Who Wants to be a Mod?

[honorthesabbath]

Least we forget so soon--harsh words have been thrown from BOTH sides.

And Storm--I was just kidding about wanting to be a mod--that is the LAST thing on this earth that would interest me--especially in this forum.

I opened a thread one time over in PALTALK,and within one hour I had to red dot three people because they continued to bash others in the room irregardless of the warnings I gave them. I hated to ban them--I really did--but it was for the sake of the others in the room that I HAD to do it. Once I closed that room--I never opened it again. I didn't like being in that position. I wouldn't like it here either.

But the respond I got from you is exactly what I had expected. Now you know how I feel about the offshoots getting a mod position.

 

[NightEternal]

If we need 4-5 mods, we should get some outsiders to be impartial.

This might be a good option. However, an outsider does not understand the dynamics involved in differing SDA theology, much less the social dynamic going on here.

Since much of the disputation arises from doctrine and different SDA worldviews, someone who isn't familiar with our church will not be able to mod as effectively.

At least have the majority of mods be Adventist.

 

[happywiththelord]

i agree. i am not for outside mods. Lets keep it within SDA.

I think my post several pages back got ignored. so i will post again.

What behind the scenes things do mods do? How does it all work? I am curious.

 

[TrustAndObey]

The attacks have definitely come from both sides. I think we can all agree on that one.

Seriously, I'm not sure what everyone thought "stricter rules to prevent personal attacks" really meant as they voted for that.

But it doesn't matter what theology anyone follows, at least to me, if they're a mean person they won't get my vote. If they're a nice person and I don't agree with a thing they say, I will vote for them.

**PS...my dad is home now and there were NO signs of colon cancer....praise the Lord!**

 

[TrustAndObey]

Happy, I really don't know the procedures here either honestly.

I know there are channels when someone is about to get banned, but I don't know if mods can make decisions independently when it comes to editing posts or deleting them, etc.

I don't know, but we could ask Tall or Sophia when they come around again.

 

[sentipente]

**PS...my dad is home now and there were NO signs of colon cancer....praise the Lord!**

I rejoice with you.

 

[OntheDL]

This might be a good option. However, an outsider does not understand the dynamics involved in differing SDA theology, much less the social dynamic going on here.

Since much of the disputation arises from doctrine and different SDA worldviews, someone who isn't familiar with our church will not be able to mod as effectively.

At least have the majority of mods be Adventist.

At this point it may be very difficult to get someone from outside.

It wouldn't take much to spot a personal attacks and flames. The theological discussions are not what we want to avoid. It's the unchristian comments we want to do away with.

 

[sentipente]

The attacks have definitely come from both sides. I think we can all agree on that one.

I was blindsided before I got my parachute off.

 

[OntheDL]

The attacks have definitely come from both sides. I think we can all agree on that one.

Seriously, I'm not sure what everyone thought "stricter rules to prevent personal attacks" really meant as they voted for that.

But it doesn't matter what theology anyone follows, at least to me, if they're a mean person they won't get my vote. If they're a nice person and I don't agree with a thing they say, I will vote for them.

**PS...my dad is home now and there were NO signs of colon cancer....praise the Lord!**

Praise the Lord for your dad!

Yeah, I voted for Sophia also. She's not exact TSDA.

 

[StormyOne]

Least we forget so soon--harsh words have been thrown from BOTH sides.

And Storm--I was just kidding about wanting to be a mod--that is the LAST thing on this earth that would interest me--especially in this forum.

I opened a thread one time over in PALTALK,and within one hour I had to red dot three people because they continued to bash others in the room irregardless of the warnings I gave them. I hated to ban them--I really did--but it was for the sake of the others in the room that I HAD to do it. Once I closed that room--I never opened it again. I didn't like being in that position. I wouldn't like it here either.

But the respond I got from you is exactly what I had expected. Now you know how I feel about the offshoots getting a mod position.

I did say, traditional (or progressive side), and to be honest it would make me no difference who it was as long as they were impartial. Even if those who said harsh words made a commitment not to allow their personal belief systems interfere with their duties as moderator, I would be fine with that.... however I have seen the passion with which some people have gone at other people and I doubt that with all that passion they could be neutral in moderating....

 

[NightEternal]

I am objecting to the term 'offshoot' being used in such a general way. It is nothing more than an attempt at provoking a certain group.

I am a baptized member of the SDA church in good standing and have been for 15 years. I am not affiliated with any independent liberal groups.

So even though some don't seem to care and defiantly insist on declaring others not part of the mainline church, I will thank them for for keeping the 'offshoot' label to themselves.

You can go to the traditional subforum and cast it about as freely as you like and I could care less. Keep it out of the main forum.

 

[StormyOne]

I am objecting to the term 'offshoot' being used in such a general way. It is nothing more than an attempt at provoking a certain group.

I am a baptized member of the SDA church in good standing and have been for over 20 years. I am not affiliated with any independent liberal groups.

So even though some don't seem to care and defiantly insist on declaring others not part of the mainline church, I will thank them for for keeping the 'offshoot' label to themselves.

You can go to the traditional subforum and cast it about as freely as you like and I could care less. Keep it out of the main forum.

agreed...

 

[honorthesabbath]

I did say, traditional (or progressive side), and to be honest it would make me no difference who it was as long as they were impartial. Even if those who said harsh words made a commitment not to allow their personal belief systems interfere with their duties as moderator, I would be fine with that.... however I have seen the passion with which some people have gone at other people and I doubt that with all that passion they could be neutral in moderating....

I agree 100%.

 

[TrustAndObey]

If we could harness all this passion for good...we'd be set!

Passion is a crazy thing...it can go either way.

 

[honorthesabbath]

Freedom of speech is still a First Amendment right--right?

And since I have NEVER attached a personal name with liberal offshoot--then I have every right to use it and I will.

 

[sentipente]

Hmpff

 

[TrustAndObey]

Cripes

 

[NightEternal]

I give up.

I think we need more here than any mod can ever provide.

 

[TrustAndObey]

I don't, I think we need mods, then more mods, then more mods. And maybe some more mods.

In fact, if anyone can sit at their computer 24 hours a day and dedicate their time to THIS forum....I'm voting for ya right now.

 

[happywiththelord]

Praise the Lord for your dad!

Yeah, I voted for Sophia also. She's not exact TSDA.

Amen!!

Good news indeed!