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Originally posted by Cerek the Barbaric:
Sazerac....I have a question.
Would it not be more productive for a member to question a Moderators' decision in the forum (as long as it's done respectfully), so that the Mod could explain his/her reasoning for the decision.
It seems like this would help new members learn what is and isn't acceptable more quickly.
If I PM you with a question, I'll learn your reasons, but no one else will.
I also want to make a distinction between "questioning" a decision and "disagreement" with a decision.
"Questioning" - means that I don't understand what rule was violated or why the Mod decided to take the action they did. This is the type I feel should be Posted on the forum for all to see.
"Disagreement" - means that I know WHY you took a certain action, but I don't agree with it. This SHOULD be handled by PM, because posting it on the forum will undermine the Mods authority.
Just my [img]graemlins/twocents.gif[/img]
Cerek, NO, what it does it lead to speculation and arguing by some members who feel they have the correct answer and have the right to question Z's rules on his own forum. We've seen this erupt into flaming and outright disrespect for Z and his moderators. Ziroc, himself made the rule to pm or email any questions/disagreements instead of posting. It often leads to someone posting something offensive and rather than deal with it, Z says do such things off board.
The reason this is such an issue, is many people here will tell you of other places that went up in flames and ended up closing because of the horrendous atmosphere (troll haven!) that can occur when too much of that 'questioning' and outright defying of the rules happens. Z is strict because he wants to keep IW a comfortable, fun and useful place for all it's members. [img]smile.gif[/img]
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