Moderation

[RedheadDane]

There was a mod that used to frequently say "mod hat on" and then discuss what was happening and describe what would happen if it didn't stop. That was effective most of the time. They are not longer a mod obviously.

I think that was KB...

 

[jmdirt]

I think that was KB...

I know, I didn't want to call them out if they didn't want to be.

 

[RedheadDane]

I know, I didn't want to call them out if they didn't want to be.

He was actually a great mod.

 

[King Boonen]

I know, I didn't want to call them out if they didn't want to be.

Pretty sure he even used to do it multiple times in very active threads as he was aware that some users might miss it, and even sent private warnings where someone seemed to have missed the multiple public ones.

 

[King Boonen]

He was actually a great mod.

Thanks!

 

[Bonimenier]

Yes. Most recently @Bonimenier got banned for claiming that Jumbo were lucky for getting into all that trouble before the Giro, rather than during. Bit harsh and on-the-nose (or whatever the term is...)? Sure. Ban-worthy? No.

Turns out I wasn't wrong

 

[Lequack]

Can't believe @Scarponi was banned for just commentating passionately.

 

[RedheadDane]

Can't believe @Scarponi was banned for just commentating passionately.

I suppose the problem is that sometimes there can be a really fine line between "passionately" and "argumentative/trolling". Unfortunately, instead of just using common sense and assume it's the former, sometimes whoever's in charge goes straight for the bans...

 

[ZamlinusYoutubeious]

Yep. Considering the most likely alternatives, I'm quite happy with the status quo.

Yep. the alternative was not all it cracked up to be. It was a forum for one team

 

[ZamlinusYoutubeious]

There was a mod that used to frequently say "mod hat on" and then discuss what was happening and describe what would happen if it didn't stop. That was effective most of the time. They are not longer a mod obviously.

Alpe dhuez? I remember him frequently doing it on the old politics topic when scott socal went crazy

 

[ZamlinusYoutubeious]

why was wvpe banned?

 

[Lequack]

why was wvpe banned?

No one ever knows. That's why we post here.

 

[jmdirt]

Alpe dhuez? I remember him frequently doing it on the old politics topic when scott socal went crazy

Alpe and KB both did a lot of 'peace keeping' in that thread. That thread was an interesting, informative, entertaining thread when it wasn't toxic.

 

[Bonimenier]

why was wvpe banned?

He will certainly be missed.

 

[BR2]

Just a minor thing I realized: when I, as a German, write "lol" it often means something like half a grin with a shrug - like "what can you say" and some other people use it in a similar way, while for others, especially native speakers it's an actual "laughing out loud" which might explain why such comments in general are perceived differently.

 

[red_flanders]

I got a notification a few minutes ago that my previous post was edited, for the reason: personal attack.
Though i do not agree with it being a personal attack (strongly stating you think someone is talking nonsense, is not a personal attack, imho) but this way of moderating should be the default "go to" in case mods/admins don't like to intervene in the actual discussion, imho. It is both clear which post is being edited, and for what reason. And if nothing else, it is reasonable.

"You're an idiot" is a personal attack.
"This post is idiotic" isn't. Not particularly nice, but I certainly can't say I've not said things like that, and recently.

Not saying you said either of these things, just an example. I guess it really depends on exactly how you strongly stated someone was talking nonsense.

Agree on your larger point, but that said, I don't have any reason to believe it's not actually the most common way the mods are dealing with things.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

He will certainly be missed.

Who will take his place as insider/undercover in every pro rider's entourage now?

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Just a minor thing I realized: when I, as a German, write "lol" it often means something like half a grin with a shrug - like "what can you say" and some other people use it in a similar way, while for others, especially native speakers it's an actual "laughing out loud" which might explain why such comments in general are perceived differently.

I think it should be understood that humor is the most difficult to translate, especially through writing. So for those of us who are multilingual and whose English is not the first language, some leeway should be allowed. (Please bare [or is it bear?] with us, in other words. )

 

[Extinction]

I think it should be understood that humor is the most difficult to translate, especially through writing. So for those of us who are multilingual and whose English is not the first language, some leeway should be allowed. (Please bare [or is it bear?] with us, in other words. )

Bear in mind...

 

[Salvarani]

I think it should be understood that humor is the most difficult to translate, especially through writing. So for those of us who are multilingual and whose English is not the first language, some leeway should be allowed. (Please bare [or is it bear?] with us, in other words. )

Calling someone an "idiot" is pretty universal though

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Calling someone an "idiot" is pretty universal though

Correct.

It's also up to us multilinguals whose English isn't the first language to know the difference between calling someone an idiot vs. your post is idiotic. I won't dispute that.

 

[Extinction]

Correct.

It's also up to us multilinguals whose English isn't the first language to know the difference between calling someone an idiot vs. your post is idiotic. I won't dispute that.

Semantics

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Semantics

Most excellent branch of study. Most excellent, indeed.

 

[Extinction]

Most excellent branch of study. Most excellent, indeed.

No one can be offended anymore, it's prohibited.

 

[joe_papp]

How do I find out which moderator subjected me to an unwarranted banning from even reading the forum for allegedly "celebrating crashes" after Cavendish exited the Tour?