"If I ran FlyerTalk..."
#196
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: San Francisco
Programs: AA PLT, SPG GLD, former UA 1K (sigh)
Posts: 13
I'd change your advertising placement and strategy, so there were fewer banner ads with more visibility. And I'd introduce more sponsored content, like the examinations of credit card benefits that I actually use on other people's sites.
And I'd make the app a ton more useful and fun.
And I'd make the app a ton more useful and fun.
#197
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: QFF Gold, Flying Blue, Enrich
Posts: 5,366
I had been suspended and whichever moderator did it hadn't bothered to let me know why (I believe that they are supposed to for a suspension, but I could be wrong here). I asked the CD for a reason. The wrong moderator put his or her hand up, claiming that I had been suspended for post-count padding on a forum that I had never visited or posted to.
The real reason was a personal attack on a completely different forum. My post count is 1.42 per day, hardly indicative of a padder. Wrong moderator, wrong reason, wrong forum.
I was impressed with the CD's prompt response to my appeal, but I'm often unmoved by the actions of some of the over-enthusiastic amateurs who act as moderators on FT.
What do you get when you pay peanuts?
Interesting that I suspect this thread was probably intended to provoke technical suggestions, but a huge number of responses have been in regard to the human failings of the site.
#198
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: manchester, uk
Posts: 205
I would leave it as it is, because it's not broken.
#199
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: UA 1K/MM, EK Gold, CX Silver
Posts: 880
Fix Search - impossible to search effectively which makes for repeated questions that have already been asked and answered
#200
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: US Air, UA BA LH AI DELTA MARRIOTT CHOICE SGP
Posts: 9,883
I would have a better avenue to appeal suspensions ! Presently it appears Judge, Jury & God reside with those in charge of the forum.
#201
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YTZ, YYZ, AMS
Programs: Platinum Zirconium in Life, aeroplan, FB, Avios, IHG
Posts: 603
Make it easier to change personal profile and become friends with others or follow posts.
I have tried to change my user name and asked the mods and gave the reason but all I got was no response.
I have tried to change my user name and asked the mods and gave the reason but all I got was no response.
#202
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
#203
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: IAH and HOU
Programs: SPG,HHonersGold, UA1P, HertzGoldPlus, DeltaSkyMiles
Posts: 34
Moderator question?
+1
This would fix two problems at once -- TalkBoard's relevance and bad moderators.
I was actually threatened by a moderator for bringing up moderation in a TalkBoard forum discussion. These days I rarely venture outside of one particular lounge thread; it's just not worth the hassle.
This would fix two problems at once -- TalkBoard's relevance and bad moderators.
I was actually threatened by a moderator for bringing up moderation in a TalkBoard forum discussion. These days I rarely venture outside of one particular lounge thread; it's just not worth the hassle.
Does that really matter? Someone may not travel "as frequent" but is WILLING to invest their time to help within a forum they care about. Isn't the whole point of growing and keeping this forum to finally ask this question. I'm sorry but I see way too many jerk replies. They were from Mods and Members. Why aren't mods helping with this isuue?
I run three community's with mod's on LinkedIn and Google Plus. Each group has a min of 25k members. Growth only happens when people listen and actually make changes.
#204
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: IAH and HOU
Programs: SPG,HHonersGold, UA1P, HertzGoldPlus, DeltaSkyMiles
Posts: 34
I'd love to see a section called "Willing to help newbies" I'm extremely tech savvy and never bash anyone if they do not learn daily how algorithms on Google change.
#205
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
All of these complaints & criticisms about mods & moderation--including my own--suggest an idea for improving FT: provide an obvious, straightforward mechanism for registering such concerns with FT mgmt. Right now, I suspect most FTers have no idea that the Community Director exists, let alone how to convey complaints to her.
#206
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: IAH and HOU
Programs: SPG,HHonersGold, UA1P, HertzGoldPlus, DeltaSkyMiles
Posts: 34
I didn't know this. I had trouble with a mod too - and really had nowhere to go. The mod consistently pushes his friends business in threads he moderates and it misleads other FTers who are unaware. But where to go? Who to complain to? Who moderates the moderators?
#207
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 9,740
Let me make sure that I understand the question:
Are you asking me to give you advice, for free, on how you can make more money from what I have, for free, already provided to you?
Are you asking me to give you advice, for free, on how you can make more money from what I have, for free, already provided to you?
#208
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YTZ, YYZ, AMS
Programs: Platinum Zirconium in Life, aeroplan, FB, Avios, IHG
Posts: 603
The moderators don't handle that issue. See:
Change user name / username / handle: Can I? How?
Change user name / username / handle: Can I? How?
#209
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: IAH and HOU
Programs: SPG,HHonersGold, UA1P, HertzGoldPlus, DeltaSkyMiles
Posts: 34
Mod RESPONSE to Me today!
No I don't want to make money nor will I pay. I thought this thread would be productive.
I posted OMG it wasn't the exact place and the post was closed and I was treated poorly. I'm done! Gl rude arrogant people!! I am also sharing to all 500k + on all Media accounts how this forum is bad. Grow up.
Last edited by Sweet Willie; Jul 30, 2016 at 8:57 am Reason: remove profanity workaround
#210
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: IAH and HOU
Programs: SPG,HHonersGold, UA1P, HertzGoldPlus, DeltaSkyMiles
Posts: 34
How do I deactivate my account?
Mods? Please direct me to where I can get out Asap!