Whoa....why isnt sleepy a mod?

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 3:31 pm

@Ty, I think he is gonna be taking time off for RL stuff, I ain't sure.

And BS looks wierd as a mod? *points to Grunt* anything is possible

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 3:32 pm

Originally posted by HighLordDave
First of all, thanks for all your kind words, guys. It is especially refreshing to hear that I am not associated with chaos and hellfire (so my secret plot is still safe).

I do have a sort of devil's advocate kind of question: Does SYM really need another moderator? We've got T'Lainya and fable full time, and Buck drops by every now and then, so is it necessary for there to be someone to succeed Mr Sleep?

LOL!

I think so

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 3:35 pm

Originally posted by Bloodstalker
@Ty, I think he is gonna be taking time off for RL stuff, I ain't sure.

And BS looks wierd as a mod? *points to Grunt* anything is possible

Well I hope he comes by now and again. Hes one of the cooler SYMers.

LOL

Thats true. Ive seen some of Grunt's old posts and I thought: How in the world is he a mod?!

But I cant picture you as a high authority. Though Im sure you'd ban Weasel on the spot, so its all good!

Gruntboy · Post by **Gruntboy** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 3:37 pm

Ah yes but IWD is impeccably clean is it not?

Thanks, BTW!

Fear the Grunt. The Grunt is the mind killer.

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 3:41 pm

Originally posted by Yshania
What I think people have to realise is that there is more to being a mod than the status. And on many occasions this "status" affords you no more than abuse, no more than being a focal point for individual frustrations. On top of that you have to check all threads, whether you find them interesting enough to post in or not. You have to police the site. This may on occasion entail you pulling rank on your "friends" as well as the occasional offender and the perpetual insistant ones. If they are respectful of your status, then fine it makes it easier, but it can still ultimately set you appart. Moderating a site should bring respect, but then you would hope there is a general respect for members anyway. Though this is a great site in that respect, this is not always the case, unfortunately, and so it is the mods who take the brunt of the responsibility.

Your use of words far exceed mine.

My attempt to get this across.. "A better question....Who would want to be a mod at SYM?" failed except for Minerva...(And we all know Minerva and I think alike

)

*Thinks about hiring Ysh as speech writer for Empire of Weasel™*

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 3:49 pm

Yshania is right on point, just look at the amount of filthy statements I have made since stepping down

There is a level where one has to be unempeachable on issues, I couldn't just make one rule for one person and another for someone else, if they broke the rules then they broke the rules, it wasn't always easy and I didn't follow through on that always but I think I was reasnoably consistent.

Other than that one has to be able to scare Viv with your evil moderating and lay the smack down on pidgin

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 3:53 pm

Grunt is to be feared.......try taking his ear sometime

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 4:10 pm

Originally posted by Weasel
Your use of words far exceed mine. My attempt to get this across.. "A better question....Who would want to be a mod at SYM?" failed except for Minerva...(And we all know Minerva and I think alike )

*Thinks about hiring Ysh as speech writer for Empire of Weasel™*

Succinct - that is what you were

Unfortunately, some need more than a hint

LOL! - you couldn't afford my fees

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 4:13 pm

Originally posted by Yshania
Succinct - that is what you were Unfortunately, some need more than a hint

That isn't a very nice thing to say about BS

Ned Flanders · Post by **Ned Flanders** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 4:14 pm

by BS
Grunt is to be feared.......try taking his ear sometime

LMAO! Visions of a +5 flaming longsword cleaving my head. Many jugs of booze consumed. Bill and Ted...

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 4:16 pm

Originally posted by Yshania
Succinct - that is what you were Unfortunately, some need more than a hint

LOL! - you couldn't afford my fees

As King Weasel I cannot talk about my lacking subjects..(BS) in public, but I will PM you my complete agreement BS needed more than a hint.

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Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 4:20 pm

@Sleepy - LMAO!

Originally posted by Weasel
As King Weasel I cannot talk about my lacking subjects..(BS) in public, but I will PM you my complete agreement BS needed more than a hint.

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LOL! so that is why he went offline?? Apparently (with his new ISP) I am no longer influencing his connection *sigh*

T'lainya · Post by **T'lainya** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 4:27 pm

Originally posted by Weasel
As King Weasel I cannot talk about my lacking subjects..(BS) in public, but I will PM you my complete agreement BS needed more than a hint.

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What did you do to BS?

Pulls Weasels Burger king crown down around his neck Hmph

hug

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 4:38 pm

First off, I would like to thank Grunty for asocieating me with Hellfire and Chaos.

@All: No offense taken whatsoever. If I didn't know it about myself, I wouldn't have said it. Beside, being a Moderator of the other forums I already got it fine (though, I would like to take over the rest of the Roleplaying forums, just to keep me a tad more on the busy side.)

I think, as it stands, we don't really need another moderator. If things get out of hand, and we do end up needing another, my vote goes to the one with the most cookies

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 4:53 pm

Originally posted by T'lainya
What did you do to BS? Pulls Weasels Burger king crown down around his neck Hmph
hug

Now now Queen to Weasel for the Next Month

, I didn't do nothing to our loyal subject BS the Jester.

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Scayde · Post by **Scayde** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 5:00 pm

Originally posted by Weasel
Now now Queen to Weasel for the Next Month , I didn't do nothing to our loyal subject BS the Jester.

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Wow... I must have missed a doosey...When did this happen ?????/

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 5:15 pm

Originally posted by Scayde
Wow... I must have missed a doosey...When did this happen ?????/

I didn't want to make any Royal Decrees about this matter, Ms.T ask we keep it low key.

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Scayde · Post by **Scayde** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 5:27 pm

Originally posted by Weasel
I didn't want to make any Royal Decrees about this matter, Ms.T ask we keep it low key.

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LOL..So does BS know he is marrying into Royalty???

der Moench · Post by **der Moench** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 5:30 pm

A bit late, but here are my two cents ...

I am very sorry to see Mr Sleep step down, though I can fully understand - I agree with some here who have asked: who would want to be a Mod? It must be a thankless job in many respects.

But, if we are going to go in for any kind of voting or nomination process, my vote would go to Gwalchmai. Some of the other people mentioned (like Gruntboy and HighLordDave) are awesome choices, but they both tend to get into political discussions. One thing I think is hard on a moderator, but should be strived for nonetheless, is that element of impartiality. I think it would be hard for a SYM member to be both Moderator and constant political/social/religious commentator. I see Gwalchmai only very seldom in such discussions, and AFAIR, his comments are always mild and minimal.

Anyhoo! All just IM(very)HO.

Peace.

Scayde · Post by **Scayde** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 5:34 pm

*Wishing the private session had been effective in persuading Sleep to reconsider*