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Adjustment in decision regarding forums

02/12/2011

OK Bloopers,

I said it was non-negotiable, but too many of you were disappointed. I don't have the heart to remove the forums entirely.

I'm going to leave the forums enabled, but there are going to be some changes.

1. The forums are not going to be in the lime light anymore on the main page. I still don't believe they support what Bloop is meant to be, but I realise that many of you have become attached to the forums and use Bloop specifically for them.

2. I am going to assign a separate forum moderator to each forum.

3. There are going to be clearly outlined forum rules. The moderator of a forum will be responsible for enforcing those rules, but they can't enforce the rules outside of their forum.

I won't be getting involved in moderation disputes. If you don't like a moderator / forum combination, you have the option to move to another moderator / forum combination. This is purely based on a time restraint, I need to spend my time focusing on Bloop's core - not disputes between people.

Steve.

previous entry: Say Goodbye to the Forums

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[Acid Fairy|0 likes] [|reply]

I'm disappointed you aren't getting rid of the forums. Well, at least pick some mature moderators...

[holyemoly.|0 likes] [|reply]

I am too!

[SteveStar|0 likes] [|reply]

I'm still very confused about why all this is happening....

[queenbutterflyStar|0 likes] [|reply]

Ditto!

[Acid Fairy|0 likes] [|reply]

me also.

[ღ.Expecting #3Star|0 likes] [|reply]

( ^_^)／ やぁ！ Same here! I think we need an explanation... ( '-.-)♥

[CrazyBellatrixStar|0 likes] [|reply]

I'm glad to hear this

I am curious who you're going to be picking for moderators.

[JessicaStar|0 likes] [|reply]

It'll be someone different for every forum, and it won't be staff members.

[SteveStar|0 likes] [|reply]

How will they be picked?

[Anonymous SourceStar|0 likes] [|reply]

I'm going to pick and assign as I please, I don't have the criteria yet.

[SteveStar|0 likes] [|reply]

You should pick that clever girly who got a whole psychology degree in four months! She'd whip everyone into shape! ***Click my eggz and baby dragonz:

[la ranaStar|0 likes] [|reply]

Who's that then?

[SteveStar|0 likes] [|reply]

I hope she's being sarcastic.

The girl who claims she's got two undergrad degrees and is going to have her masters in two months, is probably the biggest idiot around.

[JessicaStar|0 likes] [|reply]

Hahahaha - Stevie, you are so out of the loop! She's the one who caused the latest forum dramaz, and without whom Chris's entry probably wouldn't have been written and these two entries of yours wouldn't have been written! It wasn't even very exciting dramaz, alas - she just told a couple of people to fuck off!***Click my eggz and baby dragonz:

[la ranaStar|0 likes] [|reply]

lol, yes!

[lithium layouts.Star|0 likes] [|reply]

( ^_^)／ やぁ！ LMFAO! xD;♥

[CrazyBellatrixStar|0 likes] [|reply]

Although I don't use the forums, mainly because of the drama attached to them, I think that this is a fair compromise and hopefully it will work out. And if it doesn't, then I think that you've tried your best and you could get rid of them completely. I can say that I wasn't disappointed to see them go in the first place.

[photobooth.Star|0 likes] [|reply]

I'm glad you've changed your mind. even if you implement this as a temporary trial thing and if it still is a problem then hey you tried and gave everyone a chance. Which I think is all that was wanted. Thanks Steve!

[.Blue Bella.Star|0 likes] [|reply]

i agree, lets hope this make things awesome! =] ♥

[♥DELBStar|0 likes] [|reply]

I agree with Blue Bella. If it's still drama then hey at least you gave the rest of us a chance. I am sorry to see you are disappointed you changed your mind so i hope that this goes well and doesnt become something to be disappointed about~He Will For Ever Have My ♥~

[LostW-outHisEmbraceStar|0 likes] [|reply]

I think thats a good idea. One rule should be no name calling. We arent in middle school anymore

[CrystalsLost|0 likes] [|reply]

Saying we need rules though does make is seem like we are though...

[The Mama Star|0 likes] [|reply]

well the rules have to be for the ones that still act like they are in middle school.

[CrystalsLost|0 likes] [|reply]

( ^_^)／ やぁ！ All forums have rules P:♥

[CrazyBellatrixStar|0 likes] [|reply]

Jolly good, yo.***Click my eggz and baby dragonz:

[la ranaStar|0 likes] [|reply]

჻ೋ჻ Yeah I didn't think it would happen. It will still be the same drams, the same problems, just not on the front page. ჻ೋ჻

[AshaliciousStar|0 likes] [|reply]

If it's problematic for you, then just don't venture in to them.

[.Blue Bella.Star|0 likes] [|reply]

Yes, it's very easy to avoid the forumz, yo! Half the time I forget they're there, until someone tells me of a particular drama that's happening!***Click my eggz and baby dragonz:

[la ranaStar|0 likes] [|reply]

It's easy to avoid, you know...

[Anonymous SourceStar|0 likes] [|reply]

It's good that you're trying this out. =) And like the others have said, if it proves fruitless in stemming the silly drama then the forums can be removed altogether.

[lithium layouts.Star|0 likes] [|reply]

I think you should stick with making a separate forum page or is that what you meant by the forums will not be in the lime light?

[Khoquetishღ|0 likes] [|reply]



Will the posts have to be moderated prior to posting? or will the moderators simply have the power to remove offensive stuff?

[~*Pagan*~Star|0 likes] [|reply]

The moderators will remove offensive posts after they are posted, and will be able to ban specific members from entering the forum they moderate.

[SteveStar|0 likes] [|reply]



Good call. I stopped going to the forums as they seemed to just be a big bagging contest.

[~*Pagan*~Star|0 likes] [|reply]

I'm disappointed you gave in to the whiners. Eventually they would have just gotten over the forums being gone. But whatevs, good luck with it.

[Greta GarbageStar|0 likes] [|reply]

some how i find the people needing or wanting the forums gone more in the "whiners" category. they either cant seem to figure not how to just not go into the foms i the first place-becasue avoiding them is hard?, or they cant handle them selves and the things said them. i say give Steve and the mods he selects a chance to make them better.♥

[♥DELBStar|0 likes] [|reply]

Your reply makes no sense. The only ones whining were the ones who didn't want the forums to go and felt that Steve was punishing them or acting like daddy. Here is a prime example of people on this site taking someone's opinion and making drama out of it.

[Greta GarbageStar|0 likes] [|reply]

my reply back to you is drama?? ok. lol♥

[♥DELBStar|0 likes] [|reply]

I don't think the reply was drama at all. It was a perfectly legitimate response. I think people overract over the slightest remarks consisting of different opinions if they're not a disclaimer- filled apology fest, and it limits communication in general. People inventing drama out of comments that weren't dramatic were always the problem, and your comment is an example of it.

[Anonymous SourceStar|0 likes] [|reply]

I must say I found the comments about Steve being a 'daddy' a bit odd. I suspect that's more to do with people's perception and experiences than about reality, and they take something personally which is not at all personal. Maybe because they are so young they see anyone in authority doing something they don't like as a daddy figure punishing them.

While I think it's perfectly legitimate for Steve to reconsider his decision in the light of what Bloopers want, I do people's daddy projections onto him are very odd and warped! This is Steve's site, it's a free service, and he's the one who has to maintain it - as far as I'm concerned he can do whatever he wants. But it makes more sense to keep people happy if he wants more people on Bloop.***Click my eggz and baby dragonz:

[la ranaStar|0 likes] [|reply]

There were more people disappointed than there were who supported the decision. I think giving it a fair chance is in order. And for those of you like yourself who don't like it, then all I can tell you is stay out of the forums and it won't be your issue.♥ -

[Lauren.Star|0 likes] [|reply]

imo the people who wanted the forums GONE are the "whiners". Constantly saying how drama-filled the forums are. If you don't like the forums, don't GO to them. It's really not difficult.

The people with the biggest problems in the forums are people who come into them, and say stupid shit. Of COURSE someone is going to reply to it. It wouldn't be any different than a diary entry. Someone posts something stupid, someone is going to call them out on their stupidity.

[JessicaStar|0 likes] [|reply]

Thanks for doing all you can for this site Steve! I love it and couldn't go anywhere else!!

[bella damaStar|0 likes] [|reply]

it's easy to avoid them if people don't like it. i did for ages.

[& skull.Star|0 likes] [|reply]

I'm glad you compromised.

I just hope that for everyone's sake, the appointed moderators and users get along relatively well.

[~Aiure|0 likes] [|reply]

Steve, you are doing what you said you wouldn't. You shouldn't give in. Although saying that, you are the boss. What you decide is final. If I can help in anyway, let me know. x

[Tinkerbell &heartsStar|0 likes] [|reply]

You could make them a paid only feature, it would bring revenue to bloop while allowing people to voice their opinion.

♥Mindi

[○MindiStar|0 likes] [|reply]

I didn't want to post the giant wall of text here, with my small comment layout with the small font, so I just made an entry with my concerns.

[Anonymous SourceStar|0 likes] [|reply]

Let me know if you need a mod. I've got experience modding bigger sites such as AllPoetry, League Unlimited, and the All Star Rugby League. Rubus should be able to vouch for my coolness too

[CWBStar|0 likes] [|reply]

( ^_^)／ やぁ！ O____o Hopefully this will work (;♥

[CrazyBellatrixStar|0 likes] [|reply]

Ah, fun fun! lol. Chris' entry was interesting, but I had considered removing the forums several times before. If there wasn't such an uproar against it, I'd totally destroy them!

[SteveStar|0 likes] [|reply]

What made you change your mind in terms of wanting to have them? Just all the drama it's accrued over the years? xD

[love♥nikStar|0 likes] [|reply]

( ^_^)／ やぁ！ Exterminate! ^v^♥

[CrazyBellatrixStar|0 likes] [|reply]

Hey Steve if you're looking for moderators, I'd love to be one! I don't care to go to the forums, but if it's for a "job", I'd be up for it! It'd bring me back to the site, which is always a good thing. xD

I love Bloop and would love to contribute more.

[Jaime|0 likes] [|reply]

Unbelievable how well-writetn and informative this was.

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