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Post by Miniman (556 posts) See mini bio

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Me and a friend are going to set up a forum based around racing cars. The only problem is we're not sure how we're going to go about appointing moderators. Since Giant Bomb is the only forum I'm a member of, I thought I would ask you guys what you think on Giant Bomb's approach to moderating. Do you like the system? Do you think the moderators always make good decisions? Let me know, I'd love to know how to best handle it before we launch the forum.

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by turbomonkey138 (2,596 posts) See mini bio

1619 ACH / 23918 P

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Depends .....

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by govermentcheese (258 posts) See mini bio

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@Miniman: common sense should be applied. Moderators have bad days like everyone else . Here recently they have jumped the gun on me for things i post. Moderators should be consistent and fair. common seance;;;;; take3 care 73ssssssssss

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by damswedon (724 posts) See mini bio

1514 ACH / 26325 P

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i think while its good to have moderators there should be a higher level of mods that approve what the mods mod.
also just because someone posts allot does not mean they should be a mod.

Edited 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by Stang (2,243 posts) See mini bio

669 ACH / 11419 P

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GB moderators do a great job. We are allowed to freely express ourselves, yet they mods will kick us in the ass if we seriously fuck up, as they should. When you launch your site, I doubt moderation will be an issue, at least until you have a decent user base. Let people act as they will, and hit them with the ban hammer if they are being abusive to you, your staff or your members.

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by super_machine (956 posts) See mini bio

383 ACH / 4950 P

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shit damn piss. The moderators here are cool as hell. They really only step in when things get way way out of hand. I know you have pointed out a few issues you've had with the mods banning people (your avatar for ex), but I feel GB forum mods let us get away with a lot more than most forums. For that I am pretty thankful.

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by turbomonkey138 (2,596 posts) See mini bio

1619 ACH / 23918 P

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Its a certain MOD who i have a issue with ...on the whole they do a good job

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by Metal_Gear_Sunny (2,962 posts) See mini bio

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@damswedon said:

" i think while its good to have moderators there should be a higher level of mods that approve what the mods mod. "

I think you just fucked my mind.

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by govermentcheese (258 posts) See mini bio

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How can i get modded for being silly and never cussing or talking bad about anyone and i see cussing and swearing on this site all the time isn't that disruptive. But other than that giant bomb is cool..

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by Stang (2,243 posts) See mini bio

669 ACH / 11419 P

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Swearing is not against the rules. Spamming is. Got it?

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by Megalon (1,039 posts) See mini bio

1111 ACH / 21411 P

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@Metal_Gear_Sunny said:

" @damswedon said:
" i think while its good to have moderators there should be a higher level of mods that approve what the mods mod. "
I think you just fucked my mind. "

But who watches the mods who watch the mods?

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by turbomonkey138 (2,596 posts) See mini bio

1619 ACH / 23918 P

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@Megalon: easy . Luchadeer

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by RHCPfan24 (6,382 posts) See mini bio

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Besides that, um, issue that we have run into recently, I still do like the mods on Giant Bomb. They are *usually* pretty friendly and they are all good guys. I also miss BoG :( But the model here is a good one to follow.

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by VWGTI (1,231 posts) See mini bio

889 ACH / 12895 P

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@turbomonkey138:

Well played.

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by nanikore (475 posts) See mini bio

331 ACH / 3695 P

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@VWGTI said:

" @turbomonkey138: Well played. "

I don't get it. ;<

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by Brendan (475 posts) See mini bio

408 ACH / 8225 P

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@Miniman: I know this is off topic, but I couldn't help notice that you share a profile pick with a bunch of other dudes on the site. Is there some story behind it?

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by damswedon (724 posts) See mini bio

1514 ACH / 26325 P

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@Megalon said:

" @Metal_Gear_Sunny said:
" @damswedon said:
" i think while its good to have moderators there should be a higher level of mods that approve what the mods mod. "
I think you just fucked my mind. "
But who watches the mods who watch the mods? "

we need Mod Mod Mods

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by Hamz (3,450 posts) See mini bio

416 ACH / 835 P

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Moderator

If you're starting up your own site, and this isn't just some subtle attempt to bash the Mods here or ignite conversation about recent events, then I suggest making sure the people you choose to become Moderators are people you actually trust. People you know are loyal to you and can be entrusted with the authority and abilities you provide them by making them Moderators.

At the end of the day a Moderators job is to uphold and support the feelings and policies of the site and those that run or own that site. So make sure who you pick is in fact someone you can trust to do that and not someone who will try to undermine your every effort.

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by ververdan0226 (1,491 posts) See mini bio

431 ACH / 5780 P

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@govermentcheese said:

" How can i get modded for being silly and never cussing or talking bad about anyone and i see cussing and swearing on this site all the time isn't that disruptive. But other than that giant bomb is cool.. "

Because you come in with ill-conceived topics that make it sound like English is your third language. From what I've seen, you really need to visit the GiantBomb FAQ and maybe brush up on the site by browsing it a little more. Or PM the moderators with your questions. GiantBomb is awesome, and I'd love you to stay, you don't deserve to be banned and you should enjoy the site, just please don't make dumb topics and maybe try not to sound like you're from the Jersey Shore (zing)....

EDIT: Oh, and sorry. Pertaining to your actual question, I think you should use moderation on this site as an example for what you may want to do with your site. There is the right amount of moderation and common sense coming from the mods on this site I feel. They help with people like martin_king from a week ago and overall I feel they just do a great job. Definitely try to have more than one or two so you get a group of people spreading moderation, rather than having it rely on the views and personal opinions of one individual.

Edited 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by Metal_Gear_Sunny (2,962 posts) See mini bio

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@damswedon said:

" @Megalon said:
" @Metal_Gear_Sunny said:
" @damswedon said:
" i think while its good to have moderators there should be a higher level of mods that approve what the mods mod. "
I think you just fucked my mind. "
But who watches the mods who watch the mods? "
we need Mod Mod Mods "

But then who watches those mods?

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by Pazy (1,075 posts) See mini bio

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@Metal_Gear_Sunny said:

" @damswedon said:
" @Megalon said:
" @Metal_Gear_Sunny said:
" @damswedon said:
" i think while its good to have moderators there should be a higher level of mods that approve what the mods mod. "
I think you just fucked my mind. "
But who watches the mods who watch the mods? "
we need Mod Mod Mods "
But then who watches those mods? "

Suddenly I remember First Cause lol

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by govermentcheese (258 posts) See mini bio

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Explain the spamming charge sounds silly but i don't understand. Thanks

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by Megalon (1,039 posts) See mini bio

1111 ACH / 21411 P

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@Metal_Gear_Sunny said:

" @damswedon said:
" @Megalon said:
" @Metal_Gear_Sunny said:
" @damswedon said:
" i think while its good to have moderators there should be a higher level of mods that approve what the mods mod. "
I think you just fucked my mind. "
But who watches the mods who watch the mods? "
we need Mod Mod Mods "
But then who watches those mods? "

Edited 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by turbomonkey138 (2,596 posts) See mini bio

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@Megalon: *shudders*

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by Canberra (667 posts) See mini bio

520 ACH / 8305 P

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I think regulators do us all a service.

I also like car racing!

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by damswedon (724 posts) See mini bio

1514 ACH / 26325 P

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@Metal_Gear_Sunny: assuming we need half as many mods on each level of mods we get to a point where we have one controlling mod. That mod is God, or The Devil. So either the whole chain is good or evil.

Edited 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by xMP44x (102 posts) See mini bio

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I'm part of a couple of other forums, so I'll give a general idea of what I suggest.

Pick Moderators you trust. Don't promote someone to such a high level if they abuse their power. If a Moderator gets out of hand, don't simply ban them. Demote them from their status first, and see if they still act the way they did. If they do, then consider banning them. Members who are also an active part of the community are worth considering for the Moderator status - they have to enjoy the community to become an active part of it.

Select a few very good members. These members can be promoted to an Administrator if you deem them suitable. Admins tend to have higher authority on a forum than Moderators do.

Remember the hierarchy of the site. Just because a Mod or Admin wants to ban someone, remember, you're the owner. You have the final word. Don't let your select group order you around - you made them Mods, and you can easily strip them of their status as well.

Send me a link too please - I'd be interested in seeing your forum :)

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by demonbear (927 posts) See mini bio

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I like what xMP44x said, its accurate.

I started a forum a few years ago, french canadian forum for metal fans called Poilus Online, its still around but i'm not with them anymore. Here's what i've learned.

Start small, don't establish too much rules, just go with the flow at first with the people that come on your forum. Once you start to feel that there's too much activity for what you can handle, THEN you assign mods. Go with regulars of your forum, people that you know how they think and how they act and that you feel, fits with your vision of the forum.

simple.

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by Virago (1,439 posts) See mini bio

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what you do is not have mods, but just declare yourself as king, and if anyone pisses you off BAM they're banned. that way you cut out the middle man.

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by lordofultima (2,159 posts) See mini bio

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Moderator

Mods r guurreeatt

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