Ambassador Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 ...I've gone to a few threads that were soo prematurely closed. Someone would ask a question and then a mod replies with a vague answer and locks the thread for any further discussion. How is the community suppose to develop if we can't explain how we feel about things. Example 1: http://osbot.org/forum/topic/2763-verified-graphic-shop-section/#entry27728 Why did Koy close this thread and just say It's not allowed atm. Why can't he allow people to explain why they think it's important or why it's not. He didn't explain why it's not allowed right now either. It also shows mods talking down to the community. Example 2: http://osbot.org/forum/topic/2727-xbox-one-a-new-generation-revealed/#entry27708 I got a warning for replying to someone else saying they can't wait to find out the cost of the xbox. Obviously you take your monitoring of a small community so serious jokes aren't allowed. Example 3: Not showing names. After I got warning I told some people and their responses were pretty close to each other. I've heard a few times that staff selection is being done wrong. Where are the mod applications ? Are OSBot Admin's picking their friends? TL;DR Stop closing threads. Stop giving bullshit warnings. Stop giving positions to people that haven't earned it. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speakmore Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Nice thread. I agree with a bunch of it actually. Maldesto should be demoted, I was an Admin of Google at one point or anpther, can I haz CEO? I agree with almost all of the points, and the soul thing is bullshit. Appeal it with Kati, you'll get it removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) Agreed i got a warning point for 'spamming' and i asked the mod why i got the warning point and his excuse was 'i cant find the thread' Edited May 22, 2013 by 07Scape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Maldesto Posted May 22, 2013 Administrator Share Posted May 22, 2013 Your warning was unnecessary. You were replying to me with a joke, hence why i didn't warn you. Koy is just going by the rules, but it was a suggestion. Therefore it should have stayed open. It wasn't asking for verification or any of the sort. Just suggesting it be allowed. Maybe since it is a graphic section it could be verified. It is open to discussion. Until an Admin closes it. I agree with you there. We are not allowed to verify anything, therefore the shop can't be verified. I am the new mod, I will not override anyone else decision at the moment, for the exact reason you just posted. I am the new guy i only have 88 posts, which who cares what my post count is, if I am not spamming it has no justification. I would never spam, nor would I ever try to boost my post count. I simply post where i feel the need. If they disabled the post counter, I wouldn't care one bit. This is a new forum, There are currently 5 Global Mods, 1 Super Mod. That is a good number at the moment. As the community is still growing. It will go up in number. I can assure you I will be here for the long hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KryptiX Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I had to have my warnings removed as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGates Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I agree with a few of those. I personally think mod's should be chosen partly based on the community's response, so Kati chooses 3 members or two to choose between she thinks is fit, and a poll decides the fate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gojira Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I had to have my warnings removed as well. Same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildyrome Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I have respect for mods i support them in every decisions.Don't hate in place of hating go pm the person with problems(and alot of people don't even search before posting) and help them outi really don't like such a people as you sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Maldesto Posted May 22, 2013 Administrator Share Posted May 22, 2013 I agree with a few of those. I personally think mod's should be chosen partly based on the community's response, so Kati chooses 3 members or two to choose between she thinks is fit, and a poll decides the fate. This is one way not to ever choose moderators. That is a staff decision, letting regular members have an input will just not go over well. Then it ends up being a popularity contest, who can buddy up with numerous people to get them to vote. Also boils down to, do the current moderators do their job. If you have had a problem with me not doing my job. I will gladly hear you out. This is something you guys need to take up with Kati or post feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gojira Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) I have respect for mods i support them in every decisions. Don't hate in place of hating go pm the person with problems(and alot of people don't even search before posting) and help them out i really don't like such a people as you sorry. 1) Why respect someone in a decision that is CLEARLY false? Admins agreed with me on this and have since removed the warnings. 2) No. This is a community. We can discuss this in a civilised, mature and intelligent manner and that's what will improve this community. Bad staff in any community is a surefire way to really prevent the community from improving. 3) I don't like people who blindly follow others. That'd be you. Now, can we stop flaming? Thanks. Edited May 22, 2013 by Gojira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Maldesto Posted May 22, 2013 Administrator Share Posted May 22, 2013 Do not let this turn in to a spam war, or I will close it. As of now it is alright, I will delete the spam posts that have no on topic points. If you are arguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gojira Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) Do not let this turn in to a spam war, or I will close it. As of now it is alright, I will delete the spam posts that have no on topic points. If you are arguing. See? This is what this topic is made for. Mods that essentially silence the community. Lighten up, people. It's a forum. Not prison. I truly hope Kati and/or other admins will reconsider certain choices regarding GMod promotions. I've seen other GMods express this as well. Edited May 22, 2013 by Gojira 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildyrome Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) 1) Why respect someone in a decision that is CLEARLY false? Admins agreed with me on this and have since removed the warnings. 2) No. This is a community. We can discuss this in a civilised, mature and intelligent manner and that's what will improve this community. Bad staff in any community is a surefire way to really prevent the community from improving. 3) I don't like people who blindly follow others. That'd be you. Now, can we stop flaming? Thanks. thanks for your feedback really appreciated it. I don't blindly follow i just find this should be a discuss under (owner-admins-mods-victims) i would never do such a thing to make someone look bad, and yes maybe he did some things admin/owner should discuss to warn/demote mod. Edited May 22, 2013 by wildyrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambassador Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Do not let this turn in to a spam war, or I will close it. As of now it is alright, I will delete the spam posts that have no on topic points. If you are arguing. Don't delete any posts. Everything is valid. You should close it if you feel it turns into spam war... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Maldesto Posted May 22, 2013 Administrator Share Posted May 22, 2013 See? This is what this topic is made for. Mods that essentially silence the community. Lighten up, people. It's a forum. Not prison. I truly hope Kati and/or other admins will reconsider certain choices regarding GMod promotions. I've seen other GMods express this as well. Silencing the community, and obeying the rules are two different things. If you can't go a few posts without breaking the rules, then that is your own fault. In no way did i say "don't post" I said stay on topic. The OP said somethings, if you stray off topic, like a few have. I will delete the post. If it continues, I will warn the person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...