CM Moderator

[Steel God]

Well, I think you've missed the big issue for a new Mod.

POS.

See there are those that think that the #3 you quote above doesn't apply equally to all members. Especially POS. Now, I'm not sure that's true but the privacy issues that the Blitz uses, where things are done continually behind closed doors with PM's and emails keep adding fuel to that fire.

At the end of the day, Mick is a member like any other, and is expected to abide by the same rules as everyone else. He's also entitled to the protections as the other players.

My main question is how much latitude would the CM Mod in handling the CM forums? Could he bring the forum business out into the forums where the issues and resolutions could be seen and commented on by the members? Or is the way you do things now the preferred way?

Well, as a general rule, the senior Staff should stay out of the forums unless there's a reason for us to be there. Doesn't mean we don't read threads and kibitz like any other member, but as a general rule, we shouldn't be "moderating" the forums routinely. Towards that end I have always told the Mods that the communities they run are theirs to run as they see fit, provided what they are doing is not in direct contravention of the Club rules. Like the recent email-a-thon that several of you engaged in this weekend, I read everything but refrained from voicing an opinion. I do this to empower the Moderator to run the show as he deems best for his community, and in the event that I am asked to make a ruling on appeal, I have not prejudiced myself by participating in the original ruling. But to answer your question directly, I don't particularly care if business is conducted "in the open" as you say, provided it's the business of that community. I would take a dim view of the private business of the Club being discussed anywhere other than privately. Not sure if that answers yor question or not Steve.

As you know, I'm all for EQUAL and CONSISTANT moderation. CONSISTANT though seems to mean different things to different people.

I'm for equal and consistent as well, and believe that Shane was too. being human we're all open to interpretation of that, and therein lies the rub. I suspect that would be true no matter who wears the hat.

Obviously the mod doesn't have to be a ladder player. What level of involvement does he have in keeping the ladder standings current etc.?

The ladder is automated almost fully. The only part that isn't is the removal of players from active to inactive status, and vice-versa, which is semi-automated but requires a review by the Leaders to approve it. As mentioned previously, issuing medals and bonuses requires a review process as well. Generally speaking these tasks are something you do once a week or every two weeks.

What is the Blitz policy about decisions that were made in the past? Are they set in stone? Or are they open to debate with the other mods and you about possibly changing outcomes of past decisions?

Is this totally up to you? Done by committee? Jim decides?

Nothing is permanent, but the decision to change things depends upon what we're talking about. You'd have to be more specific. In Jim's absence I would be the person making those decisions. Sometimes I solicit opinions from the other staffers, sometimes I just decide. Jim operates the same way.

Thanks for taking the time and effort to try to clearly define the role of the new CM Mod. I think that, maybe in the past, there were some issues that weren't clear until the Mod took over....

Most people don't like surprises when it comes to taking up their free time.

Thanks for your interest.