Passing the D20: The BBS is Leveling Up with New Moderators

[Mjolnir]

You seem to be implying the new Moderators would not be impartial and that you have a problem with a particular fellow user.

Do you think this discussion is going well?

[milliefink]

@LutherBlisset

On a more serious note: there is at least one position argued on the BBS I am already not flagging, despite my staunch opinion that they do, in fact, violate community guidelines.

And what “position” is that?

It’s okay to say it. You don’t need to say who’s between voicing that position.

[Sekhmet]

@LutherBlisset

On a more serious note: there is at least one position argued on the BBS I am already not flagging, despite my staunch opinion that they do, in fact, violate community guidelines. I don’t flag because more than one esteemed member of the BBS argues it. And now, it is a possibility that one of the said members is a moderator, which further discourages me to flag.

This would probably be a better fit for the Griping about moderation topic. I’m willing to listen to your thoughts on whatever the issue is.

@LutherBlisset

So yes, it DOES affect decisions to flag if you know that some regulars who are vocal about $things might be called upon when $things are flagged.

We were chosen for this responsibility because our Flags were often agreed with-- in other words, we already appeared to understand the principles of moderation on the BBS, as estabished by our amazing Orenwolf. I’m also aware that we’re going to have to prove that we can live up to those principles. I can only promise that I take this new role very seriously, and I’m going to do the best I can to be fair and as objective as possible in this new role.

[orenwolf]

@Sekhmet

We were chosen for this responsibility because our Flags were often agreed with-- in other words, we already appeared to understand the principles of moderation on the BBS

This! My choices weren’t random. Having Moderators who’s flags showed that they “got it” was key to this decision, and I’m happy to say that more than a week into this brave new world they have proven themselves up for the task.

While I fully expect moderation to be “different” with more moderators from diverse backgrounds, this is also likely to result in better moderation as a result, since I, too am only human. I have blind spots and prejudices no matter how hard I try to avoid them. More folks with the same moderation goals in mind means better moderation, and I have complete faith in the team here, especially after seeing them in action.

[ClutchLinkey]

@milliefink

And what “position” is that?

I’m so curious, too! I have one suspicion, but it’s probably wrong…I hope @LutherBlisset will feel comfortable enough to share, either here or on the griping thread.
Luther: either way, you should flag that stuff when you see it. It’s part of what helps keep this place nice to visit.

[Jesse13927]

@LutherBlisset

there is at least one position argued on the BBS I am already not flagging, despite my staunch opinion that they do, in fact, violate community guidelines.

You can flag as “something else” and include an explanation of why you believe that it violates the guidelines. You may not get a detailed explanation of why it does or does not violate the guidelines, but you’ll get an answer from whether or not your flag is upheld.