Get Yer Ya-Yas Out [FR Moderating Gripe Thread]

[I Am Not A Mod]

LM here.

It's been a while since we had a thread along these lines.

I can tell from comments I am seeing in threads, on abuse reports, and in Freepmail that some people are unhappy with various policies and their implementations by the staff here.

I've seen allegations that certain factions are picked on. I've seen allegations that the moderators have killed activism. I've heard rumors that we killed Kenny, and even that we killed the radio star. I see certain personality conflicts acting up, and know that one (or both) sides in it feel that we aren't doing what we should.

So let's open this can of worms.

This thread is for making your grievances heard. If you think something stinks or is wrong, make your case here. Back it up with facts. Let the audience at large weigh in on your evidence.

I'll read the thread. Jim will too in all likelihood. So will the other moderators. Depending upon how well you make your point, and depending on if you can convince Jim, me, the other moderators, and/or the world, maybe you can change things. And if you don't, then it might make you feel better to have vented, so it won't make this thread a total loss.

I'm not going to reply to this thread for quite a while. Rather, I am going to sit back and watch to try and get a feel for the general tenor. I encourage those who are both happy and unhappy with things to particpate in this thread.

Let's rock.

[little jeremiah]

Check my post #916. Explains my position, if you're interested.

I don't indulge in a habit of talking about people behind their backs.

[Tamzee]

Definitely one of the most high-voltage insults I've ever heard ROFL

[Mo1]

OMG....this thread has whipped Fred and Todd into a mutual frenzy!!! They are now on their SECOND thread.....orgasmicly copying and pasting, copying and pasting, copying and pasting.

The most action they've had in a long time

[breakem]

I don't indulge in a habit of talking about people behind their backs. ROTFLMAO!

[nopardons]

Now YOU have FREEPmail.:-)

[Quix]

I hope so.

Thanks for saying so.

I try. The Bible says to be kind.

Nearing graduation, I asked my brilliant Mormon dissertation chairman what life advice he'd offer me. He simply said--to be kind.

I fail too often.

And, sometimes my forcefulness in discourse doesn't come across at all kind though I try to moderate tone and word choice with kindness.

I do tend to make exceptions for those seemingly so intent on harshness and narrow, rigid, assaultive diatribes without a shred of humility or openness. Having been there, I think the only loving thing for such is a 2 X 4 upside the head in a usually too vain attempt at waking them up or knocking the scales from their eyes.

LOL.
Sigh.

[onyx]

I had no doubt.
I called breakem on his
"tattling" on you.

[nopardons]

What's not to like? :-)

[onyx]

Right!
LOL

[Howlin]

The reason I didn't ping you was because I am beyond the point of wanting to communicate with you.

Beyond the point?

After five months?

You won't last long here.

And I see "being beyond the point of wanting to communicate" with him didn't keep you from talking about him behind his back.

[little jeremiah]

A. I don't rant about you.

B. When you post research that supports your position (whatever it is), then I'll read it.

C. You support the "gay" agenda - by baselessly criticizing everything scripter says and quotes. Yet you never post anything that proves your position [whatever that may be].

[nopardons]

Just take a nap, inbetween the times I post. LOL

[nopardons]

Rainbow COUNTS! :-)

[breakem]

This guy is a zealot. I often just walk away. He'll take a few last shots and then stop for awile. Can't compete with the extremely self-righteous. Thanx anyway.

[nopardons]

I second that.

SAINT QUIX.

[nopardons]

No, it was completely uncalled for.

[little jeremiah]

The thread was started by Moderators and complaints meant to be directed to them. So I issued my complaint to them.

Ever heard of reincarnation?

[Tamzee]

If it wasn't for FR they wouldn't have a sex life at all.

Maybe LP'ers just need to order more dates?

Blow Up Party Sheep

[Chad Fairbanks]

Hey! I took my Ya-ya out, and I just got arrested! That's it, I'm suing FR!!!!

[Quix]

You loveable characters are embarrassing me more than I embarrass myself!

I'll have to run away and take a shower or some such.

Without any moose or meese or cheese.

Been an interesting thread.

I guess dalereed is a HIT AND RUN DRIVER?

Not my favorite behavior.