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VideoAdminGamma -> In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 4:15:57 AM)
Disclaimer: The post below is the sole opinion of the moderator writing it, and is not an official statement of CollarMe or CollarChat. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the forums. I will know more later today, but I may be going on a temporary or indefinite leave of absence. I wanted to relate my experience, to you the members, so that there is a better understanding. When I started I had stopped posting as my regular member account except for very few small comments here and there. I knew no one on the forums on a personal level, and never took internet things truly personal. When I returned and started reading, it seemed that staff was overwhelmed and wanting to make some changes. The forums had changed from the community I had been posting in for 6 years. I contacted Alpha and offered to help, because it appeared to me, with my former experience, that they needed more staff. I was right and there were several things needing done. I took the policies and guidelines conveyed to me by the chain of command and began to implement them. There was heavy resistance in the beginning, but as I started to establish a better relationship as staff with more forum members, and I opened up via messages on violations, coaching on how to better word things and stay within guidelines, things started to improve. I admit that in P&R I had to come in swinging a large stick to gain everyone’s attention. Once that was established a large majority started to change their posting styles. This had a positive effect on the forums, and some old members started to return and post in that section. P&R will always be a volatile area as those are subjects that are emotionally charged and provocative by nature, but slowly the amount of complaints reduced. This had a ripple effect on the entire forums, and it was not just me that did this but other staff as well. I am proud of those forum members that stepped up as leaders of the community, leading by example and reminding others of the guidelines. This brings me to the crux of all of this. In any forums, chat room, channel, group or wherever people will gather that has staff that must enforce policies; it is a cooperative effort between staff and members to make it the best it can be. While there are a few that may not believe me to have been objective, objectivity is a must when staff must step in and that is why I retired my user account. That is also why I decided that policy and guidelines, as they are, would be the guiding force along with the chain of command. Working in a team effort with other staff and whoever wanted to contact me in the spirit of cooperation, has had a positive effect on the forums. It is regrettable that during that time we lost a few posters, but we have gained so many new ones and returning ones. This cannot stop, it must not stop, for a community such as this to survive and grow. It takes members and staff together, to bring in new members and show them the ropes. It requires objectivity, and if that is compromised then another moderator steps in to handle it, and that is what is happening. It is within each of you on what this community will be, not on staff. It is the members that drive the forums, and staff only directs traffic really. When staff must step in, it is already a failure as this indicates that guidelines were not maintained and the community could not deal with it, in an appropriate fashion, so then we all fail. These forums are not a failure, they are a great success. There is so much knowledge here, and many have the willingness to share that. All of this is why I personally volunteered and why I believe others have as well. Please remember this as time moves forward, and if I do not return, or return for a while, the time I assisted all of you as a volunteer, has been an overall enjoyable one. Keep at it, strive to be better, work with staff, and know that as a large forum it may have its problems, but we have one of the best communities of internet members anywhere. Thanks you all for being a part of CollarMe, VideoAdminGamma

areallivehuman -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 4:34:07 AM)
Thank you. All the best.....

Awareness -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 5:12:51 AM)
Actually, the forums have turned into a meaningless sludge of whitewashed opinion because of a self-important moderator who values their ego over everything else. There is naught here but the status quo. Opinions which deviate from the party line are sought out and eradicated. This community fails to grow precisely because of the self-appointed oligarchy consisting of individuals like yourself and the other regulars who think their sheer longevity conveys special status upon them. An attitude you did nothing to dispel. Indeed, you've fostered that attitude to the detriment of the discussion here. I for one will be glad to see the back of you. The forums are infinitely poorer for your rancid, biased, bitchy presence. Clearly you're an individual who should never have been given this kind of job as you're exactly the kind of broken personality who doesn't understand responsibility or neutrality. And by the way, what the fuck is this anyway? A self-congratulatory little speech? Good grief, how pathetic.

Musicmystery -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 5:31:45 AM)
quote: Actually, the forums have turned into a meaningless sludge of whitewashed opinion because of a self-important moderator who values their ego over everything else. Actually, if we could lose you, that would be nice. But here you are, status quo. Ego swinging. Think I'll "retire" too. You can go back to your meaningless sludge of unwhitewashed self-important crap.

ashjor911 -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 5:32:00 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: VideoAdminGamma I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the forums. I will know more later today, but I may be going on a temporary or indefinite leave of absence. you want a vacation???... where are you going? is there a "she" who wants t sleep with the police man??.... come`on tell us the real nughty story....[8D]

sunshinemiss -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 5:53:58 AM)
@VAG: Whatever may be, may you have all that you need - including your dreams. Best, sunshine

LadyHibiscus -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 5:58:58 AM)
I hope all is well! I admit i was uncertain about you at first, but you're a real asset to the staff here, and i appreciate all your hard work!

SoulAlloy -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 6:01:20 AM)
Enjoy and all the best :)

DomKen -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 6:04:09 AM)
to VAG I hope all turns out well for you whether you leave or stay. Your tenure has been a great improvement in moderation without the excesses of previous mods.

LanceHughes -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 6:11:21 AM)
VAG: Thanks for all the fish! Hope you can give that bus a swift kick in its tail-pipe....

kalikshama -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 6:13:48 AM)
quote: I admit that in P&R I had to come in swinging a large stick to gain everyone’s attention. Once that was established a large majority started to change their posting styles. This had a positive effect on the forums, and some old members started to return and post in that section. P&R will always be a volatile area as those are subjects that are emotionally charged and provocative by nature, but slowly the amount of complaints reduced. This had a ripple effect on the entire forums I did find you overly heavy handed at first, but the vast majority of the time did agree with your reasoning in the end. I agree that the tone in P&R has improved. Peeps - remember that the mods don't read everything and there will be no action on a post not reported in a timely manner, so there is no sense thinking "everyone else does it; it's not fair that I get gold letters" if you are not willing to report other's posts that are in violation of the TOS.

kalikshama -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 6:17:06 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Awareness Actually, the forums have turned into a meaningless sludge of whitewashed opinion because of a self-important moderator who values their ego over everything else. There is naught here but the status quo. Opinions which deviate from the party line are sought out and eradicated. This community fails to grow precisely because of the self-appointed oligarchy consisting of individuals like yourself and the other regulars who think their sheer longevity conveys special status upon them. An attitude you did nothing to dispel. Indeed, you've fostered that attitude to the detriment of the discussion here. I for one will be glad to see the back of you. The forums are infinitely poorer for your rancid, biased, bitchy presence. Clearly you're an individual who should never have been given this kind of job as you're exactly the kind of broken personality who doesn't understand responsibility or neutrality. And by the way, what the fuck is this anyway? A self-congratulatory little speech? Good grief, how pathetic. It's really easy to avoid receiving gold letters by not making personal attacks. Since you seem to be mostly incapable of communicating without attacking, no wonder you perceive bias where I see applying the rules with a heavy hand.

thishereboi -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 6:37:52 AM)
aww, you sound like a really sad little boy. Maybe you wouldn't get so many of those gold bordered messages if you just learned to control yourself more. But if you really have a problem with the site no one is making you stay. I for one will be glad to see the back of you. Good grief, how pathetic.

angelikaJ -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 6:57:35 AM)
You might just try being nice once in awhile. I have been here since June 2007 and guess how many gold bordered bits of mail I have gotten that remind me about my posting behaviour is not within the TOS? None. If you don't like it here then go and make your own website or go elsewhere where you can shoot sunshine out your ass. I am sure that any other corner of the internet would welcome your bright and cheery contributions.

Marc2b -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 7:22:35 AM)
Best of luck and I hope to see you back soon. [sm=waves.gif] If I myself have even caused you a headache I humbly apologize (though, of course, I steadfastly maintain my innocence [sm=tantrum.gif])

Marc2b -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 7:25:33 AM)
quote: Actually, the forums have turned into a meaningless sludge of whitewashed opinion because of a self-important moderator who values their ego over everything else. There is naught here but the status quo. Opinions which deviate from the party line are sought out and eradicated. This community fails to grow precisely because of the self-appointed oligarchy consisting of individuals like yourself and the other regulars who think their sheer longevity conveys special status upon them. An attitude you did nothing to dispel. Indeed, you've fostered that attitude to the detriment of the discussion here. I for one will be glad to see the back of you. The forums are infinitely poorer for your rancid, biased, bitchy presence. Clearly you're an individual who should never have been given this kind of job as you're exactly the kind of broken personality who doesn't understand responsibility or neutrality. And by the way, what the fuck is this anyway? A self-congratulatory little speech? Good grief, how pathetic. In case you're wondering, you fall under the "otherwise" category.

DomKen -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 7:35:37 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: kalikshama quote: I admit that in P&R I had to come in swinging a large stick to gain everyone’s attention. Once that was established a large majority started to change their posting styles. This had a positive effect on the forums, and some old members started to return and post in that section. P&R will always be a volatile area as those are subjects that are emotionally charged and provocative by nature, but slowly the amount of complaints reduced. This had a ripple effect on the entire forums I did find you overly heavy handed at first, but the vast majority of the time did agree with your reasoning in the end. I agree that the tone in P&R has improved. Peeps - remember that the mods don't read everything and there will be no action on a post not reported in a timely manner, so there is no sense thinking "everyone else does it; it's not fair that I get gold letters" if you are not willing to report other's posts that are in violation of the TOS. After XI's reign how could anything seem heavy handed?

Delilya -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 7:49:12 AM)
Best of luck to you.

DomMeinCT -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 7:49:47 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Awareness Actually, the forums have turned into a meaningless sludge of whitewashed opinion because of a self-important moderator who values their ego over everything else. There is naught here but the status quo. Opinions which deviate from the party line are sought out and eradicated. This community fails to grow precisely because of the self-appointed oligarchy consisting of individuals like yourself and the other regulars who think their sheer longevity conveys special status upon them. An attitude you did nothing to dispel. Indeed, you've fostered that attitude to the detriment of the discussion here. I for one will be glad to see the back of you. The forums are infinitely poorer for your rancid, biased, bitchy presence. Clearly you're an individual who should never have been given this kind of job as you're exactly the kind of broken personality who doesn't understand responsibility or neutrality. And by the way, what the fuck is this anyway? A self-congratulatory little speech? Good grief, how pathetic. Your unkind words are a permanent testimony to the type of person you choose to be. VAG, this comes wishing you the best in all things.

angelikaJ -> RE: In the event I am hit by a bus (4/26/2012 7:54:31 AM)
Best wishes for your future; thank you for your patience, humor and fairness.

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