DianaAW
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:07:10 PM new
Hi everybody,
In accordance with the Moderation procedure outlined in the AuctionWatch User Agreement, the Moderator's Corner is no longer required. We will be removing it shortly.
Information regarding a specific moderation call or suspension is available to the affected User by contacting [email protected] There is a link to the Moderator's email in the lefthand navigation bar as well.
If you feel that a moderation policy issue needs to be discussed, please email [email protected] and if we agree, we'll open a thread in the Round Table.
Thanks!
Diana
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jamesoblivion
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:11:44 PM new
There goes the neighborhood.
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krs
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:12:20 PM new
Some people will be lost....nowhere to run.
And it should be noted that the reason that the MC corner is no longer necessary is that the moderation procedure has been altered to do away with both the warning and the appeal privileges of the membership.
Cute.
[ edited by krs on Mar 29, 2001 10:23 PM ]
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jamesoblivion
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:13:02 PM new
Will you be lost?
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krs
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:17:21 PM new
No, but they've taken a source of considerable amusement away.
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jamesoblivion
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:18:45 PM new
That they have.
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Meya
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:18:58 PM new
I know I will miss it.
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jamesoblivion
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:20:04 PM new
Some venture capitalist probably stumbled upon it yesterday.
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krs
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:28:29 PM new
DianaAW hates us all.
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Meya
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:31:54 PM new
Shouldn't there be some sort of wake or memorial service?
(is that how you spell wake?)
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jamesoblivion
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:34:26 PM new
(how else would you spell wake?  )
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Meya
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:37:05 PM new
I don't know, it just didn't look right. I am missing a spelling gene you know...
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jamesoblivion
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:39:22 PM new
If we pronounce "ou" like a "w" as in "oui", how about spelling it "Ouaque"?
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femme
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:40:52 PM new
Sort of like taking away the comics page in the newspaper, isn't it?
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pattaylor
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posted on March 28, 2001 02:09:33 PM new
Meya,
At least you didn't spell it spelling jean.
[email protected]
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corrdogg
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posted on March 28, 2001 02:24:37 PM new
I believe that the RT is no longer necessary either.
Moderator, please WOMD this forum.
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nutspec
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posted on March 28, 2001 02:25:01 PM new
I normally would be kinda upset about any policy where we have to get PERMISSION from those who's moderation practices we want to discuss - (and perhaps take honest exception to).
"I want to open a thread about why you don't allow us to talk about ________ "
"The subject is not open to debate. We don't wish it to be discussed - do not open a thread on the subject or it will be deleated and will put your posting ability in danger"
But I just don't really care that much about this place anymore to get that upset.
It is SO much less than it used to be - I like and respect just about everbody that's still left here. But it's like the colors fading on an old photo. Bland
Nutspec (Who's been here a while)
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spazmodeus
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posted on March 28, 2001 02:25:10 PM new
If you feel that a moderation policy issue needs to be discussed, please email [email protected] and if we agree, we'll open a thread in the Round Table.
Is this a punishment because we complained about the now-reversed policy change regarding auction links?
What you've done is taken away our freedom to create a moderation-related thread when we feel one is warranted. Now we have to get your permission first, and you get to decide whether it is warranted. How many legitimate concerns will be dismissed because the AW moderation staff doesn't feel they are warranted? How many threads will Marty be okaying?
AW giveth, AW taketh away.
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Meya
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posted on March 28, 2001 02:33:26 PM new
Watch closely...I have a feeling that it is only one of many changes coming.
Can't discuss sellers/buyers, can't publically address a moderator, I wonder how long it is going to be until only the paying customers are allowed to post.
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capriole
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posted on March 28, 2001 02:40:25 PM new
ka-ching!
Or...
Maybe that IPO is coming sooner than we thought?
or...
Will it be renamed "Ebaywatch?"
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Juggheadd
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posted on March 28, 2001 02:45:09 PM new
some people predicted this a while ago when the fees were announced. No money left to pay the Moderators!
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twinsoft
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posted on March 28, 2001 02:45:56 PM new
Spaz and Reddeer, good work. NOT!
So not only are we not allowed to discuss eBay auctions in the EO - no longer an option to invite sellers - but moderation issues will be discussed in plain view of the inmates of the RT. LOL!
Wow, what kind of alternate reality did I wake up in this morning?
Let's just appoint KRS official Lord of Moderation and get on with the freaking circus act.
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pattaylor
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posted on March 28, 2001 02:59:16 PM new
spaz,
Now we have to get your permission first, and you get to decide whether it is warranted.
I understand your position and it is valid. However, it's part of a Moderator's job to make those determinations. Mostly, we do a pretty good job.
How many legitimate concerns will be dismissed because the AW moderation staff doesn't feel they are warranted?
Again, I believe we do a pretty good job of taking your (the inclusive your) concerns seriously. I think our track record shows we are willing to listen and we're willing to answer legitimate questions.
In short, our members are important to us and we will be as accomodating as possible.
How many threads will Marty be okaying?
That was uncalled for. Please don't go there.
Pat
[email protected]
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spazmodeus
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posted on March 28, 2001 03:00:41 PM new
twinsoft writes:
Spaz and Reddeer, good work. NOT!
but moderation issues will be discussed in plain view of the inmates of the RT.
Let's just appoint KRS official Lord of Moderation and get on with the freaking circus act.
Whatever happened to address the post, not the poster? As I see it, twinsoft has made disparaging remarks about specific posters, not to mention the entire portion of the membership who uses the Round Table forum.
Bad form, twinsoft.
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Meya
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posted on March 28, 2001 03:02:20 PM new
Thanks for pointing that out. I didn't feel disparaged at all. I guess I should go turn over some rocks.
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pattaylor
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posted on March 28, 2001 03:03:09 PM new
twinsoft,
Let's just appoint KRS official Lord of Moderation and get on with the freaking circus act.
was insulting to our Moderation staff and uncalled for. Please do not go down that road.
Jugghead,
As you can see, we're still here. I don't think the removal of the Moderator's Corner will eliminate the need for Moderators.
Pat
[email protected]
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Julesy
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posted on March 28, 2001 03:03:15 PM new
Pat!
When did you become so ultra-diplomatic?!
Yer gunnin' for Diana's job, eh? 
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pattaylor
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posted on March 28, 2001 03:05:56 PM new
Julesy,
I've always been this way. You just never noticed.
Diana's job? No thanks! 
Pat
[email protected]
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spazmodeus
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posted on March 28, 2001 03:09:39 PM new
Pat,
As recently as a week or so ago, I had the experience of watching AW admin turn a deaf ear to what I considered a legitimate concern (re: the Irish Humour thread). That was hard to swallow. But to add insult to injury, I had to sit by and watch a Moderator (joice) publicly scoff at the concerns I had expressed in the thread in question, and then, to my disbelief, even encourage further posting of the type of humor I found offensive.
I have no qualms with you, pat. But if my faith in the new system is lacking, I hope you understand why.
[ edited by spazmodeus on Mar 28, 2001 03:11 PM ]
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Julesy
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posted on March 28, 2001 03:11:54 PM new
I'm impressed, Pat, even if I'm sorry to see the mod's corner go (it had comedic value!). You've handled things well today.
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