All Mods Past and Present...

I was just wondering what you all thought was/is the best part of being a mod and what was/is the worst part of your job?

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The best part for me is when I get a phone call from the authorities saying they have located so and so and all is safe now.

The worst part is finding something where I have to call the authorities to begin with.

Next to those the best part is joking around with everyone while the worst is the drama......

My views on best and worst are probably different depending on circumstance and my mood, but today -

The best part of being a mod is helping others and knowing I represent an alternative view in the squad. I think I'm good for the site and that's a good feeling.

The worst part is messing up. Messing up as a mod is worse than messing up as a member for obvious reasons.

Since no question was directed at me I don't want to steal any thunder from the mods. I am not at all offended, nor do I feel disrespected by the mention of a name that I use on this site and my drivers license. Many mods are under a lot of pressure and seem to assume the members are privy to as much information as is shared in the mod room. I was not aware of Ann Marie being any closer to Ken than she was to JPM. No one knows for sure of the ages of anyone on this site . The one thing I will never be ashamed to admit is that I could have never saw JPM as a role model, though I thought he was pathetic most of the time I have no strong dislike of him now. Bob could not be as disrespectful as JPM in his own wild imagination. Though I have never had the privilege or desire to serve as a mod I have received letters from mothers too. This is one I received from Zanthonies mother
Michael D Nalley ( F P C D ) at 2005-05-16

Hello Michael,
My name is Ingrid. I am Zanthonies mother. I love the idea of a tribute poem. I myself have not come around to writing one. Zanthonie said to me in his last days that he had met some nice people but I didn't quite believe it. But after reading such encouraging comments on his poems and reading such cheerful e-mails I am beginning to think otherwise. Zanthonies passing has been incredibly hard on my family and it really feels good to know that someone cares enough to write a poem for him. Zanthonie was an outstanding person and he will be eternally missed.
Thank you for your interest,
Ingrid

It was never unusual to see the more conscientious moderators remove his havoc before they penalized JPM

JPM took it upon himself to point out that Zanthonie could spell better than the average PQ patron so that made him a liar Because lung cancer is more common in smoking adults JPM also concluded that Zanthonie was not real because his mother or father could have not placed him in an environment favorable for learning, No one could have allowed a child to be in an environment that could lead to lung cancer ,or he could not have inherited lung cancer. JPM verbaly abused him with obsene language and it got passed the mods attention so they also concluded that the dying child was an adult seeking attention.

Z Michael D Nalley ( F P C D ) at 2011-04-17

"Hi. My name is Zanthonie. Like Anthony but with a 'Z'. I am 8 years old. I'm turning 9 on September 10. I can't wait. :) I have lung cancer. I might die if they can't remove it. I have surgery in 2 weeks. I'm a little nervous. But I have to do it. I live in Broward County. I love to write poetry. My mom writes poetry too. I have no friends, so I'm always on the net. My mom won't let me get any IM's because she thinks people will be mean to me. I just got an email address now because I needed one to join here. My mom is really protective of me. I love her. Well, that's it. Hope you like my poems."

The evidence of past drama is in the archives of these forums and Bob is telling the truth when he says I have not met any of the dramatic poets face to face. Most of the evidence in the archives are in the favor of the exmod with the black mark

Just because the mod teams do not have the authority or the means to give all a fair trial does not mean they are not concerned about the reputation of any character on the site whether it be rubber lips, sluvious, Zanthonie or ken we are by rule required to give them all respect

Are we not, mods past and present?

Simply by virtue of the fact that we are not exposed to the whloe truth we are in no position to call or even think of each other as liars
JPM was a literary genius and could spell or drink me under the table on his worst day , but he had been here under many other suspended accounts before any mod banned him

Most of us got a kick out of JPM including Janis &Dainz there is no denying that

Crap Mike, I tried to send you a PM telling you I missed you and posted it in this bloody thread on accident. How embarrassing :)

Let me try that again...

The best part about being a mod, for me was when we'd get together with the site users, explain we wanted to improve something (like the website rules etc) and get everyone's opinions, then work them into something fair and balanced. That was the best part.

The worst part for me, was people turning on me as soon as I left. I stepped down of my own free will, thinking the website was sorted (I was one of the main creators of the website rules and mod duties). I wanted to focus on writing again and just be a normal website user.

At the time of my leaving, I was told by everyone "hey great job, sad to see you go..if you ever want to come back, just say the word". Two weeks later I realized there was still alot to do, improvements wise...so I "said the word" and they all said no.

Later on, when we had that whole Moderator forum access fiasco someone sent me links to Mod threads about me, and I got to see for myself what my former "friends" had been saying about me, and many other people. It wasn't pretty. That for me was the worst part of being a Mod, the betrayal.

Good to see you post such a personal response, Kevin. I can imagine how hurt you must have been. I hope you have forgiven the ones who did you wrong, because when you forgive, you are doing yourself a favor, as well as the one you are forgiving. When you forgive, you empty the rucksack you are carrying with you..make it as light as can be, so you have all your energy left to work on worthwhile causes;) We all learn, hun, and we learn best from our mistakes( and we ALL make them!)

Sure, this all happened a very long time ago, and to be honest it's all water under the bridge. I probably won't forget it, but I'm not wandering the streets of Edinburgh with a sigh that says

"the P & Q Mods betrayed me!"

: )

Thanks for your wisdom, I want you to adopt me.

Good:)

Lol, I already have one son and that is enough for me, but I would welcome a new friend:) I will send you my facebook name in pm.

I'm not interested in starting a bit debate about this, but this needs to be said.

You are so utterly wrong about my time as a mod Bob. I checked the complaints section daily, sorted out countless PM's and problems and made a solid overall contribution to the website (hello website rules!). You've said this before, that all I really did was challenge Janis and Dainz.

It's simply not true so please stop lying. Perhaps I should have spoken about everything I did, but I just got on with it. Another thing to understand, is that there aren't logs to show how much work any Mod ever did, so really when you seriously consider it...your false assumptions are just that...false assumptions based on your doubts about me.

There is what you think, and what I know.

/tiphat.

You just have no justification for saying that Bob. The simple fact is, and I'm sure you have said this yourself many times...90% of the work that a Mod does, goes on behind the scenes, and I'm not talking here about posting in the MOd forums, I'm talking about there being no records for sorting complaints, or responding to PM's.

But please, explain to us all how you know for a fact, and not just a personal opinion that I specifically wasn't pulling my weight? You never pulled any punches and I don't recall once, anyone ever even hinting that I wasn't working hard enough at the time.

You're just making shit up to cover the fact you all lied to me. No worries, but please stop lying now.

I didn't want to start any BS, but you always have to make it personal.

There is just one way to not go there, Kev and that is to simply state you're not going there and just leave it be.

All who were witness in the mods room know what is true, and even if they don't own up to it, for whatever reason..they know.

It's 2011 now, what are your plans for the near future, eh? Getting married, carreer plans?

: )

Wise old momma time Ingrid!

Wow.... I did not mean for this thread to turn the way it has.

However, I want to take a moment and address the allegations against and from Kevin.

I did not have the chance to be a moderator for a lengthy amount of time with Kevin; however, while I was I can honestly say that Kevin was constantly posting or on my ass about something.

We had a few run ins, but that is nothing unusual in the mod forum.

I thought Kevin was too harsh as a mod. I did not understand why him and Bob were so quick to shut everything down and so abrupt about it. Now, I can honestly say that I do understand and often wish that there was someone on the mod. team at this time that could or would just shut all the drama down.

I was naive and young. I thought all you had to do was ask people nicely and they would cooperate, boy was I wrong! Now I know that if you give an inch than most will take a full mile and blow it up.

While I was a mod. with Kevin it appeared, if memory serves me correct, that he was active, on my ass, and doing what it took to try and keep some sort of peace.

Again, I did not moderate long with Kevin on the team, and what it was like before I became part of the team I can not say.

Thanks Sherry, the very time you joined was well within the last few months of my time, which is precisely when Bob alledges I did nothing. You pretty much cleared up that silly rumour.

Rock on.

Despite what some may say Kev i always thought you were a good mod, a bit stringent at times maybe, but consistent

Okay fella's first of all Kevin receiving the link and reading it was a violation; however, that was many moons ago and to disperse any discipline now would not be justified.

Secondly, feuding with everyone over everything will get no one anywhere in life.... other than an early grave.

Kevin's modship was far in the past that to pass judgement on it today makes no sense.

Okay, now that you have said it let us move on. There is no need for constant strife to continue in the forums.

Honestly, I can say if someone passed me some secret, juicy links to something fairly harmless and relevant, I would be opening them and reading them. I'm not dead inside.
There shouldn't be any risk involved with merely reading links that have fallen into your lap. This would only deter people from potentially reporting any leaks.

Of course, actively searching out and/or disseminating information like that is probably another story...

I have to think about my answers to the main topic here. Oof.

Sitting here waiting for juciy links to come my way....

whisle....while you wait...

not happening people where are they..????

Here Nicko:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lVgW_R8n9I

Or maybe not what you meant?

Juicy juice...arrh not quite...but juicy none the less lol

more after Go ssip
go figure...

I'm still waiting on juicy links to more Sibby lip shots. Especially seeing as I've been without the comforts of my ladyfriend for about, oh...4 days now.

I am getting weird without her...companionship.

SIBBY!!