I don't think they should be allowed to respond to discussion unless it's pertaining to rules. Besides, it's a little intimidating to most people here. What do you think? I'm thinking this is a violation of our rights.

CC, chill out man, you are just asking for it

nakedpianoplayer said:

Naked, get a grip girl. It ain't that serious. Besides, what are you afraid of? Speaking up for yourself? The average citizen will never change his or her mentallity.

CCII said:

bite my ass man... you have issues why the hell wouldnt they post here ? they are just as much, if not more a part of this site as we are.... i guess i dont understand the problem and by you posting here, you are somehow more of a citizen than i am ????? oooook then

If moderators couldn't post, there probably wouldn't be anyone or hardly anyone willing to be mod.
I like and trust the mods. I can see why they were chosen, and I am not just trying to kiss up.
Maybe you should give a more in-depth explanation of why you feel how you feel.

"freedom of speech" on a web site only extends as far as the webmaster's sensibilities and preferences. if that's something that bothers you, you can always start your own web site. until then, when in rome...

Anxiety said:

CCII said:

You may not like to hear this, but you don't have any "rights" in the legal sense, on prince.org, or most any site for that matter.

I like to provide a pleasant place for everyone, but if you think it's a democracy, that is an illusion. This is a (in my opinion benevolent) dictatorship...!

Yes moderators can post. Yes they can make smart-ass comments as appropriate to their demeanor on threads, even before locking them. They're here to participate, to set an example of following the rules, yes, and to help enforce the rules as well. Doesn't matter what anyone else "thinks" about the situation, that IS the situation. And I belive the org is a better place for these policies. Besides, 99.5% of the time, no one has an issue with the moderation, so it's gotta be working out pretty well.

CCII said:

baby whats wrong? i got some leftover cornbread and greens want some? food makes it all better.

After viewing all the threads posted on this subject by CCII, my questions are these:

Why are you here if this bothers you so much?

What site has Mods that don't post or engage in conversation with other members?

Do you think this is a paid position?

In any case... I hope this is the last thread I read having to do with "rights" you think you have here... I think ben cleared it up pretty good... It's a DICTATORSHIP, and we are merely the King's Men (or women! )... next topic, please.

Gawd help us all

I'm intimidating?!?!?!?

I think you have a valid point.

So, are ya still trying to get that mod position?

ben said:

I kinda figured that. It's cool.

Anxiety said:

Are all Members of the Gay Mafia Gay? Can I join?

Nikster said:

Please don't hit me again...

subhuman09 said:

my
heros!!

2the9s said:

Yes, I was once cornered behind the Gallery by a Mod, who shall remain nameless.

They stole my lunch-money!

moderators NOT being active participants is a bigger problem than them joining discussions. though i'm not going to name names or sites, but it seems like moderators who actually participate in discussions do a much better job of moderating than those who don't. those who don't, often have no context for people's personalities or even what other moderators see as acceptable and come into a that's par for the course and start shutting things down and deactivating users.


moderator participation should be encourage. no, strike that. moderator participation should be mandatory.

2the9s said:

But....you asked me to

CCII said:

Nikster said:

Hmmm, maybe we need a new "safe" word. "MORE!" just isn't working out.

2the9s said:

ooh! you said the magic word...:ikeslap:

as for the topic at hand--i don't understand why people expect moderators of a site to just sit and act like these emotionless automatons of some sort. lest you forget, mods are just as human as you are and we've got a right to discuss things with folks as well, just as we did before we got our little mod mallets (or gavels...whatever that thingie is beside the "moderator" tag ).

stop jivin please, cc.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

That's a "gavel" (like what a Judge uses), I use it to twiddle my thumbs.

luv4u said:

I use mine on 2the9s


He likes it!