What's the possibility of an additional administrator?

[dragon wench]

Originally Posted by Xandax

Personally - I wouldn't mind seeing the introduction of a few "Super Moderators", that had the abilities to moderate all forums (like Buck) and possible give out temporary 1 or 2 days bans that needed to be confirmed by Buck to become permanent (or possible revoked).

This is precisely the system that was in place at a board where I was both mod and admin. It worked extremely well, because clearly the admin cannot be around all the time and sometimes incidents occur that require immediate attention...
Having mods with banning powers would have proven useful when we experienced the ever returning porn poster some months back...

[Xandax]

Originally Posted by dragon wench

This is precisely the system that was in place at a board where I was both mod and admin. It worked extremely well, because clearly the admin cannot be around all the time and sometimes incidents occur that require immediate attention...
Having mods with banning powers would have proven useful when we experienced the ever returning porn poster some months back...

If it had only been pornography that was posted
But that was also about the time when I started discussing it with Aegis and Buck; such issues as this "Super Moderator"; because I was at these instances the one trying to taking the "frontline fire", seeing as I was the moderator (most) online and visible at that moment.
Most of the time - these boards are easy to moderate because of the maturity of the average poster, however if a less mature and sensible then normal person takes it upon himself to act out, then the thin coverage of administrative powers can be an issue.
However - recently there haven't been much usage for such persons, but in my view - it is always better to be safe then sorry.

[jopperm2]

I definitely think the temporary bans would be a good idea. About the so-called triuverate, I don't think it was meant to imply that the three of you are above any other moderators, just that you can always be counted on to act quickley and fairly when a problem arises. I think the mods only board would be a good idea.. That would give mods an easier time to discuss certain issues. actually though, I think everyone who has posted in this thread either is or has been a mod of at least one Gamebanshee forum. I guess GB Discussion doesn't draw a big crowd. There are a few mods that I think could handle temp bans though that would be a choice for Buck, not us.

[Xandax]

Originally Posted by jopperm2

<snip>About the so-called triuverate, I don't think it was meant to imply that the three of you are above any other moderators, just that you can always be counted on to act quickley and fairly when a problem arises. <snip>

I know that it was likely that way it should be understood/interpretated - I just objected to it, because it is an easy word to misunderstand. It could be read, by people not as familiar with us/the site, as if it was the three of us "pulling strings" behind the scene and what not.

[jopperm2]

I see what you mean. In fact, I would say that the three of you act more independantly of the other mods than you depend on them.

[Galuf the Dwarf]

Originally Posted by jopperm2

I see what you mean. In fact, I would say that the three of you act more independantly of the other mods than you depend on them.

Yeah, that's what I was getting at with the whole "triumvirate" thing in the first place.


BTW, Aegis, this part of this post is a reminder to check your PM if you haven't yet. This post will self-destruct in... oh wait, I don't have the capabilities to do that.

[Galuf the Dwarf]

Well, to avoid this thread ever being bumped or replied needlessly, any mod care to close this?

I'm pretty sure this thread has served it purpose.