All Things in Moderation

Post by **Dale** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:03 pm

I considered posting an angry defense of the moderation of the board, because I've been taking some flak on it lately. But, actually, what I'm moved to do instead is to thank people for their support.

Once in awhile, a little flurry of trouble arises on the board, but just once in awhile. When it does, I catch some complaints, which I really don't mind. In the case of my recent decision to ban a user, I got some which were well thought-out, thought-provoking and appreciated. From two or three people, I got angry, shrill, and rather hysterical emails & PMs. But, you know, I can live comfortably with those numbers.

So, what takes the steam out of my impulse to get defensive? I've gotten a lot of support about this recent issue, the suspension of the UP forum, and one or two other recent problems. Members of this board have contributed materially and generously to a recent and very personal fundraiser I initiated. I continue to cherish the friendships and associations from Chiff & Fipple. C&F has been a blessing in my life.

The C&F boards are experiencing some growing pains. On the technical side, the high level of activity on the boards is prompting us to have to consider what to do next about hosting the software and databases. And, I think the growth in membership inevitably makes moderating a bit more of a challenge. That said, it ain't all that hard, as hard things go.

I'm grateful to everyone who helps out with the moderation process and I very much appreciate everyone's support and constructive criticism.

Thanks!

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:12 pm

Dale, actually you are a complete idiot who misses the point entirely; but I'll forgive anything if it's well written.

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:50 pm

All things in moderation, including moderation!
WOOF, I say.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:54 pm

Have I been banned? Just checking to make sure...

missy · Post by **missy** » Wed May 11, 2005 2:00 pm

Dale - you moderate with moderation....

translation

YOU ROCK!

Missy

susnfx · Post by **susnfx** » Wed May 11, 2005 3:03 pm

The Wisely Rap
(to be spoken to the same "music" all rap songs are spoken to)

Moderate!
Investigate!
Fumigate!
Translate!

Dood, how do you rate?
I can't wait
To interrogate
About Spillane-gate.

Pipes irritate!
Bodhrans aggravate!
Whistles deteriorate!
Flutes acclimate!

Dood, how do you rate?
I can't wait
To interrogate
About Talbert-gate.

Should I go on? I feel a #1 CD coming on....

Susan

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Wed May 11, 2005 3:08 pm

Susan, you need a new avatar.

susnfx · Post by **susnfx** » Wed May 11, 2005 3:10 pm

That's me, right down to the beard!

Oh, I forgot: DOOD!

Susan

Post by **Dale** » Wed May 11, 2005 4:03 pm

Bloomfield wrote:Dale, actually you are a complete idiot who misses the point entirely

DAMN! I hate it when I'm an idiot and do that!

Note to self: Acquire Bloomfield's liver for that dinner party this weekend.

Post by **Nanohedron** » Wed May 11, 2005 5:54 pm

The Disputed Undisputed wrote:Note to self: Acquire Bloomfield's liver for that dinner party this weekend.

Dale, how much drinking are you planning to do then if you need the backup?

emmline · Post by **emmline** » Wed May 11, 2005 8:12 pm

...and are you sure you want the Bloomster's?

Joseph E. Smith · Post by **Joseph E. Smith** » Wed May 11, 2005 8:40 pm

Nanohedron wrote:
The Disputed Undisputed wrote:Note to self: Acquire Bloomfield's liver for that dinner party this weekend.
Dale, how much drinking are you planning to do then if you need the backup?

I'm thinking he plans to have a nice chianti with Bloomfield's liver... of course, I could be wrong... and not for the first time.

Post by **Dale** » Wed May 11, 2005 9:15 pm

emmline wrote:...and are you sure you want the Bloomster's?

Oh, holy cow. You're right. Let me re-think this....

Walden · Post by **Walden** » Wed May 11, 2005 9:43 pm

I wasn't the one a-bellyaching.

Flyingcursor · Post by **Flyingcursor** » Thu May 12, 2005 3:59 am

Another user banned? No Station, no Porridge, no Talbert. Oh Woe.

I like this board the way it is. I appreciate Dale's efforts and expense at hosting it.

I'm sure glad Cranberry is still here. Now that my oldest daughter has moved away and left her dear old decrepit daddy alone Cran has become like a sarrogate son/daughter to me.

Well, not really but what the heck.