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billege · 05-12-2003, 04:11 PM

I'm going to preface my comments by stating that I do happen to agree with JadziaDax.

But....(you knew there was one coming, right?)

See, well, this is Jaz's opinion. I don't know how far a mod's, or excuse me, supermod's opinion go towards being policy. It's not something I can find written out anywere in here.

If Halx proffered his opinion in here (someing in the same vein as what we are discussing), it pretty much becomes law by default.

I have no problem with that, it's his house I get to play in.

I do have issues with people that are not Halx (IE mods/superduper mods) turning an opinion on a <i>style</i> issue into policy.

I have this issue, not with power or judgement, but with complexity.

I am not an advocate of written rule lists, I'd preffer to rely on an intellegent human's oversight. I say this so you know I'm not out to have all the specifics written down. That would devolve the TFP, and I don't want that.

I do think the TFP has a long history of overcomplicating and nitpicking our own members, especially on matters of sytle.
Each mod has his or her issues, like this one. This mod wants me to rate my posts; this mod isn't happy with one sentance replies; this mod doesn't like the way I start threads; this mod thinks I overuse links; I didn't give this thread enough "direction;" over here I could have quoted a source; over there I should have used less capital letters; see where I'm going?

And I'm not talking about numerous PM's on those subjects, just threads and rants like this one.

It becomes annyoing for an experianced user like myself (1k+ posts TFP 3.0), but I can handle it. I always fear for our newer users, those who don't yet know the limits.
If our mods create an atmosphere that implies <i>someone</i> will find a problem...well they may just leave.

I (emphasis) I, know what you will tag me for, and what you're just annoyed by, but that does not go for everyone here.

I guess what I'm worried about it the creation of a perfectionist's paradise, where nothing is good enough. I know I'd leave.

Thanks for listening.

*edit*

Just read RedRavin's post...

I see what you mean about rereading the same crap over and over. But doesn't that come with the job?

05-12-2003, 04:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
billege Watcher Location: Ohio	I'm going to preface my comments by stating that I do happen to agree with JadziaDax. But....(you knew there was one coming, right?) See, well, this is Jaz's opinion. I don't know how far a mod's, or excuse me, supermod's opinion go towards being policy. It's not something I can find written out anywere in here. If Halx proffered his opinion in here (someing in the same vein as what we are discussing), it pretty much becomes law by default. I have no problem with that, it's his house I get to play in. I do have issues with people that are not Halx (IE mods/superduper mods) turning an opinion on a <i>style</i> issue into policy. I have this issue, not with power or judgement, but with complexity. I am not an advocate of written rule lists, I'd preffer to rely on an intellegent human's oversight. I say this so you know I'm not out to have all the specifics written down. That would devolve the TFP, and I don't want that. I do think the TFP has a long history of overcomplicating and nitpicking our own members, especially on matters of sytle. Each mod has his or her issues, like this one. This mod wants me to rate my posts; this mod isn't happy with one sentance replies; this mod doesn't like the way I start threads; this mod thinks I overuse links; I didn't give this thread enough "direction;" over here I could have quoted a source; over there I should have used less capital letters; see where I'm going? And I'm not talking about numerous PM's on those subjects, just threads and rants like this one. It becomes annyoing for an experianced user like myself (1k+ posts TFP 3.0), but I can handle it. I always fear for our newer users, those who don't yet know the limits. If our mods create an atmosphere that implies <i>someone</i> will find a problem...well they may just leave. I (emphasis) I, know what you will tag me for, and what you're just annoyed by, but that does not go for everyone here. I guess what I'm worried about it the creation of a perfectionist's paradise, where nothing is good enough. I know I'd leave. Thanks for listening. edit Just read RedRavin's post... I see what you mean about rereading the same crap over and over. But doesn't that come with the job? __________________ I can sum up the clash of religion in one sentence: "My Invisible Friend is better than your Invisible Friend." Last edited by billege; 05-12-2003 at 04:13 PM..