Nominations Debate

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Originally Posted by Wayward Clam

And just what is wrong with a mother being proud of her daughter?

I don't see any of you condemning the Friday Boobie threads, are you suggesting now that those are somehow dirty? Cause they're certainly a lot more racy than that picture of Krissy is.

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I'm determined NOT to let this turn into a flame war, so I'll tread as lightly as possible and say again that PERSONALLY I would not have done it.

and I'll also say that the pictures posted in the friday threads are pictures of someone's daughter and I wonder if the parents of those girls would proudly display those pictures in their living room or post them on the internet themselves.

I'm not comdemning anything. I don't have the right to....just offering a differing opinion.

I'm as proud a parent as anyone here and have posted pictures of aidan on this forum and others, but when he's 18 I can promise you I won't be taking beefcake pictures of him with his shirt off and jeans unbuttoned and post them to a female dominated public internet message board so he can be oogled at and whatever else........

I'm not making sweeping judgements about right or wrong. I'm saying personally for me I would not have done it, and will not do it.

If I had a daughter and showed a picture of her to my friends and recieved these comments

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May we each and all use our spare hands ...

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I do believe she has recently turned 18...:devil:

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jokes or not I think I'd probably start a fist fight. :) :eek2:

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Originally Posted by meatwad

I am your new digital ruler, THE MEADMOD! So all, rise to your feet, but then quickly drop to your knees and forsake all others before me.

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MetaMod does have a certain ring to it. ;)

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Originally Posted by kato2274

If I had a daughter and showed a picture of her to my friends and recieved these comments

jokes or not I think I'd probably start a fist fight. :) :eek2:

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I was going to post a reply, but no need, kato pretty much said what I was thinking, word for word.

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Originally Posted by jitBob

Mayet's wonderfull pictures aside...I don't recall seeing anyone in authority asking for volunteers to be a mod. Is this thread moot?

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NooNoo did ask for nominations for Forum Mods. Here is a listing:
View Forum Leaders

As you all know, Scott (aka Windrivers, Windrivers1) is not around these boards any longer. Basically, all of those forums listed next to "Windrivers1" are up for grabs. Yes, the person doing the modding should be an established member of our community. He or she should be more than just a novice in that particular area and/or know how to find the correct infomation requested and to keep things moving along.

And yes, those certainly are wonderful pictures of Mayet's kids. And yes, I would certainly be very proud of them and email them to everybody I know. But I probably wouldn't post them in a public forum on the internet tho. But hey, that's just me.

Each to his own, my daughter is my best friend. We always discuss what jobs she will take on and what she will turn down. We talk about everything openly and have a fantastic mother daughter relationship. When she is sick, she just wants me to hold her and make her feel better.

I am proud of all my children, they are all beautiful inisde and out. my other children are starting modelling assignments along with their other activities.

Krissy know my rules, no topless or bottomless and no naked pics. She knows where the line is drawn. Other than that as i am so proud of my beautiful wonderful daughter I will post pics of her anywhere and everywhere. Also that particular picture Krissy didn't like. She feels to skinny at the moment but still gave me permission to post it and we both giggled about it afterwards.

I guess we don't have a problem with ourselves and life is to short worry about other peoples 'moral dilemmas'

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Originally Posted by Mayet

Each to his own

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exactly

As a mod on another site, when we are looking for a new mod, we basically look for somebody who doesn't want to be one. Anyone that asks to be a mod is disqualified for life (and probably would never be considered anyway).

It's a lot more fun that way, too. All of the sudden one day, you have a whole lot more options and about 20 private messages and complete information overload. :p

My two Canadian cents.

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Originally Posted by MacGyver

As a mod on another site, when we are looking for a new mod, we basically look for somebody who doesn't want to be one. Anyone that asks to be a mod is disqualified for life (and probably would never be considered anyway).

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I'd have to agree there. When I was asked the first thing I said was:
NOW???:eek2:
I accepted anyway...



btw, would you or your site ever start a thread like this, knowing where it could and would probably go? :rolleyes:

On my sites I ask for nominations..in fact I have been going through the process over the last few weeks of pruning dead mods and making new ones...

If the whole site is involved in the process then no one feels put out

I also keep an eye out for worthy mods :devil:http://members.core.com/~mabry/My%20...garden/eye.gif

and Kato...as said my daughter and i have a wonderful relationship and very open..... we can talk about stuff like sex with no issues.........
and shes not promiscuous either...

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Originally Posted by Mayet

I also keep an eye out for worthy mods :devil:
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As does the new management. :thumbs:

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Originally Posted by MacGyver

Anyone that asks to be a mod is disqualified for life (and probably would never be considered anyway).

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Originally Posted by TripleRLtd

When I was asked the first thing I said was:

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I think you need to re-read what Macgyver said.

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Originally Posted by TripleRLtd

When I was asked

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Not that it really matters, but in Richard1's announcement, he stated that you volunteered, so I assume you are saying he was wrong?

He was distracted by the brown on his nose

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Originally Posted by MacGyver

Anyone that asks to be a mod is disqualified for life (and probably would never be considered anyway).

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Can I please be a mod?

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Originally Posted by Wayward Clam

Can I please be a mod?

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LOL!!!

Hey....me too!

What is this Mod thing you speak of?

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Originally Posted by 3fingersalute

Not that it really matters, but in Richard1's announcement, he stated that you volunteered, so I assume you are saying he was wrong?

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Well no, not at all of course.
When you are asked to do something for someone or something. for no remumnration whatsoever, and you accept, that is called:
volunteering.
Is there something about volunteering you don't understand? :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by TripleRLtd

Well no, not at all of course.
When you are asked to do something for someone or something. for no remumnration whatsoever, and you accept, that is called:
volunteering.
Is there something about volunteering you don't understand? :rolleyes:

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A condescending mod. Great. This is going to be tougher than anticipated.

You asked for the position first. You initiated the idea. Then, when you were asked if you wanted to do it, you say they asked you, and were surprised.

Every regular here knows what's up. You mod two obscure sections, with very little traffic.

Don't expect respect because of the "position". Don't feel it gives you more freedom to talk to people different.

Now, that you're a "mod", you should keep a low profile, and only offer encouragement and praise, and keep your opinions to yourself. Post all the tech help you can.

Oh, yeah. Just in case you don't understand the meaning of "condescending", I have included the definition. See number 2.

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1. To descend to the level of one considered inferior; lower oneself. See Synonyms at stoop1.
2. To deal with people in a patronizingly superior manner.

To tell the truth, the toughest part of this all is not having the "freedom" to talk to people as I did before.

Plus, I notice that you, of all people, are telling ME how to be a mod of two obscure forums. So, exactly what is your problem with that? Is it really that big of a deal for you? :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by MacGyver

As a mod on another site, when we are looking for a new mod, we basically look for somebody who doesn't want to be one. Anyone that asks to be a mod is disqualified for life (and probably would never be considered anyway).

It's a lot more fun that way, too. All of the sudden one day, you have a whole lot more options and about 20 private messages and complete information overload. :p

My two Canadian cents.

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And I'm guessing that those who get chosen over there, get chosen based on community respect, knowledge, ability, etc. Those are the kind of leaders I usually look up to and have respect for. Not the ones that go behind the scenes, brown-nose and manage to sneak their way in, in yet another attempt to seek attention and stir up drama. Oh well.

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Originally Posted by TripleRLtd

To tell the truth, the toughest part of this all is not having the "freedom" to talk to people as I did before.

Plus, I notice that you, of all people, are telling ME how to be a mod of two obscure forums. So, exactly what is your problem with that? Is it really that big of a deal for you? :rolleyes:

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Please refer to my previous post. I said you were being condescending to 3fs. Your reply was not appropriate for a mod. You provide no reply.

I'm not telling you how to be a mod of two obscure forums. I'm offering you advice on how to be a successful mod on the rest of the forums.

And yes, I guess It is a big deal to me, and alot of other people. This is so not personal, but you will just take it that way. I am happy for you, that you got to be a mod, which is what you so wanted. Would you have been willing to be a mod under a new identity? I think not. It's about a perceived sense of power.

Everytime you post, you post as a mod. Not as TripleRLTD, like you did before. You are held to a higher standard. Higher than the standard you got banned for before.

You might want to drop the "Randy Moss" smilie from your favorites also. :butt:

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Originally Posted by TripleRLtd

Well no, not at all of course.
When you are asked to do something for someone or something. for no remumnration whatsoever, and you accept, that is called:
volunteering.

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My point here is Trip, that you're starting off on a bad foot to gain back community respect by implying that the new admins waltzed into WD, took a look around, and said "let's ask Trip to be a mod."

Everybody knows you volunteered your services to them first, but now you're trying to convince us it was a big shock to you and came totally unexpected when you were "asked" to be a mod.

If you want to be a mod and be looked upon with respect and authority, dishonesty is not the best way to start.

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Originally Posted by TripleRLtd

Is there something about volunteering you don't understand?

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btw, thanks Trip. Replies like that only further illustrate my point.

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Originally Posted by Wayward Clam

And just what is wrong with a mother being proud of her daughter?

I don't see any of you condemning the Friday Boobie threads, are you suggesting now that those are somehow dirty? Cause they're certainly a lot more racy than that picture of Krissy is.

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Strangely enough…although I TOTALLY see Kato’s point, I don’t see anything wrong with the posted pictures.

I too, would never post pictures of my kids, but then, I wouldn’t post a picture of myself on here either. That’s just cause I’m a paranoid freak, and I know that Jitbob can’t wait to gratify himself while plastering blown up pict’s of me all over his bedroom ceiling…so I have a right to be paranoid…

Mayet, you’re proud, and have plenty to be proud of, kudo’s to you.

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Originally Posted by Ya_know

and I know that Jitbob can’t wait to gratify himself while plastering blown up pict’s of me all over his bedroom ceiling

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Damn, someone's a little full of themselves I see.

I must admit to being flattered and touched by the vote of confidence some have voiced by proposing me for moderator here. Thank you all. :)

But I must decline at this time, for the following reasons:

• Unemployed at this time / not actively involved in IT
• Currently moderator at 2 other forums (3, if I count my own City of Heroes website) - 1 position of which I am currently quitting also
• Wished to spend less time in forums in general, not more
• Other personal reasons

Thank you all for the offer, and my sincere appreciation goes out to the indefatigable NooNoo and the old guard (you guys rule) and I give my best wishes for the new blood.

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Originally Posted by 3fingersalute

Damn, someone's a little full of themselves I see.

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There's a picture thread floating around here where he all but begged me to post my picture...I know what he wants if for... :p

http://www.britannien.de/Sport/Darts.jpg:grin:

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Originally Posted by Ya_know

There's a picture thread floating around here where he all but begged me to post my picture...I know what he wants if for... :p

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I remember the thread, and I don't really know or care to know why he was so intent on seeing your pic...........:eek:

JizGlob. :D

Btw,.. just FYI for everyone here: It is in style for girls to dress slutty these days so that pic was really no big shock imo. I see much worse than that on 11teen years olds walking through the malls with their mom's and dad's. Tattoo's, peircings and everything else to boot. So I don't see what all the fuss is aboot. That pic of Mayet's daughter actually looked pretty normal imo. She can't help it if she's a hotty. Also,.. they live in Australia where it's normally like 498 degree's so they kinda have to dress to keep cool.

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Originally Posted by WebHead

Btw,.. just FYI for everyone here: It is in style for girls to dress slutty these days so that pic was really no big shock imo. I see much worse than that on 11teen years olds walking through the malls with their mom's and dad's. Tattoo's, peircings and everything else to boot. So I don't see what all the fuss is aboot. That pic of Mayet's daughter actually looked pretty normal imo. She can't help it if she's a hotty. Also,.. they live in Australia where it's normally like 498 degree's so they kinda have to dress to keep cool.

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Well, welcome to the part of the conversation we already passed.

Slutty? :confused:

And the nominations are...

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Originally Posted by Wayward Clam

Slutty? :confused:

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Yup,.. slutty. I'm not trying to be disparage the fashion,.. I'm just telling it like it is.

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Originally Posted by Larommi

Well, welcome to the part of the conversation we already passed.

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Hey thanks! :)
http://www.evula.org/dragoon/pics/captain.obvious.jpg

Now: back to what really matters.

I think Archer would be good, too. Plus, we need someone else on the other side of the pond for obvious reasons: when Noo isn't available, etc. He'd be great in one of the driver or OS sections.

btw: I still believe that confus-ed deserves it after all these years. He's the geezer after all, and, is there anyone else who has been here longer who has been more helpful in the tech forums? NO! btw, there is no need for negativety here. He is different is all. I mean, he is confus-ed. :) And, he cares about users/members and WD. And, that's a fact.

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Originally Posted by WebHead

Yup,.. slutty. I'm not trying to be disparage the fashion,.. I'm just telling it like it is.

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You calling Krissy slutty? :eek:

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Originally Posted by Wayward Clam

You calling Krissy slutty? :eek:

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Only if she wants me to. :thumbs:

She doesn't.

trust me Wrrby...:devil:

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Originally Posted by TripleRLtd

:) And, he cares about users/members and WD. And, that's a fact.

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I think you are wrong...he doesn't care about anybody but himself. :rolleyes:

Fact is, he's be better to be the Karl Malone of WD. -ed, in case you don't know who he is, he's one of the greatest all around players in the NBA that has never won a championship. After 19 years, he's finally given up trying. I always liked him, but what I didn't like about him was that he played dirtier than most, but always shined as a "nice guy". Everyone knew he was dirty at times, but fell victim to the hype. That’s how I feel about –ed. He’s as mean and nasty as I am, but helps out in the forums quite a bit. It’s a tough call for me…