Hello, hello, is there anybody out there? — Frequently Asked Questions on True Nudists

SwifthawkOriginal Poster

Oct 17, 2008

What's going on? I haven't seen a post by TT1 in weeks. I understand that the admins have a life, but one of the biggest reasons people come here is that the site is moderated. That doesn't seem to be the case lately, as nobody has seen hide nor hair of our esteemed admin in quite some time. Questions are being asked and unanswered.

Baseically, from what I've seen on the forums, the natives are getting restless. It would be nice if you made an appearence to let us know what's going on.

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Philfreeeuk
Oct 17, 2008
Hi Swifty, just took a looked at his profile, it's showing last loged on 10/13/2008. He could be on vacation :)
BTW, Like Nancy's pic, pitty I can't beleieve that it's her :(
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SwifthawkOriginal Poster
Oct 19, 2008
Yeah Phil & Earl, I have noticed that he's been around outside of the boards. I just noticed a few posts by people kind of wondering, so I thought I'd do a post to see if he'd bite. lol...Guess he's too busy.
Anyways, instead of posting any problems I may be having with the site hear, I should probably just use the contact button at the bottom of the page. lol
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ME
Member
Oct 21, 2008
I don't know about the rest of you guys, but from time to time people tell me that I am "out there". Does that count Swifty?
j
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ME
Member
Oct 22, 2008
Hi everyone: I had sent a message to TT1, and I might add that after several messagaes I finally got a reply div id="hidden1" class="message-hidden" style="display: block;"a name="message1"/ateamtrue1 said...Whenever I have a chance to login and moderate I do, but the upkeep of the site keeps me pretty busy It sounds to me that his priorities are a little off, because if he hasn't got time for anyone he isn't going to have a site very long. I also thik he needs to ask for some help, what do you think. /div
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ME
Member
Oct 22, 2008
It may be that the hardware and software used to run the site is taking a lot of his time. But I do agree that he needs to learn to delegate. :)
Thanks
Jerry
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SwifthawkOriginal Poster
Oct 22, 2008
Obviously this site is getting bigger and the job is getting bigger than expected. Unfortunatelly site maintenance takes priority over everything else. If the site isn't working, then it doesn't matter if the moderation is not up to snuff, as nobody can even post. Hopefully the powers that be will figure out how to delegate, as it would be a shame for this site to go down the toilet.

However, so far I don't think this site isn't in any real danger. The boards are fairly clean and even the chat room isn't bad at all. At least not that I've seen. Sure there are a few problems here and there, but nothing to be overly concerned about. I can only suggest that we sit back and see what happens once he get's the maintenance issue all sorted out. It's not like we are paying to keep this site going, so we can really only be patient to see what the out come is.
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ME
Member
Oct 23, 2008
I'm here I swear! :) Please read my blog post here.http://www.truenudists.com/blog/2008/10/3000-users/Oh, and before you blast me in the forum, please take a moment and remember I'm only human, and I'm trying to run the site as best as I can. Secondly, remember, this is a free site that I am donating my time to. As far as delegating, I am monitoring certain users silently for certain moderator duties, but I don't want to end up with a bunch of moderators that are really just fake female profiles. (Like a certain unnamed site)
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ME
Member
Oct 23, 2008
Awesome, we got a response. Welcome back! I do understand the woes of a site and also the cost, did that been there. I'll send some money as soon as I get a job. But I swear, I'm not a fake female. :) My wife is female, but she's not fake either. I know, I know, it's tough. I did NOT say that in order to get mod privileges! I'm just kidding around. But seriously, welcome back!
-Jerry
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ME
Member
Oct 23, 2008
Oh, one last thing. blasting the admin is just waay too easy. We don't mean half the crap really, it's just, you know, easy to complain. Everone forgets until they don't have it anymore, but you know, then it's too late. So please take all of it with a great big dose of salt. Even I whine, but don't really mean to make it sound as bad as I do, it's just human nature. But just in case we forgot to say: Thanks!
-Jerry
I remember running a board once and out of 300 people, one person told me thanks, it can be so thankless.
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SwifthawkOriginal Poster
Oct 23, 2008
Hehe...Don't mind JR, he's drunk.Thank you for responding TT1 and I hope you didn't take my thread as me slagging you, because that wasn't the intention at all. Hehe...Been a moderator before and I know from experience it's not a good idea to piss off the guy with the nuke button. ;)
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ME
Member
Oct 23, 2008
[quote]I'm here I swear! :) Please read my blog post here.http://www.truenudists.com/blog/2008/10/3000-users/Oh, and before you blast me in the forum, please take a moment and remember I'm only human, and I'm trying to run the site as best as I can. Secondly, remember, this is a free site that I am donating my time to. As far as delegating, I am monitoring certain users silently for certain moderator duties, but I don't want to end up with a bunch of moderators that are really just fake female profiles. (Like a certain unnamed site)[/quote] Right off hand I can think of a half dozon people who would make good Mods 1. Me 2. Me - Na but really in watching the goings on here I could name a few very good ones. And Mr. TT1 I would also suggest that the same one's would be best suited to help with the way things are done here and ways to IMPROVE the site. The full PROFILE thingy would be a good start.
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ME
Member
Oct 23, 2008
[quote]I know from experience it's not a good idea to piss off the guy with the nuke button.[/quote] [quote]Swift you have such a great way with words[/quote]
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Thomas
Oct 23, 2008
I definately understand how site maintainence can keep you busy. I maintain the website for our local group for a national charity. I am glad that we have a site like this. I have met a lot of nice people on here, and have seen the troublemakes quickly disappear from here.
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ME
Member
Oct 23, 2008
Tis true, the vodka had hit me....I was just trying to say....oh heck, you know what I was trying to say.....
lol
Jerry
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ME
Member
Oct 23, 2008
WHAT JR is drunk, I would never have believed that
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Philfreeeuk
Oct 23, 2008
Yeah thanks for the response TT1, I think we are all pretty happy with this place really, but if we don't point out the bugs, you can't fix 'em.
By the way, don't waste your valuable time replying with explanations for removing sexual pictures or explaining to users why their account was banned, just (in the words of a famous blogger) .....NUKE 'EM! :)
Thanks again and
Keep up the good work!
ps,
hint hint, I don't mind if you certify me!
hehe
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ME
Member
Oct 23, 2008
[quote] ps, hint hint, I don't mind if you certify me! hehe[/quote] Now come on Phil, you know how it works
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Philfreeeuk
Oct 23, 2008
[quote][quote] ps, hint hint, I don't mind if you certify me! hehe[/quote] Now come on Phil, you know how it works[/quote] ME cameras bust !!!!!and I'm broke!
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ME
Member
Oct 23, 2008
[quote]WHAT JR is drunk, I would never have believed that[/quote] Well, I wouldn't say so much drunk as a little tipsy. It was a rough day. -Jerry
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ME
Member
Oct 23, 2008
HAHA And suddenly this turns into a moderator resume thread. I love it.
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SwifthawkOriginal Poster
Oct 24, 2008
[quote]HAHA And suddenly this turns into a moderator resume thread. I love it.[/quote] lol...Steve, well actually I woudln't mind being a moderator here to be honest. I used to do it on another site years ago and kind of miss it to a degree. Also, since I can't donate money to the site, it would be nice to at least be able to donate my time.
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ME
Member
Oct 24, 2008
[quote][quote]HAHA And suddenly this turns into a moderator resume thread. I love it.[/quote] lol...Steve, well actually I woudln't mind being a moderator here to be honest. I used to do it on another site years ago and kind of miss it to a degree. Also, since I can't donate money to the site, it would be nice to at least be able to donate my time.[/quote] I was kinda just teasing a little. It was funny though how the tone of the thread did a 180 there right after TTs post. I'm sure there are a lot of folks here that would have the time and energy to take on the task of moderation who are no doubt highly qualified to do it as well. If I had a vote in the matter I would suggest you for the job anyway. You seem to have the time and no doubt your keyboard is well warmed up to the task LOL
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SwifthawkOriginal Poster
Oct 24, 2008
[quote][quote][quote]HAHA And suddenly this turns into a moderator resume thread. I love it.[/quote] lol...Steve, well actually I woudln't mind being a moderator here to be honest. I used to do it on another site years ago and kind of miss it to a degree. Also, since I can't donate money to the site, it would be nice to at least be able to donate my time.[/quote] I was kinda just teasing a little. It was funny though how the tone of the thread did a 180 there right after TTs post. I'm sure there are a lot of folks here that would have the time and energy to take on the task of moderation who are no doubt highly qualified to do it as well. If I had a vote in the matter I would suggest you for the job anyway. You seem to have the time and no doubt your keyboard is well warmed up to the task LOL[/quote] LOL! That I do, thanks Steve. Hehe...actually, I think you would be a good mod too and even said as much somewhere else on here. I think the tone changed once people realized that he was still around. Sure, I think we all assume things are going on in the back ground, but it's always reassuring when the admins make an appearence now and again. You know what I mean?
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Clothesbegone
Nov 21, 2008
I'd be happy to kick in a donation if anyone can tell me how to find the elusive moderator (still only one for real?!) on the chat so I can get "certified". I know...I can take a couple of pictures yada yada but then I have to monkey with a tripod and figure out the self timer on the camera.
I can understand only one site admin and it's a big job but there really should be more than one moderator. Another alternative for certification would be to get x number of "thumbs up" recommendations from current members - sort of like the signature pages that a lot of clubs use.
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