When are the new mods appointed and the old ones retired?

Not aware there are any formal plans to do so Nigel.

Nice to see you around mate, it seems ages ago you were at mine

 

Nope sorry Nigel, you have misread Robs post. I live in a binary world, on/off true/false, and i analyse everything.

Rob mentions a re-shuffle for fchat and asks for some suggestions for the UK section - nothing about retiring old mods.

Yes i guess it must be three years, the pictures still make me giggle

 

You dont have to beg mate, perhaps best you pm Rob - as i can only read his post in black and white; rather than take any suggested inferences/assumptions. I read his post in a completely different way to you, in that the word 'some' referred to experience. Perhaps Rob will clarify his choice of words to you?

Inference and assumptions can often lead to some misguided judgements or views

 

Moderator Logs have a much cleaner interface than they used to. As such, I had a fresh look at an old topic which irked all of us greatly.

I cannot emphasize enough the following; This was not done to besmirch anyone's reputation, nor should it affect anyone's livelihood now or in the future. It is based purely on principle, conduct and responsibility then and now.

As a result; andrewg has been permabanned for not coming clean about editing the infamous "retard" post 3 1/2 years ago.

 

Link? and Back Story?

3 1/2 years ago.... awww sheesh!



Mike in Kuwait

 

what new mods??

You wouldnt be stirring the pot now would you fella??

I stated my position on the matter on the other thread, but TBH, I'm just happy to see Fchat UK moving again, but remember fellas its as much down to positive input from you guys (ie not daft threads like this ) as much as it is input from the current (outgoing? LOL) mods

 

Well if its an opinion thread, and if this is a community rather than a dictatorship, then opinions do count.

For what its worth, Steve F was absolutely right about the absence of the Moderators from this site, whilst they were happily posting over on CS. Clearly they've fallen out with CS and now prolifically posting over here. Steve however lacks the social grace to make a point without an implied abuse.

Suddenly there’s "firm but fair moderation" allegedly going on. What’s actually going on is the use of a reserve site whilst they settle their differences with those on CS. I’m guessing Steve’s been banned for “taking a pop at the moderators” well he’s actually got a very good point, just poor execution.

I would vote for a change in all the current moderators, I would fully support fan512 who's never stopped posting on this site, and Nick T if he's got access from overseas.

Otherwise we're allowing the use of this site as a fall back position for people who were hasppy to post elsewhere and have come back here as a last resort.

Its my opinion and for someone who's posted more than the moderators here in the last 6 months (possibly not since the refugees returned I might add) I would like to think have a right to state my case.

 

just in the interests of fairness to Fitzy, I'll treat you the same as I did him last week Nigel, poking the mods with sticks aint big and it aint clever, you have had your fun, one more dig and you will be banned for a week, crystal clear bud?

I really do welcome your input on Ferrarichat, in a positive manner, but ATM I am still moderator on here, and you are neither quick enough or smart enough to take the pizz out of me or the other mods, save it for elsewhere mate, I can smell a wind up from a hundred miles.

Leave the trolling to Fitzy, he's far better at it..

 

Hi Hole

I personally havent fallen out with CS and indeed never left Fchat (and I'm sure the comm/ mods over on CS would agree) , it just so happened for the last two months i have been opening a new business venture and little moderation has been required here. My 'post' counts have been below normal across all forums - indeed deleting my facebook aswell.

So could you explain a little further your rationale ?

Rob

 

Hello Rob,

It wasn’t aimed at you old chap, You've always been one to take an open view when our opinions have differed.

Indeed to had the good grace to forgive my outburst regarding the egocentric ****.

using moderating status as a way of claiming God like powers just rubs me up the wrong way. Whilst the post count hasn’t been high these last few months, there’s been no in-fighting, no need for bans, just some light hearted posting and a bit of fun. Fitzy has been around, no one felt the need to punitive action.

That was my original issue and the reason I asked Rob Lay to delete my original account, this place shouldn't be run to pander to the ego's of the odd individual and it sticks right in my throat that an absentee moderator turns up, doesn’t answer what I believe to be fair criticism and starts with the big stick again. This place will be poorer because of it.

There is a silent mass of members, I won’t say majority because I don’t know that to be true, but I had a number of PM's (before I deleted my old account) from posters who agreed with me but feared public persecution should they air their views.

No hard feelings Rob, good luck with your business venture, and thanks for asking

 

well thats easy sorted rob remove tommo, Hazy, Hud, and leave wax, dm_n_stuff, El Wayne to help the new mods then this site will get going again

 

To be honest, i'd be happy to step down. I can see how the place needs a fresh injection of life - i personally think that SteveF would be the right man for the job.

 

if you are going to leave one make sure its tommo

 

I agree, upto a point, Steve will bring life and humour, although he's known for the odd witch hunt which isnt such a good thing...

I would rather you stayed though Rob, as mentioned in my post above, I have found you to be well balanced in terms of the moderating role, something that would seem rare...

Just an opinion of couse

 

the only witch hunt i lead was at andrewg and i was correct in the end got banned a few times proving it though

 

Steve is definately the man. He has alot of time on his hands, is good fun, is a great problem solver and fantastic at delegation. People also listen to him and will follow his lead.

just my opinion.