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Originally Posted by Alusair

The difference is that members come to the forums out of fun. Moderators come out of obligation.

I would be saddened that moderators come here out of obligation and not to participate in the forums.

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Originally Posted by Alusair

But you likely know that old song and tune.

I hear it quite often. :p

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Originally Posted by Alusair

With all that said, however, we stick around because we like this community, and like maintaining the community as a civil and enjoyable place for people to meet, which, let's face it, Evony itself doesn't really do.

Evony couldn't punch it's way out of a cardboard box if it's life was on the line. Evony has disconnected itself from every possible facet of it's organization and it's a shame that they are unable to provide the most basic services without screwing up.

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Originally Posted by Alusair

But in the end, good and bad is on a scale. The good isn't really that much higher than the bad. Putting mods on a public pedestal to be bashed, insulted, mocked, or humiliated would be the sort of issue to likely tip the scale. The end result is that no one wants to be a mod (for honest reasons) because it's more trouble than it's worth, and those already in the position quit.

Agreed. Positions of power are always subject to opposition which can be breaking.

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Originally Posted by Alusair

And now I get to the point of this post: If the mods quit, and no one else is foolish enough to take such a doormat position, what do you think will happen to this message board? Dawnseeker can't manage the whole place by himself, Evony is unlikely to divert the time and effort of their paid staff to the forums, they're also unlikely to make forum moderators a paid staff position in an attempt to lure more fish into the net, and it's also pretty unlikely Evony will continue paying money to maintain a message board with absolutely no rule-enforcement, as it would only give them more bad reputation and public image.

No mods would bring about a cataclysmic state of affair. We'd either have to adapt to the change and bring about a new social order or slowly bleed out of the board. of course, there will always be members who can be suckered into working for no pay or benefits. I don't think Evony could really fix it's image anyway.

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Originally Posted by Alusair

So, would you feel that having moderators you don't 100% agree with but still co-exist with is better than having no moderators and consequently no message board?

Moderators have to be unbiased. They should have no connection with the member base they maintain. A long-time GFX member should not be policing the GFX board.

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Originally Posted by Alusair

If you simply want to stir trouble and try to incite disorder, then I assure you the end result will not bring anything but grief to everyone involved.

As unfortunate as it is, I lack the ability to persuade. I cannot incite disorder or chaos. I can only dig myself farther into a hole in the hopes I will appear on the other side of the world.

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Originally Posted by Alusair

In the end, it's often better to try to make the best of what you have (compromising can count) rather than risk losing much in an attempt to gain little.

I've been losing things for quite awhile and I fear I will continue if I fail to intervene.

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Originally Posted by Alusair

Try to work with us, not against us. We're all people that love the message board (or lovingly hate it, or whatever). The results may bear sweeter fruit.

Perhaps they may not.

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Originally Posted by Jurnis

If you seriously want to turn the OT into a piece of trash, then keep on with the mod-bashing...You'll see where it gets you.

You can't turn trash into trash, comrade. All you can do is make it seem like it's treasure.The incident itself did not happen in the OT.

I'm disappointed that you connect opposition to mod-bashing with no thought. It speaks volumes to what you think of others. I do not dislike the mod, I dislike what the mod has done. Proper channels mean little to one who has tried and failed before.

long post my friend. but beware evony wont like there secrets out

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I had some oatmeal cookies this morning. They were so gud. :)

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Originally Posted by ardee

no, not really! Im merely saying that I am not the one to be considered as a mod even if there are no more choices out there... cuz Im just a vengeful mother pucka!!! rofl rofl rofl

"Even when I walk in the valley of death, I will fear no evil cuz I'm the baddest mother pucka in the valley!!!" - Alliance Depraved rofl

nope no you're just weird

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Originally Posted by SickbyDefinition

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I had some oatmeal cookies this morning. They were so gud. :)

Im offically jellous :(

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Originally Posted by XxflamesxX

Im offically jellous :(

makes flames a fresh batch of oatmeal cookies :cheer:

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Originally Posted by <3Sari<3

makes flames a fresh batch of oatmeal cookies :cheer:

:cheer: Score!!! Do i get a Surprise with them?

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Originally Posted by <3Sari<3

makes flames a fresh batch of oatmeal cookies :cheer:

ewwww.
I want yummy goodness in my cookies, not high fiber.

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Originally Posted by Rota

ewwww.
I want yummy goodness in my cookies, not high fiber.

thats ok, more for me then!

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Originally Posted by Rota

ewwww.
I want yummy goodness in my cookies, not high fiber.

But oatmeal raisin cookies with cinnamon is good!