Moderators....Please back off.!
Feb 27, 2003 | 9:56 am
#16
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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>
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>
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>
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Feb 27, 2003 | 10:19 am
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<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>
Feb 27, 2003 | 11:05 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by BayFlyer:
Frome the "Volunteer Position: TalkModerator" application site:</font>
Frome the "Volunteer Position: TalkModerator" application site:</font>
If anything, the misunderstanding followed Ferrari's lack of fluency in English (imho.)
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Feb 27, 2003 | 11:15 am
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In my oh so humble opinion:
SMessier has hit the nail squarely on the head!
SMessier has hit the nail squarely on the head!
Feb 27, 2003 | 11:22 am
#20
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Ralf's english ability and affable disposition have never been questioned on the KLM board 
He would be the last moderator I would accuse of being heavy-handed!
He would be the last moderator I would accuse of being heavy-handed!
Feb 27, 2003 | 4:14 pm
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<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
He would be the last moderator I would accuse of being heavy-handed!</font>
Ralf's english ability and affable disposition have never been questioned on the KLM board
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?
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Feb 28, 2003 | 10:06 am
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Smessier
I understood the word community to mean the following.
I assumed it was all the other BS on FT, this was and will be the only time I have posted in the Community thread, I always post in my own interest, Air Canada, where I might add we freely talk about everything, without the need for a moderator.
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).]
I understood the word community to mean the following.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Main Entry: community
Pronunciation: k&-'my-n&-tE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ties
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English comunete, from Middle French comunet, 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>
Pronunciation: k&-'my-n&-tE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ties
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English comunete, from Middle French comunet, 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).]
Feb 28, 2003 | 1:59 pm
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Edited in the interest of avoiding more "clarifications."
Sebastien
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Sebastien
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Feb 28, 2003 | 5:01 pm
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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."
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
That's a great outcome if we can avoid any more "clarifications."
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