I never saw so many posters that do not like the mods here. It rmeinds me of like 5 years ago at the RX.
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JJ don't be stupid.
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i think wil and his boys have that title at the scriptComment -
I think the issue is that SBR doesn't hire people to actually run the forum. They like their Mods to be involved in other aspects of their business model and don't really have anyone that truly enjoys riding herd on the forum and its inevitable drama. Whenever something happens on the forum requiring intervention, it's unmistakable that whoever the Mod you're dealing with is completely disgusted at having to tackle the issue in addition to their already substantial workload.
That's why we all miss BBD, because he had the inclination to handle things via PM without just handing out infractions pell-mell and pissing people off. Over half of traffic stops in America don't result in tickets, because most times when laws are broken all people need is a reminder that you can't get away with that and to do better next time. If everytime a cop pulled you over you had to pay a fine people would develop such a hatred for the police that they wouldn't be able to effectively manage crime for all the acrimony they would encounter at every turn.
It's great that SBR has such talented people Modding the forum, but none of them remotely enjoy it. How about they hire one person who truly loves dealing with posters and their drama and let him/her take point on our community? They'd save money in the long run by having the existing personnel be more effective at what they were truly hired to do and having a happier, healthier group of posters on the forum instead of all of us feeling like we're victims of blatant exploitation. We know we contribute to the bottom line, so if we are left feeling completely unappreciated by the staff, then we get upset. It's not hard to figure out, and it's even easier to solve.
Originally posted by StraitShooterComment -
Substitute Mod for Police.Comment -
Did they give Sammy a longer punishment for using a ghost?Comment -
Post of year, do you think Vegas Dave really wants to be here?? This is a guy that is frustrated because he never went to USC or failed out whatever the case maybe. He is angry and has the "why me" syndrome like Bread.I think the issue is that SBR doesn't hire people to actually run the forum. They like their Mods to be involved in other aspects of their business model and don't really have anyone that truly enjoys riding herd on the forum and its inevitable drama. Whenever something happens on the forum requiring intervention, it's unmistakable that whoever the Mod you're dealing with is completely disgusted at having to tackle the issue in addition to their already substantial workload.
That's why we all miss BBD, because he had the inclination to handle things via PM without just handing out infractions pell-mell and pissing people off. Over half of traffic stops in America don't result in tickets, because most times when laws are broken all people need is a reminder that you can't get away with that and to do better next time. If everytime a cop pulled you over you had to pay a fine people would develop such a hatred for the police that they wouldn't be able to effectively manage crime for all the acrimony they would encounter at every turn.
It's great that SBR has such talented people Modding the forum, but none of them remotely enjoy it. How about they hire one person who truly loves dealing with posters and their drama and let him/her take point on our community? They'd save money in the long run by having the existing personnel be more effective at what they were truly hired to do and having a happier, healthier group of posters on the forum instead of all of us feeling like we're victims of blatant exploitation. We know we contribute to the bottom line, so if we are left feeling completely unappreciated by the staff, then we get upset. It's not hard to figure out, and it's even easier to solve.
Willy Bee thought his role was going to be different and when he found out he had to be a mod he was ticked adfter giving up a job at an accounting firm. I would be too.
So when a poster acts up they know no other way but to attack and get out their frustrations out on posters. It is like when a guy comes out of a game in baskets or when a guy enters a game at the end because he is a scrub.
Danny like posting and knew how to handle posters.
If The General got more involved in moderating he would be like Danny because he ,likes posting.Comment -
Well said, JJ. I love the way that I can post about an abstract and you instantly understand me and place it within the framework of the scenario at hand. You and I, my friend, are a born posting team.
Originally posted by StraitShooterComment -
I spent a ton of my free time here getting to know you guys, sharing my plays, write-ups, videos, etc. all because I love this place and love capping.
Now I get the chance to work for a place that I loved hanging out at in my own free time, and I enjoy coming on and writing articles and doing vids and interacting with you guys. I really don't know how this comes close to me being angry and having a "why me" attitude. Why would I have taken the job in the first place if I felt that way?
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Vegas Dave admit it you didn't make it.
This is a huge failure in your life.Comment -
Mods here have no negotiating skills. If they were police negotiators in a hostage situation they would have killed all the hostages so the police can kill the intruders and they can go home. Why try to negotiate when the paycheck is always the same?
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Pavy I'm really enjoying your peace sign at the end of your posts now.
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Oh I absolutely didn't make it, I'll never make it.
But this is not a huge failure in my life. Why do you think I was going to school and studying broadcast journalism? My GOAL in life was to get a job where I could talk sports, write about sports, do videos about sports. That is what I get to do here.
I may be a chucked athalete in the eyes of the public, but I'm content
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That's why we all miss BBD, because he had the inclination to handle things via PM without just handing out infractions pell-mell and pissing people off. Over half of traffic stops in America don't result in tickets, because most times when laws are broken all people need is a reminder that you can't get away with that and to do better next time. If everytime a cop pulled you over you had to pay a fine people would develop such a hatred for the police that they wouldn't be able to effectively manage crime for all the acrimony they would encounter at every turn.
Paragraph of the fuking Year!!!!!!!
Roguie knows his shit.
Lets get BBD back and stop with these new bubblegum mods.Originally posted by SBR_JohnComment -
i agree. just look at bbd.. people think i am joking but i am not.. when billy didn't give bbd his raise, bbd did challenge billy to a fight and threatened him. that is not the way to negotiate.
and you are right, mods are the most hated here.
i dont like crazyl.
i can't stand genny
and i want to slap vegas dave across the head..
alright, i don't hate them that much.
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ahaha, dave says "Oh I absolutely didn't make it, I'll never make it."
theres some of that vegas dave wit that i like to hear.
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i agree. just look at bbd.. people think i am joking but i am not.. when billy didn't give bbd his raise, bbd did challenge billy to a fight and threatened him. that is not the way to negotiate.
and you are right, mods are the most hated here.
i dont like crazyl.
i can't stand genny
and i want to slap vegas dave across the head..
alright, i don't hate them that much.
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Speaking Honestly, You are correct if I say so myself. I do enjoy the moderating aspect very much. I know my role though and I do not want to step on anyone's feet, but in the end, I am a posting moderator at heart. Been involved in the gig a long time since March 02. I was lucky being able to get to a pinnacle of moderating so to say, but things went a little South for a variety of reasons. (That is life and learning). One has to know their role and mine, at this time, is not solely posting and moderating. Until that time, I do not want to seem like a guy who steps in and tries to take over crazily. I do not want to be perceived that way. I have seen that several times in past and it can cause dissension. Other guys here, whom I get along with very well have a lot more time in service at SBR than me. I like and respect the other mods here very much. Gold knows me and I am a posting junkie. Maybe in time we'll try something different. Currently, I want to follow SBR protocol and operating procedures, as it should be until I gain trust from the SBR brass, then maybe try what I am best at if the opportunity presents itself.Comment -
i like the general and VDComment
