[bunnyb]

Here it is BUSTies and BUSTers, a poll to vote on whether we want moderators to help us with the ongoing troll problem.
I've kept it simple and covered the basics (you are only allowed three poll questions) and we can always have additional polls for who should be moderators -if applicable, depending on poll results- and other grievances later.

Please add any comments, suggestions and constructive comments about having moderators below. Perhaps we should have an open discussion (with turbojenn and quantumspice weighing in, if possible) about the pros and cons of moderators before we vote our gut instinct (although feel free to vote if you're already convinced/have heart set on it).

Who knows whether LoungeLady will even listen to us and act on any decisions we collectively make but there's only one way to find out!

Happy voting.

eta: okay, I've just realised Q2 is a little unclear answer-wise: let's say that yes is you do want across board powers, no is you only want sensitive thread powers and maybe is obviously maybe to them having full board access.

[turbojenn]

I think I'm in a small minority here, in sticking to not wanting mods....I've just seen this go afoul WAY too many times in other forums, power-tripping, etc...that I just would rather happily add to my "ignore" list as often as I need to, and accept the culture here as is.

That said, if there *were* to be mods, I would agree that they would need to be hand-picked by LL & Co., and that person remain secret on the board. In that case, I think it could be managed. But, I also agree with pepper in the no-fun, demanding nature of the job (been there, done that), and you've got to go into it eyes open, titanium armor firmly in place.

ETA: Another thought that keeps running through my head is how the trolls actually have brought a stronger sense of community here - we all come out of our respective residential threads to bang our heads, and talk pastries, and I've definitely gotten to know so many more busties through our shared experience of interlopers. Strange, but it feels true.

Interesting discussion, here, for sure....lots of good things to think about.