Please welcome our first moderator

[Brian]

Folks,

I've been paying attention to the nastiness that has infected the board over the last month or so, and have had some time to soak it all in. After initially thinking that I could appeal to the good graces of the larger populace, a few comments from our posters have caused me to re-evaluate my original position and bring me to the conclusion that moderation is definitely required.

Now that I've gotten that explanation out of the way, I'd like you all to welcome jnorth as the first moderator other than myself to the Koi-Bito forum. Jim has graciously volunteered his time to help monitor threads here, and to step in when they need, to put it mildly, a little bit of "constructive guidance." This isn't a small task, and it requires a good deal of effort by the moderator. In each of our busy lives, I for one know that time is a precious commodity and Jim has offered up his time to ensure that the this forum is held to a higher standard of play. I know that Jim will be fare and as impartial as possible, and I think that his conduct here speaks for itself. His contributions are greatly appreciated by myself, and I hope by the rest of us as well.

Debate is one of the basic building blocks of knowledge, and far be it from us to ever get in the way of people learning through debate and application of the scientific method of discovery. Arguments are always welcome here as long as they are constructive and challenge ideas rather than the people behind them. There's no place here for ad hominem attacks, and if that's your bag, then there's plenty of other places that you're welcome to pollute other than this forum. They will stop, and we will try to be as vigilant as possible in ensuring that no one feels unduly harrassed as a forum member.

Thanks again to Jim, who I can see has already made a great call. You've really got your work cut out for you!

[aquitori]

Jim, congrats again. I am sure you will make this board run smooth like it use too. I know Jim will be a fare moderator and congrats again...VA Chapter is goin on to bigger and better things.

Tony
World Chapter Head

[Nancy M.]

Welcome Jim

And hope you enjoy..

[koiczar]

Hi Jim,

Thanks for volunteering your time to help Brian moderate. No doubt, it won't be an easy task, but if everyone chips in in support of your efforts by posting in an informative way rather than personal affronts, I think you should have a better time of it. I for one will be a lot happier to see things back to normal.

Thanks again,
and
Happy Holidays

Mike

[koifishgirl]

Merry Christmas Brian and I hope this works, nothing worse than a good thread turned sour. Jim you got a hard job ahead of you so good luck

Judy

[Ryan S.]

Good choice, hopefully everyone will be nice!

[jbolding]

Thank you Brian and Jim I hope that this will deter any future attack threads, and make this better board. I commend both of you.

[Brutuscz]

speak softly and carry a BIG stick!!!

...to lay a smackdown when needed!!!!

[Steve Nguyen]

may I say it's about time. you guys got my full support and co-operation.

Steve

Quote: Originally Posted by Brian Folks, I've been paying attention to the nastiness that has infected the board over the last month or so, and have had some time to soak it all in. After initially thinking that I could appeal to the good graces of the larger populace, a few comments from our posters have caused me to re-evaluate my original position and bring me to the conclusion that moderation is definitely required. Now that I've gotten that explanation out of the way, I'd like you all to welcome jnorth as the first moderator other than myself to the Koi-Bito forum. Jim has graciously volunteered his time to help monitor threads here, and to step in when they need, to put it mildly, a little bit of "constructive guidance." This isn't a small task, and it requires a good deal of effort by the moderator. In each of our busy lives, I for one know that time is a precious commodity and Jim has offered up his time to ensure that the this forum is held to a higher standard of play. I know that Jim will be fare and as impartial as possible, and I think that his conduct here speaks for itself. His contributions are greatly appreciated by myself, and I hope by the rest of us as well. Debate is one of the basic building blocks of knowledge, and far be it from us to ever get in the way of people learning through debate and application of the scientific method of discovery. Arguments are always welcome here as long as they are constructive and challenge ideas rather than the people behind them. There's no place here for ad hominem attacks, and if that's your bag, then there's plenty of other places that you're welcome to pollute other than this forum. They will stop, and we will try to be as vigilant as possible in ensuring that no one feels unduly harrassed as a forum member. Thanks again to Jim, who I can see has already made a great call. You've really got your work cut out for you!

[JanT]

Cause I think you might need some on hand for this job, Jim!..... Congrats on the moderator appointment. From what I know, this is the guy for the job. I sincerely hope we don't cause him ulcers. Think positive.

Happy Holidays to All.

Jan