Help Wanted. Volunteer message board moderators of non-members wanted.

[Nick Gromicko]

We're going to have to be reasonable here. If a non-member is in the middle of a heated debate, you have to allow them to fight back. Just delete the posts that contain libel and swear words... and that would go a long way to achieving our goal.

[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by gromicko

We're going to have to be reasonable here. If a non-member is in the middle of a heated debate, you have to allow them to fight back. Just delete the posts that contain libel and swear words... and that would go a long way to achieving our goal.

I'd be glad to help when I can.

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Originally Posted by sstanczyk

This could end up being a can of worms. There are obvious conflicts between certain members and non-members. And there are certain people who hold grudges. This could turn into a mess if someone with authority to delete posts already has a history with the person whose post is being deleted.

And what about those that have thin skin in regards to certain subjects? Or they just don't like the response? Or they personally don't like a particular post or subject?

Strict guidelines will need to be set, that is for sure.

I agree. This could really get ugly.

I suggest that if you intend to volunteer, you should look first at your own agenda. If you can't set aside your own bias, you shouldn't consider being a "moderator."

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by jpope

I agree. This could really get ugly.

I suggest that if you intend to volunteer, you should look first at your own agenda. If you can't set aside your own bias, you shouldn't consider being a "moderator."

Very could point. I noticed some of the "volunteers" have previous post on many different threads that should qualify for deletion.

[bjones5]

Originally Posted by jpope

I agree. This could really get ugly.

I suggest that if you intend to volunteer, you should look first at your own agenda. If you can't set aside your own bias, you shouldn't consider being a "moderator."

I volunteered Jeff for the simple reason that there isn't anyone on this BB that I dislike.
We have 2 current non-members posting away and taking shots at INACHI and it's members. One of them is an expelled member and I would vote to delete every post he makes, just to send a message to others. The other person blasting away also makes intelligent and enlightening posts in the tech sections......those posts I would leave.

I would think that before any post is deleted, perhaps a message be sent to the offending party, offering the chance to amend their post.

My thoughts only.

[John McKenna]

Originally Posted by ccurrins

Very could point. I noticed some of the "volunteers" have previous post on many different threads that should qualify for deletion.

Member post cannot be deleted by this process.

Non-members do not have the same grace. They do not
have the same protection, but do have some.

I believe if someone gets out of hand and starts deleting
for no reason, he will be corrected by Nick and others.

[John McKenna]

Originally Posted by gromicko

We're going to have to be reasonable here. If a non-member is in the middle of a heated debate, you have to allow them to fight back. Just delete the posts that contain libel and swear words... and that would go a long way to achieving our goal.

Just those two items would do wonders... and then everyone can get mad at the
person who deleted the post...

[Frank Magdefrau]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Just delete the posts that contain libel and swear words... and that would go a long way to achieving our goal.

I could not agree more. I would also add that a group of 12 volenteers could get them deleted faster.

[Carl A. Brown]

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

Just those two items would do wonders... and then everyone can get mad at the
person who deleted the post...

How would they know who deleted the post?

[Barry Adair]

Originally Posted by cbrown1

DELETED

easy

[William Warner]

Originally Posted by jpope

I agree. This could really get ugly.

I suggest that if you intend to volunteer, you should look first at your own agenda. If you can't set aside your own bias, you shouldn't consider being a "moderator."

I completely agree Jeff.
This is a VERY slippery slope and the position of "moderator" should not be taken or approved lightly.

[Michael Bazzo, CMI]

Ive been fighting for this for along time. count me in if the need arises.

[James E. Braun, CMI]

Who are we ASHI or NACHI? Moderation of this board will be it's downfall. If somebody wants to join a moderated board, join ASHI. What is this organization turning into?
The biggest complaint I hear about this board is NACHI inspectors asking stupid questions. I have always responded, at least these members are willing to ask questions for they will not harm the consumer. I usually always get a reply back saying, but it is not professional. So next, I suspect when a member asks a stupid question his post will be deleted because it is not professional and reflects bad on NACHI. The crayon is on the wall, all you got to do is read it.
Nick has said in the past that NACHI needs to be criticized because then we will know what to approve on. Eliminating nonmembers from criticizing NACHI will cause this organization to live in a bubble. Oblivious to what is really going.
Members are not leaving recently because of this message board. It is the direction this organization is going in. Sad, but true.

[kpierce]

Originally Posted by jbraun

So next, I suspect when a member asks a stupid question his post will be deleted because it is not professional and reflects bad on NACHI.

Stop being so dramatic, you sound like my wife.

[James E. Braun, CMI]

Originally Posted by kpierce

Stop being so dramatic, you sound like my wife.

How long have you been a member? 6 months

Ask some of the senior members how much things have changed? and they all started gradually just like this. Hopefully, when I am gone somebody will pull up my former posts to prove to you I am right. Have not been wrong yet.