I don't understand the pissing contests between people, unless one or the other is paid to stir the shit. I also think the Putt need to define a set of rules for mods as a basis for accountability. What we have now is a free-for-all and no one really knows what mods are allowed to do on their non-system subs.
What we have now is a free-for-all and no one really knows what mods are allowed to do on their non-system subs.
This is how Voat is intended, and what it says in the rules. In short, mods are free to make their own rules and run their own subverses how they choose. OTOH, Putts is allowed to remove a mod or banhammer anyone at anytime for any goddamn reason he chooses.
Moderating a subverse is an unofficial, voluntary position. We reserve the right to revoke that position for any user at any time. You may not perform moderation actions in return for any form of compensation or favor from third-parties. When you receive notice that there is content that violates this user agreement on subverses you moderate, you agree to remove it.
Hmmmm.... not very clear on what is expected of mods. I think we can and should do better.
There’s another bit about subverses which is relevant.
It’s really the Voat community that has come up with what is expected of mods, and historic posts like the call for [J] volunteers on System-owned subs.
This all being said, yes, it would be useful to re-write a lot of the guidelines and FAQ’s. This is not really Puttsy’s strong suit.
I have seen a lot of growth in the last year or so and if it continues with no well defined rules, then there will be much moaning and gnashing of teeth. It is always hard to implement new rules and guidelines after the growth has happened. We've all seen the shitstorms at Digg, Reddit and even Slashdot had some issues when rules were tightened. I just wish Putt would at least start the conversation.
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ratsmack ago
There definitely seems to be an uptick in the shit stirring lately... something's going on.
heygeorge ago
This has been happening ever since srayz started to get upset over zyklon, and it always happens when there is unrest at the site.
ratsmack ago
I don't understand the pissing contests between people, unless one or the other is paid to stir the shit. I also think the Putt need to define a set of rules for mods as a basis for accountability. What we have now is a free-for-all and no one really knows what mods are allowed to do on their non-system subs.
heygeorge ago
This is how Voat is intended, and what it says in the rules. In short, mods are free to make their own rules and run their own subverses how they choose. OTOH, Putts is allowed to remove a mod or banhammer anyone at anytime for any goddamn reason he chooses.
ratsmack ago
Hmmmm.... not very clear on what is expected of mods. I think we can and should do better.
heygeorge ago
There’s another bit about subverses which is relevant.
It’s really the Voat community that has come up with what is expected of mods, and historic posts like the call for [J] volunteers on System-owned subs.
This all being said, yes, it would be useful to re-write a lot of the guidelines and FAQ’s. This is not really Puttsy’s strong suit.
ratsmack ago
I have seen a lot of growth in the last year or so and if it continues with no well defined rules, then there will be much moaning and gnashing of teeth. It is always hard to implement new rules and guidelines after the growth has happened. We've all seen the shitstorms at Digg, Reddit and even Slashdot had some issues when rules were tightened. I just wish Putt would at least start the conversation.
Hey @PuttItOut, are you ready?
heygeorge ago
I think Putts (and the userbase) would be better served if he lets this ride out a bit and keeps working on the new Voat Votes update.
drstrangegov ago
Order from chaos
ratsmack ago
For now, yes... but he can add it to his TODO list.