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Moderators employ the old "do as I say, not as I do" method
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FYI — this has been addressed.
If there is a single job that is more thankless than officiating I would say that it is being a moderator on a forum dedicated to sports officials! For the most part I would say that the mods have done a good job of figuring out how to handle the different issues that pop up on the forums.
I started this board in 1999
(pause for h&#y s#&t moment) for fun and because I loved officiating—and that's the spirit in which I would like it to continue. I don't want it to be a no fun zone where everything is super studious, technical, and boring. I also don't want it to be a bunch of randomness and funny pictures of cats.
Just like in officiating, there is a balance. Also, there are different styles amongst members—and some people are here for different reasons. Just like on the court there is the young official trying to move up, the guy with 4 kids just trying to make some extra cash, and the old veteran who knows he is close to (or maybe even past) retirement age, but is hanging on for the camaraderie.
There is room for everybody. But, just like on the court, there isn't room for personal attacks and discussions that completely detract from what we are trying to accomplish here: Get better, make friends, and have fun in the process.
You miss calls. The mods will miss posts.
One poster will get away with something that another doesn't.
Thems the breaks.
Be nice. Be civil. And if you really get riled up about something just remember that you are arguing on the internet and that's like… well, it's arguing on the internet.
If something is bothering you, PM the mods. If you think it's a bigger problem than they can handle, email me.
The mods have a group where they communicate and I keep up with them on any issues that come up. So, for all of the faults you may find with them, I assure you that they are committed and trying to do the best job they can—for no pay and little thanks!
Hope everyone is having a great off-season!!