Moderation Announcement - Page 4

Franklinnoble · 03-03-2006, 03:19 PM

I would be shocked... SHOCKED, I say.... if Fritz is not offered a Mod position.

JeeberD · 03-03-2006, 03:21 PM

Prepare to be shocked.

Dutch · 03-03-2006, 03:21 PM

Dear Skydog,

Did you send your invitation for me to be a mod through PM or E-mail because I didn't get it yet.

Thanks,
Dutch

PS - I already have my list of who I need to ban ready to go...just need rights. k thx.

Butter · 03-03-2006, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

At the risk of repeating myself ... an elephant is a mouse designed by commitee.

Repeat it a few more times, because I still don't know what the heck it's supposed to mean.

Blade6119 · 03-03-2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmidty

I just don't get the reasoning for Blade to be a mod. I will say this: I would never want to be a mod, as I don't fit the mold, but sincerely don't think Blade does either. As many times as I've seen him get emotional (as I do too), act childishly, insult people, etc., I think he is an EXTREMELY poor choice for a mod.

Everyone else, I whole-heartedly agree with being put in as mods.

Anyway, I will try to bury my vendetta with him, but I will certainly not kiss his ass if he starts to throw his "power" around (which I fully expect to happen).

I removed ya from my ignore list to mod and to respond to this. I whole heartedly think i was chosen based off a PM conversation Skydog and i had over the jesse/joninthemiddleGA/chubby fiasco. We had a faily long conversation discussing the issues(respectfully) and i think that earned a level of respect from him. I expected you not to like it, but ive already stated my personal feelings against you will have no effect on my modding. And i hope i can prove you wrong on the power thing...either way, i hope you come to appreciate me as a mod(like you came to appreciated my GM thread after not liking it at first)

Antmeister · 03-03-2006, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Maybe that's why they were selected? To represent those "parts" of FOFC? I'm not trying to get in SkyDog's head, but I would want all interests of FOFC represented for a "committee" of sorts. I know someone will quote me and find a flaw in this logic by saying, "Why aren't the assholes represented? What about the women vote?"

I sort of get it, but I would also want someone who is capable of modding. Blade6119 appears to get emotional at times (not a bad quality), and I don't want him to make irrational decisiosn because of how he feels at any given time.

That was my complaint with SkyDog at certain times. At times, I felt that he just wasn't in a good mood and banished someone for it. Now this didn't happen all that often, but I can see it happening with most decisions with Blade, but I could be wrong.

JeeberD, in my opinion, seems like he will flow with what the popular opinion about a person is. In other words, I don't think he will do anything unless the community all have a similar opinion about a particular person. But who knows, I never seen him in this type of capacity and I could be wrong, but this is how I feel at the moment.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-03-2006, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade6119

Im not familiar with the quote...are you implying greed and power corrupts?

No, not at all.

The reference is an old one (at least it's as old as I am, cause I remember hearing it pretty much my whole life). It refers to the tendency for commitee's to either:
a) to keep adding parts/factors/considerations in the interest of keeping everyone happy, but at the expense of completely wrecking the efficiency/ purpose of the original mission.

And/Or

b) suffer from "paralysis by analysis", where there's too much discussion and virtually no action

(The alternate form, at least the one I've seen, goes "A giraffe is a horse designed by commitee. An elephant is a mouse designed to government specifications.")

KWhit · 03-03-2006, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antmeister71

I sort of get it, but I would also want someone who is capable of modding. Blade6119 appears to get emotional at times....

Understatement of the year.

Schmidty · 03-03-2006, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade6119

I removed ya from my ignore list to mod and to respond to this. I whole heartedly think i was chosen based off a PM conversation Skydog and i had over the jesse/joninthemiddleGA/chubby fiasco. We had a faily long conversation discussing the issues(respectfully) and i think that earned a level of respect from him. I expected you not to like it, but ive already stated my personal feelings against you will have no effect on my modding. And i hope i can prove you wrong on the power thing...either way, i hope you come to appreciate me as a mod(like you came to appreciated my GM thread after not liking it at first)

All I can say is this: If you treat me with respect, I will treat you with respect; however, if you do some of the things you've done in the past, I will certainly not kiss your butt just because you're a mod.

I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me.

Antmeister · 03-03-2006, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmidty

...I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me...

Okay, I have got to use this in my signature.

Passacaglia · 03-03-2006, 03:30 PM

I haven't read most of the discussion (SkyDog and JimGA style!!!), but it seems like you might want to have 12 people, instead of 11, for your fractions to work nicely.

Passacaglia · 03-03-2006, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

I just find it a little too convenient that two days after I start an alternative board, invite others to mod, and name JeeberD a mod, Ben makes the first major moderating change around here in YEARS...

...Including trying to pilfer Jeebs from me. Is there a poster's union where I can file a grievance? I say this is tampering, dammit!

You will be compensated with a 3rd round pick in the FOFC "Your Favorite Maximum Football Bug" Draft.

RendeR · 03-03-2006, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I haven't read most of the discussion (SkyDog and JimGA style!!!), but it seems like you might want to have 12 people, instead of 11, for your fractions to work nicely.

Fractions are highly overrated.

Franklinnoble · 03-03-2006, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

You will be compensated with a 3rd round pick in the FOFC "Your Favorite Maximum Football Bug" Draft.

Blade6119 · 03-03-2006, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmidty

All I can say is this: If you treat me with respect, I will treat you with respect; however, if you do some of the things you've done in the past, I will certainly not kiss your butt just because you're a mod.

I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me.

I want you to question my every move as a mod. If your kissing it there is something wrong. And we can still hate each other in WW, but outside of it i have to be calm and collected in my views/thoughts(part of why i needed the break from the game)

Fidatelo · 03-03-2006, 03:36 PM

I hate on SkyDork all the time, but I see this as a good decision and commend him for it.

My only real beef is that now I have to come up with a bunch more nicknames for when one of the new mods peeves me off. JerkerD? STFUCougar?

KWhit · 03-03-2006, 03:37 PM

I have a feeling that this isn't going to end well. But it should be mighty entertaining.

Raiders Army · 03-03-2006, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fidatelo

I hate on SkyDork all the time, but I see this as a good decision and commend him for it.

My only real beef is that now I have to come up with a bunch more nicknames for when one of the new mods peeves me off. JerkerD? STFUCougar?

I hope you're kidding, but I do find STFUCougar very humorous.

Izulde · 03-03-2006, 03:40 PM

Too many cooks.

Passacaglia · 03-03-2006, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Owl

Who is going to stand up for the < 250 post group.

Dammit, we are people too !!! We need representation.

You. Please represent the group in a 6-post essay. Thanks.

Tigercat · 03-03-2006, 03:46 PM

What do I have to do around here to get my own FOFC arch-nemesis? It looks like it makes posting much more interesting. Anyone want to start a intimate arguement that could develop an irrational(or rational) hatred for each other?

Subby · 03-03-2006, 03:50 PM

I respectfully agree with Schmidty. I can think of a shitton of better choices than Blade. Hopefully he will prove me wrong.

Fidatelo · 03-03-2006, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigercat

What do I have to do around here to get my own FOFC arch-nemesis? It looks like it makes posting much more interesting. Anyone want to start a intimate arguement that could develop an irrational(or rational) hatred for each other?

Fuck you Tigercat you uncle fucking muppet! I humped your mom with your dog's bullock's while wearing your favorite jumper!

Silver Owl · 03-03-2006, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigercat

What do I have to do around here to get my own FOFC arch-nemesis? It looks like it makes posting much more interesting. Anyone want to start a intimate arguement that could develop an irrational(or rational) hatred for each other?

Whats up with the name? Tigercat is redundant as hell, dumbass. It should be either TIGER or CAT not both.

Tigercat · 03-03-2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fidatelo

Fuck you Tigercat you uncle fucking muppet! I humped your mom with your dog's bullock's while wearing your favorite jumper!

Aw, I hate you too my Canadian foil, I hate you too.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-03-2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Repeat it a few more times, because I still don't know what the heck it's supposed to mean.

See Post #157 (this thread) for a long version.
See Post #169 (from Izulde) for a very succinct version (even though he was commenting generally, it fits pretty good)

Dutch · 03-03-2006, 03:58 PM

I guess I don't read the post names as well as I should, but who the hell is Blade6119? And why does everybody think he's too emotional?

Is this a hattrick thing?

Silver Owl · 03-03-2006, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

You. Please represent the group in a 6-post essay. Thanks.

Hmmm ... I don't think I have made 6 posts in a single month, much less in a single day.

SplitPersonality1 · 03-03-2006, 03:59 PM

Hmmm. Interesting.

Looks like I picked a good time to return to FOFC.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-03-2006, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch

I guess I don't read the post names as well as I should, but who the hell is Blade6119?

The guy who was screaming for my head on a plate a couple of days ago.

DanGarion · 03-03-2006, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fidatelo

I hate on SkyDork all the time, but I see this as a good decision and commend him for it.

My only real beef is that now I have to come up with a bunch more nicknames for when one of the new mods peeves me off. JerkerD? STFUCougar?

I think WTFCougar is better.

kingfc22 · 03-03-2006, 04:01 PM

How did I miss this thread?

DanGarion · 03-03-2006, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

The guy who was screaming for my head on a plate a couple of days ago.

How was he going to serve it? Baked, Fried, or BBQ'd?

AlexB · 03-03-2006, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fidatelo

Fuck you Tigercat you uncle fucking muppet! I humped your mom with your dog's bullock's while wearing your favorite jumper!

(especially with the mis-spelling and extra apostrophe - adds something somehow!)

WSUCougar · 03-03-2006, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

I hope you're kidding, but I do find STFUCougar very humorous.

Ditto on both counts

WSUCougar · 03-03-2006, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangarion

I think WTFCougar is better.

You could really bust my chops and go with UWCougar, but dawgfan might squeal a bit.

WVUFAN · 03-03-2006, 04:06 PM

Kudos to Skydog for this decision.

MIJB#19 · 03-03-2006, 04:14 PM

Good luck to the brave people willing to be assistent-mods.
I give SkyDog (and Ryan S?) kudos for bringing a diverse group together, especially with the inclusing of some would probably won't qualify as effin' elitists.

Dutch · 03-03-2006, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WVUFAN

Kudos to Skydog for this decision.

STFUFAN!

finketr · 03-03-2006, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenEagle

I think Blade6119 surprised me the most. I am also thinking the other two outstanding invitations are EaglesFan27 (who would be a great choice) and Frogman. If I had to pick a couple of moderators I would like to see, those two would be at the top of the list.

My only knock with EaglesFan27 is that his dynasty posts are short.

and FrogMan already has the track record here at FOFC with his Hattrick Forum moderation skillz...

He may not want to take on the general forum due to family and work obligations.

==t9m

Honolulu_Blue · 03-03-2006, 04:22 PM

Sounds like a good, sensible move.

DaddyTorgo · 03-03-2006, 04:24 PM

Kudos for the move SD, and congrats to the new mods. There have been modding decisions I've agreed with in the past, and some that I havn't, but I think that this move should do nicely to take a lot of the load off of Ben in terms of issues that he has to deal with. And I'm not concerned with "abuse-of-power" because I think if that clearly becomes a problem then of course Ben reserves the right to switch-out mods (if say Jeebs goes on a banning-bender) and/or modify their decisions if they are completely without merit.

all in all a good move, long overdue if just because as Ben says, the level of activity has grown exponentially.

as for my thoughts on who may be the other two...well I don't have a PM so it's not me. I'd guess EF27 and maybe Fozzie? Definately EF27, not sure who the other would be though. Guess we'll see.

Desnudo · 03-03-2006, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmidty

I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me.

I nominate you to be our ambassador to the UN. I mean this seriously.

Kodos · 03-03-2006, 04:31 PM

I will use my new powers to destroy all those who oppose me!!!

What? I'm still not a moderator?

Cancel that last remark about destroying all those who oppose me.

samifan24 · 03-03-2006, 04:32 PM

Well I thank Ben and Ryan for their moderation duties performed to this point and welcome the new guys as well. I think this is a good change at FOFC and will only help the growth of this board.

Desnudo · 03-03-2006, 04:32 PM

Dola,

I agree with the sentiments echoed in a lot of these posts, especially around the Blade choice. Sorry for piling it on.

However, I believe everyone should get a chance to prove themselves. I don't think many boards this size have just one moderator. And people shouldn't forget that Skydog can always take that which he giveth, so there is some mod oversight.

Senator · 03-03-2006, 04:32 PM

This diverse of a group will be PMing each other to their deaths.

WSUCougar · 03-03-2006, 04:32 PM

You have to be from earth. It was Question #2 on the app.

Kodos · 03-03-2006, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WSUCougar

You have to be from earth. It was Question #2 on the app.

Curse you, you planetary chauvanist bastard!

Franklinnoble · 03-03-2006, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senator

This diverse of a group will be PMing each other to their deaths.

They don't need PM's... They have their own private elitist mod forum.

03-03-2006, 03:21 PM	#152
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Prepare to be shocked. __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-03-2006, 03:36 PM	#166
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I hate on SkyDork all the time, but I see this as a good decision and commend him for it. My only real beef is that now I have to come up with a bunch more nicknames for when one of the new mods peeves me off. JerkerD? STFUCougar? __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

03-03-2006, 03:40 PM	#169
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Too many cooks. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

03-03-2006, 03:50 PM	#172
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	I respectfully agree with Schmidty. I can think of a shitton of better choices than Blade. Hopefully he will prove me wrong. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

03-03-2006, 04:01 PM	#182
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	How did I miss this thread? __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

03-03-2006, 03:19 PM	#151
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I would be shocked... SHOCKED, I say.... if Fritz is not offered a Mod position.

03-03-2006, 03:21 PM	#153
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Dear Skydog, Did you send your invitation for me to be a mod through PM or E-mail because I didn't get it yet. Thanks, Dutch PS - I already have my list of who I need to ban ready to go...just need rights. k thx.

03-03-2006, 03:30 PM	#161
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	I haven't read most of the discussion (SkyDog and JimGA style!!!), but it seems like you might want to have 12 people, instead of 11, for your fractions to work nicely.

03-03-2006, 03:37 PM	#167
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	I have a feeling that this isn't going to end well. But it should be mighty entertaining.

03-03-2006, 03:46 PM	#171
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	What do I have to do around here to get my own FOFC arch-nemesis? It looks like it makes posting much more interesting. Anyone want to start a intimate arguement that could develop an irrational(or rational) hatred for each other?

03-03-2006, 03:58 PM	#177
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I guess I don't read the post names as well as I should, but who the hell is Blade6119? And why does everybody think he's too emotional? Is this a hattrick thing?

03-03-2006, 03:59 PM	#179
SplitPersonality1 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Grafton, WI	Hmmm. Interesting. Looks like I picked a good time to return to FOFC.

03-03-2006, 04:06 PM	#187
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	Kudos to Skydog for this decision.

03-03-2006, 04:14 PM	#188
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Good luck to the brave people willing to be assistent-mods. I give SkyDog (and Ryan S?) kudos for bringing a diverse group together, especially with the inclusing of some would probably won't qualify as effin' elitists. __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

03-03-2006, 04:22 PM	#191
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Sounds like a good, sensible move. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

03-03-2006, 04:24 PM	#192
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Kudos for the move SD, and congrats to the new mods. There have been modding decisions I've agreed with in the past, and some that I havn't, but I think that this move should do nicely to take a lot of the load off of Ben in terms of issues that he has to deal with. And I'm not concerned with "abuse-of-power" because I think if that clearly becomes a problem then of course Ben reserves the right to switch-out mods (if say Jeebs goes on a banning-bender) and/or modify their decisions if they are completely without merit. all in all a good move, long overdue if just because as Ben says, the level of activity has grown exponentially. as for my thoughts on who may be the other two...well I don't have a PM so it's not me. I'd guess EF27 and maybe Fozzie? Definately EF27, not sure who the other would be though. Guess we'll see.

03-03-2006, 04:31 PM	#194
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I will use my new powers to destroy all those who oppose me!!! What? I'm still not a moderator? Cancel that last remark about destroying all those who oppose me. Last edited by Kodos : 03-03-2006 at 04:32 PM.

03-03-2006, 04:32 PM	#195
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	Well I thank Ben and Ryan for their moderation duties performed to this point and welcome the new guys as well. I think this is a good change at FOFC and will only help the growth of this board. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

03-03-2006, 04:32 PM	#196
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Dola, I agree with the sentiments echoed in a lot of these posts, especially around the Blade choice. Sorry for piling it on. However, I believe everyone should get a chance to prove themselves. I don't think many boards this size have just one moderator. And people shouldn't forget that Skydog can always take that which he giveth, so there is some mod oversight.

03-03-2006, 04:32 PM	#197
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	This diverse of a group will be PMing each other to their deaths. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

03-03-2006, 04:32 PM	#198
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	You have to be from earth. It was Question #2 on the app. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

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