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Ask an atheistforums.org admin
#41
RE: Ask an atheistforums.org admin
(January 17, 2016 at 2:11 am)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote:
(January 17, 2016 at 12:51 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: Do you guys get curious and read people's PMs?

No.  

I (and other admins) have in the past, when investigating reports that require us to do so.  I happens infrequently, and I personally didn't like having to do it on the rare occasions when I have.  That being said, you should not consider PM a secure channel.

Dang, so I can't send naked pics to CM.  Wink
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly." 

-walsh
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#42
RE: Ask an atheistforums.org admin
(January 17, 2016 at 1:09 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: What is the process of choosing a new mod?

It's pretty ad hoc, actually. Someone suggests we need another, or someone has stepped down and needs replacing. We nominate people, discuss who we like and why, and eventually it comes down to a vote. Who ever gets the most, gets asked first. If they say no, we've generally revoted, though we have gone on to ask the second most vote getter.

It's a pretty informal process. Generally speaking, I like to see someone who's been a regular for some time - at least a year - is well-liked, and reasonable.
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#43
RE: Ask an atheistforums.org admin
(January 17, 2016 at 2:08 am)Kitan Wrote: Fine, here is my one question:

What is the overall consensus among the entire admin staff regarding my presence?

Can only speak for myself - I personally have no objection to you being here.
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#44
RE: Ask an atheistforums.org admin
(January 17, 2016 at 2:16 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote:
(January 17, 2016 at 2:11 am)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: No.  

I (and other admins) have in the past, when investigating reports that require us to do so.  I happens infrequently, and I personally didn't like having to do it on the rare occasions when I have.  That being said, you should not consider PM a secure channel.

Dang, so I can't send naked pics to CM.  Wink

No, you can. Just make sure to copy the staff so we know it's all legit and shit.
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#45
RE: Ask an atheistforums.org admin
(January 17, 2016 at 1:56 am)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote:
(January 17, 2016 at 12:33 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: Do mods have their own thread(s) that none of us can see? How many?
The admins have a section that only they can access as well, but we only use that to gossip about the mods (1).

(1) Joke not valid in all areas. Check your local laws.

Wait... WHAT!!! I DEMAND ACCESS!!!!
"There remain four irreducible objections to religious faith: that it wholly misrepresents the origins of man and the cosmos, that because of this original error it manages to combine the maximum servility with the maximum of solipsism, that it is both the result and the cause of dangerous sexual repression, and that it is ultimately grounded on wish-thinking." ~Christopher Hitchens, god is not Great

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#46
RE: Ask an atheistforums.org admin
What does an admin do that a mod doesn't? Ie if the greenies do all the banning and stuff, what do the reddies do? Also, what are you wearing under... oh, never mind Big Grin
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#47
RE: Ask an atheistforums.org admin
(January 17, 2016 at 2:24 am)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote:
(January 17, 2016 at 2:08 am)Kitan Wrote: Fine, here is my one question:

What is the overall consensus among the entire admin staff regarding my presence?

Can only speak for myself - I personally have no objection to you being here.

He speaks for me, too.
"There remain four irreducible objections to religious faith: that it wholly misrepresents the origins of man and the cosmos, that because of this original error it manages to combine the maximum servility with the maximum of solipsism, that it is both the result and the cause of dangerous sexual repression, and that it is ultimately grounded on wish-thinking." ~Christopher Hitchens, god is not Great

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#48
RE: Ask an atheistforums.org admin
(January 17, 2016 at 2:32 am)SteelCurtain Wrote:
(January 17, 2016 at 1:56 am)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: The admins have a section that only they can access as well, but we only use that to gossip about the mods (1).

(1) Joke not valid in all areas.  Check your local laws.

Wait... WHAT!!! I DEMAND ACCESS!!!!

Wait, where's the "DO NOT LIKE THIS POST" button?!? Oh wait, there it is, it's labelled "Purge Spammer". Same thing.
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#49
RE: Ask an atheistforums.org admin
(January 17, 2016 at 2:37 am)Emjay Wrote: What does an admin do that a mod doesn't? Ie if the greenies do all the banning and stuff, what do the reddies do? Also, what are you wearing under... oh, never mind Big Grin

We participate in the moderation process as well. We also have access to the software Admin Control Panel which allows us to change the configuration of the software, view logs, modify permissions/users/what have you.

Basically the difference is like the difference between driving a Ford Pinto versus driving, well, pretty much anything else (2) that doesn't suck (1).

(1) Joke may betray poster's age.
(2) Except a Chevy Chevette.
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#50
RE: Ask an atheistforums.org admin
Can I have a breakdown of funding to keep this forum going?

Eg: Tibs personal money 50%, sale of meth 25%, sale of Becc's vids to pornhub 25%, etc
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