Role of the Moderator in Eternal Hope
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I have started this thread as a followup from the thread of our former mod. The purpose is to DRAW the discussion away from this individual and focus on an important aspect of Eternal Hope - the role of the moderator.
The following quotations from skeujin and sillyme is from the other thread.
Well put, skeujin.... this is what I have been saying all along...Originally posted by skeujin:when a person is delegated n accepts responsibility of anythg. a forum. a club. a company.... he/she accepts that their role is to maintain the integrity of the forums. the interest of the forum or organisation comes 1st above all else. personal interests are secondary.
if he/she feels that their personal interest is in conflict with the interests of the organisation and this hinders the harmony in the organisation. they should step down or the remaining mods remove him/her after relevant justification.
if he/she does not step down and conflict arise because of this person. the integrity of the entire organisation will be questioned and innocents will suffer.
I think it is important to define what is the role of the moderator.Originally posted by sillyme:I apologise if my explaination came off badly.
One reason that I minimized posting my opinions is because I found that people began to attack EH for my opinions. That is why I said the visitors here find it hard to separate one's opinion from his role in the forum. Therefore, I acted on my own to remove brey from the role of mod.
Frankly, I am very satisified with brey as a mod. It is true that I had assured him that I am ok with him as a mod a few weeks ago. I had told him to hang on and give it a try some more. But I think the situation has not improved.
I feel that brey can still be heard even if he is not a mod. I know it may hurt some feelings, I am sorry for that. My actions may have been wrong to some. But I cannot undo the damage.
Moving forward, I think we need the help of all of you to keep EH in good order. It is increasingly difficult to monitor the forum just by a few individuals. Adding to that, decisions made cannot please everyone. It is also technically not possible to give everyone moderating rights. Therefore, we need the help of everyone. I don't think locking and deleting threads is a long term solution. If there is anything about our faith that needs to be defended, you have to do it. Speak up and stand up for your beliefs.
I cannot and do not hope to shut everyone up, but we can speak the truth and be heard. And those who have ears, let them listen.
Is the moderator responsible for the defense of the faith? Is the moderator responsible to answer all queries? Is the moderator responsible to engage in proselytization of his pet topics or favourite denominations?
Therefore the first question here is: is the moderator a Christian in defense of the Christian faith, or a person who administers a domain (a domain that nonetheless skewed towards one lifestyle). So what hat does he wear?
Who defines this role: The main mod? The Christians in EH? The visitors in EH?
Perhaps this is a good time for all to voice out as to what they want EH to be, taking into consideration that the original aim were:
Peacefully yours,
Eternal Hope. A place where we look for hope or provide hope. Indeed, my hope is in Christ, Son of God and Giver of Life. I hope that through this forum, we can share how wonderful God has been in our lives.
Also, it would be a place where we can encourage each other and a place to pray for each other
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let them choose what they like to do...
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I think it is important to define what is the role of the moderator.
1. Is the moderator responsible for the defense of the faith? Yes
2. Is the moderator responsible to answer all queries? Yes
3. Is the moderator responsible to engage in proselytization of his pet topics or favourite denominations? No
Therefore the first question here is: is the moderator a Christian in defense of the Christian faith, or a person who administers a domain (a domain that nonetheless skewed towards one lifestyle). So what hat does he wear? The first hat.
Who defines this role:
The main mod? Yup. yup
The Christians in EH? only when the mod on leave
The visitors in EH? christians also count as visitors? -
this forum getting more like a crusade..
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Originally posted by Chin Eng:I think it is important to define what is the role of the moderator. Is the moderator responsible for the defense of the faith?as mod no, as christian yes Is the moderator responsible to answer all queries?no, others can chip in Is the moderator responsible to engage in proselytization of his pet topics or favourite denominations?lets say each have their own favourites
Therefore the first question here is: is the moderator a Christian in defense of the Christian faith, or a person who administers a domain (a domain that nonetheless skewed towards one lifestyle). So what hat does he wear?
Who defines this role: The main mod? yes The Christians in EH? no The visitors in EH? no add one more, resolve conflicts between 'waring' parties. -
Nobody is able to answer all queries.
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Just to add.
The role of the Moderator here is to administrator/moderate this forum.
Administor : keeping the place 'clean'.... etc type of admin stuff.
Moderate : peace keeping (mediate between 'waring fractions', policing (for errant folks).
Being able to moderate the forum, lock, edit, delete threads/post is alot of power, in excerising justice to correct an errant forum user, remember mercy and compassion and not wack for fun, but rather think twice before the wacking.
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jihad!!!Originally posted by blackchickenahkai:this forum getting more like a crusade..
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whoever the mod is...the fault lies in the mentality and attitude of the people who post malicious posts
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What has been brought up is fair. Firstly, a moderator in EH must be a Christian. As a Christian, one who loves God, will be moved to defend his faith. He defends it because of his beliefs, not because he is obligated as a moderator.
The moderator's role is well-stated by vince. I think many would be able to agree with it. There's not much other roles a moderator can do as I see it. -
I dont know, somehow I also dont think the mods should be some sort of QC supervisors, should be more like a guide
Instead of merely closing topics for examples, there are options, but I must stress is situational, for example, guiding members towards topic proper, add a new perspective, perhaps even engage members by asking questions, what are their opinions on this and that etc etc
Its beyond authority, judgement call, administrative role, which are always the issues regarding mods' role.
Its akin to what the Aunt Agony moderators sometimes do. They dont offer solutions immediately, but rather, engage the forumers. -
actually, most importantly a mod must enjoy his responsibilities. not view it like a non-paying job that is hard and unappreciated.
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Maybe we can show some appretiation to the mods...Originally posted by Ito_^:actually, most importantly a mod must enjoy his responsibilities. not view it like a non-paying job that is hard and unappreciated. -
true, case by case basis for closure consideration....Originally posted by laurence82:I dont know, somehow I also dont think the mods should be some sort of QC supervisors, should be more like a guide
Instead of merely closing topics for examples, there are options, but I must stress is situational, for example, guiding members towards topic proper, add a new perspective, perhaps even engage members by asking questions, what are their opinions on this and that etc etc
Its beyond authority, judgement call, administrative role, which are always the issues regarding mods' role.
Its akin to what the Aunt Agony moderators sometimes do. They dont offer solutions immediately, but rather, engage the forumers.
example : duplicated topics (maybe just slightly different title but of the same thing inside), closure requested by thread starter....etc -
i'm starting to love you already vince.Originally posted by vince69:Maybe we can show some appretiation to the mods... 
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well, i hope i can be a good moderator for this forum and i can't do it alone..
i will need all of your help in keeping this place free from the undesirables. -
OrhOriginally posted by s|nNeD:well, i hope i can be a good moderator for this forum and i can't do it alone..
i will need all of your help in keeping this place free from the undesirables. -
It'll be better if you define?Originally posted by s|nNeD:well, i hope i can be a good moderator for this forum and i can't do it alone..
i will need all of your help in keeping this place free from the undesirables.
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hard to define. Maybe we can look into the mirror... and decide if we are desirable or notOriginally posted by M©+square:It'll be better if you define? 
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I think you're desirable. *bites*Originally posted by sillyme:hard to define. Maybe we can look into the mirror... and decide if we are desirable or not -
*flips thru Sigmund Freud's works*Originally posted by sillyme:hard to define. Maybe we can look into the mirror... and decide if we are desirable or not -
I like to behave like a moderator..waht are thsoe rules and qualifications besides those listed here?Originally posted by M©+square:It'll be better if you define?
Question : Age, sex,role model, contribution, etc..etc? -
It's not about behaviour....Originally posted by Terry How:I like to behave like a moderator..waht are thsoe rules and qualifications besides those listed here?
Question : Age, sex,role model, contribution, etc..etc? -
hmmm.... send resume to existing Mods to apply ?Originally posted by Terry How:I like to behave like a moderator..waht are thsoe rules and qualifications besides those listed here?
Question : Age, sex,role model, contribution, etc..etc? -
..thks I giv up 2 easily...thks anyway...not my cup of tea I guess.