[PlasmaDestroyer]

Originally posted by Zulithe
This entire BBS is a SPAM free zone (with the exception of Not Graal forum), if there is SPAM around, it's the mod's job to delete it. If it's not being deleted then there is a problem. Yes, we need some sort of head board admin that can take care of several things. Like setting rules, making sure that all of the mods ENFORCE the rules. Unixmad and Stefan ARE too busy for this, basically we need another "Galen" figure to step in.

I do not delete SPAM on my board because it is not against the rules. I also do not delete flames unless they are made to insult or harm directly, there is nothing wrong with arguing! If there are too many threads on one subject there is something called MERGE which some lazy (or too busy with other projects!) mods around here can't seem to use. I don't make rules, I enforce them. Now, if I was an admin, then yes I would make rules and see that they are followed, but that is not what I am here for.

And that brings me to my next thing. People around here are so quick to lay blame on the mods and demand threads deleted. I know because I am a mod, and I get many PMs about this. The great Gandalf said, "not even the wise can see all ends." Threads that at first glance may appear offensive to some, or worthless can have positive outcomes. Ideas are born, opinions are changed, friendships surface. Don't be so quick to sentence deletion to a thread unless it is a blatant violation of the rules.

I would much rather EDIT threads for content but that can be difficult in large threads. I still wish I could edit threads "on the fly" by using the "edit/delete" button next to the particular post. It would be so much easier, but instead I have to WADE through the entire thread and edit/delete/save each post individually. It is a real hastle and does not make my job easier.

Anyways, I know this thread is mostly about Graal 2002, and I wasn't going to even say much, but the forums are my concern too (as you say they are yours, so...) I may be a very low level mod of little importance but I take my position seriously. On the other hand, if people would NOT TAKE THE FORUM SO SERIOUSLY then it *would* be more fun for them. So my advice to everyone, unless the thread directly is against the rules, and you dislike the thread for some reason, just ignore it.

Hehe, end rant

One word. Amen.