Moderators Review

[GameYin]

Our moderators are always here to provide us with helpful tips and code problem support. They also help with errors such as report to moderators link that is broken. How would you rate our current moderators. If you vote for anything less then a perfect 10/10 then state your reason/improvement ideas.

[revraz]

It's not broken, it's just slow.

[GameYin]

Well I'm just simply pointing it out. This is just a topic to review the moderators awesomeness. Feel free to vote!

[phpSensei]

We all know they are the best, no reason to point it out. I am sure everyone agrees with that. When there is no one to answer your questions, you always feel better when a Mod comes in.

[neylitalo]

Two things:

 

We can't see how you vote. All we see are the numbers.

Constructive criticism is good.

[GameYin]

Well if we voted for 10/10 there can really be no constructive criticism because we think your perfect 

[revraz]

I don't look at Moderators as people that help with code questions, I look at how they actually Moderate the forums.  Lot's of room for improvement IMO.

[neylitalo]

One more thing: Sucking up doesn't get you promoted.

 

And revraz, you say there is room for improvement - can you identify any specifics?

[GameYin]

I didn't even know you could get promoted. I thought the only way to get promoted was through forum posts.  ???

[neylitalo]

Promoted to PHP Freaks Recommended or Moderator.

[GameYin]

OOOOOOOh. Ok. I don't really want to be a moderator any time soon. Well I guess I do but this thread is to rate our moderators.. :-\

[phpSensei]

People usually think is what your current Rank is that matters, I believe its how you contribute to the community, and should have a clean background. Am i right?

[revraz]

Mod's replying to posts that are in the wrong forum, but not moving the post to the right forum.

Mod's moving the posts to the right forum but not telling the author it was moved and also not leaving a MOVED topic so they can at least see that it moved.

Mod's replying to posts with smart ass answers instead of helping the OP.

 

I have been a Mod at IGN for 4 years, so I can say Yes, I do know what its like to see the same questions day after day.  If you don't want to be a Mod, then don't be one (not directed at anyone, it's just a general statement).

 

 

 

And revraz, you say there is room for improvement - can you identify any specifics?

[Stooney]

I wish I could change my vote.  Here's a reply I got from an admin recently to a thread asking a simple question:

 

1) We're not going to give you the data

2) We'll find out if you decide to just take it

3) Why would you duplicate the information?  That seems inefficient when someone can just come here and search or post their own question.

 

The whole idea seems like a waste of time.

 

I don't see how that's going to get anyone anywhere.  It was a simple question.

[peranha]

I wish I could change my vote.  Here's a reply I got from an admin recently to a thread asking a simple question:

 

1) We're not going to give you the data

2) We'll find out if you decide to just take it

3) Why would you duplicate the information?  That seems inefficient when someone can just come here and search or post their own question.

 

The whole idea seems like a waste of time.

 

I don't see how that's going to get anyone anywhere.  It was a simple question.

 

I agree 100% with the admins on that topic. As an admin myself, I would definitely not be giving out that type of info.  IF you want to create this site, you will have to do what they posted in your post and create it yourself.  There would be a definate security question going through the heads of the forum members as to what info they are giving out.

[Stooney]

It wasn't the decision that bugged me.  I respect that.  Just the fact that he nearly accused me of wanting to steal it.  Just the tone I guess.  Moving on though...

[GameYin]

You have to understand it from their point of view. IF everyone got access to your idea and their db's, then think how easily this site could be hacked/taken over.