Just An Observation Regarding The Site In General

[Torturedarc]

I dont post much but i have a few things to comment on

1, Having been on the site for years its dis-appointing to see it in such a state.

2, Punters or ex punters cannot and should not be mods or even have any say in what happens ( within reason )
This is not a personal thing relating to any individuals its just my opinion and no offence meant.

3, The big characters of the site have gone and if not gone are not posting like they used to.
My opinion is that the site has tried to change direction and the top dog has lost interest in day to day running and is happy to take the money and that's it.

4, The honesty of the advertising is being traded for the value of money that can be made .

5, The forum was once a place of fun but now its like a legal training forum ..What may be slightly controversial is deleted and could be libellous is deleted immediately.

Its a shame really as if i was a first time visitor it makes this industry look like its full of bickering power hungry politicians.

Just my thoughts and no offence intended to anyone

[kelso]

i agree with some of your points but how would point 2 work? who would moderate etc?

[samlad]

From what I see in old posts, there's always been somebody unhappy about something or other.

[benin]

From what I see in old posts, there's always been somebody unhappy about something or other.

its like real ppl are aloud to comment and cant agree..you dont see that in real life... do i need say im being sarcastic??...do i really?

[Torturedarc]

From what I see in old posts, there's always been somebody unhappy about something or other.

Sam it was never perfect but it was always answerable to the person who had the most to loose. One thing that has crept in to the site is the illusion that he who posts most knows most.
I was here before most people who mod had even joined the site and those of us who dont speak often speak when we feel its appropriate and not for the sake of it.
Mods are not the problem nor the answer > its the attitude that has crept into the community due to someone taking their eye off the ball and priorities being warped.
Again no offense meant to anyone its just my opinion

[samlad]

Sam it was never perfect but it was always answerable to the person who had the most to loose. One thing that has crept in to the site is the illusion that he who posts most knows most.
I was here before most people who mod had even joined the site and those of us who dont speak often speak when we feel its appropriate and not for the sake of it.
Mods are not the problem nor the answer > its the attitude that has crept into the community due to someone taking their eye off the ball and priorities being warped.
Again no offense meant to anyone its just my opinion

Seriously, no offence taken.

I agree that it's not a case that he who posts most, knows most, and there are people (such as yourself) that take a back seat and observe rather than overly interact, which is fine.

I don't think the priorities of the mods are being warped, but we are adapting to the ever changing systems of the site.

[Torturedarc]

Seriously, no offence taken.

I agree that it's not a case that he who posts most, knows most, and there are people (such as yourself) that take a back seat and observe rather than overly interact, which is fine.

I don't think the priorities of the mods are being warped, but we are adapting to the ever changing systems of the site.

This relates to my statement about the direction of the site Samlad . The focus seems to have changed on the site and you guys are only doing what your told. The boss makes the rules.

[Forrest]

Sam it was never perfect but it was always answerable to the person who had the most to loose. One thing that has crept in to the site is the illusion that he who posts most knows most.
I was here before most people who mod had even joined the site and those of us who dont speak often speak when we feel its appropriate and not for the sake of it.
Mods are not the problem nor the answer > its the attitude that has crept into the community due to someone taking their eye off the ball and priorities being warped.
Again no offense meant to anyone its just my opinion

I understand what you are saying Torturedarc, but I suppose it's like every business. The boss gets involved in all aspects at the start, but at some stage has to hand over the general running of the organisation to managers while they develop other areas.
It seems to have become more of a 'nanny state' on here over the last 12 months with all the managers and mods etc.
I think there have been far too many bans and infractions than were necessary, but I suppose the managers and mods have to apply the rules as they see them.

[Torturedarc]

i agree with some of your points but how would point 2 work? who would moderate etc?

Many years ago Kelso the site was modded by Patricia aka ( the sweetie ) Tm . All big decisions on banning were hers and it was a one stop shop when the rules were broken

[kelso]

Many years ago Kelso the site was modded by Patricia aka ( the sweetie ) Tm . All big decisions on banning were hers and it was a one stop shop when the rules were broken

wow, 1 person was managing the entire site? was it smaller then?