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[Dewdlz 938]

Should I be worried about corruption within staff in the powers that are given to them on this forum?

[duidamasterXD 9,627]

Should I be worried about corruption within staff in the powers that are given to them on this forum?

 

Questioning authority is a good way of keeping authority accountable and in check. However, there are good and bad ways of going about this. If you believe there are ways that the forums could be run better, a lengthy post in the Feedback forum outlining how would be very welcome. Best to just get it all out so people can comment and have a conversation about it, rather than just keeping it all in yourself and stewing in every perceived wrong. The latter doesn't help anybody.

 

Since you went so far as to ask this question in the first place, I doubt there's anything I can say that would alleviate your concern. I will say that the staff seems to be reasonably good at policing its own and in only promoting people who won't need much policing in the first place. Even so, there will always be blind spots that we need to notice and overcome.

[Dewdlz 938]

Questioning authority is a good way of keeping authority accountable and in check. However, there are good and bad ways of going about this. If you believe there are ways that the forums could be run better, a lengthy post in the Feedback forum outlining how would be very welcome. Best to just get it all out so people can comment and have a conversation about it, rather than just keeping it all in yourself and stewing in every perceived wrong. The latter doesn't help anybody.

 

Since you went so far as to ask this question in the first place, I doubt there's anything I can say that would alleviate your concern. I will say that the staff seems to be reasonably good at policing its own, and in only promoting people who won't need much policing in the first place. Even so, there will always be blind spots that we need to notice and overcome.

It was just a question I felt like I should answer. I kind of read that negatively so I apologize.

[IcefireInfinite 227]

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[Critical Mass 178]

from 1 to 10 What would you rate your security level when it comes to charisma?

[XxCupcake-KillerxX 103]

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[Valynne 2,701]

Violet: hello Mr./Miss Staffer! i was wondering this: 

lets say you have to date your favorite pony, everything goes well but and is your best day ever, but in the end of the day the pony offers you to live with her/him forever in Equestria BUT you will never know again from your friends and family, what do you choose?

 

[AccountNoLongerUsed 741]

nvm, made a blog about it on here.

Edited April 28, 2015 by Cobalt-Willow

[Chigens and Kay 3,832]

Violet: hello Mr./Miss Staffer! i was wondering this: 

lets say you have to date your favorite pony, everything goes well but and is your best day ever, but in the end of the day the pony offers you to live with her/him forever in Equestria BUT you will never know again from your friends and family, what do you choose?

 

I'd go.

[Troblems 5,619]

 

Violet: hello Mr./Miss Staffer! i was wondering this: 

lets say you have to date your favorite pony, everything goes well but and is your best day ever, but in the end of the day the pony offers you to live with her/him forever in Equestria BUT you will never know again from your friends and family, what do you choose?

 

I already had my best day ever. I'd be okay with a second best day ever, but come home after it was over. I'd miss my husband too much. 

[Ashen Pathfinder 16,162]

 

Violet: hello Mr./Miss Staffer! i was wondering this: 

lets say you have to date your favorite pony, everything goes well but and is your best day ever, but in the end of the day the pony offers you to live with her/him forever in Equestria BUT you will never know again from your friends and family, what do you choose?

 

 

I'd consider going as I really don't have a significant other and, at my age, that is the main factor. However losing my friends would hurt...

 

...choices...

[Valynne 2,701]

if you have to describe yourself with a song what would it be?

[Dewdlz 938]

Do staff in general care for the community here, or more of just as a team group limitation?

 

Do ranks have to go through a training routine or temporary role to go into more permanent roles, even if they qualify?

 

What about being hindered of past offenses (justifiable or unjustifiable) in being able to apply for these roles?

[Princess Periwinkle 3,775]

Can YOU see why kids love the taste of Cinnamon Toast Crunch®?

[Jeric 46,857]

Can YOU see why kids love the taste of Cinnamon Toast Crunch®?

No! Trix are for kids. Cinnamon Toast Crunch are for me!!!

 

Do staff in general care for the community here, or more of just as a team group limitation?

 

Do ranks have to go through a training routine or temporary role to go into more permanent roles, even if they qualify?

 

What about being hindered of past offenses (justifiable or unjustifiable) in being able to apply for these roles?

So much it sometimes hurts

 

In Moderation roles, yes.

 

It depends on the offense, the length of time since the offense/and positive contributions since

[Dewdlz 938]

No! Trix are for kids. Cinnamon Toast Crunch are for me!!!

So much it sometimes hurts

In Moderation roles, yes.

It depends on the offense, the length of time since the offense/and positive contributions since

How about perm-bans without a solid justifiable reason? Is that fair especially if it's the only offense someone has?

 

Do staff or ranks in general only give punishments or do their best to suppress a situation? To be honest I haven't seen much of that. It's more of a sudden punishment that's one-sided that doesn't really get both parties involved to reach an understanding at all.

 

Yes. I'm taking a leap, unafraid.

[King 5,625]

 

 

How about perm-bans without a solid justifiable reason? Is that fair especially if it's the only offense someone has?

 

Perma-bans are handed out to users who either have a history of repeat offences and show no attempt to change their attitude or to those who make it clear they have no mind to become a proper member of this community (trolls who sign up to berate people or such). We don't treat perma-bans lightly. Never have and never will. If we hand out a perma-ban, then it was a decision made by multiple moderators after lengthy discussion.

 

 

 

Do staff or ranks in general only give punishments or do their best to suppress a situation? To be honest I haven't seen much of that. It's more of a sudden punishment that's one-sided that doesn't really get both parties involved to reach an understanding at all.

 

 

The staff will hand out warnings and such as they are due. Every user is held responsible for their actions on the site and its expected that people will try to come to an understanding with each other should they get into an argument. If that's impossible, then we expect users to make a report. Once this is done, we'll be happy to step in and resolve the situation. Unfortunately most people tend to take it into their own hands and we're only made aware once things have already blown up.

 

Moral of the story, report report report.

[Jeric 46,857]

To add to what Dawn said

 

 

 

To be honest I haven't seen much of that.

 

If you did, we would have failed in our duty to maintain privacy with individuals.  

 

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[Koukatsu 5,899]

Why do Administrators keep breaking all the Moderator profiles?! >:U

I'm looking at you, @Jeric... >:l

[King 5,625]

Why do Administrators keep breaking all the Moderator profiles?! >:U

I'm looking at you, @Jeric... >:l

They don't break it, they merely give it a makeover.

[Jeric 46,857]

Why do Administrators keep breaking all the Moderator profiles?! >:U

I'm looking at you, @Jeric... >:l

 

Just yours Kou ... just yours

[mars 4,862]

why is Koukatsu so angry

[Lightwing 12,978]

How does this forum keep blowing up my mind each day?

why is Koukatsu so angry

i do know the answer actually

 

is because you don't like derpy as much as you love pinkie

[Jeric 46,857]

why is Koukatsu so angry

 

When we made him a Moderator I broke his Derpy.

 

 

 

How does this forum keep blowing up my mind each day?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Lightwing 12,978]

 who's a silly pony?

When we made him a Moderator I broke his Derpy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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On MLPForums's defense, they are caused partialy for my fault.