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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: All Things 414 on October 13, 2009, 07:31:46 pm
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Ok. Let's get this out of the way. Nominate three people you'd think would be the right people to be moderators on OzVMX.
Only three. Ok?
Here's mine.
Maico Police
Luis
All Things 414 :P
There. A pretty good balance I reckon'.........
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Paul for Vic
Firko for NSW
090 for Qld
with the Boss in the ACT
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To ruin the thread with the first serious suggestions:
TwistandShout,
Tony T,
GMC.
YZ250H, Mainline, and Vandy would also be worthy of consideration.
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YZ250H, Mainline, and Vandy would also be worthy of consideration.
:D :D :D Thanks Nathan, but I'm on here so infrequently that the place would be feral if I had to look after anything.
YZ250H would poke holes in everything and all the internet stuff would piss out everywhere.
Sergeant Vandy might be a goer, he certainly ruled our CD6 campsite with an iron fist ;D
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Firko for NSW
You've got to be kidding Darren....I can't moderate myself so how could I do the forum any good. ???
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Does the incumbent want out.
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now i know your takeing the piss ::)
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Does the incumbent want out.
Not exactly:
5. I hope to appoint moderators to the forum. These people will take on the job of looking after the place for me. I'll remain as site admin and will still try to keep on top of how it's all running.
From this thread:
http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?topic=10051.0
I also want to add JC to my list of nominations.
Being a mod is a cock of a job, BTW. Everyone bitches to you about what other people have posted (think of a 6-year-old 'dobbing' on another six year old, and you'll be close), and if you actual moderate someone (no matter how deserved), then you're the biggest bastard ever... It takes thick skin, good listening skills, lots of diplomacy and a very level head to do it well.
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i recon nathan should go on the list hes on more than most
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To ruin the thread with the first serious suggestions:
TwistandShout,
Tony T,
GMC.
YZ250H, Mainline, and Vandy would also be worthy of consideration.
Good list Nathan.
Id also recommend
DjRacing (dont forget the kiwis)
JohnnyO
AJAY
VMX247 :)
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It takes thick skin, good listening skills, lots of diplomacy and a very level head to do it well.
Again my list has ticks in all the boxes..... :)
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all things 414 ha there would be no one left but the good ol boys he loves and the forumn would be in the red!!!!
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Hornet, give it to him, if only for the photo on his tag
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The majority on this forum is level headed ,I believe , just some have different levels I strongly believe Firko would be the man . He is outspoken, well researched and uptodate . And his spelling is not bad.
Yeah maybe Walter but my wanker radar unfortunately has a hair trigger. Nathan quite rightly said "It takes thick skin, good listening skills, lots of diplomacy and a very level head to do it well".. Unfortunately that same wanker radar is connected to my diplomacy module, often causing overload leading to erratic behaviour. We can't have our moderater needing to moderate himself now can we?
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all things 414 ha there would be no one left but the good ol boys he loves and the forumn would be in the red!!!!
Well.......you're half right ;)
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cAN I MODERATE THE SPELLING AND GRAMMER ????
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;D ;D
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A good moderator,??
I know someone on here with plenty of knowledge, a long time user, seems to be very level headed and doesnt seem to get involved with any of the auguements that sometimes erupt from time to time.
Has a great outlook on all forms of dirtbike riding, and I think well respected in this forum and also out in the dusty dirty world of VMX.
I think this guy would make a great moderator.....
DOC
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We NEED moderators here, especially to co-incide IP addresses of users to get rid of the bullshit incognito users which in my opinion just ruins a damn good forum.
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Pretty sure I've read this message some place else ::)
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I'm pretty sure that it'll all work out for the best, and I think Doc would be good, although if it's purely keeping people in line you're after, then I'd nominate Doc's dog. The thing scares the shite out of me and it's always wagging it's tail.
You should post a pic of the thing Doc, it's like a nastier version of the Hound of the Baskervilles ;D
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BUSTA , nah he's all bark and no bite ;)
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Being a mod is a cock of a job, BTW. Everyone bitches to you about what other people have posted (think of a 6-year-old 'dobbing' on another six year old, and you'll be close), and if you actual moderate someone (no matter how deserved), then you're the biggest bastard ever... It takes thick skin, good listening skills, lots of diplomacy and a very level head to do it well.
Yeah, reminds me of when I was a foreman. The workers hate you because they think all your decisions are biased for the management & the management hates you because they think all your decisions are biased for the workers.
When I first came across this site I found Graeme describing it as a virtual clubroom.
In many ways it has been just like a real clubroom meeting.
We can find out about events coming up and the results of events past.
We find out about models we have never heard of and about tracks of the world
Rules etc can be explained & we can all learn form each others experience’s
Problems can be dealt with by a multitude of guru’s with experience in many different areas.
We can talk about the good old days & great events of the past.
We can make many new friends & find out more about our enemies, ;D & there is a great network of varied help to be had.
Just like a real clubroom we can talk about cars, jokes, politics, religion & football. (Oh sorry, those last 2 are the same) And just like a real clubroom, occasionally ego’s get in the way
There are many specialized forums around the world. Forums for Suzuki’s or Yamaha’s. Forums for Maico’s or CZ’s.
Even forums for actual models such as a KDX, PE, YZ or IT.
Some are run by a business or an organization & some by an individual with a passion for a brand or model.
These forums can be great if your chasing information for a particular model, but personally I find my interest wanes with such tunnel vision.
I believe what makes this one of the best forums around is its openness & the ability to discuss anything you like, although the main focus is always with old dirt bikes of some sort.
It has no official association as such with any thing or any one & so the forum itself has no bias towards anything or anyone.
If Graeme feels he needs help I think he would need to find someone with no bias towards anything.
Thanks for the nomination Nathan, but I believe I would bring a conflict of interest into any decisions, especially if it turned out the decision happened to be against another member who happened to have a business.
I must say though that I’m a little surprised that it needs a lot of help to moderate considering the self moderate philosophy, or do some of you guys hound him with your opinions on threads.
I’m sure Graeme goes to a lot of trouble to keep this site up for the benefit of our sport & our lives. Probably for very little reward more than a feel good feeling.
It doesn’t surprise me that he wants to scale things down to make life easier but I am glad our communications will be intact.
Please consider adding to Graeme’s fund from time ot time as well, as I’m sure it cost a few dollars for the webspace
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We NEED moderators here, especially to co-incide IP addresses of users to get rid of the bullshit incognito users which in my opinion just ruins a damn good forum.
Dont worry it was addressed previously on forum and all ghost account supposed to be removed, seems some still see the merit in non disclosure or making there own rules. then again Cross dressers always make there own rules.
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Please consider adding to Graeme’s fund from time ot time as well, as I’m sure it cost a few dollars for the webspace
How does one do that? I have never put money in yet I'm always on here and I would like to contribute.
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Please consider adding to Graeme’s fund from time ot time as well, as I’m sure it cost a few dollars for the webspace
How does one do that? I have never put money in yet I'm always on here and I would like to contribute.
http://ozvmx.com/donate.htm
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I appreciate your vote Mainline and so does Buster but we are not moderators by any stretch of the imagination :) I think it should be Ross as he seems to be the only one seriously interested ;) at least I think he's serious...maybe :P ;D
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Please consider adding to Graeme’s fund from time ot time as well, as I’m sure it cost a few dollars for the webspace
How does one do that? I have never put money in yet I'm always on here and I would like to contribute.
http://ozvmx.com/donate.htm
Thanks Nathan.
BTW my vote is for Alison .
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BTW my vote is for Alison .
Ditto Brad, I think Alison would be perfect, informative, humourous, level headed, communicative, and just a down right nice person 8)
Keep Smiling :)
Jackie Mac
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I secound that motion :)
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a turd in a suit ,thats some serious shit
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I think Jackie, or Drakey, or Dave T. they would do the job well.
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This is getting stupid and offensive now. Perhaps the thread was originally designed to degenerate into what it's become.
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Yes unfortunaly Firko, that pest is still in here with nothing better to do. Family is obviously not talking to him either. WTW or how to make every one hate you. Cant be many left now.
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Just so's this thread makes sense. There were some silly posts on here that got a little out of hand. I've taken some action on that and it's much improved for it.
Now, as far as moderation goes etc, thanks for the offers, and the kind words and PMs and donation etc. All very much appreciated. However, my plans to migrate to a new server probably won't be fulfilled till later in the year, more than likely over Christmas when I have time to devote to figuring it all out. So for now, things will continue along as they are. But I will keep in mind what's been said so far. I haven't gone back over this thread with a view to seeing who has offered up their time to help out, but I'll try to sometime soon and I'll then keep you in mind for when I want to get serious about creating moderators.
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I think a few numbskulls have eliminated themselves.
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Thanks for the vote people, :)
I'm very humbled and shocked that I have been mentioned, as it has taken four years on this forum to be accepted into a gentleman's vmx bike world. 8)
The Old school gave me a few tips and have kept me in line ;D when first entering into conversation and still do now and then :-X My motto live and learn
For accepting me I thank you
I would love the job if the payment comes in the form of a Sprite fuel tank ;) ;D..
http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?topic=8321.0
Best Wishes for the rebuild Graeme M,hope you find the right matured and well mannered moderators.
Please consider adding to Graeme’s fund from time ot time as well, as I’m sure it cost a few dollars for the webspace
How does one do that? I have never put money in yet I'm always on here and I would like to contribute.
I did run a donation tin around at the Conondale Nationals Qld,but felt it was a conflicted with
Mr B Flemings Donation Tin at the time.
I did receive a small amount (THANK YOU to those people) that was then sent to Graeme M via Nathan S 8)
cheers Alison
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My choice of moderators:
solo:
Tony T
Doc and Busta
Hoony
Eno
JC
sidecars:
shorelinemc
women:
jackiemac
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Thanks for reminding me of that Alison. I picked up that tin from Nathan a week or two back. I do appreciate your efforts on that, and believe me every little bit helps.
The website is not an arm and a leg thing, but there are some costs - server space and hosting account, electricity, wear and tear, and just the amount of time which can sometimes cause some grief on the home front. Most years I get enough in donations that it turns out not to cost me at all, or to cost very little. Mind you, when I started things I imagined it being used for advertising etc and I could just see all the dollars rolling in. Of course it was never quite like that! ;D
However, I think how it's gone and what it's done for the scene in Australia far outstrips my failed entrepeneurship! So in that sense, as we've said before, it's been a raging success.
Thanks again for all the entertainment, help, encouragement, nice words and donations everyone.
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Hi guys If you do need a hand moderating the site i dont mind sticking my dyslexic keyboard in to help out
Cheers Ian
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i thinks its running quiet nicely now
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that site ok ,if you deaf dumb and blind and make friends easy my parents use to tie a chop round my neck so the dog would play with me so its not much good to me
PM sent ...waste of a good chop ;) ;D
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i was hopeing to remove that before n,i,m,m,o does some of his handy work with that group off words ;D
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i was hopeing to remove that before n,i,m,m,o does some of his handy work with that group off words ;D
I don't blame him though, if n,i,m,m,o did comment..... I had to contain myself about the lamb chop too :D ;D
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That Bloody Allthings414pushstart465 is really getting up my nose and for him to modify your post is not on !.
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that site ok ,if you deaf dumb and blind
Two out of three's pretty good Paul. I know your hearing is a bit dodgy but your eye-site is perfect (now carefully re-read that a few times folks until you get it....)
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Allthings414pushstart465
Great username! Can I use that?
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Allthings414pushstart465
Great username! Can I use that?
AKA Walkingpace465 or YZPitPusher
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I think Hoony's got it with that 1st one .Walkingpace465
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Yes, it's all running along quite well, but I think I will look for some moderators. I reckon I need about 10 people - each person can have two boards to keep an eye on. That'll make life a bit easier.
So, step right up. If you have a preference for which boards to moderate, please list your top 5, in order of preference 1 to 5.
First in best dressed as far as that goes, though I'll try to accommodate everyone. I'll post a running tally of mods and boards, once we get all we need I'll close this topic.
Thanks everyone.
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hey wasp no back chat mr :o
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sorry not me ;D
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Hows the fishing going Greame? any positive and sensible bites yet ? BSA " British Side Arms" no, it is actually an acronym for "Birmingham Small Arms," Company. Cheers. Tim754
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Dont know about you but I reckon the current moderator is doing just fine and dandy and for a whole lot of reasons I for one would hate to see the baton passed to any of the fore mentioned. Think about it. I reckon the go is as a collective we should be asking/doing whatever it is that will keep Graeme in the game, as from what I can gather he has universal RESPECT. Something the rest of us can only ever dream about.
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got my vote!
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Gee, I had forgotten this old thread. Thanks Alison...
The truth is that the forum hasn't demanded a lot of moderation on the whole due I think to the character of most of the members. That said there can be times when comments etc get out of hand for one reason or another.
I've always said I have a pretty thick skin when it comes to forums, but I've come to realise that I am not the only yardstick to measure by. Lately there've been a few posts and threads that haven't gone well, and that's not good.
I think it's important that we keep the flavour of OzVMX intact. In the beginning it was a virtual clubroom, a place to hang out, talk old bikes. make new friends, learn and share information. It should still be that place. And it should still have that feel-good vibe. Especially for all our newer members.
So in the spirit of that intention I have decided to take on some help with moderation. These days due to my own personal circumstances I can't put in as much time as I should, plus I am a little burned out after what, 6 or 7 years running the show.
For the moment, I will add one or two people to the role of moderator. I'm in discussions with those people as we speak so more about that soon. The aim isn't to wield a bigger stick, it's merely to add some more eyes to the job of keeping up with happenings here.
That said, I would like to do a better job of keeping threads on track, or more exactly, civilised. I don't want posts that take someone down just for the sake of it, or for people to take cheap shots. As I've always said, I'll moderate as I see fit as it's my forum, but by the same token I have to now admit that it is mine in name only, as it now rightfully belongs to you all. And I owe it to everyone to keep it the kind of place you want to hang out.
So, expect an announcement quite soon re the addition of moderators to the forum.
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It's an account I have created for the role of moderator. At this stage I am not certain whether or not the mods want to remain anonymous...
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I'm happy the way the board runs as is. The problem with mods is they can get a little power mad just look at net riders they have lots of mods and it shows.
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What Graeme said "Gives him a bit of a break and is an extra pair of eyes" and quote; I've come to realise that I am not the only yardstick to measure by. :)
cheers A
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Finally!This will stop things getting out of hand.
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Finally!This will stop things getting out of hand.
I was hoping that too,but we might just have to delete posts instead.
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I object to Slakbladders avatar (the girl getting herself off).
I think you're reading too much into it. She's just laughing violently at something on Funniest Home Videos
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I object to Slakbladders avatar (the girl getting herself off). My wife was totally offended when she went through her still shots and that came up (thought I'd been on the porn again).
Stop sooking Nimmo ... ;D I've just got out of the ceiling cavity investigating rats,mice,possums and other vermin having a right old time in the night and your concerned about an avator :-\ -- these things breed like you wouldn't believe. :o
ps I can see why Steven didn't become a Household Sparky :P)
cheers A
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I object to Slakbladders avatar (the girl getting herself off). My wife was totally offended when she went through her still shots and that came up (thought I'd been on the porn again).
Keep watchin it ross it grows on ya ;)
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I object to Slakbladders avatar (the girl getting herself off). My wife was totally offended when she went through her still shots and that came up (thought I'd been on the porn again).
allison i think ross is only with in his rights to protest slakeswell avitar, my great granma doesnt think its approiate either ,shes disgusted every time she goes on the forum to look at her old boyfriends from back in the day
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If it offended Allison in the slightest way I change it ASAP , If it really offended nimrod I make it twice as big.
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Im happy at slackwells picture of a VMX lass going over a set of woops.
No Nimo as moderator then i would really see Red
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I honestly thought she was trying out one of those cheep beds at "beds r us" on a saturday morn. :)