What's going on with the MODS?
Blimey... why are threads getting deleted, topics locked and warnings being given for no apparent reason?
I have never seen such overzealous moderation.
A topic just got removed and a warning given and I could see nothing wrong with the OP. And this is what has caused me to speak up. I have noticed a difference in the administration of QL over the last week or so.
This level of intervention is going to have a negative effect in my opinion. Stifle friendly banter and you are going to kill off QL. And right now QL needs all the help it can get as far as the forums are concerned.
Sure there is stuff that needs sorting out, and in the past I have been amazed at topics that has been allowed to escalate into complete nonsense. But I am surprised at a lot of recent decisions.
Rant over ;)
Hello MissTeacher...Welcome back.
Dont tell me you been to London to see the Queen?
:)
My account was blocked! Tried to log on one day and it wouldn't let me ...then today I got an email from mods saying its been activated :)
WB MT !
Where hav u been, not seen u around for couple of days ?
Yiyeee! Im back! :)
the Mod will come back after his other work. he will lock it later.
UkEng, tats wat i have mentioned at 07:14am....:)
Time to lock the Thread! It has served its purpose..:)
no one likes him,only a fool can...:(
what I am driving at is HIJACKING of threads! If it is only one or two comments, fine, but if it become a conversation, well ..................
is very rampant nowadays! And guess who do it prominently?
babu likes to bully everyone,thats his expertise...lol!
quiet: BG is one of the MOD.
if they warned BG for deviating to a certain topic, why not apply to others? Let us be fair to all. Just my observation.
some top QL members wants to be a stockholder too...lol!
Babu,u should take the lead... :P
Moderator: I hope you do the same with every other thread that Qler’s think has crossed the line (: not only the ones you think crossed the line.
two thumbs up for the mod explanation. hehe!
I m going to buy i-pad ? Anyone else ? :(
NOOOOOOOOOO i dont want to dieeeee...my parents will not pay any ransom for my release...oh wait we are still on QL
for 'sheeps' u r always free to visit Mawashi....:(
hijacked !
I also give massage very descreets full time pleasure ladies only
I dont know i'm new to these forum i'm also lonely and seeing friendsheep from single ladies can you please help me?
dont we have 'Questions and Answers' section for these ? :)
Thank you again rizks can i send you the money through western union?
Yea you can survive, only if you give 50% of tat amount to Me.....:)
Thank you Rizks...what about 45k salary per month is this enough to survive?
Yup, QatarLiving.com is free to use, but u need to make an ID to post your ads,search for info's regarding Qatar, join the forums all these any many more just for FREE ! :)
so enjoy QL ! :)
So its free?
its Priceless ! :)
I want to buy Qatarliving..how much?
even I want to be a Mod :D
I wanna be a Mod!!
With B2D gone..I think moderation is much fairer now...he was one effing racist and extremely vindictive MOD.
Thanks Mods!
Should Mods reveal their true ids ?
Sssh Smoke.. We all need to sell stuff with our other ID..:)
I am also late..But then again my time on QL is also Voluntary and I do have to attend to serious work after my office duties when I get home.
My salute to MODS, now I have been a loyal member of QL for almost 6 years now. Can I please request a one to one meeting with one of you guys.
Rumors has it due to relocation of some old Moderators there are some vacancy for which I wish to apply.
Please advise where to send my CV for this Voluntary job.
This discussion is not over until the mod whispers in my ear what his/her other QL id is...on that note mod needs to ban himself/herself for having more than one id on QL :P
after seeing the Happy ending of this thread and response from our beloved 'Moderator' isnt it time to lock this thread now ? :)
OR
is it open for the scavangers to hijack ? :)
OMG Rizks if you are late it could be good news!
am i late here ? :(
for deleting my comment "maligayang kaarawan" (literally means Happy Birthday) which the birthday man himself understand.
Anyway, I just want to remind all readers about one thread in particular about a "Spanish-speaking" Qler who left the country and started a thread where I would say many (including outstanding Qler here themselves) calling me all bad names because I was asking them not to post or comment in SPANISH. Talking about what?
Anyway, rant over.
A thankless "voluntary" job...and yes, MODS are human (not Gods) and can be swayed by their emotions...whehehehe
Hey...I'm just repeating what the MOD said :)
for the MODS...they are just doing their jobs and this will be a memorable day for me...3-13-2012...
thanks MODS... :D
lol ? ^^ you know i got blocked and deleted from the website for posting a joke it was actually kinda kinda naughty joke but nothing serious
did i deserved what i got ?
i don't think so :(
whisper smoke smoke smoke
and while she's checking, spill the beans as to what your other account is on QL Mod..go on whisper it in my ear i wont tell :D
Bellablue,
check your original account I mean ask your friend to check her account. :)
TB they pay me peanuts...and now they say its voluntary work...sigh!
to comment on that sorry post but unfortunately cldnt do that :(((
Cheers for the Moderators
Thank you for taking the time to clarify MODS. I withdraw my rant, and apologies for questioning the thankless job you do. Goodness I am doing a lot of apologising these days.
BTW I was told you guys got paid loads. I guess this is another myth dispelled.
The Moderators at time ignore the private chats in between the forums letting the users enjoy never came across any qler ranting at that point
Terrific race, the MODS. Terrific.
If nothing else, it's taught me to respect the MODS, and it's taught me... that you'll never get anywhere in this life, unless you're prepared to do a fair day's work for a fair day's pay!
Moderation is a thankless job and all the moderators on the site are doing it voluntarily. Mods have day job and life outside Qatar Living. Yes there are more than one moderator but we all make sure to implment the community guidelines and do not involve any personal feelings while doing the moderation. But do expect mistakes from us as we are mods not gods.
Lets focus on today's moderation which resulted into this thread.
1) 'Happy B'day' thread was locked as per the request from the OP.
2) Apologies thread from timebandit was locked as it served it purpose. 'Timebandit' apologise for uncalled name calling like a gentleman and 'monk' accepted the apologies. The thread had a potential to be turned into personal inuslts and bashing and hence locked.
3) Apologies thread from 'jaffarFood' was just an imitation of timebandit's original thread and the OP was warned not only for this thread but also for his previous postings.
4) 'Richard123' thread was a repeat (nth times), hence deleted.
5) 'pitaci' was looking for service on main forum.
It is funny that moderation is always being questioned, sometime for overdoing it and sometime for its absence. In the end, you cannot make every person happy.
Happy QL'ing! :)
I am sorry I will unblock ur friend and undelete every topic
Yours truly amazing,
Smoke Mod
Yeah my friend had her account blocked the other day & she doesn't know why??? :S
Ohh dear me not again!
When a thread gets hijacked or bashing is going on, haven't seen Mods blocking the thread.........
Who knows Rene1. I wouldn't want to be a MOD anyway, it doesn't mater what they do it is wrong I guess. Things will settle down again in a day or two I hope.
Well maybe they are trying to be prim and proper?
That's a shame, I was hoping for some QL gossip :-(
Nothing to write home about sness. Usual banter, nothing spectacular, just as stealth has put it, "It's that season again" where MODS are confusing me.
its that season again......
Ooohhh, did I miss all the drama today?
It is OK...so far we are done with a subject whether the thread gets locked or stays doesn't matter if it is to do something within QLers or which may not be interesting the next day. IMO mods are doing a great job. We are so many and they obviously cannot take care of each of ours likes and dislikes.
Cheers Mods..:)
it must be someone who does not understand the actual meaning of whats being posted, forums are for people to discuss different things, express their feelings towards things what is going around. Filtering should be done to a certain level. Removing posts and forums for no reason will be a let down. I love reading all forums and the discussions that follow even though I usually don't take part in them, and I am also noticing the changes that have come recently to QL..
new arrivals tend to show efficiency (in their own way), so does the new Mod.
first a person abuses a qler saying she is FOS n then ask MODS a reason to lock or delete the threads , amazing
No just a new moderator I think
well, i don't know! is there any announcement about new rules in QL?
this one too Removed ! MODS are doing a great job keep up MODS
I am curious to know how long this topic will last before being removed.
yeah why did you delete the sorry post for TB?