moderation status. I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to
discuss how moderation works on this list(and why):
This list, is much different than most, in terms of moderation. At
one point, I was a member of over 125 lists, and most of them had
the same problems - spam, porn, and arguing. Some were totally un-
moderated, others were "sort of" moderated, while others moderated
certain people while they were new, and AFTER they caused a problem.
I have seen droves of people exit these groups, all saying the same
things. When I set up this list, I decided it would be distinctly
different - but how? Every thing I thought of had positives and
negatives. Here's what I came up with, and why:
1. I would be an involved Moderator. If a Moderator doesn't care
about their list, why should anyone else?
2. This would be a list where everyone could come and talk.
Beginner's through Professional are welcome, and for that reason,
there would have to be a "playground teacher", as differences of
opinion are bound to happen.
3. We would have an agree to disagree policy. Vegans/Vegetarians/Non-
Vegetarians co-exist on this list, as do people who have various
thoughts on preservation systems. So far, there has been little
bloodshed, but I feel that is due to this list being tightly
moderated. I feel people are much more careful about HOW they word things, due to this.
4. I would make this a list people of any age would to be able to use. Because of this, I can't "chance" even one off-color post to get through.
5. I have seen the results of what happens when people are un-moderated, after a few posts. I *AM NOT* saying anyone here would be this way, but I have seen what can happen. I have also seen how vindictive some people can be towards other lists. Loosening up on moderation after someone posts a few times could be opening up our list to outsiders just waiting to cause trouble. I have seen that happen!
6. In order for me to keep track of what is going on, it is just easier to filter it as it goes through. I cand keep track of it better, and I don't have to worry about whether or not 50 messages back there is a porn message or a scrum going on between several people.
7. One of the reasons that I do not have some people moderated, and others not, is I don't want to "play favorites", listen to people ask why THEY are moderated, while someone else is not, or try to keep track of who is moderated, and who is not.
8. People on these lists usually belong to many others. Occasionally, people will accidentally e-mail items to the list intending that they go elsewhere. Some are quite "lively". Being moderated weeds out any e-mails not meant for the list. By the way, this has happened.
I *KNOW* the system has its problems. I *KNOW* it tends to slow the list down. I *KNOW* some people are offended by the fact they are moderated. For these problems, I am sorry. But I feel they are trade offs for having a safe haven to come to, and talk about cosmetics, soaps, toiletries, candles, and scented items. Hopefully, some of the unique - well, I feel they're unique - features on this list, will outweigh the moderation issue. I am also hoping the fact the list is moderated is a comfort to parents. I am working the problem of it slowing down the list. Within the next 4 months, or so, you may not even notice the messages are being moderated. Just so people know: Even MY posts need to be approved <grin> I sincerely hope this post, or being moderated, does not offend anyone. I just thought it was time for me to speak up. We've had several new members, and the e-mail I got just poked me in the butt to explain the situation.
This will be put in the files section. It will be sent out to all new members, and will be sent as a reminder to everyone once a month.
I hope all of you understand. I mean well!
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