3 Reasons Moderators should not be in invisible mode!

[Alusair]

1. When somebody new logs on to here looking for help, they will check who's online and look for mod's. If you're invisible, how will they find you?

When I was visible in the past (and didn't limit my PMs/VMs to friends+contacts only), 99% of the help people asked from me were things I couldn't do for them anyway, and I spent a large amount of time I could have used moderating the forums, telling them to go ask the Representatives instead.

Even when I was invisible, it didn't deter people's inquiries because as the moderator of most of the most trafficked game forums (at that time), most people PM'd me requests/demands to fix bugs or restore lost troops or cents on a constant basis anyway.

2. If somebody see's that no mod's that appear visible online, people that can't see invisible's will take the opportunity to make spam posts and break the rules. Ever notice when no mods are online, spam skyrockets? Coincidence? I think not.

That's kind of the reason I used it in the past, actually. If someone has the intention to misbehave, naturally most are going to wait until no one's around to bust them to do it. With that said, I'd rather they do it when they think I'm not around when I actually am, than when I'm truly not there. The illusion of being gone was my hook, line, sinker trick of catching the ne'er-do-goods.

With that said, I've stopped using invisible mode since the rank-permissions were adjusted.

[DCJerboa]

I have no clue how to turn on invisible mode, or where the option is, and have never been invisible. Therefore, you'll see me around and can ask for my help... as long as its not to find the invisible mode option. lol

[ninno20]

If someone has the intention to misbehave, naturally most are going to wait until no one's around to bust them to do it. With that said, I'd rather they do it when they think I'm not around when I actually am, than when I'm truly not there. The illusion of being gone was my hook, line, sinker trick of catching the ne'er-do-goods.
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Haha i love it. ^_^

I have no clue how to turn on invisible mode, or where the option is, and have never been invisible. Therefore, you'll see me around and can ask for my help... as long as its not to find the invisible mode option. lol

+rep i needed a good chuckle. Better here then random comments on you stalking my pictures. xD

[abracax]

I don't use it because people come to me for help. Now, I also spend more than half my replies with newcomers explaining I'm not Evony that is true, however now that we have an official "link" stating this, it makes that much easier.

People use us being online to ask questions, comments, ask to move threads, etc. I like people knowing when I'm around, so long as they don't get ticked off that I took more than three minutes to respond to their PMS

PM's or "PMS"? lol

[AbstractAngel]

PM's or "PMS"? lol

Well... Usually both!

[Skirata]

Any reasons listed by mods as to why they should stay in invisible mode should be considered lies and not be taken seriously.

[Revoltion]

Its fun to see people who are in invisible mode.

Like acer.

[Boleslav]

1. When somebody new logs on to here looking for help, they will check who's online and look for mod's. If you're invisible, how will they find you?

They post on my wall or send me a PM or cry out for help in a thread. I think I pretty much respond same day to any appeal for help.

many more would try to get help if they saw you were online and would get a faster response.

I've been invisible and visible (despite my "ninjamod" reputation I go between both according to my fancy) and I haven't noticed any significant difference in the quantity of issues members approach me with, or the nature of their issues.

2. If somebody see's that no mod's that appear visible online, people that can't see invisible's will take the opportunity to make spam posts and break the rules. Ever notice when no mods are online, spam skyrockets? Coincidence? I think not.

When we talked about this before, you said that you liked me to use visible mode because you could warn your alliance mates when I was online to prevent them posting in the forums. But I rather want people to post on the forums!

3. I can't see the Mod's! Yea...and it makes me mad...for example I needed a post approved in a thread and couldn't see any moderators online

As far as I know, any mod can approve or delete any post caught in the filter.

[brownchocolate]

I forget sometimes people can see me in inviso mode. I Hate it when i get a message while im just strolling the forums minding my own buisness(Not trolling).

Who am i kiddin i be trolling like cars be rollin.Peace outttttt

[GarytheBanana]

3 Reasons why mods should not be invisible...........

1) They can pick your pocket

2) They can sneak up on you in the shower (psycho anyone?)

3) They can haunt you for the rest of your life.