Does Apolyton need a European moderator?

laurentius · November 3, 2003, 06:06

I think we need one. I suggest Spiffor. He is a reasonable fellow and French

What do you think? Who would be the most suitable to this job?

Harovan · November 3, 2003, 06:13

Apolyton already has European moderators.

Oh wait... you mean for the off-topic forum? I don't care, whatever.

laurentius · November 3, 2003, 06:34

Yeah I meant the Offe-Topyc. I apologise my ignorance

VetLegion · November 3, 2003, 06:39

And why do you want another moderator? Explain.

Asmodean · November 3, 2003, 06:52

No further mods needed. While Americanism has from time to time shown it's ugly face in the OT, and even a few times from the mods, it has every time been dealt with in a reasonable manner.

Plus!! one of the site owners is European. The couple of times that I have pointed out Americanism on Apolyton, he has been quick to rectify the situation

Asmodean

laurentius · November 3, 2003, 07:22

Yeah ok,
Why do I want another moderator? I dont just want another moderator, but a european moderator. Because we dont have one. It has both symbolic and practical meaning. The overall atmosphere in OT is too anglo-americain and we need to counter that. I have a feeling that many (continental)europeans feel a bit alienated from the OT and many just seem to fade away and stop being active exactly because of this.

duke o' york · November 3, 2003, 08:29

:hmm:

What are the chances of your holding a poll making any difference whatsoever? I'll give this until new super-rah passes by on his way to save some schoolkids from a burning building to close it down.
A Euro mod would be nice, but it's not necessary, and people can easily tell miscreants that they're out of order. If offended, ignore the person. One of the mods will be along soon enough to mete out justice.

rah · November 3, 2003, 10:33

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Originally posted by duke o' york
I'll give this until new super-rah passes by on his way to save some schoolkids from a burning building to close it down.

Naw, this is the place for discussions like this. I do laugh a bit when people complain about the American Bias here in the OT. Last time I checked, between the owners and all the OT mods, only two of us out of six, currently live in the US.

duke o' york · November 3, 2003, 11:15

Do you enjoy seeing the helpless proles protesting about something that they cannot change?

You are right though. The reason that the Yurpeans are claiming all of the mods are American is that when they are all on the forums (ie, now) the mods are American. So why would we need more mods if we already have them at Euro time?

BeBro · November 3, 2003, 11:21

Sorry, I don´t have enough time to moderate the OT

Nikolai · November 3, 2003, 11:55

I don't visit the OT much, but I don't see why we should have a new mod only because he is European.

Panag · November 3, 2003, 13:15

hi ,

yes , timezone and availability wise it would be a good thing

have a nice day

Gangerolf · November 3, 2003, 13:33

Does Apolyton need a Eupean Moderator?

no, but maybe a female one?

Ming · November 3, 2003, 13:55

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Originally posted by Gangerolf
Does Apolyton need a Eupean Moderator?

We already have one... His name is MarkG

While not specifically a lowly mod, he does carry some weight around here

laurentius · November 3, 2003, 13:58

Yes part of the point is that often when I for example browse apolyton, the is the so-called spam hour of apolyton going, meaning that all/most of the moderaitors americaines are sleeping. This is of course sometimes most amusing time to hang out in the fori but I dont think new mod would have negative impact in that sence. So Panag thank you for pointing out the argument of timezone wiseness.

Lefty Scaevola · November 3, 2003, 14:01

What we need for our next moderator is a naked supermodel babe.

Please, Baby ban me, yeah! ban me good!

laurentius · November 3, 2003, 14:12

I'm desperate. I would settle to any european moderating us, even Anna Kournikova would be kinda ok *sigh*

Seriously, in no way I want to undermine Markos' dedication or superpower in this site, but he seems to have much more things to do than moderate at the same accuracy as for example Ming does. I just feel that were being ignored in this case

Alex · November 3, 2003, 14:18

No, I have no time to moderate the off-topic and...

oh, wait, you said "european"... sorry.

Gatekeeper · November 3, 2003, 14:53

**officious cough** OK, does 'Poly have enough minority moderators? Or are they all old/young white guys, the demon spawn of all humanity?!?! AAHHHHHH!!!!!!

Gatekeeper

Ming · November 3, 2003, 15:06

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Originally posted by laurentius
Yes part of the point is that often when I for example browse apolyton, the is the so-called spam hour of apolyton going, meaning that all/most of the moderaitors americaines are sleeping.

Has anybody bothered to check to see what time zone UR posts from

Kuciwalker · November 3, 2003, 15:08

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Originally posted by laurentius
I think we need one. I suggest Spiffor. He is a reasonable fellow and French

What do you think? Who would be the most suitable to this job?

If we get one, I agree Spiffor is a good idea.

Nubclear · November 3, 2003, 15:36

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Originally posted by Asmodean
While Americanism has from time to time shown it's ugly face in the OT,

Ming....

Quote:

We already have one... His name is MarkG
While not specifically a lowly mod, he does carry some weight around here

Not much though, right?

Alex · November 3, 2003, 15:46

Right. We all know that Ming has enslaved Markos as part of Our Evil Mingness's plans to rule the world...

lord of the mark · November 3, 2003, 15:59

Quote:

Originally posted by laurentius
Yeah ok,
Why do I want another moderator? I dont just want another moderator, but a european moderator. Because we dont have one. It has both symbolic and practical meaning. The overall atmosphere in OT is too anglo-americain and we need to counter that.

Geez, like we dont have enough antisemitism, Israel- bashing, and Bush bashing as it is?

Ben Kenobi · November 3, 2003, 15:59

Regarding UR's timezone, I think that makes him an excellent mod, since I tend to post at that time.

Nikolai · November 3, 2003, 16:14

So you think he will have to watch you?

Ben Kenobi · November 3, 2003, 16:43

Now that we have a mod for that time period, things might be in better order when Rah wakes up.

MichaeltheGreat · November 3, 2003, 16:59

Quote:

Originally posted by laurentius
Yes part of the point is that often when I for example browse apolyton, the is the so-called spam hour of apolyton going, meaning that all/most of the moderaitors americaines are sleeping. This is of course sometimes most amusing time to hang out in the fori but I dont think new mod would have negative impact in that sence. So Panag thank you for pointing out the argument of timezone wiseness.

So if when the mods are asleep is the most fun time, why would you want a mod who would be awake then?

Besides, our being asleep (I don't usually go to sleep until maybe an hour or two before Ming and rah are likely awake, but I usually stop checking the site a few hours before I go to sleep) is a convenient excuse for us to let you get away with stuff.

(or think you are, anyway)

Az · November 3, 2003, 17:03

Spiffor sounds good.

Oh, btw, congrats, UR on the new status!

rah · November 3, 2003, 17:37

Yeah, MTG, I also find it amusing. Whatever is done when we're not here isn't erased. It's still there for us to review and take appropriate action if needed.

But I do appreciate that there is a better chance a mod will be around in those late late night hours. A good selection.