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Dave wanted me to introduce myself, just in case some of you guys didn't know me or were curious as to why I've appeared all of a sudden.
I've been associated with the site since the days it was a part of TreoCentral and for the past five years, I've tackled the Reviews Editor duties for the site. I was also a senior moderator on Popular Photography's forums where I faced many challenges from reader's, spammers and the home office.
While I used to haunt the forums more regularly, we have been asked to have more of a presence here. Don't be surprised if you see Dan, Rich, Rob and others who write for us start showing up more often.
With my moderation background, it's second nature to drop into staff discussions about managing and moderating the forums. Moderation is not an easy task and requires balance, fairness, consistency and at times a thick skin. In a way, discussions in here are no different than a conversation face to face. Discussions are fluid and can drift from the original topic, can be a little repetitive and sometimes argumentative. All of which is fine as long as things remain civil. You keep things civil and in the process encourage participation.
Dave is still responsible for overseeing the moderators but don't be surprised if I jump in at times and offer guidance and direction at times.
I've been associated with the site since the days it was a part of TreoCentral and for the past five years, I've tackled the Reviews Editor duties for the site. I was also a senior moderator on Popular Photography's forums where I faced many challenges from reader's, spammers and the home office.
While I used to haunt the forums more regularly, we have been asked to have more of a presence here. Don't be surprised if you see Dan, Rich, Rob and others who write for us start showing up more often.
With my moderation background, it's second nature to drop into staff discussions about managing and moderating the forums. Moderation is not an easy task and requires balance, fairness, consistency and at times a thick skin. In a way, discussions in here are no different than a conversation face to face. Discussions are fluid and can drift from the original topic, can be a little repetitive and sometimes argumentative. All of which is fine as long as things remain civil. You keep things civil and in the process encourage participation.
Dave is still responsible for overseeing the moderators but don't be surprised if I jump in at times and offer guidance and direction at times.
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