Position of Moderator

[Aussie]

As I foreshadowed during the Election, I will appoint a Moderator. However, I will only do so after hearing from the Members. So, here is your chance to have you say, and even put your hand up for the job. All welcome.

In say the last five years, Admin/Mod at PA has been made up of Originals Animals(with the exception of Hebe who is no longer here.............................yeah, thanks for that IQ) that is those who have been here since day dot. As I have already stated, my personal preference now is that we Originals give way to newer blood for the Moderator position. That is not to say that if most Members support the appointment of someone other than a Newby, I would ignore it. I fact, I would act upon it.

So, over to you.

Please try to keep civil, wot?

[Lisa]

Wasn't the election for a moderator?

[lisa jones]

What does a Moderator actually do on here Aussie?

What does the position entail/mean?

Is there another separate election held in order to appoint one?

If there is an election involved .. will I be allowed to vote in it?

I'm only asking all this because I just don't know.

[Ned Kelly]

Lisa Jones, this is an excerpt from the current Constitution provides concerning "moderators."

Role of exalted leader

Exalted leader has authority over forum policy and the day to day administration of the forum. This includes:
* appointing moderators......................

Technically that means Exalted Leader (I prefer to use the expression Admin.) may appoint them, and I have made a commitment to appoint one. I have also promised to consult with Members before I make that appointment. See the Opening Post.

Moderators will be responsible for the day to day conduct of the Forum, within the policies as set out by Admin. They will have access to almost all the buttons......and I presently have in mind that they ought not be able to ban.

[lisa jones]

Ahhh gotcha now.

Thanks for that info.

[Jovial Monk]

Banning is a blunt weapon, last resort. Warnings, short suspensions, longer suspensions etc should mean bannings would be pretty rare. boxy and AiA banned 1 member in 12 months which is about as rarely as it should be needed.

[skippy]

In the interests of this board moving forward and surviving I suggest the position of moderator be voted on, not appointed.
If you just appoint a moderator Aussie, that person will be seem as your "bitch" if we all get to vote for them no one can cry foul of a set up.

[skippy]

Banning is a blunt weapon, last resort. Warnings, short suspensions, longer suspensions etc should mean bannings would be pretty rare. boxy and AiA banned 1 member in 12 months which is about as rarely as it should be needed.

Who did they ban???????????????????????????

[Jovial Monk]

Mods are appointed, look in the constitution.

[Jovial Monk]

Sprinty.