on here know.If you fancy a shot at the title then go for it. Like the mods have said it goes to them for filtering and then to a public vote. So every one has a fair chance. As I said earlier.. I would add that I feel a moderator does not need to seen as the resident expert of the section for which they are responsible. Keeping a fair, impartial and balanced overview of threads and posts and being able to act accordingly if required is far more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mouse_man Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Right - OK I used to be indecisive but now I'm not so sure.... Hat is back in the ring and I'll leave it to the Gods.... Good luck everybody!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 It's all starting to look a little like an 'old boys club' It started to look like an "old boys club" some time ago. If you're lucky you might even get a mod club tie Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Of course...as I said it's the mods/admin's prerogative - however it wasn't made clear newbies like me need not bother expressing an interest.....had it been I wouldn't have bothered. As I say I'll come back when my post count is more than 2K... nobody is excluded, if you believe & want the position leave your name in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Right -OK I used to be indecisive but now I'm not so sure.... Hat is back in the ring and I'll leave it to the Gods.... Good luck everybody!!!! Quite right too Anyway as fridge says "Desperation" and all that, not unknown ...........look they took me on Post count has SA to do with it, more about what you or any other potential Mod can do for the greater good of the Forum, its membership and its future. Glad your hats landed back in the ring Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtail-Jay Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 i would be happy to help if u need it? Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtail84 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I've used this forum for information... I've receved information and I would be willing to try and give information. If I can help as a mod I would. My hat is flung... Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 gosh this is all getting rather political rekon mods seem to know whats needed and it seems that the forumeers will get a vote too so i don't think there's call for anybody to be chucking the towel in- i'm not sure its a particularly glamorous position- the need to have a "work" hat and a "mates" hat is never an easy trick to pull off (and i should probably publicly apologise to Chris Watts for making him wear both of his at times!), neither is listening to complaints flying around about which you will get understandably defensive. there's clearly a bit of a shuffle going on up "top"?!? so a pretty good time to say thanks to the mods and admins for the past few years sterling efforts, forum has stayed pretty much spot on where it started and seemed to have worked through issues raised from a few quarters (myself included). Whilst i may not agree with every decision taken, you guys have still managed to maintain a healthy forum free from riff raff and piffle in far from easy circumstances and deserve to be heartily applauded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Post count has SA to do with it, more about what you or any other potential Mod can dofor the greater good of the Forum, its membership and its future. Nige If you want to see how little post count is worth, go to A.N.Other forum and see who has knocked up over 13k posts since 2006. And they are 99.9% rubbish. (Note I do not mention the name of the forum or the person concerned. No names, no pack drill ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Quality of posts is however important - how esle can we assess if someone is suitable or not ? If anyone posts rubbish, intimidates other members for no apparent reason, swears repeatedly, is argumentative, etc, then it's unlikely they will get the job. Mouse-man - you are in the running as far as I'm concerned. Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeriousIIa Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Les, Can I also apply for the moderating position on the series forum. Not been posting that much latetely, but that's because I've ran out of problems on SeriousIIa . But have been lurking. I would like to contribute in a constructive way to the forum which has been excellent since it started as LR4x4. Cheers Bowy who would love to be the first dutch Mod Having toyo axles under my series doesn't exclude me I hope?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 If you want to see how little post count is worth, go to A.N.Other forum and see who has knocked up over 13k posts since 2006. And they are 99.9% rubbish. (Note I do not mention the name of the forum or the person concerned. No names, no pack drill ) The funny thing is I know exactly who you are talking about without even going to check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcowz Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Never seen a request for moderators become so difficult! I'm up for it and have gently placed my hat, gloves and scarf (as it is cold outside) into the ring/pot or envelope that is the appropriate vessel for potential mods. Don't care about old boys clubs, ties or hat pins, post counts, politics, in fighting or coming out of closets with appendages within or outside of rings or anything else. Know nothing about Series and don't buy or sell much either. Run and moderate a Freecycle Group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/molevalleyfreecycle/) so have experience in moderating. regards, /mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Anyone else interested add your name here or PM a mod. No more chatter please. This thread will be closed tomorrow morning (Thurs 20th). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Hat in ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtail-Jay Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Hat in ring lol i ent got a chance have i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 This thread closes later this morning. Any more for any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealboss Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 SNIP........... because I've ran out of problems on SeriousIIa . If you have ran out of problems, I guess you must have sold it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Going to close this in around an hour or two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Oh what the heck. I've no idea what it involves and I often don't have a lot to say but I'll add my hat to the growing pile in the ring .........just not the Military forum, probably best suited to Series forum, but whatever really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 10 minutes and counting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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