ozhonda moderator

[EG5]

What do you guys think of the way ozhonda moderator running this forums?

[Civic Type R]

Whats the point of having the lounge section if its so heavily moderated and half the threads end up being locked ?

No one is defaming anyone or argueing.

[JINRAI]

im gonna be brutally honest here...flame me if u want but how je87s became a mod is beyond me

[dc2dc2dc2]

harsh reality jinrai im afraid.

"its not about what u know, its all about who u know" :rolleyes:

[egSi]

im gonna be brutally honest here...flame me if u want but how je87s became a mod is beyond me

omg rofl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


bawhahhahahahahahhahahahahhahhhhahahahaha!!!!

etc etc

[Mz Integrra]

Yeah I agree with Jinrai. I was actually contemplating posting up a thread about how ppl 'become' moderators.

Being a public forum, shouldn't us members be asked to vote in some sort of poll when admin is thinking about adding new mods to the site???

As a member of OzHonda I would like to know what's going on and have a chance to express my opinions regarding mods and whatever other status a select few ppl on here have.
Fairs fair don't you think?

[Tu88y]

I agree with you Mz Integra. How does a Mod become a Mod...

[tRipitaka]

sooner or later, everyone will become a mod, and we'll all be one happy family :)

[joneblaze]

LOL... of course it's who you know. To think anything otherwise would be naive.

OzHonda is a "not for profit" *taps nose* organisation, owned by a single person, and not this community. He can do whatever the fock he chooses.

Just don't forget that a community is made up of many people. These people have power too. (ala WRX enthusiast breakaway site OzWrx.com from the mainstream Rexnet.com).

[wynode]

The way it works is that basically we look at users who are online fairly frequently (doesn't have to be online 24/7) and tends to express themselves as being mature and sensible. We can only go by what is posted online/their online behavour in terms of assessing them.

Once we have a few users in mind, we just post it up in the mods section and if everyone agrees, he/she becomes a mod based on the other moderators feedback (no, I don't just choose who becomes a mod :))

OK after writing that I just realied that I think the thread was started due to something else.....so i'll let this go on its own way.

[Mr. Focus]

oh, so thats how the selection is done. i thought you picked names out of a hat hahahahahahahaha

[yfin]

harsh reality jinrai im afraid.

"its not about what u know, its all about who u know" :rolleyes:

Not true in the case of Ozhonda.

I didn't know the mods or Wyn before I became a mod (save for meeting Toe once at a Ozhonda meet).

[ian]

harsh reality jinrai im afraid.

"its not about what u know, its all about who u know" :rolleyes:
and..................who you sleep with? :p :p :p

[zco]

what is a moderator.. and what do they do

[z3lda]

panda is a prime example

[JINRAI]

wyn, your explaination is all good and well but unfortunately the outcome suggests otherwise (only a few mods are worthy of the title) :)

[z3lda]

jinrai stop nominatin yourself .....

[wynode]

wyn, your explaination is all good and well but unfortunately the outcome suggests otherwise (only a few mods are worthy of the title) :)
It's ironic that yo're posting in this thread :p

Anyways..........people (friends) always ask me if they can be a mod but I have to say no.......its not easy trust me.....especially when they are people you know.

Then the other problem is that when one member of a group of people who know each other well becomes a moderator.....then the others want to know why they didn't become a moderator. Then when friends become moderators, they don't always moderate objectively. It isn't as easy as it looks :p

[SiReal]

hahah..since panda became a mod, i've noticed alot of threads in the lounge get locked straight up once the answer is given. wtf. So wheres the fun oin the lounge. hahah....anyway..i thikn the mods are doing a great job to be honest. I've seen other forums and they are by far much more poorly managed..I.e. the things they say, the way the forum is set out and the standard code of conduct.

[JINRAI]

just to be clear...in no way did i respond to this thread to nominate myself or anything of the sort (im havin' too much fun responding to entertainers like zelda and co.)

wyn, thats true no arguements there

[Mz Integrra]

Ok, so back to what I was saying. When the ppl 'upstairs' decide to make people mods, why can't you put a list up and get the rest of us to vote?

[dc2dc2dc2]

coz it'll simply be a popularity competition eg. say we had

qball vs panda
it would simply be melb voters vs syd voters.

[Mz Integrra]

You think?
I wouldn't vote for someone just bcoz they're from my state

[yfin]

Ok, so back to what I was saying. When the ppl 'upstairs' decide to make people mods, why can't you put a list up and get the rest of us to vote?

It is not a popularity contest. What do you think this is - Australian Idol? Didn't Shannon Noel come 2nd a few years ago!! Was he the 2nd best singer in the contest? Make up your own mind :p The most popular person on Ozhonda is not necesarily going to be a good mod. That is my 2 cents.

[ian]

Ok, so back to what I was saying. When the ppl 'upstairs' decide to make people mods, why can't you put a list up and get the rest of us to vote?
ditto:thumbsup:

[dc2dc2dc2]

It is not a popularity contest. What do you think this is - Australian Idol? :p The most popular person on Ozhonda is not necesarily going to be a good mod. That is my 2 cents.

agree. :wave:

[Mr. Focus]

and qld gets left out :(

[yfin]

haha.....cos most of the asians who drive hondas probably live in sydney and melb. (cos asians love hondas) and they become a majority

So Asians all vote the same way do they? Maybe you should rethink your post. I would.

[ian]

bloody asians..........hehehehe:p
(no offence, pun intended)

[yfin]

i never said that. don't get all sensitive. my apologies if i offended anyone.

I wasn't offended as I am not Asian.

[Mr. Focus]

it is a good and valid point made by the original poster, however (and i've seen this before, as i run a car club), too many opinions collide when you ask for everyones view. just look at the thread on shirts. each person likes to have their input and nothing ever gets done. sometimes it has to be chosen by a select few to do the thinking for the rest.
at times it may not be the best of decisions and we may not agree with it, but we as members have to respect the views of the people that control the site

[yfin]

it is a good and valid point made by the original poster, however (and i've seen this before, as i run a car club), too many opinions collide when you ask for everyones view. just look at the thread on shirts. each person likes to have their input and nothing ever gets done. sometimes it has to be chosen by a select few to do the thinking for the rest.
at times it may not be the best of decisions and we may not agree with it, but we as members have to respect the views of the people that control the site

Be careful - if you keep posting such sensible posts Wyn will make you a mod. Then you will never leave! :D

[Mr. Focus]

hahahahaha...never! i post too much carp in the lounge lol

[z3lda]

i reckon that frequent posters should get power, that way we can ban each other.
like mIRC

/msg chanop ban #ozhonda wyn -noexpire

[sesshoumaru]

i think it's a big job for the mods to run the forums, and i think they do a pretty good job.:thumbsup::thumbsup: remember that they do it in their own time, and they do it for free.

although god knows who panda sucked to get a mod job... :rolleyes:
maturity? are you serious? :confused::confused:

wonder what would happen if we could nominate mods, or vote them out of power.:cool:

[panda[cRx]]

hahahahaha...never! i post too much carp in the lounge lol

didnt stop me:wave:

stop all this crap about nominating and votind for mods, this is not big brother
"z3lda you have been evicted, you have 30 seconds to leave ozhonda"

i think most of the mods do a pretty good job of it all. if anyone has a problem with the modding all they need to do is bring it up with wyn or the respective mod and something will be done about it if need be.

[jackosimm]

i think most of the mods do a pretty good job of it all. if anyone has a problem with the modding all they need to do is bring it up with wyn or the respective mod and something will be done about it if need be.

Hery Hery Loz

[T-onedc2]

I reckon this forum is a pretty tidy and well organised with everything kept in it's place. There's every oportunity to communicate with mods if any probs at any time and seems they try and do the right thing. Personally I'd have trouble fitting in modding with my life and work while not getting paid.
So hats off to the mods! Good job! :D

[tRipitaka]

i think the mods here are doing a great job..
i just don't think it needed the extra 4 mods in 2 days..
it was fine before it, not saying it isn't fine now though..

[wynode]

Be careful - if you keep posting such sensible posts Wyn will make you a mod. Then you will never leave! :D
Shush!

[Civic Type R]

Can i go to a bank or is there an online entry form for me to fill in my details to become a moderator :wave: :D

j/k

[panda[cRx]]

Can i go to a bank or is there an online entry form for me to fill in my details to become a moderator :wave: :D

j/k

try here (https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=wynode@ozhonda.com&item_number=donate_01&no_note=1&tax=0&currency_code=USD&lc=AU):)

[jes87s]

I didnt ask to be a moderator, and quite frankly it doesnt bother me either way, but I dont know why this has to be directed at me. I simply got a PM.

[Civic Type R]

how much did you pay Panda ?

[jes87s]

I dont know Panda or any of them. Why am I getting all of this from you? I received a PM, THAT IS IT!

[|N|]

so win .... wats the goin price now?

[wynode]

Now this thread is going OT. Like I said before, I do not decide who becomes a mod.......the other moderators AND myself have a say in it. That is exactly how jess got picked (she didn't choose).

Now no more OT replies pls.

[toE]

What do you guys think of the way ozhonda moderator running this forums?

Going back to the topic at hand ie. the author of this thread...
Have you been recently treated unfairly?
Or would you mind being more specific about your query (if any)?

Like panda has said, you can either lodge a complaint with wynode and I'm sure he'll get to the bottom of it asap.

[tinkerbell]

i want to be able to rep posters for good/bad tech posts - is this idea still in the pipeline?

[bennjamin]

i tend to ask why this thread was created too....

as always - feel free to PM myself or any other moderator in regards to complaints or issues :)


EDIT - Tinkerbell - you can add for any posts ATM but you cannot add negative rep - not so sure when this will be 100% operational

[J-MuN]

i tend to ask why this thread was created too....
i'm guessing this thread was opened obviously so other users can discuss wat goes on here.

I know its been a bit of a topic lately in the Spam Thread. At least ppl can voice out their opinions. :wave:

[panda[cRx]]

yeah but nobody has said anything, they're all talking shit

[tinkerbell]

EDIT - Tinkerbell - you can add for any posts ATM

how?

[EuroAccord13]

I have no idea how I became a mod honestly, but I endeavour to do to the best of my abilities..... If someone has an issue with any mods, I'm sure a PM to the complaints department won't be thrown out the box...


OT!!!




I wasn't offended as I am not Asian.

You will be if you continue hanging out with me :p

[bennjamin]

how?


isnt this the reputation thingy ?

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=500/79tinks-med.jpg

[tinkerbell]

all i can do for other members is report a bad post...

it is a ! in a red circle...

yes - i do have yellow smile, but i can't add to my own reputation now, can i?

[bennjamin]

all i can do for other members is report a bad post...

it is a ! in a red circle...

yes - i do have yellow smile, but i can't add to my own reputation now, can i?

Isnt this implemented to all members (looks at Win) - because it is the positive rep icon :confused:

PM Wynode Dave for a more indepth discussion or perhaps create another "site discussion"-discussion :)

[Q_ball]

jst leave it be peeps!!
who honestly cares whos a mod and who isnt!?!?!
should b happy for those that have been selected to be a mod outta how many thousand members there are on OH.
as long as we can still discuss wat we wanna discuss in the rite part of the forum who cares.
all the ppl that are mods are good ppl so hold nuthin against em, except for mayb panda lol jks man
agree with mr focus ere, us normal members should jst let the higher powers do there thing, we should jst accept it as it comes.
if we start havin a say in how the heirachy of OH works, then the whole sites gona crumble to bits

my 2c

[Chi]

I know for a fact wyn wont let me be mod, becos once he does,he'll know ill ban everyone on this forum !!!

BAN U's ALL DAMNIT !!!

[wynode]

i want to be able to rep posters for good/bad tech posts - is this idea still in the pipeline?

I've completely forgotten about finishing that off. I will add that to my todo list and get back to you guys.

[ECU-MAN]

I reckon this forum is a pretty tidy and well organised with everything kept in it's place. There's every oportunity to communicate with mods if any probs at any time and seems they try and do the right thing. Personally I'd have trouble fitting in modding with my life and work while not getting paid.
So hats off to the mods! Good job! :D

thanks alot.

yes we mods do this in our spare time, and it is hard to cover all bases. I must admit having extra mods dedicated to specific forums makes it easier.

[BlitZ]

yeah you mods dont do a too bad job...

Somtimes are abit restrictive..
Its like the government.. no tolerence or human emotion...

apart from being senseless and cold you guys dont do a too bad job,..

Keep up the good work ;)

Yeah we need more chicks as mods..
I dig chicks with power.. only kidding.. whisp!!

[jes87s]

Yeah we need more chicks as mods..
I dig chicks with power.. only kidding.. whisp!!
*Woo-cheeee!* (Cracks my whip!) Haha just joking. I am still getting used to it so I'll do my best!

[Q_ball]

*Woo-cheeee!* (Cracks my whip!) Haha just joking. I am still getting used to it so I'll do my best!
good shit jess :D :thumbsup:

[Chi]

can u even lift a whip with at ur size jes? hahaha!!

[jes87s]

can u even lift a whip with at ur size jes? hahaha!!
Haha you're soo much bigger than me arent you! You'd be suprised what I can hold! :p

Back on topic!!!!!!!!!!

[Chi]

errrrr..... covers groin.

[Q_ball]

u pussy chi

[Paul1985]

i think the majority of the complaints here are from jealous people.

i also think people should be given power due to there input on "honda's" and their dedication to the site (i.e long-term users always making reputable honda related posts that seem friendly and dont flame others, 1 person i can think of off the top of my head is h22a accord, read heaps of helpful info and DIY stuff from him lately and his a long-term member) it should have nothing to do with the lounge

this is a honda forum, not a mothers club.. its not about general chit-chat in the lounge

mods such as ben, wyn, ecu-man, toe just to name a few set great examples.. always helping out with tech/honda related questions, aswell as having a good chat in the lounge. (btw, thanks for the timing belt help wyn and ecu-man, if it wasnt for people like u, my problem wouldnt have been solved)

certain mods seem to input more so in the lounge than anywhere else, which i believe isnt what this site is about, the only exception here should be if they're mods more for their computer skills rather than honda knowledge

i believe that there are certain people who have been members since 03/04 and have plenty of "reputable" posts. these members should be considered more so than newish members of 05 that are new and have a lot less knowledge than some of the older members here.. then again, i dont see any reason for new mods at all..

if the mods decide to put on new mods, then i believe it's for the best, and i agree with the decisions they make.. they are the people who run the site and if they did a bad job then we wouldnt be here would we?

just my 2c

[wynode]

Thanks for the comments Paul. Just so everyone knows, moderators aren't chosen purely on their technical knowlege, but also (depending on what area they're to moderate) their time online and apparent objectiveness / fairness.

Being a moderator doesn't mean you have to know the ins and outs of a car.......but means you can create an atmosphere where people respect each others views and the community gets along peacfully (that said, some technical understanding/backgound IS required). But once again.....it depends on what you are moderating. I mean look at panda......he doesn't know jack shit.........so we put him in the lounge.......hehe j/k

[Paul1985]

lol.. i see.. so people are given areas to look after where they're most suited.. makes things a bit clearer i.e. panda in the lounge, i reckon if lounge posts counted he would double your post count, lol.. therefor he is well suited there

[panda[cRx]]

i also think people should be given power due to there input on "honda's" and their dedication to the site (i.e long-term users always making reputable honda related posts that seem friendly and dont flame others, 1 person i can think of off the top of my head is h22a accord, read heaps of helpful info and DIY stuff from him lately and his a long-term member) it should have nothing to do with the lounge

this is a honda forum, not a mothers club.. its not about general chit-chat in the lounge

certain mods seem to input more so in the lounge than anywhere else, which i believe isnt what this site is about, the only exception here should be if they're mods more for their computer skills rather than honda knowledge


dude this is why jess and i are LOUNGE MODS (yes the lounge does need modding too lol)
it's not like wyn made us the mods for the forced induction or track racing areas is it?

have any of the new mods done anything wrong to receive the flaming or are you all just pissed at who has been selected to be mods?

[wynode]

this has turned out to be a pretty informative thread .........i hope!

[aimre]

can i be a mod?

[panda[cRx]]

I mean look at panda......he doesn't know jack shit.........so we put him in the lounge.......hehe j/k

try not having ur car for 7 months and see if you still give a shit about noobs asking the same old questions in the 'technical' sections:rolleyes:

[SiR JDM]

Maybe my contribution as a mod is less evident to that of some of the other mods..

Apart from the DIY article I wrote and the b16a faq which i constantly answer questions to .. atleast 1 per week via PM/msn/email .. i also do the feature car articles and up untill recently for a long time organized weekly coffee meets, wednesday night bball and helped out at cruises... and ontop of that general mod duties and giving advice/help where i can.

I do spend a bit of time in the lounge, i have a feeling paul was referring to me when made that comment, but for me Ozhonda isn't just a technical discussion/archive site, its a community and like the coffee meets and bball and cruises and meeting up for feature cars etc i like to meet and socialise with the guys .. even pop by at the clubs if the OH boys are there n have a drink with them etc...

Hopefully that gives people a bit of an idea of what i do around here unlike the typical forum nazi jumping on every mistake members make and delete posts/lock threads etc :D

p.s. benj is a nazi :D

[panda[cRx]]

^ good points. i was in the same boat last year ( i started the bball thing and u know it:D) i was helping organising mini meets/drives/coffee meets (back at icy lol) with melb members etc etc hell i was even at the first melb meet in the rain in 03 :rolleyes:
the only other member still around that i remember was there is toE

i know james, toE and myself (amongst others) also helped countless noobs that popped up in the mirc chat

i feel i have contributed to OH a fair amount (as have the other mods)
so i think this mod bashing is a lil unfair.

paul1985 you have alot to say about mod selection but nothing to say about their mod performance. does it really matter how the mods are selected as long as they do their job?
there's not much point in hating who is and who isnt a mod, it's not like the mods get paid or anything. if anything it makes more ppl dislike them for modding their asses

and yes benj is a mod-nazi :)

[j0nbubz]

mods are doing a great job looking after the whole of ozhonda.
question how many mods are there? and is wynode the head?

[Chi]

Wyn gives heads thats for sure.

[Paul1985]

Maybe my contribution as a mod is less evident to that of some of the other mods..

Apart from the DIY article I wrote and the b16a faq which i constantly answer questions to .. atleast 1 per week via PM/msn/email .. i also do the feature car articles and up untill recently for a long time organized weekly coffee meets, wednesday night bball and helped out at cruises... and ontop of that general mod duties and giving advice/help where i can.

I do spend a bit of time in the lounge, i have a feeling paul was referring to me when made that comment, but for me Ozhonda isn't just a technical discussion/archive site, its a community and like the coffee meets and bball and cruises and meeting up for feature cars etc i like to meet and socialise with the guys .. even pop by at the clubs if the OH boys are there n have a drink with them etc...

Hopefully that gives people a bit of an idea of what i do around here unlike the typical forum nazi jumping on every mistake members make and delete posts/lock threads etc :D

p.s. benj is a nazi :D

nah i wasnt referring to u SiR JDM.. u even helped me out with b16a questions after reading your FAQ when i first joined :thumbsup:

i hope i havent offended any mods, was just expressing my opinions

[bennjamin]

i hope i havent offended any mods, was just expressing my opinions

Ahh thats ok - no harm there.

*scrunches up tissue*

*bans Paul1985* :wave:

[z3lda]

i want to be mod so i can flame, ban then get there IP and hack them. com on!! i've been long time member and i have posted reputatatatable information.

got vouchers for them too :D

[tRipitaka]

i vote zelda to be ozhonda vice-CEO

[wynode]

This is turning into spam now. If this is to be re-opened with a good reason, then PM a mod please.