What's going on with the MODS?

timebandit
By timebandit

Blimey... why are threads getting deleted, topics locked and warnings being given for no apparent reason?

I have never seen such overzealous moderation.

A topic just got removed and a warning given and I could see nothing wrong with the OP. And this is what has caused me to speak up. I have noticed a difference in the administration of QL over the last week or so.

This level of intervention is going to have a negative effect in my opinion. Stifle friendly banter and you are going to kill off QL. And right now QL needs all the help it can get as far as the forums are concerned.

Sure there is stuff that needs sorting out, and in the past I have been amazed at topics that has been allowed to escalate into complete nonsense. But I am surprised at a lot of recent decisions.

Rant over ;)

By GodFather.• 14 Mar 2012 10:23
GodFather.

Hello MissTeacher...Welcome back.

Dont tell me you been to London to see the Queen?

:)

By Missteacher• 14 Mar 2012 10:22
Missteacher

My account was blocked! Tried to log on one day and it wouldn't let me ...then today I got an email from mods saying its been activated :)

By Rizks• 14 Mar 2012 10:12
Rizks

WB MT !

Where hav u been, not seen u around for couple of days ?

By Missteacher• 14 Mar 2012 10:11
Missteacher

Yiyeee! Im back! :)

By clownfish• 14 Mar 2012 10:01
clownfish

the Mod will come back after his other work. he will lock it later.

By Rizks• 14 Mar 2012 09:58
Rizks

UkEng, tats wat i have mentioned at 07:14am....:)

By GodFather.• 14 Mar 2012 09:57
GodFather.

Time to lock the Thread! It has served its purpose..:)

By the monk• 14 Mar 2012 09:37
the monk

no one likes him,only a fool can...:(

By flor1212• 14 Mar 2012 09:35
flor1212

what I am driving at is HIJACKING of threads! If it is only one or two comments, fine, but if it become a conversation, well ..................

By flor1212• 14 Mar 2012 09:33
flor1212

is very rampant nowadays! And guess who do it prominently?

By the monk• 14 Mar 2012 09:32
the monk

babu likes to bully everyone,thats his expertise...lol!

By clownfish• 14 Mar 2012 09:31
clownfish

quiet: BG is one of the MOD.

By flor1212• 14 Mar 2012 09:26
flor1212

if they warned BG for deviating to a certain topic, why not apply to others? Let us be fair to all. Just my observation.

By the monk• 14 Mar 2012 09:25
the monk

some top QL members wants to be a stockholder too...lol!

Babu,u should take the lead... :P

By anonymous• 14 Mar 2012 09:18
anonymous

Moderator: I hope you do the same with every other thread that Qler’s think has crossed the line (: not only the ones you think crossed the line.

By clownfish• 14 Mar 2012 08:58
clownfish

two thumbs up for the mod explanation. hehe!

By Rizks• 14 Mar 2012 08:58
Rizks

I m going to buy i-pad ? Anyone else ? :(

By smoke• 14 Mar 2012 08:55
smoke

NOOOOOOOOOO i dont want to dieeeee...my parents will not pay any ransom for my release...oh wait we are still on QL

By Rizks• 14 Mar 2012 08:54
Rizks

for 'sheeps' u r always free to visit Mawashi....:(

By Baburao-Ganpatrao-Apte• 14 Mar 2012 08:53
Baburao-Ganpatrao-Apte

hijacked !

By smoke• 14 Mar 2012 08:52
smoke

I also give massage very descreets full time pleasure ladies only

By smoke• 14 Mar 2012 08:52
smoke

I dont know i'm new to these forum i'm also lonely and seeing friendsheep from single ladies can you please help me?

By Rizks• 14 Mar 2012 08:51
Rizks

dont we have 'Questions and Answers' section for these ? :)

By smoke• 14 Mar 2012 08:50
smoke

Thank you again rizks can i send you the money through western union?

By Rizks• 14 Mar 2012 08:48
Rizks

Yea you can survive, only if you give 50% of tat amount to Me.....:)

By smoke• 14 Mar 2012 08:47
smoke

Thank you Rizks...what about 45k salary per month is this enough to survive?

By Rizks• 14 Mar 2012 08:43
Rizks

Yup, QatarLiving.com is free to use, but u need to make an ID to post your ads,search for info's regarding Qatar, join the forums all these any many more just for FREE ! :)

so enjoy QL ! :)

By smoke• 14 Mar 2012 08:41
smoke

So its free?

By Rizks• 14 Mar 2012 08:40
Rizks

its Priceless ! :)

By smoke• 14 Mar 2012 08:39
smoke

I want to buy Qatarliving..how much?

By Pappu_Pager• 14 Mar 2012 08:36
Pappu_Pager

even I want to be a Mod :D

By chocoholic• 14 Mar 2012 07:58
chocoholic

I wanna be a Mod!!

By Prism• 14 Mar 2012 07:46
Prism

With B2D gone..I think moderation is much fairer now...he was one effing racist and extremely vindictive MOD.

By Khanan• 14 Mar 2012 07:43
Khanan

Thanks Mods!

Should Mods reveal their true ids ?

By GodFather.• 14 Mar 2012 07:25
GodFather.

Sssh Smoke.. We all need to sell stuff with our other ID..:)

By GodFather.• 14 Mar 2012 07:24
GodFather.

I am also late..But then again my time on QL is also Voluntary and I do have to attend to serious work after my office duties when I get home.

My salute to MODS, now I have been a loyal member of QL for almost 6 years now. Can I please request a one to one meeting with one of you guys.

Rumors has it due to relocation of some old Moderators there are some vacancy for which I wish to apply.

Please advise where to send my CV for this Voluntary job.

By smoke• 14 Mar 2012 07:24
smoke

This discussion is not over until the mod whispers in my ear what his/her other QL id is...on that note mod needs to ban himself/herself for having more than one id on QL :P

By Rizks• 14 Mar 2012 07:14
Rizks

after seeing the Happy ending of this thread and response from our beloved 'Moderator' isnt it time to lock this thread now ? :)

OR

is it open for the scavangers to hijack ? :)

By smoke• 14 Mar 2012 06:58
smoke

OMG Rizks if you are late it could be good news!

By Rizks• 14 Mar 2012 06:47
Rizks

am i late here ? :(

By flor1212• 13 Mar 2012 23:29
flor1212

for deleting my comment "maligayang kaarawan" (literally means Happy Birthday) which the birthday man himself understand.

Anyway, I just want to remind all readers about one thread in particular about a "Spanish-speaking" Qler who left the country and started a thread where I would say many (including outstanding Qler here themselves) calling me all bad names because I was asking them not to post or comment in SPANISH. Talking about what?

Anyway, rant over.

By azilana7037• 13 Mar 2012 22:58
azilana7037

A thankless "voluntary" job...and yes, MODS are human (not Gods) and can be swayed by their emotions...whehehehe

Hey...I'm just repeating what the MOD said :)

By the monk• 13 Mar 2012 21:43
the monk

for the MODS...they are just doing their jobs and this will be a memorable day for me...3-13-2012...

thanks MODS... :D

By anonymous• 13 Mar 2012 21:00
anonymous

lol ? ^^ you know i got blocked and deleted from the website for posting a joke it was actually kinda kinda naughty joke but nothing serious

did i deserved what i got ?

i don't think so :(

By nite_rider• 13 Mar 2012 20:53
nite_rider

whisper smoke smoke smoke

By smoke• 13 Mar 2012 20:43
smoke

and while she's checking, spill the beans as to what your other account is on QL Mod..go on whisper it in my ear i wont tell :D

By Moderator• 13 Mar 2012 20:40
Moderator

Bellablue,

check your original account I mean ask your friend to check her account. :)

By smoke• 13 Mar 2012 20:34
smoke

TB they pay me peanuts...and now they say its voluntary work...sigh!

By Pappu_Pager• 13 Mar 2012 20:32
Pappu_Pager

to comment on that sorry post but unfortunately cldnt do that :(((

By nite_rider• 13 Mar 2012 20:24
nite_rider

Cheers for the Moderators

By timebandit• 13 Mar 2012 20:23
timebandit

Thank you for taking the time to clarify MODS. I withdraw my rant, and apologies for questioning the thankless job you do. Goodness I am doing a lot of apologising these days.

BTW I was told you guys got paid loads. I guess this is another myth dispelled.

By nite_rider• 13 Mar 2012 20:22
nite_rider

The Moderators at time ignore the private chats in between the forums letting the users enjoy never came across any qler ranting at that point

By britexpat• 13 Mar 2012 20:15
britexpat

Terrific race, the MODS. Terrific.

If nothing else, it's taught me to respect the MODS, and it's taught me... that you'll never get anywhere in this life, unless you're prepared to do a fair day's work for a fair day's pay!

By Moderator• 13 Mar 2012 20:15
Rating: 4/5
Moderator

Moderation is a thankless job and all the moderators on the site are doing it voluntarily. Mods have day job and life outside Qatar Living. Yes there are more than one moderator but we all make sure to implment the community guidelines and do not involve any personal feelings while doing the moderation. But do expect mistakes from us as we are mods not gods.

Lets focus on today's moderation which resulted into this thread.

1) 'Happy B'day' thread was locked as per the request from the OP.

2) Apologies thread from timebandit was locked as it served it purpose. 'Timebandit' apologise for uncalled name calling like a gentleman and 'monk' accepted the apologies. The thread had a potential to be turned into personal inuslts and bashing and hence locked.

3) Apologies thread from 'jaffarFood' was just an imitation of timebandit's original thread and the OP was warned not only for this thread but also for his previous postings.

4) 'Richard123' thread was a repeat (nth times), hence deleted.

5) 'pitaci' was looking for service on main forum.

It is funny that moderation is always being questioned, sometime for overdoing it and sometime for its absence. In the end, you cannot make every person happy.

Happy QL'ing! :)

By smoke• 13 Mar 2012 20:08
smoke

I am sorry I will unblock ur friend and undelete every topic

Yours truly amazing,

Smoke Mod

By Bellablue• 13 Mar 2012 19:50
Bellablue

Yeah my friend had her account blocked the other day & she doesn't know why??? :S

By t_coffee_or_me• 13 Mar 2012 19:46
t_coffee_or_me

Ohh dear me not again!

By asterix---• 13 Mar 2012 19:44
asterix---

When a thread gets hijacked or bashing is going on, haven't seen Mods blocking the thread.........

By timebandit• 13 Mar 2012 19:23
timebandit

Who knows Rene1. I wouldn't want to be a MOD anyway, it doesn't mater what they do it is wrong I guess. Things will settle down again in a day or two I hope.

By Rene1• 13 Mar 2012 19:20
Rene1

Well maybe they are trying to be prim and proper?

By snessy• 13 Mar 2012 19:02
snessy

That's a shame, I was hoping for some QL gossip :-(

By timebandit• 13 Mar 2012 18:51
timebandit

Nothing to write home about sness. Usual banter, nothing spectacular, just as stealth has put it, "It's that season again" where MODS are confusing me.

By stealth• 13 Mar 2012 18:49
stealth

its that season again......

By snessy• 13 Mar 2012 18:47
snessy

Ooohhh, did I miss all the drama today?

By Prism• 13 Mar 2012 18:46
Prism

It is OK...so far we are done with a subject whether the thread gets locked or stays doesn't matter if it is to do something within QLers or which may not be interesting the next day. IMO mods are doing a great job. We are so many and they obviously cannot take care of each of ours likes and dislikes.

Cheers Mods..:)

By my_own_rules• 13 Mar 2012 18:06
my_own_rules

it must be someone who does not understand the actual meaning of whats being posted, forums are for people to discuss different things, express their feelings towards things what is going around. Filtering should be done to a certain level. Removing posts and forums for no reason will be a let down. I love reading all forums and the discussions that follow even though I usually don't take part in them, and I am also noticing the changes that have come recently to QL..

By John Lalay• 13 Mar 2012 17:38
John Lalay

new arrivals tend to show efficiency (in their own way), so does the new Mod.

By Baburao-Ganpatrao-Apte• 13 Mar 2012 17:22
Baburao-Ganpatrao-Apte

first a person abuses a qler saying she is FOS n then ask MODS a reason to lock or delete the threads , amazing

By timebandit• 13 Mar 2012 17:21
timebandit

No just a new moderator I think

By clownfish• 13 Mar 2012 17:20
clownfish

well, i don't know! is there any announcement about new rules in QL?

By Baburao-Ganpatrao-Apte• 13 Mar 2012 17:20
Baburao-Ganpatrao-Apte

this one too Removed ! MODS are doing a great job keep up MODS

By timebandit• 13 Mar 2012 17:19
timebandit

I am curious to know how long this topic will last before being removed.

By clownfish• 13 Mar 2012 17:18
clownfish

yeah why did you delete the sorry post for TB?

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