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freestyler540
Posts: 13042 - Karma: 18,224
Ok, I dont want to sound like a bitch but...

I feel like you guy have been slacking off. Don't get me wrong you guys are probably very busy doing, well...moderation, but the stupid threads seem to be growing from day to day. I was scrolling the non-ski gabber and I came across useless threads like: "poop" and "they can take our threads". I get on NS to procrastinate, but how can I procrastinate over threads like THAT? I want to take pride in being a member of NS, but every year I keep seeing more and more dumb and useless posting. How can I be proud of something that is annoying? Should it be the users to report useless posts?

Ok, I have some recommendations.
1-Site admin should give a specific list of topics that just does not contribute and should be deleted. This should be made public and easy to find by anyone
2-Any member that complains about their thread being removed for any reason should directly report to a mod (to be directed to the mod that removed the thread) and not be posted on site discussion to avoid cludder.
3-A deletion history available to mods, to keep track of who removed what.
4-An automatic warning system that runs under the PM messaging.
5-Have a flagging system to flag useless threads to all mods, so they can be deleted faster.

I know you guys have a delicate job of keeping everyone happy, and I dont want anyone think that I want censorship, I just what to have a clean, loving NS; something I can be proud about.

feedback?
Jun 2 2008 9:39PM
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papasteeze
Posts: 12055 - Karma: 911
Here    read this:

https://www.newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/340690/


I can't quote your message to reply to each point.

As a rule I don't look into NSG, other mods do and delete stuff all the time. - If you personally have a problem with a particular thread or post, you are more than welcome to message me.  Include a link to the thread and a recommendation along with an explanation.  I'll take a look and take some type of action. The action may be a reply to you to say, "no".

NSG is where you seem to have a problem.  I can assure you that many threads are deleted and we do have access to those deleted threads.  There is the suggestion on the table for the next go around of improvements for an auto message to be sent in the event of deletion.
Jun 2 2008 10:21PM
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freestyler540
Posts: 13042 - Karma: 18,224
I see that mods do have good tools, but I was trying to get into early detection/deletion of the threads in any category, so that the users dont have to search a mod and write a report about it. Either the user can flag it, or the mod can pick it up early.
Like its summer, bitching is going to be maximum, I will spent a lot of time on NS. I just want it to be more...fulfilling!

I still praise the mods time and efforts for making the site better.
Jun 2 2008 11:16PM
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papasteeze
Posts: 12055 - Karma: 911
The list is much longer and detailed than that:  Here is what is in the link I posted above.

In order to ensure that this board is as helpful and enjoyable as possible to as many people as possible, we have established the following rules for this board. Any message may be removed if it:

  • Contains any form of discrimination based on race, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or age. This includes words, abbreviations and slang which has a negative connotation.
  • Contains links to sexually explicit or offensive material
  • Contains blatant advertising for a company you work for. If you wish to advertise on Newschoolers.com, you must do so properly. Please contact dbishop@sportnet.com
  • Contains unwarranted and direct hate towards other members of the site
  • Have materials that wish to slander or hurt Newschoolers.com or their associates
  • Contains spam, which only intention is too further one’s post count
  • Contains information about deal-a-day websites. It is not your responsibility to pass on a good deal, as these threads only clog up the forums.
  • Contains any personal information of others which can violate privacy issues
  • Contains links to a site promotes the illegal downloads of ski industry material
  • Contains items which are trying to be "flipped". If you wish to make a profit, do so somewhere else please
  • Is deemed by us to be unsuitable for any reason whatsoever.

If we decide that a post is unacceptable, we will remove the post. Depending on the severity of the post or the past history of the user who made the post, we may drop a ban on your ass.  


Jun 3 2008 7:32AM
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Ryno
Posts: 31125 - Karma: 336
Hi.
Jun 3 2008 8:48AM
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skodeo7
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Personally I like the idea of having members being able to flag threads. There is a very small [report to moderator] button on the bottom of all posts. It is discrete (in grey so it blends into the page well). If you abuse the feature, you get banned, simple as that. I think its a pretty legit idea. The mods could have a database of "flagged threads" that we could access to evaluate/hand out bans to people who abuse the system.

Right now us mods have no tools for finding threads that need to be deleted. We just have ourselves. Its all about reading as many threads as possible to make sure there isn't too much hate or stupid bickering amongst members. We delete A LOT of threads. By the way I deleted "they can take our threads" immediately upon reading the idiocy.
Jun 3 2008 10:21AM
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freestyler540
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great idea!
Jun 3 2008 1:03PM
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spiegel
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isn't that the point of NSG??  Where people can freely say stuff without shitting up the other forums.  Would you rather have a specialized place where people go nuts than having no place where people can't go nuts which would in turn mess up the other forums.
Jun 3 2008 1:57PM
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freestyler540
Posts: 13042 - Karma: 18,224
there is such a place actually, its called 4chan

All I want is a place for constructive discussion, not about how your last fart smelt so bad.
Jun 3 2008 4:02PM
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spiegel
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nobody wants to touch 4chan, that place is the cesspool of the internet.
Jun 3 2008 4:32PM
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papasteeze
Posts: 12055 - Karma: 911
Thats how I feel about it.  Thats why if anyone finds something offensive in there or anywhere....... just message Ryno with the link  :)


The beauty of NS moderation is it is a large mix of different individuals with different opinions who share a common interest in skiing. no one topic is over-moderated - no one topic is under-moderated.
Jun 3 2008 5:20PM
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kepler.
Posts: 8761 - Karma: 139
Smooth ryno, smooth.
Jun 3 2008 5:36PM
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snwbrdmilf
Posts: 22441 - Karma: 2,805
Not true. Don't tell me you don't get messages from other members. Cause I have done it a lot. =)
Jun 3 2008 7:31PM
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skodeo7
Posts: 14949 - Karma: 9,234
True true. We definitely get messages for members. But not very often. Most of the threads we delete are things we spot.
Jun 4 2008 12:16PM
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papasteeze
Posts: 12055 - Karma: 911
did you just call yourself a tool?  :P
Jun 4 2008 12:53PM
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Ryno
Posts: 31125 - Karma: 336
oh snap...good call
Jun 4 2008 12:57PM
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snwbrdmilf
Posts: 22441 - Karma: 2,805
lol - I guess so!
Jun 4 2008 1:39PM
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