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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MatthewClement: I think you've misunderstood. Ralf isn't a native English speaker, and I think that he was simply saying that there is no shortage of traffic on this board, so we don't need off-topic messages to make up volume.</font> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Frome the "Volunteer Position: TalkModerator" application site: Qualifications and Skills: Ideally, a TalkModerator would: - Be familiar with the common FlyerTalk forum functions (such as posting a message, editing a post, registering, and using the Technical Help and FAQ links). - Possess a broad interest in frequent traveler programs. - Demonstrate a friendly and helpful nature. - Have a high comfort level with FlyerTalk, the topics and the personalities of members. - Be fluent in English (since that's the common language here). - Be a longstanding member of FlyerTalk (greater than 1 year). - Be familiar with, and a supporter of, the current moderation criteria. - Have the flexibility to check into FlyerTalk frequently. Moderation typically only takes a few minutes, but it's good to be able to check three or four times during the day to see what's being asked and said. - Be a traveler of some experience and knowledge. - Be willing to work for minimal miles/points while taking abuse from users. </font> [This message has been edited by BayFlyer (edited 02-27-2003).] |
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by BayFlyer: - Be willing to work for minimal miles/points while taking abuse from users. </font> |
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by BayFlyer: Frome the "Volunteer Position: TalkModerator" application site:</font> If anything, the misunderstanding followed Ferrari's lack of fluency in English (imho.) [UBB edit] [This message has been edited by SMessier (edited 02-27-2003).] |
In my oh so humble opinion:
SMessier has hit the nail squarely on the head! |
Ralf's english ability and affable disposition have never been questioned on the KLM board http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif
He would be the last moderator I would accuse of being heavy-handed! |
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by monahos: Ralf's english ability and affable disposition have never been questioned on the KLM board http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif He would be the last moderator I would accuse of being heavy-handed!</font> Ferrari posted his problem in the WRONG FORUM. Simple as that. It would not matter which of the moderators in Community closed it down -- it was the CORRECT decision IMO. I have yet to see ONE post from anyone here disagreeing with this, so where is the fuss? ------------------ ~ Glen ~ Come and visit the most ** FRIENDLY FORUM ** on FlyerTalk. No flame wars, no personal abuse, no substance abuse. Not much of anything really! |
Smessier
I understood the word community to mean the following. <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Main Entry: com·mu·ni·ty Pronunciation: k&-'myü-n&-tE Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English comunete, from Middle French comuneté, from Latin communitat-, communitas, from communis Date: 14th century 1 : a unified body of individuals: as a : STATE, COMMONWEALTH b : the people with common interests living in a particular area; broadly : the area itself <the problems of a large community> c : an interacting population of various kinds of individuals (as species) in a common location d : a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society <a community of retired persons> e : a group linked by a common policy f : a body of persons or nations having a common history or common social, economic, and political interests <the international community> g : a body of persons of common and especially professional interests scattered through a larger society <the academic community> 2 : society at large 3 a : joint ownership or participation <community of goods> b : common character : LIKENESS <community of interests> c : social activity : FELLOWSHIP d : a social state or condition </font> I think its because we are peace loving free speaking people that have a grip on life. And for that reason I posted in the community forum, right or wrong, this is not real life and most of you need to take a step back from FT now and again. I understand why ralfkrippner pulled it, though I feel it would have been easier to move it. I have apoligies to ralfkrippner and he accepted my apoligy. I consider this a closed item. I am aware that some people on FT have the intent to drag things on to cause more of a reaction. Those are known to themselves. I don't really care who can speak english or not, it is totally irrelevant to FT. Ozstamps does not even warrant a reply. [This message has been edited by Ferrari (edited 02-28-2003).] |
Edited in the interest of avoiding more "clarifications." http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif
Sebastien [This message has been edited by SMessier (edited 02-28-2003).] |
It sounds like everyone's clear now on the forum and the miscommunication, and the initial people involved have both apologized.
That's a great outcome if we can avoid any more "clarifications." http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif If any forum needs to be self-moderated, it's this one, since we lost it once before. If Randy has to close threads here, surely it won't take many to lose it again. Thanks |
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