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fatlazyless · 06-19-2008, 11:07 AM

Yes, there are a number of posters who get put on forum probation. Their posts get screened......myself included......at this time. It must be my 3rd or 4th rotation through probation.

Maybe you have noticed that APS has been missing from the forum. I understand that he can not log in, or something? Do not know if it is a technical problem, or what? If he had his druthers, he would be present.

Agree or disagree with him, APS certainly had some long and informative posts, complete with photos and reference links.

Anyway..... so what does it take to go from forum probation to forum parole?

webmaster · 06-19-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Yes, there are a number of posters who get put on forum probation. Their posts get screened......myself included......at this time. It must be my 3rd or 4th rotation through probation.

Maybe you have noticed that APS has been missing from the forum. I understand that he can not log in, or something? Do not know if it is a technical problem, or what? If he had his druthers, he would be present.

Agree or disagree with him, APS certainly had some long and informative posts, complete with photos and reference links.

Anyway..... so what does it take to go from forum probation to forum parole?

FLL, The reason I keep putting you on moderation is your habit of hijacking threads. Every time I "parole" you you go back to your old habits. I will again remove your moderation but please, if you don't have a comment directly related to the thread topic stay out of it!

Although I do moderate APS's posts, he is not restricted from logging in or posting. If he is having trouble logging in he should contact me.

kjbathe · 06-19-2008, 12:38 PM

I couldn't help but chuckle when I thought, "For what sin did Don get assigned the task of moderating this group?"

All in good humor, and I guess it's a labor of love, but one has to admit it's been some tough sledding in here lately.

SIKSUKR · 06-19-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kjbathe

I couldn't help but chuckle when I thought, "For what sin did Don get assigned the task of moderating this group?"

All in good humor, and I guess it's a labor of love, but one has to admit it's been some tough sledding in here lately.

Totally agree. He has a thankless job for sure weighing when a member has gone too far. He rightfully pointed out in response to FLL's post about the constant hijacking of threads with statements that have nothing to do with the subject. Hey wait, is that what I'm doing right now? Sorry. Don't feel bad FLL, I've been moderated myself. But please don't tell him how to do his job, it's his site.
Back to the question. I have my page setup in chronological order. I click on new posts and only the threads that have new posts I have not seen come up. Click on that thread and I scroll right down to the first highlighted thread so I don't have to reread posts. I like this method and you won't miss posts that preceed them.

Merrymeeting · 06-19-2008, 10:00 PM

and speaking as a moderator of other forums for literally decades, Don is one of the best, most even I have encountered. If you end up on probabtion with him, its time to take a hard look in the mirror. he should have been a judge (and I have a good friend who is one. Don would give him a run for his money!)

Well done Don, and thanks again.

BroadHopper · 06-19-2008, 10:44 PM

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06-19-2008, 11:07 AM	#1
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,774 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,020 Times in 742 Posts	...forum probation. Yes, there are a number of posters who get put on forum probation. Their posts get screened......myself included......at this time. It must be my 3rd or 4th rotation through probation. Maybe you have noticed that APS has been missing from the forum. I understand that he can not log in, or something? Do not know if it is a technical problem, or what? If he had his druthers, he would be present. Agree or disagree with him, APS certainly had some long and informative posts, complete with photos and reference links. Anyway..... so what does it take to go from forum probation to forum parole? __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

06-19-2008, 12:38 PM	#3
kjbathe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 283 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts	Everyting in Moderation... I couldn't help but chuckle when I thought, "For what sin did Don get assigned the task of moderating this group?" All in good humor, and I guess it's a labor of love, but one has to admit it's been some tough sledding in here lately.

06-19-2008, 10:44 PM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,586 Thanks: 3,228 Thanked 1,107 Times in 797 Posts	back to the original subject If you have Internet Explorer as your program to view web contents, It does not always 'refresh' your pages with what is on the website. But rather refresh what was captured in the previous search. if that happens hold the control key down while pressing 'f5' key. "Refresh". This will give you the latest page on the website. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-19-2008, 10:00 PM	#5
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	and speaking as a moderator of other forums for literally decades, Don is one of the best, most even I have encountered. If you end up on probabtion with him, its time to take a hard look in the mirror. he should have been a judge (and I have a good friend who is one. Don would give him a run for his money!) Well done Don, and thanks again.