But seriously, I don't see a problem with mods with different believes, because

a) those who are mods have shown that they can follow the rules of this forum and are thus fit to take care of it and

b) everyone new who gets here that isn't an atheist have someone with a little power to watch out for them.

I say versatility is a good thing!

This is what I get for not checking out other parts of the forums, like Announcements. Better late than never? Anyway, congratulations, Rayaan.

(September 7, 2011 at 1:32 am)Kayenneh Wrote: But seriously, I don't see a problem with mods with different believes, because [...]

I see a tiny problem though, which is that, it is more likely that a mod with a different belief system will tend to have and/or develop a certain degree of personal bias against some of those who have opposing views and thus it can (sometimes) affect his moderation activities accordingly. However, I'm not saying that this is necessarily true for everyone because, fortunately, it is still possible to be fair to others despite there being a difference of beliefs between each other. The latter is what I should be careful about when moderating. And I don't think that I'm going to have a problem in doing this, IMO.

Also, as a theist moderator in an atheist forum, I should set my tolerance level high enough to allow minor insults like being called (for example) "delusional," "brainwashed," "ignorant," "primitive," "barbaric," "a gullible fool," and similar things. I think the same applies for the atheist moderators in the forum (i.e. minor insults which are different from the ones that I mentioned). It's only when flaming personal attacks occur - especially if a member does it many times and takes it to an extreme level - that an action may be taken by the staff to stop the aggression.

(September 7, 2011 at 3:47 am)Ryft Wrote: This is what I get for not checking out other parts of the forums, like Announcements. Better late than never? Anyway, congratulations, Rayaan.

Yeah, better late than never (although replying here even 2 weeks later wouldn't matter to me) ... but thanks for congratulating me.

(September 7, 2011 at 6:18 am)Rayaan Wrote: I see a tiny problem though, which is that, it is more likely that a mod with a different belief system will tend to have and/or develop a certain degree of personal bias against some of those who have opposing views and thus it can (sometimes) affect his moderation activities accordingly. However, I'm not saying that this is necessarily true for everyone because, fortunately, it is still possible to be fair to others despite there being a difference of beliefs between each other. The latter is what I should be careful about when moderating. And I don't think that I'm going to have a problem in doing this, IMO.

Also, as a theist moderator in an atheist forum, I should set my tolerance level high enough to allow minor insults like being called (for example) "delusional," "brainwashed," "ignorant," "primitive," "barbaric," "a gullible fool," and similar things. I think the same applies for the atheist moderators in the forum (i.e. minor insults which are different from the ones that I mentioned). It's only when flaming personal attacks occur - especially if a member does it many times and takes it to an extreme level - that an action may be taken by the staff to stop the aggression.

Heh, Rayaan, by writing that you already prove my point that at least you will be a good mod Thus I like the idea, if we're to have mods of faith on a forum for atheists, that there'll be from different religions. That way the bias won't necessarily be concentrated but spread evenly. And still, our admins are atheists, so if you perform poorly, people will make sure that you don't stay one for long by reporting you to them

You know rayaan would be a good mod when you see how he can transfix any miscreants on this forum with his stony stare.

...from prison.

Congratulations and Bon Chance Rayaan.

The feather-duster is in the cupboard over there and by the time I get back I expect the staff kitchen to be so clean I could eat my dinner in it.

I can even lend him a french maid's outfit to wear while he does.

lol, Rayaan, how do you put up with us?

That pic still freaks me out. Best control tool out.