mod terms

Discussion in 'The Red Room' started by Spaceturkey, Sep 12, 2011.

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should there be term limits for WF staff?

Poll closed Sep 16, 2011.

  1. yes

    10 vote(s)
    26.3%

  2. no

    20 vote(s)
    52.6%

  3. baba

    8 vote(s)
    21.1%
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  1. Demiurge

    Demiurge Goodbye and Hello, as always.

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    On a larger board it would be a good idea. Here there just aren't the numbers to make it viable.
    Demiurge, Sep 13, 2011
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  2. Spaceturkey

    Spaceturkey i can see my house

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    Nope... I don't want to be a mod again. While it was enjoyable for the most part, being dragged into and affected (on board, at least) by the power games wasn't. The aforementioned incident involving Face and Tasvir was the final straw after I was left undermined and unsupported for doing what I thought was within the mandate I'd been given.

    Frankly, there's at least a dozen folks I'd rather see in the position than myself.
    Spaceturkey, Sep 13, 2011
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  3. Scott Hamilton Robert E Ron Paul Lee

    Scott Hamilton Robert E Ron Paul Lee Straight Awesome

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    Unfortunately, if you're not willing to participate, I don't see there being much validity behind your idea.

    It seems sort of like calling on folks for jury duty, but not being willing to serve yourself.

    ;)
    Scott Hamilton Robert E Ron Paul Lee, Sep 13, 2011
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  4. Demiurge

    Demiurge Goodbye and Hello, as always.

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    Here here! ;)
    Demiurge, Sep 13, 2011
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  5. Lanzman

    Lanzman Vast, Cool and Unsympathetic Formerly Important

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    Lanzman, Sep 13, 2011
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  6. frontline

    frontline Hedonistic Glutton Staff Member Moderator

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    He He He, look at what we did.
    frontline, Sep 13, 2011
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  7. Spaceturkey

    Spaceturkey i can see my house

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    hardly... I did the job-twice. Pretty sure that I had some positive impact on both policy and the flavour of the board.

    I also dropped my share of balls-and often issued a public apology when I did.

    MacArthur did his bit in WW2 and Korea, he also knew when his time had passed. Again, there are far better candidates for the job than myself.
    Spaceturkey, Sep 13, 2011
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  8. Spaceturkey

    Spaceturkey i can see my house

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    I'll just head north into Cana.... :nevermind:
    Spaceturkey, Sep 13, 2011
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  9. Scott Hamilton Robert E Ron Paul Lee

    Scott Hamilton Robert E Ron Paul Lee Straight Awesome

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    I'm pretty sure MacArthur got canned and then tried to run for President before getting slapped away by "the party."

    :chris:

    ISWYDT
    Scott Hamilton Robert E Ron Paul Lee, Sep 13, 2011
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  10. T'Bonz

    T'Bonz Romulan Troublemaker

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    Ah, you can't fool me. You just want more peanut butter from the States. :D
    T'Bonz, Sep 13, 2011
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  11. Asyncritus

    Asyncritus Expert on everything

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    Asyncritus, Sep 13, 2011
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  12. frontline

    frontline Hedonistic Glutton Staff Member Moderator

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    Why? Does he have a dog? :ramen:
    frontline, Sep 13, 2011
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  13. Bulldog

    Bulldog Only Pawn in Game of Life

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    I volunteer to stage a revolution and exile all the mods to North Dakota. I can then start my own color-themed reign of terror. Teal has been taken, so I'll choose "plaid".
    Bulldog, Sep 13, 2011
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    Jenee, Sep 13, 2011
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  15. The Original Faceman

    The Original Faceman Lasagna Artist

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    The Original Faceman, Sep 13, 2011
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  16. Lanzman

    Lanzman Vast, Cool and Unsympathetic Formerly Important

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    You can be drafted too, smart guy. :brood:
    Lanzman, Sep 13, 2011
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  17. frontline

    frontline Hedonistic Glutton Staff Member Moderator

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    Beh, "plaid" is not a color. It's a pattern.
    frontline, Sep 13, 2011
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  18. Chuck

    Chuck Go Giants!

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    Your revered Lanzman invoked a little known, seldom used, reserve activation clause! In simpler language, Captain sir, they DRAFTED me!

    [​IMG]
    Chuck, Sep 13, 2011
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  19. Spaceturkey

    Spaceturkey i can see my house

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    very "Mornin' Sam" "Mornin' Ralph"
    Spaceturkey, Sep 13, 2011
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  20. tafkats

    tafkats scream not working because space make deaf Moderator

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    OF COLORS!
    tafkats, Sep 13, 2011
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  21. Tex

    Tex Forge or die. Administrator Formerly Important

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    It's not important enough to put a term limit on. I don't even know why anyone would want the job. I don't come here to work, that's for sure.
    Tex, Sep 13, 2011
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  22. frontline

    frontline Hedonistic Glutton Staff Member Moderator

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    Pipe down or you're next to get drafted.
    frontline, Sep 13, 2011
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