Moderator annual election seems good idea to me

Departed 32016 · 18th June 2011, 17:51

Occasionally there are disagreements with moderators on here- whilst I understand not everyone will get on with each other- why don't we have an annual mod / regional director election? Just a thought but would be good I think?

James.uk · 18th June 2011, 18:00

Nice idea in theory, but, in reality, not many people have either the time, knowledge, experience, or temperament to be a good moderator...

Can you imagine me as a MOD? lol.. I would be sending out sympathy cards to all 1.8 owners and giving directions to specsavers to the faceache owners. lmho

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FredSpencer · 20th June 2011, 16:08

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Originally Posted by James.uk

Can you imagine me as a MOD? lol.. I would be sending out sympathy cards to all 1.8 owners and giving directions to specsavers to the faceache owners. lmho

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You'd get my vote with a manifesto like that.

Zeb · 18th June 2011, 18:14

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Originally Posted by kieranswood

Occasionally there are disagreements with moderators on here- whilst I understand not everyone will get on with each other- why don't we have an annual mod / regional director election? Just a thought but would be good I think?

Please do not damage the illusion that we have a say about how things are done by suggesting ideas that test this widely held supposition...remember this is a limited company..

chrissyboy · 18th June 2011, 19:52

why change a winnig formula,companys do that and go down the pan .the way the club is run is working so why not leave as it is ... ok a few blips now and then but im sure things are learnt from them ...

MangoMan · 18th June 2011, 20:14

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Originally Posted by chrissyboy

why change a winnig formula,ok a few blips now and then but im sure things are learnt from them ...

Yeah, keep a stronger reign on things in future........

wraymond · 18th June 2011, 20:37

I believe the mods do an almost thankless job. After just over a year on here I've sought and been given advice by present mods, always by return, always sound. I have also borne in mind the sheer weight of numbers of members the mods have to deal with, let alone the tech experience needed. So what if, rarely, there seems to be areas where members might not necessarily agree with 'decisions made on their behalf'. They are 'Moderators' and by definition they will moderate, not arbitrate.
If anyone feels unfairly treated there are more senior levels to explore to reach a settlement. How democratic do we want it to be? If it aint broke......

damienp · 18th June 2011, 20:45

So then OP, are you putting your name in the hat to be elected

COLVERT · 18th June 2011, 21:03

A mod a mod a mod a mod that's what I want to be.

From the time I first discovered them they've fascinated me.

They 'pick you up', they 'put you down' they tell you 'this and that'

But when you try to 'answer back' they have you 'on the mat'.

This 'thing' of power put in my hand

to tell someone, 'NO, you've been banned'.

I've hinted, ranted, even squinted, I guess I must be thick.

I'd change my name to Pabby if that would do the trick.

So on I go my weary way without a hope in hell

but Mods if you select me I promise not to tell. Lol.

Colvert.

He went that way.

Dragrad · 19th June 2011, 02:04

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Originally Posted by Zeb

Please do not damage the illusion that we have a say about how things are done by suggesting ideas that test this widely held supposition...remember this is a limited company..

As this is a valid point raised by Carl, ... I reply....

We (the Mods) are subject to the rules of the Club...... And rightly so, we are not the owners of the company, merely their unpaid volunteers who act within the guidelines as laid down by the owners.

We do our bit for the love of the cars and the Club.... a thankless task in the main, but one we have taken on with the knowledge that it will take much of our "free" time and efforts.

We do our best, and our hearts and minds are there to progress this Club for the betterment of all the members, irrespective of their status within the Club.

Personally, I do not think that at any time there will be an election (or re-election) of Moderators. The Mods are chosen by the Owners of this Club (as indeed the original Mods were).

As previously stated, this is a company run Club, and one less draconian in its moderation than some I am, and have been, a member of (admittedly some not Rover based

).

18th June 2011, 17:51	#1
Departed 32016 This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,190 Thanks: 101 Thanked 257 Times in 145 Posts	Moderator annual election seems good idea to me Occasionally there are disagreements with moderators on here- whilst I understand not everyone will get on with each other- why don't we have an annual mod / regional director election? Just a thought but would be good I think?

18th June 2011, 18:00	#2
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Nice idea in theory, but, in reality, not many people have either the time, knowledge, experience, or temperament to be a good moderator... Can you imagine me as a MOD? lol.. I would be sending out sympathy cards to all 1.8 owners and giving directions to specsavers to the faceache owners. lmho ... Last edited by James.uk; 18th June 2011 at 18:04..

18th June 2011, 19:52	#5
chrissyboy This is my second home lovely little ford focus. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Dulwich Posts: 7,877 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts	why change a winnig formula,companys do that and go down the pan .the way the club is run is working so why not leave as it is ... ok a few blips now and then but im sure things are learnt from them ... __________________ [ I'm really confused. -I keep dreaming I'm an insomniac

18th June 2011, 20:37	#7
wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,204 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	I believe the mods do an almost thankless job. After just over a year on here I've sought and been given advice by present mods, always by return, always sound. I have also borne in mind the sheer weight of numbers of members the mods have to deal with, let alone the tech experience needed. So what if, rarely, there seems to be areas where members might not necessarily agree with 'decisions made on their behalf'. They are 'Moderators' and by definition they will moderate, not arbitrate. If anyone feels unfairly treated there are more senior levels to explore to reach a settlement. How democratic do we want it to be? If it aint broke......

18th June 2011, 20:45	#8
damienp This is my second home skoda estate Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sheffield Posts: 3,474 Thanks: 15 Thanked 122 Times in 68 Posts	So then OP, are you putting your name in the hat to be elected

18th June 2011, 21:03	#9
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	A mod a mod a mod a mod that's what I want to be. From the time I first discovered them they've fascinated me. They 'pick you up', they 'put you down' they tell you 'this and that' But when you try to 'answer back' they have you 'on the mat'. This 'thing' of power put in my hand to tell someone, 'NO, you've been banned'. I've hinted, ranted, even squinted, I guess I must be thick. I'd change my name to Pabby if that would do the trick. So on I go my weary way without a hope in hell but Mods if you select me I promise not to tell. Lol. Colvert. He went that way.