New Moderator

*jackchen raises up hand*

"Me! Me! Me! How about me!?"

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[This message has been edited by jackchen (edited 13 April 2000).]

I could also be of some assistance!!

It seems rather unlikely that I'd be the choice, but I think its worth a shot. I've done a good job at our own LawnSite.com and our Global Reaction Support Forums, so why not help out here

I personally think it should be someone that doesn't own a hosting firm Since this forum really isn't for hosting firms to make posts, it should be moderated by a consumer since consumers are the ones that this forum is for.

I have no recommendations or votes for anyone. I do however have a fear about allowing thinkhost to moderate the forum given his stance on spam which isn't something this forum is going to be opened up to. Plus, he manages a hosting firm.

Personally, I don't think this forum needs much moderation, other than to take care of spam. Maybe to point out some of the things about hosts that come into question like the term "unlimited" and things that consumers should beware of.

Someone that is versed in the hosting field (that has been through a number of hosts might help because they usually know all the loops) would fit the job I think.

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TWF Administrator

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PS: anyone notice how a few threads ago Think Host was threat'ning to sue, and now he wants to be a moderator. Wow...

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I agree with the idea of having a consumer as a moderator, that may be best.

Justin: I bring change where I go Just my personality I guess

I'd like run this forum as a moderator. So throw my name onto the ballot. Hehe.

Cheers!!

Chase

[This message has been edited by Chase Y (edited 13 April 2000).]

I might be intrested. I dont know what you really need to qualify. I guess all i can offer is the advice on many hosts that i have hosted with before

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Adam
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As many have said before. Moderating is no ride in the park. I’ve been a moderator for numerous other forums, chat rooms, etc and have to agree. Just think about what being a moderator really entails before you jump in.

I also agree with Chad on at least one point. The moderator for this forum should be unbiased. Thus getting someone with NT and UNIX experience that does not own or work for a hosting company would be ideal. However it’s probably going to be hard to find someone with the expertise required who doesn’t have his head deep into system admin or hosting in one way or another.

Just my thoughts on the matter.

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Adam
AIS Internet Solutions
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Adam,

This forum doesn't require a working knowledge of either operating system. People aren't asking for that info, they are more or less just asking for information on a specific host. I think a moderator's job for this forum would be to monitor the spam and to point out non-technical things with a host. I honestly think that just about anyone could take care of it.

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TWF Administrator

Dynamic Internet Solutions : Windows NT and UNIX Hosting & Dedicated Servers

I am interested. I am all into hosting, and there is something about it that really keeps me interested into it. I am responsible, and take actions professionally, and quickly.

I dont have System Administrator knowledge, or do I own a hosting company. I do have the knowledge I think it takes to moderate a forum.

I am very active on the ScriptKeeper.com Forums, in the Web Hosts and ISP's Forum.

Best Regards,
Adam Lysne

Edited: Spelling

[This message has been edited by Adam Lysne (edited 13 April 2000).]

Well, out of the two billion nominees, I would choose either Stefen Enns or Adam Lysne.

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I'd be highly interested in becoming a moderator for TWF. I know pretty much about Web hosts, so please consider me for the job! Thank you!

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I'd definitely be willing to moderate this forum!

Let's see... I've been with several hosts in the past few years. I've used WindowsNT and UNIX hosts, and I'm familiar with much of what goes on behind the scenes.

I'm not affiliated with any hosting companies, so all my opinions are non-biased.

Is that enough?

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[This message has been edited by Stefen Enns (edited 13 April 2000).]

Well, my vote goes to Stefen simply becaue I recommended him in the first place. But, I think both Adams and Matt would all do great jobs as well... Looks like you have quite a decision ahead of you JP

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TWF Administrator

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[This message has been edited by Chad Simper (edited 13 April 2000).]

Stephen Enns (105 posts since April 99)
Matt Kaufman (149 posts since December 99)
Adam Lysne (143 posts since September 99)
Billbong30 (227 posts since February 2000)
Chase Y (89 posts since April 99)
jackchen (236 posts since October 99)
DoubleOK (257 posts since October 99
No Junior Members are being considered for obvious reasons, sorry.

You will need as a moderator to be at the forums on a very regular basis to a/ answer questions b/ kill spam c/ move off topic posts to where they belong.

Experience needed for this forum is as follows.
a/ Popular member (ie not a trouble makre )
b/ clued up on hosting companies and some techincal aspects
c/ patient (you will see repetive posts here!)

Who is still interested?
Could anyone please email me privately me all comments regarding the 'nominees' in particular as these should not be aired on a public forum.
cheers,
JP
cheers

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[This message has been edited by JP Stones (edited 17 April 2000).]

Geeeeeeez. I have been in this forum maybe 2 months and look at all my posts. WOW. I didnt even notice that!

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Adam
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65% of the posts in this thread have smilies. Including mine

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Gil Hildebrand, Jr.
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i think the old moderator, whoever it was did a nice job. i personally don't think an affiliation with a hosting company should be a disqualifier. as long as, the moderator is helpful, informed, and unbiased who cares what they're affiliated with.

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my vote (if they count) is for chad simper

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Aside from his bias as a web host rep, Chad Simper has my vote. The bias however may not be what we need, and therefor it may be better to get someone who is an end-user.

Man, what a hard decision. I still like Stefen the best though. Why? No clue...

quote:a/ Popular member (ie not a trouble maker)

Heh, oops

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i see im not being considered so my vote goes for

Stefen Enns has my vote

ooops, sorry doubleOK - I just missed you out.
Post amended.
JP

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Justin:
Curtis has just been too busy and we decided it would be better for TWF if he was replaced.
JP

OK, the popular choice does seem to be Stephen and I am more than happy with that decision.
So, Stephen is now on the (now well known) TWF moderator 1 month trial.

Good Luck!

PS: I am very sorry about all the other members who applied, it was certainly a hard choice to make.
JP

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[This message has been edited by JP Stones (edited 18 April 2000).]

DoubleOK, rofl!

Regards

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fairhousing:

Thanks for your comment. When the forum was first starting, I did get involved, but it didn't seem like many people appreciated it. Over time, I just visited the forums less and less. I guess I found myself so busy with other things and I wasn't visiting the forums hardly at all. In my opinion, the forums don't need moderators, the admin can do all the spam work.

Well, I guess I'm retired, should have been more active.

Curtis

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agreed, there's only a few sections (site reviews for sure) of the forum that need a moderator.

yeah, i thought u did a great job, even if u weren't around, hehe.

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