Posted by Dr. Bob on November 27, 2010, at 0:23:00
In reply to Re: a note to Dr. Bob, posted by Solstice on November 20, 2010, at 17:32:27
> If there are rules, they need to be enforced within a consistent, therefore expected, timeframe.
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> To let some threads go on and on, rife with incivilities, erodes morale and hurts individuals expecting a modicum of safety because PB is a moderated board.
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> If one person is too busy, or two people, then there needs to be more.
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> fb> If civilty starts slipping when Bob is absent, they can genuinely get pretty far off track. I think what you are calling attention to is an inherent problem with there being a single administrator, particularly if that administrator's career necessitates long absences at times.
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> SolsticeI wish I could be here all the time. Well, I wish the board could be moderated all the time. :-)
I do get too busy sometimes. More deputies would help. PartlyCloudy did consider returning, which I appreciated. Is it a job that would appeal to either of you?
Of course there would be less need for administrators if posters helped each other stay civil.
Bob
a brilliant and reticent Web mastermind -- The New York Times
backpedals well -- PartlyCloudy
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