Who wants to be a moderator?

[Sophia]

:)

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I think the current moderator crew here is more than adequate. No need for more. I would like it I guess, but I think I lack the "people skills". I'm not one of those people that "has a way with words".

[SuzyView]

Who wants to take care of 300 kindergarten children all at once? :)

[Pekka]

Don't call us, we'll call you. :)

[Pekka]

Who wants to take care of 300 kindergarten children all at once? :)

:) Not to mention being a shrink, shoulder and and man in black.

[SuzyView]

Been there, done that, but "woman." :)

[JCR]

That's like asking who want's to go to the dentist.

[SuzyView]

LOL :) My husband thinks that going to the store is worse than a root-canal. I even buy his shoes.

[DocFrankenstein]

No need for more.
I think this sums it up quite nicely. :lol:

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Harsh, Pekka. Very harsh. :p

[saravrose]

I like the mods we have now.. great crowd... I would like to take a peek at some of the conversations they have amongst themselves however. :D :D .. but be a mod? nah.. i'm way too much of a people pleaser. I'd compromise everybody to death :rolleyes: :rolleyes: .. and I doubt I could ban anybody.. I have a hard enough time putting my nieces in time-out. I'm always telling them to give eachother hugs and getting out the cookie jar..

sari

[Citizensmith]

I think I'm somewhat deficient when it comes to political correctness so I'm not sure if I'd absolutely work. Of course if they want mods to take the attitude "yeah mate, go ahead, I thought it was funny" then I'm you man.

[Claire]

If I was ever asked, I'd actually consider it, but as I never will be I'll just enjoy being a valued member who doesn't get mad PMs by angry people who I may have to ban...

[weka2000]

They all do a fine job. I think our young freind has high hopes.

[Rob612]

If I was ever asked, I'd actually consider it, but as I never will be I'll just enjoy being a valued member who doesn't get mad PMs by angry people who I may have to ban...

I'll second that. If asked, I surely will accept (since I spend most of my spare time here anyway and I ike the idea of doing something for help POTN grow up even more), but I doubt that I'll never be called, so I live happily without responsibilities :)

[cdifoto]

I should be a moderator since I've been banned once already. It's like how the former drug addicts make the best counselors. :D

[SuzyView]

I asked Jon the other day if he read a thread I thought was interesting. He said he didn't have time with his responsibilities as a moderator. He had to keep up with the groups he's accountable for. That made me think really hard about what it all means to be a moderator. I enjoy reading from every section. These guys & gals who keep us straight and answer everyone's questions are volunteers more than anything. But I do get a kick out of starting a thread or making a comment and a moderator comes in and helps out or straightens me out. They really do their jobs well.

[condyk]

Anyone who really wants to be a Mod probably isn't right to be a Mod. I suspect there are more important personal qualities required.

[SuzyView]

You think? :)

[cdifoto]

I'd only want to be a mod to delete the spam on another forum I frequent. Bleh. Other than that I don't have the personality to be neutral.

[Claire]

Nobody's ever neutral...

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I'd only want to be a mod to delete the spam on another forum I frequent. Bleh. Other than that I don't have the personality to be neutral.

Agreed. That's really all I want is to be able to get rid of rude crap that we don't need when there's no one around to do it.

[tommykjensen]

Nobody's ever neutral...

Which is why the majority of decisions are discussed between the moderators. The exceptions are spammers who are banned on sight.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

One question, Tommy. Do you guys just have a regular forum for yourselves where you make posts, or do you have like a live chat type thing so you can really "discuss" things in a timely manner? Also, are you limited to how soon you can post, like we are?

Just curious.

[tommykjensen]

We have a hidden forum for discussions. Sometimes I wish we (the mods ;-) ) were all on a closed live chat group for the quick decisions.

And we don't have the 30 second limit on posting.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Seems like you guys should have a private live chat...seems as though it would be advantageous. You could all start one on any messenger program, no? I'm sure one of you could make up your own program, but in the mean time...

[Pekka]

Seems like you guys should have a private live chat...seems as though it would be advantageous. You could all start one on any messenger program, no? I'm sure one of you could make up your own program, but in the mean time...

In this case it better to use the private forum as it also stores the posts and we have subforums for specific purposes.

[saravrose]

In this case it better to use the private forum as it also stores the posts and we have subforums for specific purposes.

i'm sure that's where the interesting stuff is kept..:cool: :cool: ...

sari

[tommykjensen]

i'm sure that's where the interesting stuff is kept..:cool: :cool: ...

sari

You got that right :lol:

[condyk]

i'm sure that's where the interesting stuff is kept..:cool: :cool: ...

sari

I'd like to sneak into that 'room' if only to read all the stuff about Ronald :p I reckon that's why we don't see some Mods posting so much. They are too busy laughing their respective as*es off in that secret room :lol: :lol:

[saravrose]

You got that right :lol:

you've heard that saying about curiosity killed the cat right? that's what my grandfather always used to say to me... my response? well if you just told me then I wouldn't be the dead cat :lol: :lol: :lol: ...

sari

[tommykjensen]

I'd like to sneak into that 'room' if only to read all the stuff about Ronald :p I reckon that's why we don't see some Mods posting so much. They are too busy laughing their respective as*es off in that secret room :lol: :lol:

Ohhh its really not that interesting except when we watch a video like this

http://youtube.com/watch?v=byYkk5HTk0g&search=angry%20kid%20computer

Remember the sound.

[saravrose]

Ohhh its really not that interesting except when we watch a video like this

http://youtube.com/watch?v=byYkk5HTk0g&search=angry%20kid%20computer

Remember the sound.

jeez..I don't even have to know what the heck he's saying.. kinda like Puccini, you can follow along just by hand movements and facial expressions.. I do think he needs to go ride a bike though...:D :D

sari

[condyk]

jeez..I don't even have to know what the heck he's saying.. kinda like Puccini, you can follow along just by hand movements and facial expressions.. I do think he needs to go ride a bike though...:D :D

sari

That's very funny and very disturbing Tommy, but you really need to keep your family video's off the 'net :lol:

Sari, that is one of the funniest things I have ever read here. Just imagine that kid let loose on a bike :lol:

[saravrose]

That's very funny and very disturbing Tommy, but you really need to keep your family video's off the 'net :lol:

Sari, that is one of the funniest things I have ever read here. Just imagine that kid let loose on a bike :lol:

well it could be like therapy.. send the kid outside to play, away from the computer, he can't handle the stress... notice I didn't say put him in little league or boyscouts did I?... now, that would be a bad idea...

sari

[Woolburr]

He looks like a future employee of the USPS. Keep him out of gun stores.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I'd like to sneak into that 'room' if only to read all the stuff about Ronald :p I reckon that's why we don't see some Mods posting so much. They are too busy laughing their respective as*es off in that secret room :lol: :lol:

Oh there's incredible amounts of stuff in there about me, no doubt. Seems the mods usually have me on their minds..not in a good way. :lol: I'd probably get offended if I saw some of their opinions of me, but hey...they didn't form them from nothing!

[Claire]

Secret rooms, special sub foroms. Oooh, now we're curious! :)

[lakiluno]

edit: Doesn't work :(

[Sophia]

Wow, never expected to have a lot of replies and even from the "generals" lol.

So what are the qualifications to be a moderator?

>You should be a professional photographer?
>You should have already published a book in photography?
>Should be years and years of POTN membership?
>The number of posts?
>Moderators are scouting for potential "future" moderators? (In what case to be scouted"? lol) - Sounds like the "Da Vinci Code" or "Matrix" - "You are the chosen one".

From what I know, almost everybody who is lurking here at POTN has a passion in photography - and I think that's the first quality. (So most of us are already qualified!!! wohoo!).

Oh well, I love to be a moderator here at POTN someday:D I don't have any special training in photography but I have the urge and fire lol. Years in regular point-and-shoot camera and 4 months with my G6:lol:

Wow, I'm pretty sure, panel of moderators for an interview will freak me out. Oh well, I'll grab my portfolio, hardbound with my best photo on the front page (hmmm preferably black and white or sephia) then spread the portfolio, then BAM! (architecture) BAM! (landscapes) BAM! (urban). Judges: Hmmmm.... Impressive... what do you think co-moderators? (I wish! haha!):lol:

[lakiluno]

moderating has absolutely nothing to do with photography skills or whether you've written a book. Its all about attitude, commitment and generally being able to make sure the rules are followed, but not going over the line.

Will you be a moderator? I don't know. I fail to see why you want to be. In some communitys/forums, moderation is just a promotion for being a long standing member, but I would think that for a community this size it requires a lot of work, and really is a service to the community, not a reward for being a member for ages.

Leo

[JAZZ D.P.G.]

Ohhh its really not that interesting except when we watch a video like this

http://youtube.com/watch?v=byYkk5HTk0g&search=angry%20kid%20computer

The advantages of socialized medicine; this little ***** would never be without his medicine.

:lol: :confused: Parental control :confused: :lol:

[saravrose]

The advantages of socialized medicine; this little ***** would never be without his medicine.

:lol: :confused: Parental control :confused: :lol:

okay... that's pretty funny, and the kid is pretty scary, he needs some therapy ..

sari

[tommykjensen]

How does one become a moderator?

Hmm good question.

One thing is never to ask for it.

Contribute to the forum in a positive way.

Don't get into trouble with moderators or Pekka.

Then maybe, just maybe one day You could receive a PM from Pekka.

[Sophia]

moderating has absolutely nothing to do with photography skills or whether you've written a book. Its all about attitude, commitment and generally being able to make sure the rules are followed, but not going over the line.

Leo

You have a good point Leo.

I totally agree with you that to be a moderator, it's nothing to do with skills or how many books that's already published. But I like to add... it should have "something to do with photography" - The passion, the urge, the fire, the love, the eagerness". A nation's president cannot run just with his knowledge and power "effectively". He/she should have the ability to connect to the people and needs - a passion to sacrifice to for the sake of goodwill. It's not only about being a president in relevance, in general per se.

In this case, who are qualified to be moderator? The moderators are the only people who can answer this;)

[tommykjensen]

In this case, who are qualified to be moderator? The moderators are the only people who can answer this;)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1556888&postcount=44

[Sophia]

Don't call us, we'll call you. :)

hahaha!

You remind me of my favorite movie of all time Mr. Pekka:)

[weka2000]

Wanted Moderators.. Great rewarding position all for a small fee of $1000

Now lets see who wants the job. POTN fund raising project.

[Michaelmjc]

Go mods! woo hoo! You're doin a fine job :D

[spencer87]

I think the moderators do a great job on this board. so thanks guys and gals and keep it up! :)

[SuzyView]

These moderators are just people, they are not all powerful or all knowing. Well, maybe in this forum they are . . . .:) ;)

[Saralonde]

A note of appreciation: thanks, mods, you do a great job! Lots of work, no pay, although there might be other side benefits I'm unaware of.:rolleyes: Maybe something in those secret meetings...

[Pekka]

A note of appreciation: thanks, mods, you do a great job! Lots of work, no pay, although there might be other side benefits I'm unaware of.:rolleyes: Maybe something in those secret meetings...

Secret meetings? Can't tell anything to those who do not know the secret footshake.

[SuzyView]

See, I told you, they are watching us! :)

[weka2000]

They have key words that pop up on there screen :lol:

[Transonic]

Secret meetings? Can't tell anything to those who do not know the secret footshake.LOL being a mod is a tough job. I mod at a computer site and it takes its fare share of time especially when you factor in your day job, photography, and a social life. This site is kept real clean and I rarley if ever stumble upon a thread gone to crap that wasn't already handled by the mods. You guys are great!

Do you guys have a secret mod section too? ;)

[eenorton]

Secret meetings? Can't tell anything to those who do not know the secret footshake.

LOL!! Now *there's* a great visual for all of us! :)

[CyberDyneSystems]

Ohhh its really not that interesting except when we watch a video like this

http://youtube.com/watch?v=byYkk5HTk0g&search=angry%20kid%20computer

Remember the sound.

Tommy,
How did you get that vidoe cam in Ronald's room last time you banned him from Marketplace?

[CyberDyneSystems]

Wow, never expected to have a lot of replies and even from the "generals" lol.

So what are the qualifications to be a moderator?

>You should be a professional photographer?
>You should have already published a book in photography?
>Should be years and years of POTN membership?
>The number of posts?



Definitely none of the above,.

...though in my case Post Count may have been a part,. Pekka figured if he made me a Mod,. it would slow my posting down enough that he could save on server costs.

[Saralonde]

Secret footshake? I knew it!!

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Tommy,
How did you get that vidoe cam in Ronald's room last time you banned him from Marketplace?

:rolleyes: Over...and over.....and over....and over.

[CyberDyneSystems]

These moderators are just people, they are not all powerful or all knowing....


http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze2hdzu/pics/proffesor.gif http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze2hdzu/pics/whistle.gif

[SuzyView]

LOL. :) I love it when you guys put those moving faces up.

18,939 posts. That's amazing, CDS! When do you have time to read anything? :) You must be reading and writing at the same time.

[weka2000]

umm you who made gold memember in less than a year :lol:

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Hey, I made Cream of the Crop in about 8-9 months! :lol:

[weka2000]

Hey, I made Cream of the Crop in about 8-9 months! :lol:

Is that 5000 posts?

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Yup.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

umm you who made gold memember in less than a year :lol:

It also appears that you'll no doubt make goldmember within your first year, too!

[Pekka]

Secret footshake? I knew it!!

Yep. Can't show it to uninitiated, sorry. But it's more or less less Twist and more Shout.

[weka2000]

It also appears that you'll no doubt make goldmember within your first year, too!

Yes. This site has given me so much help. Im now able to make a start on giving help to others. Better than a club.

[saravrose]

These moderators are just people, they are not all powerful or all knowing. Well, maybe in this forum they are . . . .:) ;)

I kind of think of Pekka as being like the Wizard of Oz.. ya know, everybody walkin' down the yellow brick road to meet the all knowing, all powerful Wizard.. :D :D :D

p.s. i'm toto.. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: can I tell you how scared I was of the flying monkeys?? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

sari

[IanD]

Secret meetings? Can't tell anything to those who do not know the secret footshake.
Footshake? Now we have to learn a Footshake? Geez, I was having trouble with the Handshake and the damn Decoder ring kept on slipping off my finger!
Footshake?
Awwwww Man.
:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

[tim]

Moderation can be hard work, and fun, but being moderate is a key requirement... http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze2hdzu/pics/whistle.gif

[SuzyView]

Sari, I was actually scared of the short people. :) The monkeys were scary, though. In the musical WICKED, the wizard is the bad guy. ;)

Weka, I do seem to write a lot when things are dull around here. Ron, I am dying to meet you. You sound so much like my 18 year old that nothing I say seems to be smart enough for him, but he is a genius and has initiative all on his own. He sits at his computer all day and has something smart to say at all times.

I haven't heard from Maureen recently. Where is she lurking? I am always amazed at her "enhancements" of the pictures in this forum. She seems to have a touch with PP.

[Tom W]

Moderation can be hard work, and fun, but being moderate is a key requirement... http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze2hdzu/pics/whistle.gif

LOL - being moderate is not one of my best features. I've not been asked to moderate any forum, and I don't expect to be asked either. I did once, however, offer to moderate for Phil Askey. He declined the offer.

[tommykjensen]

I haven't heard from Maureen recently. Where is she lurking? I am always amazed at her "enhancements" of the pictures in this forum. She seems to have a touch with PP.

She and Skip are on holiday in Europe.

[tommykjensen]

I did once, however, offer to moderate for Phil Askey. He declined the offer.

Now that is a forum where if I were asked I would decline.

[Claire]

I'd be utterly surprised if anyone asked me to moderate a forum. At same time I'd feel very flattered, but if that meant having to read every thread & post in a forum I'd probably decline nicely. It'd take away the joy & freedom I have of choosing what to read/not read.

Thanks to the mods we got, you're doing a great job! :)

[lakiluno]

I feel left out with my mere 1175 posts... I probably won't make goldmember for agees...maybe even more than a year :(

compared to suzy, who joined at the same time as me, ronald, who joined a month earlier (FREEAAAKK), and all you other fast posting dudes.

Leo

[tommykjensen]

but if that meant having to read every thread & post in a forum I'd probably decline nicely. It'd take away the joy & freedom I have of choosing what to read/not read.


None of us can read every single post. Combined we cover a lot but very often we direct our attention to specific threads when reported by members via 82287. Without these reports some issues can take a while to be discovered if discovered at all.

[SuzyView]

Well, I do type over 100 wpm with only about 1 mistake, and I usually catch those. :) Leo, you are the most articulate 15 year old I've ever not met but read comments from. Don't underestimate your comments here. I've been amazed by your maturity. Keep it up. Most of us just have lots of posts because we respond with one or two sentences. Read some of David W's posts. He is truly a deep thinker and very helpful. And I do agree, Ron is a little "freeaaaakkkish" but in a nice way. ;)

[condyk]

I feel left out with my mere 1175 posts... I probably won't make goldmember for agees...maybe even more than a year :(

compared to suzy, who joined at the same time as me, ronald, who joined a month earlier (FREEAAAKK), and all you other fast posting dudes.

Leo

Kid, it's about quality not quantity ... same as when you are out shooting ;) You can reach any posting level easily and quickly but whether anyone respects what you have to say is a very different matter. Forget about post count.

I think Claire would make a good Mod BTW, esp in the Glamour forum ... and a few great things about the Mods here is they are 'sensible', when they need to be, but not dull people. Each has a personality and each has a proven commitment to making this place a good community for everyone else.

[MarkoPolo]

The moderators are what makes this forum so great. Thanks for all your hard word and amazing talents! If this is not part of the secret footshake, etc., how many moderators are there? Do you strive for a certain number or is it dependent upon how many members or how much usage? Just curious, please don't have me shot if I have asked the wrong question :lol:

[tommykjensen]

The moderators are what makes this forum so great. Thanks for all your hard word and amazing talents! If this is not part of the secret footshake, etc., how many moderators are there? Do you strive for a certain number or is it dependent upon how many members or how much usage? Just curious, please don't have me shot if I have asked the wrong question :lol:

Oh now You done it. Now we have to shoot a member more for asking that question :lol: Just kidding. If You look at the index page towards the bottom there is a link called "View forum leaders" there You can see all the moderators so there is no secrets about how there currently are.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Ron, I am dying to meet you. You sound so much like my 18 year old that nothing I say seems to be smart enough for him, but he is a genius and has initiative all on his own. He sits at his computer all day and has something smart to say at all times.

And I do agree, Ron is a little "freeaaaakkkish" but in a nice way. ;)

Jeepers, Suzy, you're dropping the bombs on me like crazy here! First I'm condescending, then I'm freakish, what next?! :|

I mean yeah...I can't argue with either one...but sheesh! I'm a terrible smartass, though...I'll be the first to admit it. As for meeting people, I'm sort of a one-way street. I'm not too fun to be around, but I do love to be around people.

[saravrose]

Ron, it's better to always have something to say and love to be around folks than to be like me... I bet if I went back to highschool and tried to pass Speech (for the third time mind you) I'd flunk it. Just like I did oh.. eight years ago. now, I come up with smart things to say hours after the fact and i'm always dying for a rewind button so I can have my turn too..

sari

[Ronald S. Jr.]

:lol: Like George Costanza and the "Jerk Store" joke. :lol: :lol: LOL! Boy, there's my laugh for the day. My sides hurt.

[lakiluno]

meh

I guess I'll just keep on posting, slowly and steadily :D

kid, it's about quality not quantity

Yet you have almost 6,500 posts in just over a year... :)

(don't worry...you do contribute with each post, so its OK)

Thanks for the nice comments suzy, I'll try and keep it up, but I'll probably end up slowly sinking into a state of non-thinking and lazyness :|

Leo

[am_pitbull_terrier]

That's like asking who want's to go to the dentist.

:lol: :lol:

[zacker]

i dont think id be able to be a mod... I get fed up too easy, id prolly ban everyone in my first few months.. and the end would come when id try to ban Pekka!!
lol
-zacker-

[EOSAddict]

Kid, it's about quality not quantity.

From you Dave, that is priceless ;)

(kidding!)

[Claire]

I think Claire would make a good Mod BTW, esp in the Glamour forum ...

I don't think Pekka would dare making me a Mod of the G&N... I'd be too busy trying to get people to post more male models! LOL ;)

[SuzyView]

From you Dave, that is priceless

(kidding!)
__________________
Al

Now that's why I love this forum. We kind of know where everyone is coming from. :) And I hope, no one is taking offense.

[Moppie]

Never ask to be a moderator, the neural link with the server is just to painful.

[weka2000]

I don't think Pekka would dare making me a Mod of the G&N... I'd be too busy trying to get people to post more male models! LOL ;)

I model for you if you modeled for me :lol:

[Lax_lacks]

I feel left out with my mere 1175 posts... I probably won't make goldmember for agees...maybe even more than a year :(

compared to suzy, who joined at the same time as me, ronald, who joined a month earlier (FREEAAAKK), and all you other fast posting dudes.

Leo

Heh, I have been here over a year now and just past 500, and I visit everyday. I would contribute more often but two reasons I don't, the biggest being I am always so unsure if my words will come across clear and as intended, and two I don't like to repost the same thing 6 other people have already stated in a thread.

As for being a mod, oh hell no, I ran a board for 2 different guilds in EQ and 1 in WoW. It was alot of work taking care of 100-200 people, I wouldn't even think about doing it for a board of this size.

[condyk]

I don't think Pekka would dare making me a Mod of the G&N... I'd be too busy trying to get people to post more male models! LOL ;)

Well, one thing I noticed across several threads you have contributed to over there is that you come from a neutral (if one ever can be such!) perspective and seem to just want to encourage more posting and, very importantly, more diversity in posting and without discriminating against any interest.

If you look across the board at the magazines, Tv shows, etc that are available there are as many broad 'mens' as 'womens' on the racks or our screens, at least in the UK, and covering across the board from clothes and fashion and sports, etc., to quite specific interests, yet 99% of 'models' here at POTN are women and I guess nearly all are shot by men.

Anyone, especially a woman, who can encourage the idea that men CAN shoot men and so can women, and women can shoot women and so can men, and it all still be seen as glamour and nude, then that is good. Hell, the more diversity in shooter and subject the better. By populating the section with 'all sorts' shot by 'all sorts' we start to dismantle the apartheid that people see in what is 'acceptable' to post there.

I do wonder if the subject threads might sometimes need someone, or a group, to help shape its development. Mods don't do it. Sure, there is a lot to be said to just letting randomness shape things, ie whoever posts posts and that is it, but some discussion and practical encouragement for more diverse types of shooting can only help. It is a subtle distinction between encouragement and wanting to shape things your own way sometimes but a small group of people could take a lead in that subject area to encourage. As it is, for me at least, a number of subject areas just seem to drift semi aimlessly.

So, a bit of a ramble but I think you could encourage things in G&N really well if you wanted to. I don't even think Pekka needs to ask you ;-) but if he did need a Mod for the section then I would support it 110% ... which is probably the kiss of death ;-)

[zacker]

why dont you do it Condyk? I bet you'd do a great job..

as for me? I like the way the threads go.. no matter where. I just think its the nature of things, esp when youget a huge bunch of people, from around the world, all with different personalities posting thier viewes and comments.. its fun. And just as in normal conversations, the thread never ends where it started... its fun to me. I consider allot here a "Friend" even though we have never drank a beer together or (raised a pint) and look forward to your responses,comments and suggestions, and maybe at the first b i-annual POTN summit, we can all do just that, Meet, relax, shoot and have one hell of a HUGE toast to Pekka and the Mods who keep things running so smoothly.
Huh? Huh?
-zacker-

[EOSAddict]

Well said Dave.

There is a core of POTN members who seem to me to do informal 'modding' - that is as you say, shaping and directing threads without formally acting. Not always related to 'seniority'. We all kow who they are... they contribute to the pleasant atmosphere and vibrancy of POTN.

But why aren't you out amongst the wilds of B'ham with your lenses on such a nice day - it is a Holday you know!

[Spiral Photo]

I'm already a moderator of 2 other message boards. I think that's enough. Although it's been pretty uneventful lately, but that waxes and wanes just like anything else.

[condyk]

why dont you do it Condyk? I bet you'd do a great job..


Well Claire has a keen interest in that area beyond just looking at naked girls :lol: :lol: and always has some great ideas when issues are raised too. G&N just isn't my thing. I'll stick to Urban ... and when I next hit the road wildlife where putting a Gnu shot besides a Cheetah is never considered a problem. All are equally amazing in their own way ;)

But why aren't you out amongst the wilds of B'ham with your lenses on such a nice day - it is a Holday you know!

I know ... I am off out tomorrow for some walkabout as have Tuesday off too. I am being bad. I have so many 'chores', business and domestic, today but finding it tough to get motivated when there is much fun and trouble I could be causing here :p :lol: :lol:

[SuzyView]

I invited one couple to spend the holiday with our family of 5. We were to have some barbeque, potatoe salad, etc. Then it got a little out of hand. Now we have 16 people coming and I am desperate to get more meat for the grill. How do things always get away from me? So, condyk, enjoy your laziness today, I'm off the Sam's Club, if it's open. :(

[EOSAddict]

Well I am stuck at college depsarately trying to finish a 5000 word essay for my Masters that is due in week Thursday whilst the family are off enjoying the Bank Holiday! Back to it....

[Claire]

EOSAdditct,
I remember the joy of late nights writing my thesis! :) Going to the computer lab at 10pm just for the sake of company and typing until 2am, then back to someone for tea, then back again. Ah, those were the days...

[Claire]

Well Claire has a keen interest in that area beyond just looking at naked girls :lol: :lol: and always has some great ideas when issues are raised too.


Yes, I look at naked girls and actually comment on something apart from "Wow, she's hot!" ;) And I've been known to trash a few of CharlesU's images as well...hehe

[SuzyView]

Typed a few dissertations, myself, while putting my husband through law school. One Japanese man gave me a whoel pile of work, I couldn't understand about 50% of it, but I edited for him and he passed. I guess I don't miss those days, but it's nice to hear others have to suffer through that too. Just kidding. Good luck with your 5000 word writings. It's all worth it in the end.

[condyk]

Yes, I look at naked girls and actually comment on something apart from "Wow, she's hot!" ;) And I've been known to trash a few of CharlesU's images as well...hehe

Spot on ... and we've noticed ;-) Let's get rid of the 'wow, she's hot' comments. We can appreciate beauty in all it's diverse forms. As to CharlesU's shots well I appreciate them on the whole, despite them not really being my cuppa ... and I guess he knows which are stronger than others. But I also guess he appreciates being fed back honestly as you do, rather than a lot of the fawning 'fan boy' stuff he has got in the past.

[Steve Parr]

I'd like to be a moderator. That way, I can identify when I step out of line, and ban myself.

It'll still suck, but at least I'll see it comin'...

:lol:

[condyk]

I'd like to be a moderator. That way, I can identify when I step out of line, and ban myself.


Well I'd normally love to second your spirited and entirely coherent application Stevie, but unfortunately as a resident of California you are implicitely banned from taking a Mod role. This community can only support so many fake tans, porcelain teeth and breast implants after all :p

[tommykjensen]

Well I'd normally love to second your spirited and entirely coherent application Stevie, but unfortunately as a resident of California you are implicitely banned from taking a Mod role. This community can only support so many fake tans, porcelain teeth and breast implants after all :p

Besides I think California is well represented already :lol:

[greg20d]

If I was ever asked, I'd actually consider it, but as I never will be I'll just enjoy being a valued member who doesn't get mad PMs by angry people who I may have to ban... my thoughts excactly .. would rather take pictures and meet people once in awhile ...:)

[BottomBracket]

Besides I think California is well represented already :lol:

And there's no moderator from New York! (I think). Tsk, tsk, tsk ........... :mrgreen:

[Claire]

I took a peek at the Mod list. Is Maureen the only female Mod?

[tommykjensen]

I took a peek at the Mod list. Is Maureen the only female Mod?

Yep.

[condyk]

Hey, we need some equal opportunity Moderation here :p Women and 'ethnic minorities' (not sure about sexual preference and disability and other stuff) are extremely under-represented here. Too many California-land people.

[Steve Parr]

Well I'd normally love to second your spirited and entirely coherent application Stevie, but unfortunately as a resident of California you are implicitely banned from taking a Mod role. This community can only support so many fake tans, porcelain teeth and breast implants after all :p

Hey, I'll have you know that my teeth are crooked, I'm white as a sheet, and my boobies are real.

Thankyouverymuch...

[cjsa]

I was wondering about the boobies Steve

[IanD]

Hey, I'll have you know that my teeth are crooked, I'm white as a sheet, and my boobies are real.

Thankyouverymuch...
When's the next time ya'll coming up to Montreal, Steve?:):):):):):):):):):):)

[Claire]

Hey, we need some equal opportunity Moderation here :p Women and 'ethnic minorities' (not sure about sexual preference and disability and other stuff) are extremely under-represented here. Too many California-land people.

Yes, we need a female African-American-Asian-Scandinvian transsexual who has a handicap.

[Big_B]

Hey, I'll have you know that my teeth are crooked, I'm white as a sheet, and my boobies are real.

All good qualifications, but we already have belmondo.... :p

[SuzyView]

LOL. :) Belmondo has a handicap?

[cjm]

I like pekka's Dont call us, we'll call you policy. If he didnt have it, I couldnt imagine how many people would suck up to be a mod. I've seen that on countless boards and it always ruins a board. So good call.

[Sophia]

And there's no moderator from New York! (I think). Tsk, tsk, tsk ........... :mrgreen:

I have this feeling that you might be the first one:)

[Steve Parr]

When's the next time ya'll coming up to Montreal, Steve?:):):):):):):):):):):)

I know I'll be there in either September or October. May make a trip up there in July, too...

[BeccaNH]

I was a moderator on another board that was about the size of this one. What a lot of work! After about a year it got to be more work than it was worth and I resigned. I have a huge amount of respect for the mods here. They do a great job and I rarely see threads get out of line (at least for long!) Not to mention that they all seem like a fun bunch of folks!

[Sophia]

Spot on ... and we've noticed ;-) Let's get rid of the 'wow, she's hot' comments

LOL

Well, I think to make it easier to all of us - Let's all imagine that POTN is a working place. There are rules to abide and let's not forget the proper etiquettes. Professionalism at its best. Ofcourse, our big boss is watching us.

Just treat other members with respect;) Ok, I'm not a moderator, don't believe me:D

--sophie

[Steve Parr]

I was a moderator on another board that was about the size of this one. What a lot of work!

I used to be a moderator for America Online.

What a freakin' nightmare that was...

[BeccaNH]

I used to be a moderator for America Online.

What a freakin' nightmare that was...

LOL... I'll bet! I moderated on the Oprah website. Estrogen overload!

[MazerRakhm]

LOL... I'll bet! I moderated on the Oprah website. Estrogen overload!

I bet! :lol:

That would be a scary place for me to be, let alone be a mod!

[Sophia]

LOL... I'll bet! I moderated on the Oprah website. Estrogen overload!

Did you ever get a wishlist? :)

I'm not sure if I considered myself as a moderator but I used to handle once a month meetings, e-mail current events, or just plain gatherings for young architects back in west coast. Organizing is not really hard for me, I just need feedbacks. The hardest is when you have this gatherings and you see strange faces and you don't even have time to accomodate all of them.

[BeccaNH]

Did you ever get a wishlist? :)



Unfortunately, no! :( We did get free subscriptions to O magazine, though. Not bad considering it was a volunteer gig.