Changes To CPAPtalk Operating and Moderation Practices
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Re: Changes To CPAPtalk Operating and Moderation Practices
Thank you, Johnny.
I am sorry if I was too hard on you.
I am sorry if I was too hard on you.
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I want to hug you right now. Thanks!
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Re: Changes To CPAPtalk Operating and Moderation Practices
thanks, johnny! this really is for the best for the forum.
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Re: Changes To CPAPtalk Operating and Moderation Practices
Thank you Johnny, you couldn't have picked a better person to be the first..
I was about ready to go else where...
I was about ready to go else where...
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Re: Changes To CPAPtalk Operating and Moderation Practices
Awesome!
I came back from a weekend trip, saw a couple posts that referred to deleted posts, and then a comment that made me wonder if a banning had finally occurred. Then I started looking for the thread that would answer my question. Took me a minute to look at the stickies. What awesome news.
Now we can get back to helping people.
I came back from a weekend trip, saw a couple posts that referred to deleted posts, and then a comment that made me wonder if a banning had finally occurred. Then I started looking for the thread that would answer my question. Took me a minute to look at the stickies. What awesome news.
Now we can get back to helping people.
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Re: Changes To CPAPtalk Operating and Moderation Practices
Thank You so much Mr. Goodman. You have NO idea just how many times I wanted to post something but didn't for fear of inciting a riot and subsequently having the thread go off on a tangent. These are welcome changes indeed.
And congratulations to the new wrench !
And congratulations to the new wrench !
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Re: Changes To CPAPtalk Operating and Moderation Practices
+1Thank you for doing this. This forum has helped numerous people over the years, including me. The last few months, this forum was hijacked by an individual that kept the forum in turmoil and prevented it from being as helpful as it should be. There were also several people who helped stir things up by posting as "guest" in an attempt to remain anonymous. Now, the forum can get back to being the useful tool it is designed to be.
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Thank you, I firmly believe you've done the right thing, a powerful step towards bringing the forum back to being what it was always best at, an incredible source of help, information, and indeed inspiration for those of us trying to make the best out of cpap.johnnygoodman wrote:Howdy All,
CPAPtalk's mission is to help people with CPAP issues - peer to peer.
CPAPtalk must be above all things a welcoming, supportive and helpful place for new CPAP users. Henceforth CPAPtalk will adopt of policy of chasing off the flagrant, profane, repeat offender, intolerable trolls. Regular one time trolls and comments that give offense but are made as part of an attempt at reasoned discourse remain welcome.
Here are permanent changes we're making:
1. We are disabling Guest Posts.
2. @xxyzx, you have exhausted propriety, ignored warnings and made our community less welcoming. You have not supported our mission. You are banned from CPAPtalk.
Here are changes we'll make and see how they go:
1. All new CPAPtalk registrations must be validated by email before becoming active.
2. We are appointing moderators. Pugsy will be the first. Be aware we'll change moderators out from time to time, not because of a job poorly done but to share load and prevent fiefdoms. Moderators are to enforce the user agreement with as light a touch and as much latitude as reasonable.
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Re: Changes To CPAPtalk Operating and Moderation Practices
I totally support this decision. I left for several weeks due to the insane amount of negativity and the hate-spewing.
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
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Re: Changes To CPAPtalk Operating and Moderation Practices
While I applaud your "permanent" and "see how they go" decisions ... I must admit that I'm a bit surprised.
May your new policy benefit all forum participants.
Thanks Johnny, for providing the forum service and have a great holiday season!
May your new policy benefit all forum participants.
Thanks Johnny, for providing the forum service and have a great holiday season!
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+1palerider wrote:Thank you, I firmly believe you've done the right thing, a powerful step towards bringing the forum back to being what it was always best at, an incredible source of help, information, and indeed inspiration for those of us trying to make the best out of cpap.johnnygoodman wrote:Howdy All,
CPAPtalk's mission is to help people with CPAP issues - peer to peer.
CPAPtalk must be above all things a welcoming, supportive and helpful place for new CPAP users. Henceforth CPAPtalk will adopt of policy of chasing off the flagrant, profane, repeat offender, intolerable trolls. Regular one time trolls and comments that give offense but are made as part of an attempt at reasoned discourse remain welcome.
Here are permanent changes we're making:
1. We are disabling Guest Posts.
2. @xxyzx, you have exhausted propriety, ignored warnings and made our community less welcoming. You have not supported our mission. You are banned from CPAPtalk.
Here are changes we'll make and see how they go:
1. All new CPAPtalk registrations must be validated by email before becoming active.
2. We are appointing moderators. Pugsy will be the first. Be aware we'll change moderators out from time to time, not because of a job poorly done but to share load and prevent fiefdoms. Moderators are to enforce the user agreement with as light a touch and as much latitude as reasonable.
Thanks, Mr. Goodman.
Thanks, Pugsy.
It's a shame that the changes are required, but I agree that they did, indeed, become necessary.
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Accounts to put on the foe list: Me. I often post misleading, timewasting stuff.
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Re: Changes To CPAPtalk Operating and Moderation Practices
"I" am willing to take my chances with the "personal preferences" of this best choice for a Moderator.Julie wrote:Dare I ask what is the scope of the moderation and will Pugsy's personal preferences come to bear (how could they not)?
Further, I have no doubts nor fears she will do her job with moderation.
We are all lucky he didn't choose me!
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Re: Changes To CPAPtalk Operating and Moderation Practices
I am sure she has a problem with me at times, but she is wise and fair, I doubt we could get better. Johnny done well, I know he has mixed feelings about the much needed changes. It's already made a difference, let the healing begin. JimStuUnderPressure wrote:"I" am willing to take my chances with the "personal preferences" of this best choice for a Moderator.Julie wrote:Dare I ask what is the scope of the moderation and will Pugsy's personal preferences come to bear (how could they not)?
Further, I have no doubts nor fears she will do her job with moderation.
We are all lucky he didn't choose me!
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What a relief.
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Wonderful! It feels like somebody finally opened the door and let the fresh air in. I always loved that this forum was UNmoderated, until recently, when the troll moved himself in permanently and got in the way of helping people. It worked until it didn't.
Pugsy, I don't know whether to congratulate you or send my condolences--as moderation is a thankless job--but Johnny picked the right person, and hopefully light moderation will mean that there won't be much for you to do.
Not blaming anybody, but the banning was long overdue.
Pugsy, I don't know whether to congratulate you or send my condolences--as moderation is a thankless job--but Johnny picked the right person, and hopefully light moderation will mean that there won't be much for you to do.
Not blaming anybody, but the banning was long overdue.
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