A MOD for all seasons!

[El Catador]

Dear esteemed Brethren and Brothers of the Leaf!

I come in peace.

Having witnessed the recent strife on the forums recently I have decided to make the ultimate sacrifice and offer my services as a potential candidate for MOD-dom, and in so-doing, prostrate myself (no, that isn't what I meant) before your kindness, begging for support in the hope you can make it happen.

I confess, my post count and term of membership is limited and recent, however, I believe the site now needs a 'new' voice of reason to pour lighter fluid on troubled waters (is that the right analogy?) and return harmony to our once welcoming and friendly forums.

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/harp.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) (Think of me as an angel of peace, bringing light and hope to where once there was darkness and despair!)

In support of my application (or is it by invitation only?) I would like to put forward the following points:

1). I speak English really good and can spell lots of unfeasibly long words like: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (thanks google).
2). I am of sound mind (the body might need a bit of work though) and have the evidence to prove it. My certificate of discharge from the asylum states 'has occasional lucid moments but should not be trusted around scissors'. (Can every other MOD here say the same? - I thought not).
3). I promise to uphold the 'Code of the BOTL' at all times, even if it involves deleting NSFW threads that personally brighten my day.
4). In addition, I also vow that my pathological need for attention and lust for POWER will not go to my head (even though I can't wait to have the last word in every thread I close - Muwhahaha!).
5). I will ensure that the correct use of 'smilies' in posts is adhered to at all times (Heaven forbid it gets out of hand again).

All those in favour of petitioning the 'management' to grant me the powers of a GOD! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/angel.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Say 'Aye'

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/please.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

I thank yee!
Yours 'umbly
El Cat

[ctrl]

Mmm isnt there an old forum rule that says those that ask for mod dont get :)

Good luck though :)

[Paulie]

Without knowing how MOD's in a forum such as this operate so I apologise for perhaps stating the obvious but is there not some type of MOD behaviour code that exists.

What I mean is do MOD's have full freedom to post what they want or is there a set of guidelines etc that they have to follow. Or is it just down to individual's and how they respond to certain threads or posts and the actions they may take.

Again, without knowing how this forum operates, but does a code of conduct exist for the MOD's or are they allowed to self police with impunity?

[Aussiewaz]

I have not been here long but I can name one that needs replacing and from what I've seen you are a very good member to take up the position. No idea on the politics of this forum but if it went to a vote I'd vote for you El Catman. At least I think it might cure some of this http://www.pic4ever.com/images/3ztzsjm.gif

[Paulie]

Just to add, I am not against MOD's at all, I think they are a big requirement in a forum, I am just curious as to whether they have different rules to follow beyond the scope of the normal members.

[tippexx]

[QUOTE=El Catador;101568][B]


Having witnessed the recent strife on the forums recently I have decided to make the ultimate sacrifice ....


I might have guessed. All this arguing stuff has all been a dastardly Mod and Catador plot to goad our (in)famous Mexican into posting his 3000th post.

Well, it ain't worked Catador, the silence from Chihuahua is deafening .... an' you ain't gonna be a Mod!

[Aussiewaz]

[QUOTE=El Catador;101568][B]


Having witnessed the recent strife on the forums recently I have decided to make the ultimate sacrifice ....


I might have guessed. All this arguing stuff has all been a dastardly Mod and Catador plot to goad our (in)famous Mexican into posting his 3000th post.

Well, it ain't worked Catador, the silence from Chihuahua is deafening .... an' you ain't gonna be a Mod!LMAO. Nice take on it.

[tippexx]

Just to add, I am not against MOD's at all, I think they are a big requirement in a forum, I am just curious as to whether they have different rules to follow beyond the scope of the normal members.


Well ..... TJ does ..... an' he ain't too modest about it either! :smile:

[r0lan6]

There should be and I believe that one does exists here. After all without moderators forums will inevitably be plagued by anarchy and unrest. :biggrin1:

[Simon-JG-hr]

El Cat. Thank you, that post has brightened my day already. :smile:

[r0lan6]

They should be impartial, objective, setting an example for the majority, and sacrificing themselves for the greater good. I am of course speaking in generic terms.

[Paulie]

From a different perspective, I suggest the following open question.

Is it right for a MOD who is involved in a thread/discussion/arguement to suddenly put on their MOD hat when they have had enough? Or should any MOD who is involved in such a thing be limited in using their MOD powers as it could be construed as abuse of their privileged position? Any other MOD not directly involved can step in and sort it out in an unbiased way.

I am sure that all MODs are unbiased without any doubt in my mind anyway.

[r0lan6]

A conspiracy...? interesting. :tongue:

[Kdot]

I vote for Big T...:biggrin1:

[ctrl]

They should also be able to settle an argument quickly and fairly before it escalates to a board war

Often by pm and closing/removing of the inflamatory thread
Perhaps with a warning to both parties :)

Im not sure a mod should start said war, that in itself should result in admin at least warning the mod...
Admins word is law....always and in this case he had spoken

[r0lan6]

i second that! :smile:

[Paulie]

I agree, but what happens when they are one of the parties involved, should they have the right to end the arguement as a MOD when in fact they are directly involved in it?

[Aussiewaz]

How long before this thread is shut down because of a lack of agreement with the content? It's much easier to close a thread & have your say after it is closed than it is to sustain a reasoned argument.:(

[Lee Nub]

Were as members are the voice of a forum, Moderators are trusted to be the spokesmen of said forum. I think it was in bad taste what was said to Jenady, as has been stated sarcasm doesn't work very well when typed, and maybe that was the goal, but that one post has potentially given this forum a bad name. I'm all for Cat to be a mod, he's of sound mind, oh hang on.......

[Aussiewaz]

Were as members are the voice of a forum, Moderators are trusted to be the spokesmen of said forum. I think it was in bad taste what was said to Jenady, as has been stated sarcasm doesn't work very well when typed, and maybe that was the goal, but that one post has potentially given this forum a bad name. I'm all for Cat to be a mod, he's of sound mind, oh hang on.......I never said that I had surmised that he was "Sound" but I'm sure El Cat doesnt "Mind" LOL.:smoke:

[tippexx]

I agree, but what happens when they are one of the parties involved, should they have the right to end the arguement as a MOD when in fact they are directly involved in it?

The key I think is being able to decide when a (debate) has disintegrated into an (arguement) .... which in turn is becoming more personal.

Then, yes the Mod should be trusted to terminate a thread if that is what they believe at that time is the right thing to do.

[tippexx]

I never said that I had surmised that he was "Sound" but I'm sure El Cat doesnt "Mind" LOL.:smoke:

Have a mind you mean Auss!

No, Cat would make a great Mod .... in Moderation or Timbukto! :smile:

[EugeneSax]

"I didn't vote for you"

Sorry, couldn't resist, but the whole subject rather brought this to mind:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAaWvVFERVA

[tippexx]

I am sure that all MODs are unbiased without any doubt in my mind anyway.

Yeah I'll go along with that ..... I used to think TJ just hated and despised Newbee's ..... but now I realise he just hates and despises everybody equally!


:smile:

[Aussiewaz]

Have a mind you mean Auss!

No, Cat would make a great Mod .... in Moderation or Timbukto! :smile:LMAO. That would be Tim Buck Two. (He needs something to play with you see). :biggrin1:


but now I realise he just hates and despises everybody equally! TJ hate? Why so? He's perfectly logical when your upside down like us Aussies! http://www.techshankar.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/upsidedown.jpg

[tippexx]

LMAO. That would be Tim Buck Two. (He needs something to play with you see). :biggrin1:

TJ hate? Why so? He's perfectly logical when your upside down like us Aussies! http://www.techshankar.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/upsidedown.jpg

Auss .... have you any idea what doing a thing like that is doing to my neck muscles .... fair playin' havoc that's what it is!

Shhhhhh about the Up Jumped a Tim Buck thing .... Cat's a big fan of Rolf Harris!

[r0lan6]

Thats a good one! Luckily for me all my CPUs happen to be laptops. :p

[Aussiewaz]

Auss .... have you any idea what doing a thing like that is doing to my neck muscles .... fair playin' havoc that's what it is!

Shhhhhh about the Up Jumped a Tim Buck thing .... Cat's a big fan of Rolf Harris!Then I assume he likes "Jake The Peg"..... it involves his extra leg and something about self abuse.
http://www.greentop.org/primo/dl/uploads/mainimage_86qUZKjCarIP.jpg/as/Zoot-3legs-4.jpg

[El Catador]

All this arguing stuff has all been a dastardly Mod and Catador plot to goad our (in)famous Mexican into posting his 3000th post.

Well, it ain't worked Catador, the silence from Chihuahua is deafening .... an' you ain't gonna be a Mod!

On TJ's behalf I vote 'AYE'!
He'd do it himself, except he's gone on another mystical journey of self-discovery after eating one of them Merciless Peppers of Quetzlzacatenango (Grown deep in the jungle primeval by the inmates of a Guatemalan insane asylum), so far he's found 25 Pesos and a half eaten 'Twinky'. Also, I heard that smoking a Nepalese Culebra he got sent from a BOTL in Amsterdam has 'put the great one down'.


After all without moderators forums will inevitably be plagued by anarchy and unrest. :biggrin1:

Quite right!
As I understand it (Just had a copy of the 'Mod-eraters Handbook' emailed to me), the MOD's have an annual meeting to discuss: Rules, code-violators, remuneration packages (Half a peck of rough cider a month, and all the peanut M&M's your dentist will permit).
This years meeting was apparently at Stonehenge at dawn on the Summer Solstice, Deano bought every one a druids costume and a bacon and egg sandwich.


They should be impartial, objective, setting an example for the majority, and sacrificing themselves for the greater good. I am of course speaking in generic terms.

Yes, That's what I've been told too.

Think of the MOD's as a Jedi Council of war.
TJ is the Chancellor http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sw014.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) , Deano - Yoda http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sw006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php), and CJ - Mace Windu http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sw005.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) etc.



I vote for Big T...:biggrin1:

Me too!
http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-misc-015.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons.php) Speak loudly and carry a big gun!
Sorted!

[r0lan6]

I tend to see them as our Gods, with Deano being Zeus, TJ as Poseidon, and so on and so forth! :biggrin1:

Why not do an unofficial poll vote for fun? :tongue:

[tippexx]

I vote for Big T...:biggrin1:


Might have our candidate No.1 Kam .... till Boss uncovered that 'coming-out, budgie smugglin'' picture!

[Aussiewaz]

The quote is "Walk Softly And Carry A BIG Gun".
http://www.ljplus.ru/img/alexi_z/P4240126_586.jpg

[Lee Nub]

Space Marine for the win.

[Lee Nub]

Might have our candidate No.1 Kam .... till Boss uncovered that 'coming-out, budgie smugglin'' picture!


Lmao, id forgotten about that :rock:

[tippexx]

Then I assume he likes "Jake The Peg"..... it involves his extra leg and something about self abuse.
http://www.greentop.org/primo/dl/uploads/mainimage_86qUZKjCarIP.jpg/as/Zoot-3legs-4.jpg


Lol .... 'cept wi' Cat it's Smiley abuse more like .... or perverting the cast of Star Wars into his own private army!

[tippexx]

The quote is "Walk Softly And Carry A BIG Gun".
http://www.ljplus.ru/img/alexi_z/P4240126_586.jpg


Softly? ...... In those boots?

[El Catador]

perverting the cast of Star Wars into his own private army!

Tippex - Jar Jar Binks http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sw008.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Aussiewaz]

Softly? ...... In those boots? She does not seemed to be alarmed. (Should be if he carries an appendage that fits in there!) LMAO.

Maybe it was "Walk softly & carry a Big Mum?.
http://cominganarchy.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/wife-carrying_1387624i1.jpg

[Lee Nub]

Tippex - Jar Jar Binks http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sw008.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)


Yes he was unwanted too :smoke:



Only joking Arf lol

[tippexx]

[QUOTE=Lee Nub;101640]Yes he was unwanted too :smoke:



Unlike Princess Leah in her dancin' outfit ..... Corrrrrrrr!

[Kdot]

Might have our candidate No.1 Kam .... till Boss uncovered that 'coming-out, budgie smugglin'' picture!

I forgot about that! anyone got a link?

[Aussiewaz]

[QUOTE=Lee Nub;101640]Yes he was unwanted too :smoke:



Unlike Princess Leah in her dancin' outfit ..... Corrrrrrrr!

For you alone. (Sexxxxy Tyyyme eh?) LMAO.
http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/080215/Gangsters/Star-Wars-Jabba-the-Hutt_l.jpg

[Lee Nub]

Lol, stop, i promised my wife, no more Star Wars. Its been a nicer place to live since i sold a couple of thousand of my pieces lol

[EugeneSax]

Could a mod amend the title to include something along these lines:

"WARNING: This thread contains Sci Fi"


Thanks

[tippexx]

Could a mod amend the title to include something along these lines:

"WARNING: This thread contains Sci Fi"


Thanks


Seems reasonable Eugene .... as long as they promise not to do it if it contains pictures of Princess Leah!

[monkey66]

I vote for Big T...:biggrin1:

Seconded :rock:

[Jimmeh]

Seconded :rock:
Thirdeded.

[Boss Hog]

I wish you well in your quest Mr Cat, sadly however unless you live within a 20 mile radius of the capital you aint getting zip!!

it dont mean a thing if you aint got that swing!

[EugeneSax]

I vote for Big T...:biggrin1:

Turkeys and Christmas? ;-)

[monkey66]

But seriously ...probably good not to confuse a privately run forum by friends for a democracy.

We choose to post here, nobody forces us. If I were a mod I may feel quite insulted by this thread (even though I know no malice was intended).

IMHO it is entirely up to the mods and owners how they choose to run their forum and entirely up to the other members if they choose to post.

[peanutpete]

god can you imagine big T having free reign on here
that would be fantastic :der:

[tippexx]

god can you imagine big T having free reign on here
that would be fantastic :der:


No it wouldn't ..... he's got a gun!

[Boss Hog]

But seriously ...probably good not to confuse a privately run forum by friends for a democracy.



yes, your entirely correct.

and I suspect by the time I get back from holiday thats what it will end up as, when everyone leaves and gets tired of the ass kissing and the "look at me!! I can close and lock threads." attitude just because they dont like something.
Then I'm sure by that time you'll get your wish.

[monkey66]

Then I'm sure by that time you'll get your wish.

My wish? - for T to be a mod :eek:

[Aussiewaz]

yes, your entirely correct.

and I suspect by the time I get back from holiday thats what it will end up as, when everyone leaves and gets tired of the ass kissing and the "look at me!! I can close and lock threads." attitude just because they dont like something.
Then I'm sure by that time you'll get your wish.A little birdy told me that this issue is being addressed. Yes there are plenty of annoyed members at the moment but I'd just like to throw a little calming influence in here. I'm new here but I can assure you that what has gone on recently is unlikely to continue. Bare with Deano as he has a great forum that just needs a little tweaking. You guys by and large are great on this forum.

Sorry if I sound condescending, I honestly do not mean to be. :rock:

[EugeneSax]

But seriously ...probably good not to confuse a privately run forum by friends for a democracy.



A good point, worth making.

On other forums I've often seen "right to free speech" claimed by trolls & used by mod's (incorrectly) not to remove posts that in all reality would be better unseen.

[Paulie]

It's true, I was thinking about posting something like that myself.

As much as I personally feel that things can get out of hand on this forum and some things should not be said and some things should be. At the end of the day this is a provate forum which is owned by one individual (that we know of). He can make the rules and in effect do what he wishes to.

Nobody is being forced to read/post here so if we do not like it then we can leave. We are all BOTL but that does not mean we have a right to be involved in how things are run. But we are allowed to have a say in how we think things should be run.

Full circle...........Deano is the owner and senior BOTL. What he says goes...end of story.

[El Catador]

But seriously.
http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-animal-002.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons.php) There's always 'one' isn't there?


probably good not to confuse a privately run forum by friends for a democracy.
'Democracy'? I thought we were an anarcho-syndicalist commune! An autonomous collective, if you like. WTF? http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-animal-014.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons.php)

Monkey old boy, I think your comments are a little old fashioned (if you don't mind me sayin so), I fear you may be hanging on to an outdated imperialist dogma which perpetuates the economic and social differences in our society. (Thanks Eugene - apologies 'Monty Python')


If I were a mod I may feel quite insulted by this thread (even though I know no malice was intended).

Perhaps we could canvass their opinion?
Oh no, wait...
http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-animal-013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons.php)

Now that you come to mention it... apologies guys, no offence intended and none taken I hope.

As soon as I'm a MOD this thread is sooooo 'closed'

[Aussiewaz]

:crutch::pound::pound::pound::pound::pound::pound:
As soon as I'm a MOD this thread is sooooo 'closed'http://www.pic4ever.com/images/ugly004.gif

[monkey66]

lol ... http://www.montypython.net/sounds/hg/colectiv.wav

[Simon-JG-hr]

:biggrin1: Nothing beats a Python reference...

[El Catador]

:biggrin1: Nothing beats a Python reference...

Simonjgriffithshr, AKA, The 'voice of reason' has spoken!

So be it:

Arthur: I am your *king!
Woman: Well I didn't vote for you!
Arthur: You don't vote for kings!
Woman: Well 'ow'd you become king then?
(holy music up)
Arthur: The Lady of the Lake - her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite, held aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the water, signifying by divine providence that I, Arthur, was to carry Excalibur. THAT is why I am your king!
Man: (laughingly) Listen: Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government! Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some... farcical aquatic ceremony!
Arthur: (yelling) BE QUIET!
Man: You can't expect to wield supreme executive power just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you!!
Arthur: (coming forward and grabbing the man) Shut *UP*!
Man: I mean, if I went 'round, saying I was an emperor, just because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away!
Arthur: (throwing the man around) Shut up, will you, SHUT UP!
Man: Aha! Now we see the violence inherent in the system!
Arthur: SHUT UP!
Man: (yelling to all the other workers) Come and see the violence inherent in the system! HELP, HELP, I'M BEING REPRESSED!


*(substitute the word 'MOD' for 'King' - it reads the same)

[Aussiewaz]

Brian: I am NOT the Moderator!
Arthur: I say you are Lord, and I should know. I've followed a few. :hail:

[tippexx]

Brian: I am NOT the Moderator!
Arthur: I say you are Lord, and I should know. I've followed a few. :hail:


I can live with that! :smile:

[eggopp]

Dear esteemed Brethren and Brothers of the Leaf!

I come in peace.

Having witnessed the recent strife on the forums recently I have decided to make the ultimate sacrifice and offer my services as a potential candidate for MOD-dom, and in so-doing, prostrate myself (no, that isn't what I meant) before your kindness, begging for support in the hope you can make it happen.

I confess, my post count and term of membership is limited and recent, however, I believe the site now needs a 'new' voice of reason to pour lighter fluid on troubled waters (is that the right analogy?) and return harmony to our once welcoming and friendly forums.

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/harp.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) (Think of me as an angel of peace, bringing light and hope to where once there was darkness and despair!)

In support of my application (or is it by invitation only?) I would like to put forward the following points:

1). I speak English really good and can spell lots of unfeasibly long words like: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (thanks google).
2). I am of sound mind (the body might need a bit of work though) and have the evidence to prove it. My certificate of discharge from the asylum states 'has occasional lucid moments but should not be trusted around scissors'. (Can every other MOD here say the same? - I thought not).
3). I promise to uphold the 'Code of the BOTL' at all times, even if it involves deleting NSFW threads that personally brighten my day.
4). In addition, I also vow that my pathological need for attention and lust for POWER will not go to my head (even though I can't wait to have the last word in every thread I close - Muwhahaha!).
5). I will ensure that the correct use of 'smilies' in posts is adhered to at all times (Heaven forbid it gets out of hand again).

All those in favour of petitioning the 'management' to grant me the powers of a GOD! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/angel.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Say 'Aye'

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/please.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

I thank yee!
Yours 'umbly
El Cat



I think its a great idea although not my decision to make, but i also think when there is a situation at hand, then a decision should be made by 2 mods collectively before taking action, like a council of mods.. Just my 2 penny worth..:smoke:

[Soulmanure]

It's definitely true that this is no democracy, and let's give thanks for that; in my view, democracies aren't formed because people like one another, but precisely because people don't want to submit to people they can't stand or, which is probably worse, who can't stand them. Indeed, I came and I've remained here precisely because I like the people, the way the forum is run, and, to use an imprecise word, the general vibe of openness, playfulness, truthfulness, and fairness. It seems to me, thinking from that point of view, the rules that a moderator ought to be under would simply be those that best maintain the spirit of the forum itself, which is, as has been said, up to Deano, and which seems to be working itself out.

And, because it is my favorite scene, one cannot forget this reason for avoiding democracies:

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[Esoteric]

Moderators should not be held to the same standards as "regular members" but rather be held to a HIGHER standard as they represent the entire board and how it is viewed here and all across the interwebs. They should definitely never be condescending to members who are only trying to be nice, generous, thoughtful and kind.

Especially considering the activities that brought all this on has brought QUITE a few new members, which equals more traffic, which equals a higher possibility of making more money through advertisements and increased traffic.

I have faith in the admin and it seems things have been squashed and hopefully the proper apologies been made and any misunderstandings sorted out.

When I first came here, I was (and am still) excited to see a new large group of very nice folks who have been very insightful and impressive in their knowledge and in turn, brothership of the leaf.

That being said; where is my holy hand grenade?

[larrysputnik]

[QUOTE=Esoteric;101881]

Especially considering the activities that brought all this on has brought QUITE a few new members, which equals more traffic, which equals a higher possibility of making more money through advertisements and increased traffic.

QUOTE]


Don't be so sure in what you are saying here. What would give you the idea that this forum is designed to increase traffic for the purpose of more advertisers or money? Deano has been very selective and very purposeful in who he allows to advertise on this forum and if he wanted to make money off of this forum he certainly would have a barrage of advertisements strewn all about.

When you look around this forum make note of the fact that this forum is not small. What makes it different from other forums is that it is not designed to generate income for its admin. For that you should be thankful.

As for moderators being held to a higher standard: It is insulting to argue that moderators are not allowed to engage in the conversations on this forum or to express their opinions. Sure I may start a squabble every so often, but that is not a crime. My job is to make sure posts and threads follow the rules. I understand that this does not mean that I am exempt from the forum rules, but I'm pretty sure I haven't broken any. That's why I can say what I say and you can say what you say and no one has any hard feelings over it. Rules make us all happy! :fencing:

Enjoy your stay here, and beware of O.F.A.C. (I think he's out to get some of us...):smoke:

[cj121]

It's purely coincidence that I'm posting as Larry has just chipped in.

I've missed most of the melee over the last two days as I've not been able to get on here consistently. It has been a fractious time for sure.

This forum is something I signed up to for a bit of fun and a sense of commonality in schmoking fat cigars. WHen I was invited to mod, I accepted without thinking things would slide into the mud at times and certainly didn't sign up to an 'us and them' scenario, which tbh at times can feel apparent from certain quarters: which is daft. Cyber aquaintances have suffered as a result of such attitudes which I feel has detracted from the very reason I, and members, signed up for.

I would echo Larry's sentiment about being able to voice an opinion, personally and without recourse to any forum status, as I have done previously on a couple of occassions. I've also expressed an opinion elsewhere that the recent spat could have been initially handled differently. But that is opinion and certainly shouldn't affect jack in any relationship.

The soulman has a good take on things.

And lets all remember, it's a cigar forum:)

Edit: not completey topical, but just expressing some feelings.

[Esoteric]

Sorry for the rant. By no means did I intend to insult you or any other moderator, I was merely stating I believed moderators enforce the rules therefore should know them best (although all members need to know them and abide by them).

Without awesome moderators, I know places like other forums I am on would be no fun as some of them are the funniest people I know.

Again, my apologies. This dude abides :smoke:

[larrysputnik]

Sorry for the rant. By no means did I intend to insult you or any other moderator, I was merely stating I believed moderators enforce the rules therefore should know them best (although all members need to know them and abide by them).

Without awesome moderators, I know places like other forums I am on would be no fun as some of them are the funniest people I know.

Again, my apologies. This dude abides :smoke:


Well, I'd say enough of this silly talk and on to something of interest... You shall find me over in the "What Are You Smoking Today?" corner. See you there chaps! :cowboyic9:

[cj121]

ESO: No offence taken whatsoever (didn't even enter my teeny mind), and I wasn't having a pop at you Eso, just I guess trying to get over a bit of how difficult it can feel at times from a mod perspective. It's a wavy line to walk: in most ways you're still on here as one of the lads, but in a few others, you have to try and mediate some tricky stuff. There's an amalgamation of both, and as we've seen, that line can gets blurred from time to time.

In the big sheme of things, no has been physically hurt which is cool.

[Art_Vandelay]

As a new member here, I feel like a bit of an outsider, but I just happened to come in at a time during a tense moment. Just my luck!

Although new, I do have some experience with moderating. I assume that the moderators were first members of this community... where friendships were made and respect was earned.

Those qualities should never be abandoned and must continue, along with the responsibilities of the title. It should never become “us versus them”, but rather a mutual respect between those that moderate and the rest of the members of the forum.

In my opinion, the “harmony” within the community is determined by all its members, but it does filter down from the top. Maintaining and displaying a high standard of respect at the “top” will encourage the rest to follow suit. My 2cents.




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[Esoteric]

ESO: No offence taken whatsoever (didn't even enter my teeny mind), and I wasn't having a pop at you Eso, just I guess trying to get over a bit of how difficult it can feel at times from a mod perspective. It's a wavy line to walk: in most ways you're still on here as one of the lads, but in a few others, you have to try and mediate some tricky stuff. There's an amalgamation of both, and as we've seen, that line can gets blurred from time to time.

In the big sheme of things, no has been physically hurt which is cool.

Oh, nothing you did prompted me to say what I did... Seems like a lack of sleep and shitty day gave me temporary jackass syndrome :der: (of which, my wife says I suffer frequently).

I am eager to learn (and figure out what TJ says in his posts LOL!)

[cj121]

Kule:thumb:

Lack of sleep and shitty days?

Do you have a fly on my wall by any chance?:biggrin1:

[Lee Nub]

Shitty days are becoming a "daily" occurrence for me at the moment, this is one place I "come" to chill and chew the fat so to speak. Let's all hug and put the day behind us, we have cigars to smoke gents

[cohibaIV]

Shitty days are becoming a "daily" occurrence for me at the moment, this is one place I "come" to chill and chew the fat so to speak. Let's all hug and put the day behind us, we have cigars to smoke gents


O...

OK then, sod it....

Monte 2 for me..:cowboyic9:

[cj121]

Shitty days are becoming a "daily" occurrence for me at the moment, this is one place I "come" to chill and chew the fat so to speak. Let's all hug and put the day behind us, we have cigars to smoke gents

The NUBbed one speaks wise words:thumb:
(if only Mace Windu thought of that one:biggrin1:)

[Esoteric]

O...

OK then, sod it....

Monte 2 for me..:cowboyic9:

Same here...Unfortunately it is the Non Cuban version.... F'n embargo LOL :der:

[TJCoro]

As a new member here, I feel like a bit of an outsider, but I just happened to come in at a time during a tense moment. Just my luck!...In my opinion, the “harmony” within the community is determined by all its members, but it does filter down from the top. Maintaining and displaying a high standard of respect at the “top” will encourage the rest to follow suit. My 2cents..


:hello: Greetings senor Cosmo. You sure do know a lot of words. :lol:

Throw in an emoticon every now and then and I think you'll do just fine around these parts. :thumb:

Names http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/r08q1013timmo/bag.gif Bag-O-Shit Boy, and that's MY two pesos!


:juggle: Hey BOS Boy, based on the current exchange rate, shouldn't that be more like 20 pesos?

[Art_Vandelay]

:hello: Greetings senor Cosmo. You sure do know a lot of words. :lol: Throw in an emoticon every now and then and I think you'll do just fine around these parts. :thumb: Names http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/r08q1013timmo/bag.gif Bag-O-Shit Boy, and that's MY two pesos! :juggle: Hey BOS Boy, based on the current exchange rate, shouldn't that be more like 20 pesos?




No thanks! I'll stick to words. Emoticons remind me of those Rebus stories (ages 6-9) the teacher made me read in grade school. Didn't like 'em then either.

To each his own I guess!

;)

Thanks for the welcome!

[tippexx]

[QUOTE=Esoteric;101881]Moderators should not be held to the same standards as "regular members" but rather be held to a HIGHER standard


Praise the Lord. That finally rules Cat out then!


:cowboyic9::der::dontknow::thrasher::usa2::drum::h umble:
(Random Smileys to appease TJ)

[TJCoro]

No thanks! I'll stick to words. Emoticons remind me of those Rebus stories (ages 6-9) the teacher made me read in grade school. Didn't like 'em then either.

To each his own I guess!

;)

Thanks for the welcome!


http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/r08q1013timmo/bambieyes.gif Well, sorry to hear that, muchacho Cosmo..but as you say, to each his/her own. http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/j08w2657kfgdoe/sad.gif

:nerd: The Coro Clan would be lost without their little smiley amigos and quite honestly, would have difficulty reading all the (cough-cough) fine, informative posts without 'em (sorry senor :cowboyic9:doublerobusto). But then again, engliz is our second language. :hmmmm2:

http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/r08q1013timmo/cheers.gif Cheers to words without smiles! :damnmate:


http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/r08q1013timmo/bag.gif


:juggle: Hey bag-o-shit boy....nobody would know who we are without emoticons! :afraid:


:catsmoker: (Ahem!) That's true, virgin boy, but then, nobody really know who Bag Boy is, now do they. :idea:

[Aussiewaz]

Hey bag-o-shit boy....nobody would know who we are without emoticons! Indeed! :fear::brushteeth::nono: Do you realize Coro that when the Email notifications come up for your posts they are just gibberish? They look like this> *sdGH :BS BS BS :BS I SlXqUsev! W*#10!

Nothing wrong with emoticons though! :doh::whoo::popcorn::bike::moony::ban:http://www.pic4ever.com/images/129fs386154.gifhttp://www.pic4ever.com/images/121.gifhttp://www.pic4ever.com/images/hippo.gif

[TJCoro]

Indeed! :fear::brushteeth::nono: Do you realize Coro that when the Email notifications come up for your posts they are just gibberish? They look like this> *sdGH :BS BS BS :BS I SlXqUsev! W*#10!

Nothing wrong with emoticons though! :doh::whoo::popcorn::bike::moony::ban:http://www.pic4ever.com/images/129fs386154.gifhttp://www.pic4ever.com/images/121.gifhttp://www.pic4ever.com/images/hippo.gif



http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-mad-smileys-141.gif (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/Free-Music-Smileys/)

DAMN IT! :doh:


I mean....muchas gracias, Muchacho! :41:



http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/r08q1013timmo/bag.gif



:juggle: Hey Bag-O-Shit Boy! The lad has a nice touch with the smileys, don't ya' think?

[larrysputnik]

I'm sick of hearing about TJ's smilies. Its been done before. Move along, move along. Nothing to see here... :mod:

[TJCoro]

I'm sick of hearing about TJ's smilies. Its been done before. Move along, move along. Nothing to see here... :mod:

What's a matterhttp://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-south-park-001.gif lil' Larry....not getting enough attention today? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing024.gif


http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/r08q1013timmo/bag.gif


:juggle: Clearly he ain't getting enough of something, bag-o-shit boy!

[Aussiewaz]

It would be helpful for us members that are new here if we could have a list of what is acceptable to post that wont offend LarryBeatnik.

Are MY smilies ok to talk about? http://serve.mysmiley.net/animated/anim_04.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

[TJCoro]

It would be helpful for us members that are new here if we could have a list of what is acceptable to post that wont offend LarryBeatnik.

Are MY smilies ok to talk about? http://serve.mysmiley.net/animated/anim_04.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)


http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing025.gif


http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/r08q1013timmo/afro.gif I like this aussi bloke....he knows how to play the game without rules! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-dance005.gif


http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/r08q1013timmo/bag.gif



:juggle: Hey bag-o-shit boy, think don TJ will come up with a smiley for the chico?


:catsmoker: (Hurumph!) Not if you don't stop playing with your blu-balls, virgin boy.


:bandit: HEY! You two jokers better stop wasting time on this forum and start working on you energy bodies before you miss your chance to have a chance :hippie:

[El Loco]

http://www.pic4ever.com/images/2i8d4ao.gifhttp://www.pic4ever.com/images/vahidrk.gifhttp://www.pic4ever.com/images/3ztzsjm.gifhttp://www.pic4ever.com/images/188.gifhttp://www.pic4ever.com/images/2mo5pow.gif:eviltongue:http://www.pic4ever.com/images/146fs96171.gif LMAO !!!

[larrysputnik]

:blah: Not offended young one. Just shedding some light on your ignorance. :eek::nurse:

But I guess everything here is cyclical. Have at it Australian Newbie. :boink: I'd love to talk cigars when you get over The Mexicant's emoticon arsenal.
:typing:

Besides, it's kind of like a rite of passage for newbies, now that I think about it. When you've taken in all of the uniqueness :photo: you'll suddenly find you are no longer a newbie. Until then, I'd wear a spit guard if I were you :thefinger:

:kiss:

[Aussiewaz]

Consider the spit guard worn, to protect myself from your projections. Nothing like a bullshit guard to save the day. In reply to your well thought out verbal rantings I give you this > http://serve.mysmiley.net/sign/sign0080.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-character-smileys.php)http://forum.thescubasite.com/sign/sign0090.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com)http://forum.thescubasite.com/sign/sign0147.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com)

[Deano]

Ok this thread is just turning out like previous threads that have been removed.

It's now closed to save me any more bloody 'virtual bother'.