[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.

[roseviolet]

Actually, Kitten, I have heard some long-time members say that Bust did have moderators once upon a time. I think it was way back n the late '90s. I believe Quantum Spice has mentioned it before. I have no idea why they were phased out, though.

I am a member of another forum that happens to be moderated. There are a few moderators assigned to each section of the board and two administrators who oversee the moderators. The moderators have certain limitations like those that have been mentioned. They are not allowed to ban users, but they can occasionally suspend someone's account for a week.

I agree that we need to have moderators who can quickly and easily delete obvious troll posts that disrupt the entire Lounge. However, I am exremely hesitant to label anyone as a troll and I would hope that our moderators would feel the same. Insensitive behavior is not always trollish behavior. It may warrent a one week suspension, but perhaps not a total ban.