wow. A moderator. thank you.
I am not on anyones side here but. I just happend along this thread and purple's comments have been abnoxious at times but you will have members like that. But I will be honest moderators saying STFU on this thread is kind of ridiculous. I've been in the military over ten years and the word professionalism comes to mind. You gentleman and ladies are what I consider the professionals of the forums. I dont think in a regular thread not W and C that is really the right way to present the image of a moderator. Dont get me wrong I have no personal bad experience with any moderator on this forum at all. I understand you might get po at a poster but if you dont keep it proffesional what separates you from what your trying to moderate.
This is a common misperception a lot of people make.
As a sitewide moderator, the blue crew must maintain a bit of decorum and professionalism, yes. In most forums. W&C not being one of them.
Red, forum specific moderators are only obligated to watch over and moderate specific areas of the site to maintain order.
The real difference between a member and a moderator is that we have even more rules and responsibilities to follow than the average poster.
We are also people and hobbyists here also. We are entitled to discussion and our own opinions as any other member.
The other misperception that some people make is when we are moderating and when we are discussing as members.
People argue that we are obligated to a higher standard. This only applies when when moderating. Most here take that obligation seriously and do a fine job of it, even in the face of aggravation and petulance.
purpledc said:
Including you Karda. When it seems the whole world is pointing the finger at you calling you an A-hole sometimes your first reaction is to fight back and cry heresy. But when the whole world seems like they are against you you really come to a point where you look at the situation and realize its not the world that is against you. It was that I was against myself. Im not saying I agree with how some people handled themselves. Im simply saying that I could have and should have handled myself better. And apologies it took as long as it did to realize it.
It was hoped that you would take the various hints and direction you were given.
People point their finger and call me a-hole every day, probably. My parrot calls me a-hole. He also tells me he loves me.
I don't let it bother me, because they are entitled to their opinion as am I. Those that know me know I can be when pushed into it, but as a matter of course am not. The only ones that really knows me are my few friends, my family and that blasted, foul mouthed a- hole bird whom I consider as great a friend as any human.
Apology accepted.
