Where are the Mods?

Posted on 05/05/2017 18:47 by PhilHeller

Only recognise 3 of the Mods mentioned out with the staff, have the others given up and not been replaced I wonder?

Posted on 05/05/2017 19:40 by Takethedogalong

What do you want them to do Ian? Don't forget there are limitations to the controls they have, as opposed to what HQ staff can do. The forum is very very quiet compared to a couple of years ago, some threads barely move for weeks on end. I doubt the mods can close or merge duplicate threads as surely this would have been done on a more regular basis? 

Posted on 05/05/2017 19:53 by IanH

Yes, I agree that the forum seems to be dying a slow death and there is probably less need for moderation (with a few notable axceptions).

I was just commenting on the fact that two or three mods are relatively active, one or two just post as regular posters and the rest are barely (if at all) active. 

I wonder why they put themselves forward as mods and then never do anything, that's all?

Posted on 05/05/2017 20:00 by nelliethehooker

As a matter of interest, Ian, do you read every post? If not perhaps one or two of the mods have been active but you've not read the relevant sections. If you do read all the post you must have a very sad life, IMO

Posted on 05/05/2017 20:04 by IanH

Very rude comment, Nellie. Quite unnecessary.

No I don't read every post, I was jusrt commenting on what I see......as I'm entitled to do.

But no doubt you will be able to point out all the posts from Dave Waring, Dianne T and Riggers........whoever they are. 

Posted on 05/05/2017 20:21 by Takethedogalong

I don't think it is dying, it has just evolved as these things do. I suspect quite a few regular posters decided things were just too much hard work after the website update, others are absent for other reasons. The technical sections seem a bit more brisk, but let's face it most if not all that can be said about Club Sites has been said on a regular basis.

It serves a narrow clientele this forum, as contrasted by other forums which perhaps have a wider base of experiences, people touring in different ways, plus other forums have some very active sub sections away from the touring remit. But folks obviously still enjoy posting, and it is still a great source of information.