SPAM question for the Mods

[JugglingReferee]

There are some posts which are valid posts, but where the original poster will likely not come back to the board after receiving an answer. If they must post in other threads to reach a post count before able to start their own thread, then they will not post at all, or become more interested and possibly more involved. If a goal is to discourage people from wandering away, then maybe the way to handle is to have a feature to allow a newbie to start a thread, but it must be approved by mods before it is visible. Or, if voted as "yes" by at least 3 regular members, it becomes visible, and voted "no" by at least 3 regular members, it remains invisible.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

There are some posts which are valid posts, but where the original poster will likely not come back to the board after receiving an answer. If they must post in other threads to reach a post count before able to start their own thread, then they will not post at all, or become more interested and possibly more involved. If a goal is to discourage people from wandering away, then maybe the way to handle is to have a feature to allow a newbie to start a thread, but it must be approved by mods before it is visible. Or, if voted as "yes" by at least 3 regular members, it becomes visible, and voted "no" by at least 3 regular members, it remains invisible.

How will the regulars be able to view it?

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

How will the regulars be able to view it?

Those with at least x number of posts will be able to see it. All it is is an if statement or two in the code. I would put the x to be 1,000 posts.

[waltjp]

I like the idea of 'regulars' being able to delete inappropriate posts but this can also lead to abuse if those with delete authority use it to remove posts for personal reasons.

[SWMOzebra]

Originally Posted by waltjp

I like the idea of 'regulars' being able to delete inappropriate posts but this can also lead to abuse if those with delete authority use it to remove posts for personal reasons.

What?? Officials with "authority" issues? Absolute and utter poppycock!

[Adam]

Originally Posted by waltjp

I like the idea of 'regulars' being able to delete inappropriate posts but this can also lead to abuse if those with delete authority use it to remove posts for personal reasons.

The Juggler mentioned needing agreement from 2 "regulars." I'd suggest a higher threshold, perhaps 5 or 6. I'd also suggest something slightly different.

A sort of semi-moderator position; it doesn't have to be identified on the tags, but it could be. It would be a group chosen much as the moderators are chosen, but would include more people with less authority than the current moderators have. This group would need to reach either a majority vote or a consensus of 5 (any number could be chosen) before deleting, closing, or editing a post or thread.

[bob jenkins]

IMO, a "challenge and response" system would work better than any of the alternatives so far presented.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

IMO, a "challenge and response" system would work better than any of the alternatives so far presented.

Could you elaborate on this? Is it what it appears to be?

1. M&M says something that offends me.
2. I make an official challenge.
3. M&M gets to respond.
4. Mick gets to kick him in the teeth.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

A sort of semi-moderator position; it doesn't have to be identified on the tags, but it could be.

Kicking myself for missing this earlier, but this could be called an "esteemed member."

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Kicking myself for missing this earlier, but this could be called an "esteemed member."

With that suggestion, the change just HAS to be implemented. Even if in the end, that person has no special moderator-type duties.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Kicking myself for missing this earlier, but this could be called an "esteemed member."

I like this idea. In fact, I don't think I'm going to wait for Mick or anyone else to make the appointments.