Forum Admin Greg Posted June 29, 2007 Forum Admin Report Posted June 29, 2007 Charles Anthony has recently been promoted from Forum Facilitator to Forum Moderator. Charles has done an excellent job working with me as a facilitator, and I think he will do a great job as a moderator. I've given Charles this new role because I'm unfortunately not going to be able to give the forum the attention it needs in the next few weeks/months. We're right in the middle of relaunching a new version of Maple Leaf Web, and this means that my focus is going to be on the relaunch, not the forums. I expect everyone to treat Charles with the same level of respect that I am given. Charles will be able to merge, delete, modify threads and will also be able to issue warnings and suspensions to members who fail to follow the rules. I will also be assigning a few more members to the role of Forum Facilitator, to aid Charles and myself with moderation tasks. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to post them here or contact me directly. Thanks, Quote Have any issues, problems using the forum? Post a message in the Support and Questions section of the forums.
BC_chick Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 Member moderators? As in people who also debate issues around here and hold personal prejudices against other members? Are we going to know who they are like we did with Charles Anthony? This is something that could seriously alter my time spent on this forum. Quote It's kind of the worst thing that any humans could be doing at this time in human history. Other than that, it's fine." Bill Nye on Alberta Oil Sands
M.Dancer Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
BC_chick Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 It's true, this forum is like a Mercedez shell with a Hyundai engine... Quote It's kind of the worst thing that any humans could be doing at this time in human history. Other than that, it's fine." Bill Nye on Alberta Oil Sands
M.Dancer Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 It's true, this forum is like a Mercedez shell with a Hyundai engine... What? Like sophisticated german styling and korean fuel efficiancy? Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
jdobbin Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to post them here or contact me directly. So Charles will no longer be joining discussions in forums? I think he has done an excellent job on fixing threads, keeping out ads but I think he would be the first to admit that he has an opinion. A moderator for these forums probably has to be fixated on forum rules. If that person also contributes to discussions, it could lead to problems despite whatever good intentions were initially there. Quote
LonJowett Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 I think I'd pick a Hyundai engine over a stinky, noisy, unreliable Mercedes diesel pig any day. Quote Oliver: Now why did you get two tickets to Chicago when you know that I wanted to spend my honeymoon in Saskatchewan? Stanley: Well, the man said there was no such place as sus - -Swee - Sas...
BC_chick Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 What? Like sophisticated german styling and korean fuel efficiancy? Nah, more like it's incapable of doing all the things that its appearance would have you believe. Quote It's kind of the worst thing that any humans could be doing at this time in human history. Other than that, it's fine." Bill Nye on Alberta Oil Sands
gc1765 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 So Charles will no longer be joining discussions in forums?I think he has done an excellent job on fixing threads, keeping out ads but I think he would be the first to admit that he has an opinion. A moderator for these forums probably has to be fixated on forum rules. If that person also contributes to discussions, it could lead to problems despite whatever good intentions were initially there. I haven't seen Charles post anything recently. I don't know if he just hasn't been around, or whether he no longer contributes to the discussion. The thing is, everyone (and therefore every potential moderator) has an opinion. As long as they are not actively participating in the discussion, I can't see any problems. Quote Almost three thousand people died needlessly and tragically at the World Trade Center on September 11; ten thousand Africans die needlessly and tragically every single day-and have died every single day since September 11-of AIDS, TB, and malaria. We need to keep September 11 in perspective, especially because the ten thousand daily deaths are preventable. - Jeffrey Sachs (from his book "The End of Poverty")
Forum Admin Greg Posted June 29, 2007 Author Forum Admin Report Posted June 29, 2007 So Charles will no longer be joining discussions in forums? No, Charles hasn't participated directly in the discussions here for a while. And during his tenure as moderator, he will not contribute his opinions on any threads. I will announce the new forum facilitators shortly. However, they have no direct powers - they are here to encourage fair debate and report any major issues to Charles and myself. Quote Have any issues, problems using the forum? Post a message in the Support and Questions section of the forums.
fellowtraveller Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 When I saw the title "new Moderator" I just naturally assumed I'd see my handle. There must be some mistake. Quote The government should do something.
jdobbin Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 No, Charles hasn't participated directly in the discussions here for a while. And during his tenure as moderator, he will not contribute his opinions on any threads.I will announce the new forum facilitators shortly. However, they have no direct powers - they are here to encourage fair debate and report any major issues to Charles and myself. Thanks for your reply. I think Charles will do a fine job then. He was on top of any thread that contained ads and they were eliminated post haste. He also helped clean up some of the threads that had long replies or that were duplicates of other threads. Quote
M.Dancer Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 Let me just say that (*cough* cough* ) Charles Anthony is clearly the most even handed, articulate poster here. I can't say that he has never been wrong nor has he ever been immoderate. His posts are always keenly interesting, fact filled and must reading for one and all. I have been won over by the force of his arguments so many times that when he states an opinion contrary to mine I most always change my opinion to match his. My only regret is that while we will no doubt get a moderator of the finest and first degree, whose rulings will be the fairest and wisest of any political board anywhere and should be shared in a wiki, we will lose a poster whose ability and content were the sole driving forces that have made Maple Leaf Forums the best political discussion website in Canada. (*cough*) That should at least be good for one get out of jail free card.... Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
Canuck E Stan Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 Charles Anthony, Congratulations on your appointment. I know you'll do a great job. If there is anything I can do to help you make your job easier.....like giving you a list of people that I think should be banned forever and sent to the northern tundra regions of the country, just let me know. OK, maybe the sending to the northern tundra isn't in your mandate,but you can still ban them. -CES Quote "Any man under 30 who is not a liberal has no heart, and any man over 30 who is not a conservative has no brains." — Winston Churchill
geoffrey Posted June 30, 2007 Report Posted June 30, 2007 Charles is pretty even, I can't really see too many problems with him being a moderator, few take his side (though we often agreed on much, going to miss having someone around to back up my crazy dislike of everything government). Quote RealRisk.ca - (Latest Post: Prosecutors have no "Skin in the Game") --
Argus Posted June 30, 2007 Report Posted June 30, 2007 Charles is pretty even, I can't really see too many problems with him being a moderator, few take his side (though we often agreed on much, going to miss having someone around to back up my crazy dislike of everything government). Charles Anthony has always struck me as someone who would be happier on a place like rabble.ca, where there were no conservatives. We will see just how "even handed" he can bring himself to be. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
gc1765 Posted June 30, 2007 Report Posted June 30, 2007 Charles Anthony has always struck me as someone who would be happier on a place like rabble.ca, where there were no conservatives. We will see just how "even handed" he can bring himself to be. Are you suggesting that Charles has an anti-conservative bias? Only if "conservative"="big government"... Quote Almost three thousand people died needlessly and tragically at the World Trade Center on September 11; ten thousand Africans die needlessly and tragically every single day-and have died every single day since September 11-of AIDS, TB, and malaria. We need to keep September 11 in perspective, especially because the ten thousand daily deaths are preventable. - Jeffrey Sachs (from his book "The End of Poverty")
jbg Posted June 30, 2007 Report Posted June 30, 2007 What is this "relaunch"? Does this mean we'll have to hunt fo the forum? What about existing posts? Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
Argus Posted June 30, 2007 Report Posted June 30, 2007 Charles Anthony has always struck me as someone who would be happier on a place like rabble.ca, where there were no conservatives. We will see just how "even handed" he can bring himself to be. Are you suggesting that Charles has an anti-conservative bias? After reviewing some of the discussions in which he and I were involved - yes. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
ScottSA Posted July 2, 2007 Report Posted July 2, 2007 As one of the meekest and most unopinionated posters here, I'd like to offer my services as one of the Moderator Youth facilitators. Do we get cool uniforms with armbands? Do we get to carry torches and act tough? Can we like break windows and burn books with impugnity? Quote
kuzadd Posted July 24, 2007 Report Posted July 24, 2007 Charles Anthony, I am not really that familiar with your postings and opinions, sorry 'bout that. One comment, Charles Anthony, "you just can't win". To left, too opinionated, to anti-conservative,to this, to that. You will know doubt, annoy everyone , but hey, good luck to you! Your gonna need all the well wishing you can get. So take my good wishes, before you annoy me! Quote Insults are the ammunition of the unintelligent - do not use them. It is okay to criticize a policy, decision, action or comment. Such criticism is part of healthy debate. It is not okay to criticize a person's character or directly insult them, regardless of their position or actions. Derogatory terms such as "loser", "idiot", etc are not permitted unless the context clearly implies that it is not serious. Rule of thumb: Play the ball, not the person (i.e. tackle the argument, not the person making it).
jbg Posted July 24, 2007 Report Posted July 24, 2007 Charles Anthony, I am not really that familiar with your postings and opinions, sorry 'bout that.One comment, Charles Anthony, "you just can't win". To left, too opinionated, to anti-conservative,to this, to that. You will know doubt, annoy everyone , but hey, good luck to you! Your gonna need all the well wishing you can get. So take my good wishes, before you annoy me! Look, he's warned me on some stuff, but on balance both he and Greg are good moderators. To quote the Rolling Stones "you can't always get what you want, but if you try some time you just might find you get what you need". Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
kuzadd Posted July 24, 2007 Report Posted July 24, 2007 Charles Anthony, I am not really that familiar with your postings and opinions, sorry 'bout that. One comment, Charles Anthony, "you just can't win". To left, too opinionated, to anti-conservative,to this, to that. You will know doubt, annoy everyone , but hey, good luck to you! Your gonna need all the well wishing you can get. So take my good wishes, before you annoy me! Look, he's warned me on some stuff, but on balance both he and Greg are good moderators. To quote the Rolling Stones "you can't always get what you want, but if you try some time you just might find you get what you need". "Look," OK boss! I wasn't complaining, merely commenting on all the comments, throughout this posting, wrt Mr. Anthony and then jokin' around. Did you read through, I did? You like the Stones?! Wanna have some fun quoting lyrics, particularily Stones lyrics, LOVE'EM! hang on......one of my faves Salt of the Earth Lets drink to the hard working people Lets drink to the lowly of birth Raise your glass to the good and the evil Lets drink to the salt of the earth Say a prayer for the common foot soldier Spare a thought for his back breaking work Say a prayer for his wife and his children Who burn the fires and who still till the earth there was this great Stones concert, in which GnR got up and did this with the Stones, excellent! Quote Insults are the ammunition of the unintelligent - do not use them. It is okay to criticize a policy, decision, action or comment. Such criticism is part of healthy debate. It is not okay to criticize a person's character or directly insult them, regardless of their position or actions. Derogatory terms such as "loser", "idiot", etc are not permitted unless the context clearly implies that it is not serious. Rule of thumb: Play the ball, not the person (i.e. tackle the argument, not the person making it).
jefferiah Posted July 24, 2007 Report Posted July 24, 2007 Charles Anthony, I am not really that familiar with your postings and opinions, sorry 'bout that. One comment, Charles Anthony, "you just can't win". To left, too opinionated, to anti-conservative,to this, to that. You will know doubt, annoy everyone , but hey, good luck to you! Your gonna need all the well wishing you can get. So take my good wishes, before you annoy me! Look, he's warned me on some stuff, but on balance both he and Greg are good moderators. To quote the Rolling Stones "you can't always get what you want, but if you try some time you just might find you get what you need". "Look," OK boss! I wasn't complaining, merely commenting on all the comments, throughout this posting, wrt Mr. Anthony and then jokin' around. Did you read through, I did? You like the Stones?! Wanna have some fun quoting lyrics, particularily Stones lyrics, LOVE'EM! hang on......one of my faves Salt of the Earth Lets drink to the hard working people Lets drink to the lowly of birth Raise your glass to the good and the evil Lets drink to the salt of the earth Say a prayer for the common foot soldier Spare a thought for his back breaking work Say a prayer for his wife and his children Who burn the fires and who still till the earth there was this great Stones concert, in which GnR got up and did this with the Stones, excellent! Yep the Stones sure are good "archetypes" for the salt of the earth, the epitome of average joe. Quote "Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it." Lao Tzu
Charles Anthony Posted July 25, 2007 Report Posted July 25, 2007 Thank you for the well-wishes. I am actually looking forward to spending the future lurking and learning from you guys. Charles Anthony, I am not really that familiar with your postings and opinions, sorry 'bout that.Hmmm..... where to start? First, my opinions: 1) I really like The Rolling Stones too. However, I have paid very little attention to them after Wyman left. I liked them much more before Taylor left and I think they were their best before Altamont. 2) I despise the irresponsible and excessive repetition of quotes in quotes and quotes and quotes in quotes and quotes in quotes and quotes in quotes and quotes as exemplified by the last few replies in this thread. Now, for my postings, I encourage everybody to read the following threads: Using the [ Quote ] Feature: Avoid using more too many quotes! Trim Your Posts and Quotes -- Don't just hit "Reply" which go through details on how to tidy up the formatting. drawn from a different thread somewhere in the forum the exact location of which really does not matter In case you haven't noticed, Canada's federation is undergoing fundamental changes now. It would be interesting to discuss these changes in such a public forum where people of widely different opinions can post their thoughts.The Internet is a work in progress, and this forum too. Let's see. Stay tuned. Soon, there will be Forum Facilitators on Maple Leaf Web and the progress will become, in my bold opinion, both obvious and envious. Quote We do not have time for a meeting of the flat earth society. << Où sont mes amis ? Ils sont ici, ils sont ici... >>
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