The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #112725   Message #2388793
Posted By: Joe Offer
14-Jul-08 - 03:02 PM
Thread Name: BS: Why not just BAN Guests?
Subject: RE: BS: Why not just BAN Guests?
Hi, Irishenglish.

We get the question about the identity of moderators quite often. The names and access level and functions of the moderators vary, and we see no need to spell all that out. Some work only on songs - they have editing ability, but they don't usually deal with "problems." The names of most of the active moderators are generally known, but not officially published. We like to try to work with a unified identity. The general feeling is that if editors are officially identified, it's easier for some people to manipulate one moderator against another. Also, identifying moderators gives the impression of a heavier level of moderation than we want to have. Our moderators are present to help people, not to monitor the conduct of participants.
In general, we have a laizzez-faire philosophy of moderation.

And the general idea is that if you have a problem, you should go to the public contact person - namely, me.

-Joe-