Feedback on Senior Moderator

[runforyourlife]

Dear all,

Its pretty ironic that i have to start a post here.

I ain't a saint, but neither is Dragon.

The thread is with regards to 'unofficial rules in driving' and unfortunately peeps got emotional about it and decided to use threats in proper sentence structure, unfortunately, its a senior moderator. Worse, i was told in quotes that all personal information of every forumer are accessible at moderator's discretion.

I was replying in response to the senior moderator's query on another forumer, he replied indicating the forumer road hog when the forumer's quotes indicating speed limits but not road hogging. Is the senior moderator suggesting overtaking lane is for speeding above 150km/hr? I don't think that is encouraged, and i don't see that in the TP handbook.

My quotes, as attached, ends with a 'lol' and even so, purposely spelt 'brake' as 'break'. But unfortunately, it was perceived as a 'serious threat'. While i have make efforts to ensure the sentence structure to be satisfactory, the same couldn't be said about the following quotes.

I have not encounter any moderators whom are unkind as i'm aware of the voluntary nature of it. But i am not sure why the senior moderator in question could quote in such a manner, ignoring the true nature of my quote and in combination with his emotions, produced a quote i deemed unacceptable of anyone; a threat.

Do a search on the amount of ppl whom type 'jam brake' through the forums in the past years. I believe i am being targeted due to the inability to handle pressure through casual online conversations. That being said, i ain't a saint since i do not advocate road hoggings nor do i advocate speeding on lane one

I believe there should be some form of explanation for this closure. If its so difficult for moderators to control their emotions, should they be one in the first place? I'm not suggesting Dragon is not good enough, but i'm pretty surprised on the reaction ensued.

I am available via PM should that be a better medium compared to a reply here. I look forward to a reply within this week before i plan my move. I have decided to give it a miss but since the senior moderator in question has filed and reported my post, i would like to do the same here, first.

Thank you.

 

[Dragon]

Admins, for your reference the thread in its entirety is here:
Unofficial Rules in Driving - www.hardwarezone.com.sg

 

[Dragon]

My quotes, as attached, ends with a 'lol' and even so, purposely spelt 'brake' as 'break'. But unfortunately, it was perceived as a 'serious threat'. While i have make efforts to ensure the sentence structure to be satisfactory, the same couldn't be said about the following quotes.

Why did you not explain yourself clearly there and then when questioned if your statement was a threat or not? You even stated "mods or normal members i don't give a ****".

I have not encounter any moderators whom are unkind as i'm aware of the voluntary nature of it. But i am not sure why the senior moderator in question could quote in such a manner, ignoring the true nature of my quote and in combination with his emotions, produced a quote i deemed unacceptable of anyone; a threat.

Your words were quoted in full context with my replies, what "true nature" do you speak of? If your words don't state the "true nature" of your intentions then the problem lies in you, not me nor the "emotions" that you speak of.

 

[runforyourlife]

Why did you not explain yourself clearly there and then when questioned if your statement was a threat or not? You even stated "mods or normal members i don't give a ****".



Your words were quoted in full context with my replies, what "true nature" do you speak of? If your words don't state the "true nature" of your intentions then the problem lies in you, not me nor the "emotions" that you speak of.

I have no intention to get all emotional about it nor gather support.

To me mods, admins, forumers are all equal. Simple as that. When u are driving on the road, you pay road tax whether you are a mod, a forumer, an admin, or whether you are rich or poor. so if someone mention 'i don't give a s-h-i-t who you are, we still have to pay road tax', i'm not sure what wrong did that person do lol

Based on the way you type that question, i took the decision to clarify a while later. Unfortunately you have blow your top.

Its really a simple conversation, as i've said, i'm only doing this after what you have done.

edit: and i repeat i have no qualms on you as an individual as i'm just focusing on the conversation, not individual.

 

[Dragon]

I have no intention to get all emotional about it nor gather support.

To me mods, admins, forumers are all equal. Simple as that. When u are driving on the road, you pay road tax whether you are a mod, a forumer, an admin, or whether you are rich or poor. so if someone mention 'i don't give a s-h-i-t who you are, we still have to pay road tax', i'm not sure what wrong did that person do lol

Ever heard of the phrase "flip prata"? You are doing a pretty good job at it.

Based on the way you type that question, i took the decision to clarify a while later. Unfortunately you have blow your top.

So you issued a threat then when questioned, sprout more nonsense. Then now decide to clarify that it is not a threat, as and when you wish at a later time? I didn't blew my top, i'm defending my own safety in the event that you carry out your threat.

Its really a simple conversation, as i've said, i'm only doing this after what you have done.

edit: and i repeat i have no qualms on you as an individual as i'm just focusing on the conversation, not individual.

Issuing a personal threat, is neither simple nor objective.

 

[runforyourlife]

I have sent you an official PM about it.

I'm not sure why you keep harping on the fact that i issued a 'threat' which i didn't? If you take that as a 'personal threat', i apologise then.

Well you have reported, i have reported. We both have our moments. All of us come here to pass some time during our little breaks. I believe we both meant each other no harm but our opinions simply clash with each other

I'm not a road hogger myself but i'm presenting the current situation on the road.

 

[Dragon]

Admins, for your reference this is the PM i received:

 

[hwzadmin]

Dear Dragon and runforyourlife,

I have looked into your complaints and the thread in its entirety.

I have:

1) Issued a warning for this comment for trolling: www.hardwarezone.com.sg - View Single Post - Unofficial Rules in Driving
Dragon was commenting about road hogging to a member who was complaining about speeding. While the relevance is subjective, there is not need to make a post in such a confrontational manner.

2) Issued an infraction for continuing to persist on the same issue despite it being clarified: www.hardwarezone.com.sg - View Single Post - Unofficial Rules in Driving

3) After Dragon attempts to end the conflict, www.hardwarezone.com.sg - View Single Post - Unofficial Rules in Driving runforyourlife posts the following comment in bad taste: www.hardwarezone.com.sg - View Single Post - Unofficial Rules in Driving which he has been infracted for.

As for this post,

http://deluxeforums.hardwarezone.com.sg/80205837-post144.html

I can affirm that your personal particulars are for your own viewing except when we have to comply with the law.

ה

 

[leinad]

I don't see how Dragon's being a senior moderator would have any bearing. It almost seems as if he has no right to post his own opinion when not acting in official capacity.

I think all of us users need to take a chill pill when online, and give the benefit of the doubt - it's a good way we can be gracious. Knowing when a moderator is acting in capacity, and when he is not. Ad hominem attacks are not welcome anywhere, not in real life, and not online in these forums.

I'm pretty sure Dragon isn't the abusive sort. He's a gentle dragon.

/Dan