Re: Backseat Mod(s)
Err so you lot sit there spying on people and judging us when really, you shouldn’t be judging anyone because I could have sworn there was a massive thread a couple of weeks ago about how no one should judge anyone else 
Jokes aside, you don’t really see the bigger picture because a lot of the time there’s plain and simple hypocrisy where some members are labelled troublemakers while some can never seem to get enough warnings. But perhaps that is just an online representation of the world we live in. I’m easy with that.
Also, I don’t see how running an internet forum for fifteen years makes you an authority on people and any better at conflict resolution or making decisions. Because from the issues I have seen in my short stay here, it seems like there’s constantly something or the other popping up and nothing is really resolved but only pushed under the carpet. I never see much in the way of resolution and for examples, have a go in this particular forum. Okay fine, in some instances you take a stand but then the brush should paint the entire canvas, not just bits and pieces. Either apply your rules on everyone or don’t bother applying them.
A prime example of what everyone is talking about.
You’re essentially saying ‘Oh so you guys think we’re a power hungry Admin team?! Let me show you what I can do!’
I mean is that really the attitude you should be projecting as a President? This place is important to you but you should be willing to let others have a say too. Just because someone attacks you doesn’t mean you should just ban them or whatever. You should engage them and ask them why they are attacking you and what reasons do they have. Conflict resolution is a skill many need on this forum. When you directly engage them, you will find out what people think and why and maybe you will be more aware of what is going on.
Maybe I’m missing something? Obviously I care, as my posts in this thread do show but only because its a good place to interact with people sometimes so that’s a positive and its a bit aggravating when criticism isn’t taken onboard. We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t want to be. And no one in this thread has made a personal attack on the team trying to run this place. We’re all speaking our minds. You can look at it from your team’s POV or from the POV of a whole lot of people on this forum. It won’t hurt to consider their opinions and grievances. I always think any criticism, even unjustified is something that needs
to be worked on. But that’s just me.
A suggestion is to look at the entire team and review people. Maybe they are causing a lot of this resentment? Maybe you’re not the cause of anything but just trying to protect your team. But maybe they’re not really putting the whole picture in front of you. I don’t think you as a President are all out to get people but I think you need to keep an eye on the people you trust to manage this place.
Either way, I’ve ranted enough. I’m out of this thread. Have a good one people!