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I don't have a problem with most of them, but I just wanna see what everyone else thinks. So I made this poll.

Methinks you're gonna get deleted. :(

Does this show what you voted? *shivers* Not that I would vote against them, of course.















:D

I like the mods, I've always found them responsive and helpful in every way possible. True, they aren't always patient and can be quite sarcastic when dealing with stupid n00bs - but then...with managing such a gigantic forum as this, I think we can allow them to be :-)

I have no problem with any of the mods, and they do a fantastic job looking after all the threads and giving advice when needed.

Keep up the great work :-)

I like the mods, I've always found them responsive and helpful in every way possible. True, they aren't always patient and can be quite sarcastic when dealing with stupid n00bs - but then...with managing such a gigantic forum as this, I think we can allow them to be :-)

I have no problem with any of the mods, and they do a fantastic job looking after all the threads and giving advice when needed.

Keep up the great work :-)
indeed...

Also like it when they show humor...

and the Alcapown3d gifs :D

More of neutral than like or dislike. All of them do a relatively good job. Though sometimes they close threads which are borderline to me allowable. But their the mods, not I.

I like the mods, I've always found them responsive and helpful in every way possible. True, they aren't always patient and can be quite sarcastic when dealing with stupid n00bs - but then...with managing such a gigantic forum as this, I think we can allow them to be :-)

I have no problem with any of the mods, and they do a fantastic job looking after all the threads and giving advice when needed.

Keep up the great work :-)

Amen.

Methinks you're gonna get deleted. :(
Simply for posting this topic? I don't see why, unless there's some context that I'm missing.

Does this show what you voted?
A public poll will be clearly labeled as such in the poll box. "This is a public poll; others can see the choice(s) you make."

--The Modified Democratic States of Cogitation
NationStates Game Moderator

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NationStates Game Moderator

why is it that...when i see her name I get so...agitated?

:)

Well, they're ok... but i'm still annoyed they never gave me a christmas card.

why is it that...when i see her name I get so...agitated?

:)
"Her"? I'm a "her"? This is news to me. :p

--The Democratic States of Cogitation

Seems like this thread is backfiring, and everybody is going to end up praising the mods :p

It's not a matter of like or dislike. I don't personally know any of them.

Mods, as a matter of course, are like Tobasco sauce on my eggs in the morning. I can live without it, but having it there makes the eggs a lot better.

"Her"? I'm a "her"? This is news to me. :p

--The Democratic States of Cogitation!!!
Damn*slaps himself*
.....must be the sexy eye.

I guess i will not getting agitated nomore.*bitting tongue*

I like Tactical Grace. And Stephistan.

Seems like this thread is backfiring, and everybody is going to end up praising the mods :p
I'm Nervous.....*shudders* mods....should we praise the mods?!??..hmmmmmm :rolleyes:

Ok there ... I voted that I didn't like them just to see what would happen ...


Nothing.


Still nothing.


Wait ... something's happening ... oh no wait ... that's just my balls itching.

Hey ... do you hear jackboots and dogs? I better go investigate ...

...my balls itching.
I guess my Vodoo doll is working after all...
Now if the cat would let me have it back...
:D

The Mods tickle my tummy.

Um... unless something's changed recently, I should still like the mods. Hang on, I'll go check.

*wanders off*
...
*wanders back*

I'm sorry, what was it you were selling?


NB: 'Saw (http://www.sawmovie.com)' broke my mind. Don't blame me if I make no sense. It's the puppet's fault. That's right - the puppet.

Most of them are nice, but put them together as the "mod team" and they can get a bit out of hand sometimes.

Eh i like em but all my favorite Mod's seem to retire.

Overall..i dont dislike them.. but I don't exactly like them, either.

They have made alot ofn descisions I have disagreed with, including the banning of all fun from the nationstates forums. Although, sometimes id sure rather have them that what we would have without them...(like Japaica ;) :p )

Different mods are different aswell... i wont single any of them out, but I do like some more than others...

The people that annoy me, are the people who don't know what they are doing, or the rules of teh place going and telling other players off...

I've known so many good people while i've been here... even some cool mods. And yet, they all move on, leaving me alone once more...

Lapse posting in General? What is this!


Looks like me and TIN in almost the same boat except the cool people part....... Quick change the channel!

I've known so many good people while i've been here... even some cool mods. And yet, they all move on, leaving me alone once more...

Fun being a diehard isn't it? 20 months is a long time to do anything online.

Fun being a diehard isn't it? 20 months is a long time to do anything online.

I guess I'm hardcore... no matter what I do, I find myself addicted to this game.

!!!
Damn*slaps himself*
.....must be the sexy eye.

I guess i will not getting agitated nomore.*bitting tongue*
Sorry, I don't swing that way. :p

Wait ... something's happening ... oh no wait ... that's just my balls itching.
Okay, this is semi-officially Too Much Information.

--The Jovial States of Cogitation
NationStates Self-Proclaimed Court Jester

It's a strange thing I've noticed, Mods become far more widely acceptable when they stop being Mods. :p

It's a strange thing I've noticed, Mods become far more widely acceptable when they stop being Mods. :p

Lol

It's a strange thing I've noticed, Mods become far more widely acceptable when they stop being Mods. :p

Speaking of which, when did you unmod?

The Mods are pretty cool, except for [violet] he/she scares me. Noone here but us chickens! :D

It's a strange thing I've noticed, Mods become far more widely acceptable when they stop being Mods. :p

Because you don't have the immediate power anymore? Or is it because the people are no longer afriad of the awsome Modness..

I quit about 3 weeks ago. Since then, been largely left alone, hehe. I guess it's because I am no longer OMG-oppressing people or something. :p

I quit about 3 weeks ago. Since then, been largely left alone, hehe. I guess it's because I am no longer OMG-oppressing people or something. :p

With you and Steph gone things aren't looking up for General forum moderation.

Okay, this is semi-officially Too Much Information.


Only semi? Dang ... I'll try harder next time.

The mods are good, if you're even handed with them they'll be even handed right back.

With you and Steph gone things aren't looking up for General forum moderation.
Well, look on the bright side, the General Forum is now free from communist oppression. :D

Well, look on the bright side, the General Forum is now free from communist oppression. :D

That's not a bright side! That's awful and terrible.

But then, I may just be the only person around who loves oppression and communism. Mmm.

...

*runs away*

Well, look on the bright side, the General Forum is now free from communist oppression. :D

"In the game of chess you can never let your opponent see your pieces" - Zap Brannigan

"In the game of chess you can never let your opponent see your pieces" - Zap Brannigan

"Why is it that everytime I'm holding all the cards, everyone else decides to go and play chess?" - not Zap Brannigan

I like two or three of the forum mods, but the rest I tend to dislike.........

It's nice to be able to play also foreign games in a PS2.

It's nice to be able to play also foreign games in a PS2.

That's either an interesting non sequitur or you posted in the wrong thread. :p

Oh, and on topic.... A big :fluffle: to all the mods. They usually manage to keep their sense of humor in the face of all the insults and attacks they may get.

That's either an interesting non sequitur or you posted in the wrong thread. :p

Oh, and on topic.... A big :fluffle: to all the mods. They usually manage to keep their sense of humor in the face of all the insults and attacks they may get.

Hee, I think some of the attacks could cause humor. It'd be like getting attacked by a rabid hamster ^.^

But then, having to put up with rabid hamsters every day would lose it's appeal rather quickly...

Hrm. :fluffle:s all round may be in order.

Hee, I think some of the attacks could cause humor. It'd be like getting attacked by a rabid hamster ^.^

But then, having to put up with rabid hamsters every day would lose it's appeal rather quickly...

Hrm. :fluffle:s all round may be in order.

Maybe I'm in a minority, but I've never had the slightest problem with any of the Mods - and, they've always been prompt and effective to deal with the things I have perceived as problems... although I personally would have gone maybe a little further in one case, and a little less far in another...

Of course, SOME of the mods vie for attention with the almighty Shaed (who still hasn't posted her pics...) which is something of a problem...

All in all - I am Pro-Mod. It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it.:)

Only semi? Dang ... I'll try harder next time.
Let me put it this way: Information on certain things, including (but not limited to) when your balls itch, should be given out on a "Need To Know" basis only; we don't need to know. :p

--The Jovial States of Cogitation
NationStates Self-Proclaimed Court Jester

Maybe I'm in a minority, but I've never had the slightest problem with any of the Mods - and, they've always been prompt and effective to deal with the things I have perceived as problems... although I personally would have gone maybe a little further in one case, and a little less far in another...

Of course, SOME of the mods vie for attention with the almighty Shaed (who still hasn't posted her pics...) which is something of a problem...

All in all - I am Pro-Mod. It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it.:)

I'm in the no-mod problems minority too. I seem to recall being warned/told off for something by one of them and being eternally shamed (so eternally that I can't remember what it was about :rolleyes: ) Guess I'm Pro-Mod too, although don't ask me to donate anything, 'cause I am flat broke.

And who vies for what now? *is up at 3am... please, have mercy >.<*

And finally, photos of Shaed = evilness beyond rational limits. And also, you've had one already :p

Well, I'm a newbie, and I plan on staying on the good side of the mods....so of course I voted for liking them!!! :D

I'm in the no-mod problems minority too. I seem to recall being warned/told off for something by one of them and being eternally shamed (so eternally that I can't remember what it was about :rolleyes: ) Guess I'm Pro-Mod too, although don't ask me to donate anything, 'cause I am flat broke.

And who vies for what now? *is up at 3am... please, have mercy >.<*

And finally, photos of Shaed = evilness beyond rational limits. And also, you've had one already :p


I've got no problem with the mods either. They got rid of a few trolls and flamers, which kinda made my day. (Shows you how bored I am,lol)

*smiles* I haven't been bothered by them, and I doubt they know I exist. Which is nice, and of course prompts me to vote: I like the mods. XP

- Asylum Nova

I think I have a crush on a Mod.

Well, look on the bright side, the General Forum is now free from communist oppression. :D

Hey, I'm still here.

That's not a bright side! That's awful and terrible.

But then, I may just be the only person around who loves oppression and communism. Mmm.

...

*runs away*

Oppression and communism are my middle names.




http://www.toy-soldier-gallery.com/Articles/Stalin/Stalin0.jpg

Uncle Joe 'Myrth Oppression Communism' Stalin
Evil Moderator

I'm in the no-mod problems minority too. I seem to recall being warned/told off for something by one of them and being eternally shamed (so eternally that I can't remember what it was about :rolleyes: ) Guess I'm Pro-Mod too, although don't ask me to donate anything, 'cause I am flat broke.

And who vies for what now? *is up at 3am... please, have mercy >.<*

And finally, photos of Shaed = evilness beyond rational limits. And also, you've had one already :p

I don't recall you being eternally shamed? What did you do, I wonder?

(No point asking you, if you don't remember... :))

Technically, yes... we HAD a Shaed picture... well, a partial picture... but it was stolen away, mercilessly, by evil pixies...

I don't think you get to use the 'evil' excuse anyway, when certain guys posted pictures of themselves in crushvelvet and eyeliner... :)

Hey, I'm still here.



Oppression and communism are my middle names.




Uncle Joe 'Myrth Oppression Communism' Stalin
Evil Moderator
There he is. And I was just about to bring you up, too. :p

Hey, I'm still here.

Oppression and communism are my middle names.

http://www.toy-soldier-gallery.com/Articles/Stalin/Stalin0.jpg

Uncle Joe 'Myrth Oppression Communism' Stalin
Evil Moderator

Well, what do you know... turns out "Oppression" and "Communism" really WERE his middle names... curiouser and curiouser. :)

I think I have a crush on a Mod.

Oh, really? You kept THAT one quiet...

Well, not anymore, obviously... :)

Oh, really? You kept THAT one quiet...

Well, not anymore, obviously... :)


HA! No...just thought I'd see how many eyebrows I could raise with that little comment.


I'll save my crushed for regular members..... :fluffle:

HA! No...just thought I'd see how many eyebrows I could raise with that little comment.


I'll save my crushed for regular members..... :fluffle:

Uh huh? You WILL, will you?

;)

:fluffle:

(Of course, you must have a crush on Myrth... everyone has a crush on Myrth...)

Myrth doesnt even know I exist.... :(

HA! No...just thought I'd see how many eyebrows I could raise with that little comment.


I'll save my crushed for regular members..... :fluffle:
:fluffle: do I count for the running ?

Myrth doesnt even know I exist.... :(
I know you exist! fluffle me!

Hey, I'm still here.

Oppression and communism are my middle names.

http://www.toy-soldier-gallery.com/Articles/Stalin/Stalin0.jpg

Uncle Joe 'Myrth Oppression Communism' Stalin
Evil Moderator

Tease :p. You aren't meant to encourage me.

I mean honestly :rolleyes:

I like the mods, plus you have to consider the fact that if anyone becomes the next mod, it could be me; I'm the admin of two forums and a Global moderator at three others, so I have plenty of experience.

I don't recall you being eternally shamed? What did you do, I wonder?

(No point asking you, if you don't remember... :))

Technically, yes... we HAD a Shaed picture... well, a partial picture... but it was stolen away, mercilessly, by evil pixies...

I don't think you get to use the 'evil' excuse anyway, when certain guys posted pictures of themselves in crushvelvet and eyeliner... :)

I think I was, like, bad or naughty or something. Probably from before I learnt to avoid those blasted abortion debates.

And the picture was removed for the good of society. I mean, won't someone *please* think of the children?/melodrama

I am returning to make one post because i didn't know TG had retired :( no more sexy mod :( and that means that Myrth is now my favourite mod :eek:

I am returning to make one post because i didn't know TG had retired :( no more sexy mod :( and that means that Myrth is now my favourite mod :eek:
That should make the harem thing much easier ^.^
And yay Tink! *gets to be the first to :fluffle: Tink*

What do I think of the mods? I think overall, they do a good job. Some are quick to discipline those they disagree with, and will ignore repeated flames from older members, never issuing a warning. Young nations are quickly deleted for small transgressions, yet older nations that should know better are given a lot more latitude then they should. There is some cronyism going on, but it seems to be limited to certain mods. I am sure it is a difficult job, but it is a voluntary job, so I salute those who take it up. :)

That should make the harem thing much easier ^.^
And yay Tink! *gets to be the first to :fluffle: Tink*
* :fluffle: 's Tink and Shaed* :D

Tease :p. You aren't meant to encourage me.

I mean honestly :rolleyes:

Gotta keep the fanbase sweet.

What do I think of the mods? I think overall, they do a good job. Some are quick to discipline those they disagree with, and will ignore repeated flames from older members, never issuing a warning. Young nations are quickly deleted for small transgressions, yet older nations that should know better are given a lot more latitude then they should. There is some cronyism going on, but it seems to be limited to certain mods. I am sure it is a difficult job, but it is a voluntary job, so I salute those who take it up. :)
Wait, does that mean if you ask them if you can be a mod you will be? That they're eager for as many as they can get?

Wait, does that mean if you ask them if you can be a mod you will be? That they're eager for as many as they can get?

Nope. This club is invite-only.

Wait, does that mean if you ask them if you can be a mod you will be? That they're eager for as many as they can get?
God that would be a nightmare.

Nope. This club is invite-only.
As I thought; there's never a forum that just let's you be a mod if you ask. I should know; I've had to tell people that many a time at this one forum I'm an admin at.
Still, you guys do a pretty fantastic job considering the sheer amount of posts you have to sift through to see if there are any problems. I say we hold a special party for the mods.

For the most part, I like the mods. As long as you remain on their good side, they can be quite enjoyable. I sometimes question why some threads are closed and why some posters are deleted but I know that it is part of the job.

I find it easier to like them if you see them as people and most of them have a sense of humor (or humour for the British).

Loaded question, I vote I like them, I lie, I vote i don't like them the DEAT-mobeil appears and zaps me. I vote I like.

But TG and Seph (Was) okay. Myth scares me, Unfree People and GMC arms arn't too bads. Cogs okay to. His name makes me want to write her though?

I think I was, like, bad or naughty or something. Probably from before I learnt to avoid those blasted abortion debates.

And the picture was removed for the good of society. I mean, won't someone *please* think of the children?/melodrama

Funny.

I can't picture you being bad or naughty.

(Well, I can, but my doctor says I shouldn't.... :))

Loaded question, I vote I like them, I lie, I vote i don't like them the DEAT-mobeil appears and zaps me. I vote I like.
I know you're joking, but I'd like to point out that NationStates Moderators do not have the power to see who voted for what in any poll not designated as a public poll. That may be a power reserved for Jolt Admins; I wouldn't know for sure.

--The Modified Democratic States of Cogitation
NationStates Game Moderator

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Myrth doesnt even know I exist.... :(
Are you sure? I thought he was the one who brought your name up for the next target of communist oppression.

Wait... You weren't supposed to know that. You just imagined it. This post doesn't exist.

/me grabs neuralyzer and a pair of shades.

Please look into the red aperature.

*FLASH*

Cogs okay to. His name makes me want to write her though?
I'm beginning to suspect that if I ever start looking for women online, NationStates is not going to be a good starting place. :p

--The Jovial States of Cogitation
NationStates Self-Proclaimed Court Jester

I know you're joking, but I'd like to point out that NationStates Moderators do not have the power to see who voted for what in any poll not designated as a public poll. That may be a power reserved for Jolt Admins; I wouldn't know for sure.

--The Modified Democratic States of Cogitation
NationStates Game Moderator

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Are you sure? I thought he was the one who brought your name up for the next target of communist oppression.

Wait... You weren't supposed to know that. You just imagined it. This post doesn't exist.

/me grabs neuralyzer and a pair of shades.

Please look into the red apreature.

*FLASH*


I'm beginning to suspect that if I ever start looking for women online, NationStates is not going to be a good starting place. :p

--The Jovial States of Cogitation
NationStates Self-Proclaimed Court Jester



:eek: oh no! say it aint so! (you look good in shades btw )

The mods have their faults, but they generally do a good job. I have questions about their motives sometimes, like the day Arafat died, and they went all willy nilly closing threads about him and deleting nations, yet the day Reagan died, there were absolutely disgusting threads and posts about him that went either unnoticed or were just ignored by the mods.

As I thought; there's never a forum that just let's you be a mod if you ask. I should know; I've had to tell people that many a time at this one forum I'm an admin at.
Still, you guys do a pretty fantastic job considering the sheer amount of posts you have to sift through to see if there are any problems. I say we hold a special party for the mods.
sorry... mods consider that spam...

I dont dislike the mods, but i do dislike many of their methods. Personally, id like to say many others modded....

like marathon. :D :D :D

In general they seem to be pretty cool people, but occasionally their job dictates they do something thouroly (sp?) uncool.

As I thought; there's never a forum that just let's you be a mod if you ask.
Not quite true, the first forum I modded, they asked for volunteers and then sifted through the applications to decide who they wanted to mod. Eventually that system fizzled and died, because only the idiots were volunteering, and the whole board just went to pieces... and then I left and it really went to pieces. :p

I know you're joking, but I'd like to point out that NationStates Moderators do not have the power to see who voted for what in any poll not designated as a public poll. That may be a power reserved for Jolt Admins; I wouldn't know for sure.

--The Modified Democratic States of Cogitation
NationStates Game Moderator

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Intesting, so you don't have all seeing powers....

But seriously, that is probly the right thing, people good vote there innermost feelings and things about them on a poll and they may not want you to know that.


Are you sure? I thought he was the one who brought your name up for the next target of communist oppression.

Wait... You weren't supposed to know that. You just imagined it. This post doesn't exist.

/me grabs neuralyzer and a pair of shades.

Please look into the red aperature.
I'm looking. *Grabs shades and puts them on because ligfht is blinding him*
*FLASH*
Wait....That didn't work....


I'm beginning to suspect that if I ever start looking for women online, NationStates is not going to be a good starting place. :p

--The Jovial States of Cogitation
NationStates Self-Proclaimed Court Jester

I feel sorry for you. Is that the longest quote name of the year?

i wish there was a middle choice... mine would be the middle.... i don't like or hate them at the moment

Well it's settled then. The Mod Mafia is tolerated by the brave citizens of Nationstates... now I just have to pay them protection money so I can keep my illegal still operation working...

Not quite true, the first forum I modded, they asked for volunteers and then sifted through the applications to decide who they wanted to mod. Eventually that system fizzled and died, because only the idiots were volunteering, and the whole board just went to pieces... and then I left and it really went to pieces. :p

That forum always sucked. Full of ridiculous fangirls.

That forum always sucked. Full of ridiculous fangirls.

I used to run a forum, but we lost control when a moderator went rogue... I got out of there just as the forum collapsed on itself.

I used to run a forum, but we lost control when a moderator went rogue... I got out of there just as the forum collapsed on itself.
Whixh one?

Which one?
It was a forum on which we discussed Skies of Arcadia. It doesn't exist any more, as the owner stopped paying for it, but it was my first taste of being a mod... and I liked it. I've had a few other jobs since, but I've never done as well on a forum since that one... but like I said, I left due to the rogue mod.

It was a forum on which we discussed Skies of Arcadia. It doesn't exist any more, as the owner stopped paying for it, but it was my first taste of being a mod... and I liked it. I've had a few other jobs since, but I've never done as well on a forum since that one... but like I said, I left due to the rogue mod.
Just wondering, I've done a few mod jobs, and that happened to one of mine.

Just wondering, I've done a few mod jobs, and that happened to one of mine.

Rogue mod for you too? where did yours happen?

Speaking as the Site Admin of another popular game website I'd have to say that I admire anyone who takes the time to be a voluntary moderator of a message forum. It's often a thankless task and a large section of the community expect you to act like an emotionless robot, never displaying your own personality or opinions. I get the occasional complaint about my own team of moderators but I think on possibly only two occasions in the two year life of the site have I ever had to reprimand a moderator for their actions towards a forum member.

Besides, Moderators shouldn't care whether you like them or not. They're here to do a job not to win a popularity contest. I like mods who do their jobs! :)

Rogue mod for you too? where did yours happen?
HDM forum. I founded it, got a good few members, but I couldn't cope with all the people. I let a mate have a go at modding, but the power went to his head. he was out of control. People left the forum and i shut it down.

Since then I've only modded on the RWC forums.

HDM forum. I founded it, got a good few members, but I couldn't cope with all the people. I let a mate have a go at modding, but the power went to his head. he was out of control. People left the forum and i shut it down.

Since then I've only modded on the RWC forums.

I'm now an admin for the Chaos Alliance, and I work for Chronosia on there.

If you are careful, power will not go to your head. It's never done with me.

I like teh mods, they are nifty !

:D

Simply for posting this topic? I don't see why, unless there's some context that I'm missing.

Well, maybe, but I'm not telling. :p

The mods are cool. I like the Who. Also they have nice motor scooters.

The mods are cool. I like the Who. Also they have nice motor scooters.

But I am a Rocker...

But I am a Rocker...
Then the mods don't like you and will delete your nation.

My experience with them has been positive. Times I've asked them to clear up misunderstandings I have, or times there is a SNAFU in a forum I've seen, they've been very receptive and genial. Times when they need to be firm, such as when DemonLordEnigma an I got a "little" too heated (frankly we deserved whatever we would've gotten, especially me), they've been firm and fair. At least that's my perspective.