Seeking a Moderator for the Moderators (1 Viewer)

[Jon]

After reviewing many comments, reported posts and DM's, it is clear that the Moderators need moderating! With that in mind, I am seeking fresh blood to shake up the status quo. When things have remained static for a while, everybody settles into their comfort zone. A new moderator will not suffer from this "mod fatigue", as one member put it.

I welcome recommendations for whom may be suitable for this role. Either reply to this thread with your recommended candidate, or DM me. Or volunteeer! It does not matter if they (or you) are a new member, an established member, a previous mod, left wing, right wing, whether you have clashed with myself or other mods. All that is required is a robust constitution, and a desire to keep the moderators honest.

Those that have been around for a while know that previously I have always preferred light touch moderation. With the new regulatory framework in the UK, the threshold for acceptable posts has to rise. Failing to do so puts the site at risk. But let me be clear, this role is only for moderating the moderators. It requires a level head and a fair attitude.

 

[NauticalGent]

Two current Moderators come to mind:
Uncle Gizmo
Doc Man

Both are involved with all areas od AWF and I have complete confidence in their fairness and objectivity. If I had to choose between the two, I would go with UG. He likes to lurk about in the shadows and only engages when the mood strikes, which is rare.

Doc would be excellant too, but he likes to mix it up and would make AWF less fun.

I suppose ColinEssex isnt interested??

 

[The_Doc_Man]

My sole goal at the moment is to help Jon in any way that I can. Having said that, IF (and that's a BIG if) the nominations headed my way, the role and rules would need to be spelled out in some detail - and I'm sure that any other nominee would have the same requirements. Herding a clutter of cats would be easier.

 

[BlueSpruce]

It requires a level head and a fair attitude.

I feel @The_Doc_Man has those qualities and therefore I nominate him.

 

[NauticalGent]

My sole goal at the moment is to help Jon in any way that I can. Having said that, IF (and that's a BIG if) the nominations headed my way, the role and rules would need to be spelled out in some detail - and I'm sure that any other nominee would have the same requirements. Herding a clutter of cats would be easier.

I heard(read), "blah, blah, blah...I accept the nomination!"

 

[BlueSpruce]

Herding a clutter of cats would be easier.

Supervising a handful of moderators should be a lot easier than herding cats. I can't even control my only cat when I let him out the door.

 

[Isaac]

Herding cats is really hilarious when you think about it for a while. Moderating moderators, considerably less fun I expect!

 

[pbaldy]

I heard(read), "blah, blah, blah...I accept the nomination!"

I'd support Doc as the "one moderator to rule them all".

 

[Isaac]

Doc man already IS a moderator, I would think you want fresh blood for this, was my understanding of what you were saying?
PS , now nobody misinterpret what I'm saying - Doc's a great moderator and a great guy, I'm just trying to understand what Jon is asking.

 

[BlueSpruce]

Doc man already IS a moderator, I would think you want fresh blood for this, was my understanding of what you were saying?
PS , now nobody misinterpret what I'm saying - Doc's a great moderator and a great guy, I'm just trying to understand what Jon is asking.

I value Doc's 24 years AWF experience, level head, fairness, and friendliness more than fresh blood.

 

[Edgar_]

How about a LLM moderating mods?

 

[Isaac]

I value Doc's 24 years AWF experience, level head, fairness, and friendliness more than fresh blood.

When you put it that way it makes sense, but I thought the whole point is that there is more work to be done. Doc is already a moderator, so nominating him defeats the purpose which is to find someone new to do new / additional work. Plus, that would be self-policing, which as we know from ICE, doesn't work Just kidding.
Who knows, Jon will clarify it's probably night in England now.

 

[moke123]

Problem is we don't even know the parameters of what is to moderated, nor what the complaint alleged.

 

[Jon]

Unfortunately, it is not like with a speed limit when you are knowing you are committing an offence. There are so many grey areas.

 

[BlueSpruce]

When you put it that way it makes sense, but I thought the whole point is that there is more work to be done. Doc is already a moderator, so nominating him defeats the purpose which is to find someone new to do new / additional work. Plus, that would be self-policing, which as we know from ICE, doesn't work Just kidding.
Who knows, Jon will clarify it's probably night in England now.

I understand your point of view, however, I cannot think of anyone else more qualified than Doc for that new position. As to self-policing, Doc would be supervised by Jon, who has the last say on anything that goes on in AWF.

As an aside, I just learned King Charles is the first UK monarch in 500 years to pray along side The Pope. Henry The VIII was the last King to do so. I perceive the King's alignment with the Catholic Church as a major shift and a new order of life in the UK.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

I appreciate the vote of confidence, but as has been pointed out, I am already a moderator and we run into that age-old question, "Who watches the watchers?" If Jon wants new blood, I don't qualify. All I've got is old, tired blood.

In the final analysis, Jon has to decide who/what he wants and he has to define the problem so that whoever takes that position will know what needs to be done. And also define how to know WHEN it has to be done.