In light of certain developments, I would like to raise a few topics for discussion. I value your feedback.
Moving of threadsThe transfer of a thread should be at the moderators discretion.
After a thread has moved, this is the correct place to change and edit a thread (if it is salvageable), and after discussion moved back to its origin.
Copying of threadsThere is no need to copy the whole thread. It should be moved instantly and sorted out in the moderators section. I think we should eliminate this process and / or simplify it, by enforcing our rights as moderators by fixing the threads up without having to move it.
Off-Topic PostsThis will likely turn into a heated debate. As I have strong concerns in this area. Recently there has been a handful of members abusing their privilages, and posting in threads which are irrelevant to the concerned topic.
I request that we should be able to enforce our roles as "moderators" and without notice, remove posts, and edit threads to ensure they remain on topic, within reason of course (Common Sense). I have no intention on behaving like a "nazi" moderator, Joking around socially in threads is okay, but when it becomes a page or more of one liner garbage that is completely off topic (refer: Speal Thread) I dont think we should have to explain why we edit the threads.
Respect as ModeratorPersonally I feel that with regard to this post, there will be backlash from certain members
I am more than happy to receive back comments from anyone concerned, and explain to them why certain events happened. I am also still more than willing to PM them before telling them I have edited or removed their posts.
On a personal note, I feel I should not have to justify myself to anyone but John W. (Arithon)
I would just like to point out that in our 'Terms and Conditions of the Forums' the following seems to be written to protect our roles as moderators, however in the past months, posts exactly like this have been evident in them:
"Do not post a topic or thread asking or demanding what happen. Those that openly post in such a way will be subject to instant banning from not only the Classified section but the forums"
"Skylines Downunder may modify, suspend, withdraw or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Content, in whole or in part, at any time without notice"
Also, in relation to off-topic posts
"Repeatedly posting off-topic messages or spamming the discussion forum by ..(blah).. deliberately disrupting any discussion threads are unacceptable behaviors and will result in termination of your privileges and access to the web forum.
I think that my request is fair, considering everyone who accepts the terms of agreement to be eligible to post on these forums has checked the "ACCEPTED" box beside all of the above quoted rules before engaging practice on these forums.
My main intention is to bring to your attention the Off-topic posts, the off topic threads, and that moderator rights should be protected and that the current practices that we have enforced for years are fine.
