Volconvo is a debate forum for the discussion of political, religious, and news-based topics.

Jimmy the Pro · May 24, 2007, 11:04 am

Okay then we've got our candidates and since the mod pool on here is small I decided to inlude em all. (no rhyme intended)

Jimmy the Pro · May 24, 2007, 11:07 am

P.S. If I left anyone off you can also write in your vote if you dont want to post it in a comment.

Who's got the biggest iron foot? We shall soon see.

CoffeeSaint · May 24, 2007, 11:28 am

This seems an unfair election. Don't the mods have specific areas of responsibility? So that some mods only do their thing in certain forums, but not in others? That would mean that I never see the science and technology mod in action, since I never go in that forum. How are we to judge best mod?

In addition, what is our criteria for best mod? Most capable of keeping a discussion in line? Most lenient? Best at giving warnings but not infraction points? The one who got rid of the people we don't like?

I think my vote is simply going to be this: this forum has a remarkably relaxed, collegiate, and yet respectful atmosphere, which has allowed me to learn, to grow, to think, and to enjoy myself for the last two years. I haven't spent time on many other debate forums, but the ones I have gone to are not in the same league with volconvo. Since most of that atmosphere comes from the admin and the mods, I think the crew we have here is the best I have seen, and my hat's off to every one of them. They have my gratitude.

The Bacon Guy · May 24, 2007, 02:25 pm

I would say neutrality and consistency are pretty much the deciding factors in good modsmanship. Although there is one mod whom I think tends to waver, the moderation here is generally very high in these stakes, particularly when compared to other forums.

By the way, you missed out rcne and Chris the Chees on your poll.

Jimmy the Pro · May 24, 2007, 02:39 pm

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By the way, you missed out rcne and Chris the Chees on your poll.

I got Chris the Chees as "Chris" and rcne yes I missed, but that's why I put in the write in.

The Bacon Guy · May 24, 2007, 03:03 pm

That's a little confusing, given that there's a mod called Chris. It could lead to the Cheese getting an undeserved award.

Or is that what you wanted?!?!? It's a fix!

ZNFYRH · May 24, 2007, 03:28 pm

Yeah, there is "Chris" and "Chris the Cheese"... two separate people.

Consistency and neutrality would be my criteria.

brien · May 24, 2007, 04:01 pm

I hate these "best" and "worst" deals. Count me out.

PatrickHenry · May 24, 2007, 04:18 pm

How did you get the poll software to give you eight choices?

And leaving certain mods out is a no-no.

Autolykos · May 24, 2007, 05:01 pm

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I hate these "best" and "worst" deals. Count me out.

You can vote for my write-in, "No One". :)

Edit: Maybe you did already?

- Rob

Osborn F Enready · May 25, 2007, 04:51 am

I dont have a thing against any of the mods, so it would be hard to vote for a "iron boot award".

I am awed by the level-headedness of the mods, and commend them, as well as Jason, for running one of the least "nanny state" debate forums on the web.

I have had issues with people, where I didn't agree with the mods, but I haven't seen one Iron Boot here yet.

If I had to pick which one I thought was the best mod, while being a contributor, I would have to go with Isherwood or Bishop or Matt.

Isherwood and Matt strike me as fairer than the average mod, and Bishop is doing damn well since his "inclusion" to the "elite" group.
(I was doubtful, I'll have you know Bishop) Kudos chaps.

Nono · May 26, 2007, 09:04 am

I vote for Matt. Why? In my view he's the hardest-working mod, someone who visibly patrols the threads with a constant eye on compliance with the rules -- which is what mods are supposed to do, after all.

ZNFYRH · May 26, 2007, 11:49 am

I went with Matt because he is the one that keeps in mind when and how to be a mod. He stays objective and, by his own admission, will not involve himself in issues where he has a more personal opinion that would bias his objectivity.

Plus, and this is the biggest one, I have rarely, if ever, seen him engage in any of the back-and-forth bickering on the forum. Every other mod has, at one time or another.

View Poll Results: Who do you think should win Mod/Iron foot of the year 2007?
Jason	0	0%
Matt	5	29.41%
Bishop	2	11.76%
Isherwood	7	41.18%
Chris	1	5.88%
PooeyPants	0	0%
Anyone I've left off, please write the name with a comment.	0	0%
No One (Autolykos)	2	11.76%
Voters: 17. You may not vote

May 24, 2007, 11:04 am	#1 (permalink) (top)
Jimmy the Pro Ready to Rok Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,932	Mod of the Year Elections Okay then we've got our candidates and since the mod pool on here is small I decided to inlude em all. (no rhyme intended) "I believe Christianity as I believe the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it, I see everything else." -C.S. Lewis-

May 24, 2007, 11:07 am	#2 (permalink) (top)
Jimmy the Pro Ready to Rok Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,932	P.S. If I left anyone off you can also write in your vote if you dont want to post it in a comment. Who's got the biggest iron foot? We shall soon see. "I believe Christianity as I believe the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it, I see everything else." -C.S. Lewis-

May 24, 2007, 11:28 am	#3 (permalink) (top)
CoffeeSaint Moral Turnip Location: Oregon, US Posts: 2,283	This seems an unfair election. Don't the mods have specific areas of responsibility? So that some mods only do their thing in certain forums, but not in others? That would mean that I never see the science and technology mod in action, since I never go in that forum. How are we to judge best mod? In addition, what is our criteria for best mod? Most capable of keeping a discussion in line? Most lenient? Best at giving warnings but not infraction points? The one who got rid of the people we don't like? I think my vote is simply going to be this: this forum has a remarkably relaxed, collegiate, and yet respectful atmosphere, which has allowed me to learn, to grow, to think, and to enjoy myself for the last two years. I haven't spent time on many other debate forums, but the ones I have gone to are not in the same league with volconvo. Since most of that atmosphere comes from the admin and the mods, I think the crew we have here is the best I have seen, and my hat's off to every one of them. They have my gratitude. "Would you like some pie, Dr. Stark?" "Science is my pie. Curiosity, my sweet tooth. Knowledge is my candy."

May 24, 2007, 04:01 pm	#8 (permalink) (top)
brien Iceberg Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,703	I hate these "best" and "worst" deals. Count me out. Brien the Iceberg If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything. M.T.

May 24, 2007, 02:25 pm	#4 (permalink) (top)
The Bacon Guy Away Location: Scotland, Central Lowlands Posts: 3,317	I would say neutrality and consistency are pretty much the deciding factors in good modsmanship. Although there is one mod whom I think tends to waver, the moderation here is generally very high in these stakes, particularly when compared to other forums. By the way, you missed out rcne and Chris the Chees on your poll.

May 24, 2007, 03:03 pm	#6 (permalink) (top)
The Bacon Guy Away Location: Scotland, Central Lowlands Posts: 3,317	That's a little confusing, given that there's a mod called Chris. It could lead to the Cheese getting an undeserved award. Or is that what you wanted?!?!? It's a fix!

May 24, 2007, 03:28 pm	#7 (permalink) (top)
ZNFYRH Volcanic Erupter Posts: 4,375	Yeah, there is "Chris" and "Chris the Cheese"... two separate people. Consistency and neutrality would be my criteria.

May 24, 2007, 04:18 pm	#9 (permalink) (top)
PatrickHenry 9/11: Inside Job Location: Hawai'i, Big Island Posts: 10,453	How did you get the poll software to give you eight choices? And leaving certain mods out is a no-no. "Arms in the hands of the citizens may be used at individual discretion for the defense of the country, the overthrow of tyranny or private self-defense." -- John Adams

May 25, 2007, 04:51 am	#11 (permalink) (top)
Osborn F Enready Principled Observer Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 13,876	I dont have a thing against any of the mods, so it would be hard to vote for a "iron boot award". I am awed by the level-headedness of the mods, and commend them, as well as Jason, for running one of the least "nanny state" debate forums on the web. I have had issues with people, where I didn't agree with the mods, but I haven't seen one Iron Boot here yet. If I had to pick which one I thought was the best mod, while being a contributor, I would have to go with Isherwood or Bishop or Matt. Isherwood and Matt strike me as fairer than the average mod, and Bishop is doing damn well since his "inclusion" to the "elite" group. (I was doubtful, I'll have you know Bishop) Kudos chaps. Petition of Redress of Grievances: http://www.givemeliberty.org/default.htm Canadian Lawsuit Against Their National Banks: http://www.freewebs.com/classaction/ Osborn F. Enready

May 26, 2007, 09:04 am	#12 (permalink) (top)
Nono Throbbing Member Location: Old Europe Posts: 7,439	I vote for Matt. Why? In my view he's the hardest-working mod, someone who visibly patrols the threads with a constant eye on compliance with the rules -- which is what mods are supposed to do, after all. "I wish I was as cocksure of anything as Tom Macaulay is of everything." -- Viscount Melbourne

May 26, 2007, 11:49 am	#13 (permalink) (top)
ZNFYRH Volcanic Erupter Posts: 4,375	I went with Matt because he is the one that keeps in mind when and how to be a mod. He stays objective and, by his own admission, will not involve himself in issues where he has a more personal opinion that would bias his objectivity. Plus, and this is the biggest one, I have rarely, if ever, seen him engage in any of the back-and-forth bickering on the forum. Every other mod has, at one time or another.