slughunter Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Is this a SERIOUS question? [/ QUOTE ] Sure! [/ QUOTE ] There are acouple of Mods in here that I look up to because they are knowledged hunters and they have a lot of wisdom in the sport but there are other mods that I wouldent consider to be a role model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? [ QUOTE ] People, People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world We’re children needing other children And yet letting our grown-up pride Hide all the need inside Acting more like children than children Lovers...... [/ QUOTE ] ummm ok some people may see them as role models i guess...i don't...i see them as fellow hunters and regualr people just like everyone else..who happen to keep this forum running smooth...some may take it more seriouslly than others but hey...no priblem with that....it will make this place that much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? Lets just face it, everyone looks up to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWiggely Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? [ QUOTE ] Lets just face it, everyone looks up to me!! [/ QUOTE ] LOL I wouldnt go that far. Not unless your 7'3" LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? Are mods role models? Yes and no Are non-mod forum members role models? Yes and no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? you got me, I'm only 5'4" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? need2hunt said it best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? [ QUOTE ] People, People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world We’re children needing other children And yet letting our grown-up pride Hide all the need inside Acting more like children than children Lovers...... [/ QUOTE ] See, it's a song, and it pertains to................ Nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted April 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? I think a moderator IS a role model in more ways than we realize. Who is usually the first person we contact if we need advise? A mod. Who is sticking their neck out and teaching people how to act on this forum? A mod. For many, the Mods are the closest person they will ever get to an actually member of the Realtree staff. Some of the moderators on this forum in a small way have made me better hunter, a better conservationist and a better person. But children are FAR more impressionable than you or I. They are more willing to take the words of a Mod to heart. Adults have the ability to think for themselves and I think Tex proved that point. Now back to the Skoal issue for a moment. Over the years I have put in my two cents over every tobacco or alcohol issue that has come along and then moved on. But when the Moderator of the Young Hunters Room starts talking about how great peach Skoal tastes I felt I needed to say something. It would be the same thing as me telling my middle school students on Monday morning about the sins I committed at hunting camp over the weekend. There are some things that one cannot say when you accept the responsibilty of your position. THAT is what I am trying to say. I enjoyed the discussion we were and I thought it was fun but it got shut down before I could say anything. Unless someone says otherwise I am done with this topic. I believe I have made my point. Thank you to all of the kind words and support that have been PM'd to me. I leave for vacation in less than two hours and I am going to put this behind me. Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAT_PATTERSON Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? Moderators are not paid to be role models. They are here to keep things civil and not let certain topics get out of hand. Do we need censorship? yes, because some people don't play nice. I think the term you are looking for is more respect than a role model. I believe younger kids respect the authority the mods have and since they have authority they should have knowledge. Then there is always the blond leading the blond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? Well said Ranger, I do see your point and I agree with you. Have a good vacation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? [ QUOTE ] need2hunt said it best. [/ QUOTE ] I would say buckee is my Role Model on this site, whenever I have a question and put it in a post he is always the first one to answer with a good responce, thanks buckee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? I really like that Ryan Schweitzer guy. He is so awesome and funny, I really look up to him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] People, People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world We’re children needing other children And yet letting our grown-up pride Hide all the need inside Acting more like children than children Lovers...... [/ QUOTE ] See, it's a song, and it pertains to................ Nevermind. [/ QUOTE ] I hope this clears up why I hound on Chris a lot in these forums, I witness this kind of stuff in person!! Chris is like the little kid on the baseball team out in right field, picking daisies and kicking dirt, talking to himself all the time, you hear part of what he is saying and you think, "WHAT is he talking about??!!??"......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? Have a good vacation....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? Role Models? No RealTree Representatives! YES Although it's an unpaid position they should be keeping themselves along the same attitude and public perception that represent the Company that is RealTree. Very simply put...they should ask themselves "Would Bill, Michael, or David do or allow this in public...or...Is my behavior showing RealTree in a good light". IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_Goose Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] People, People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world We’re children needing other children And yet letting our grown-up pride Hide all the need inside Acting more like children than children Lovers...... [/ QUOTE ] See, it's a song, and it pertains to................ Nevermind. [/ QUOTE ] I hope this clears up why I hound on Chris a lot in these forums, I witness this kind of stuff in person!! Chris is like the little kid on the baseball team out in right field, picking daisies and kicking dirt, talking to himself all the time, you hear part of what he is saying and you think, "WHAT is he talking about??!!??"......... [/ QUOTE ] That right there is funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? [ QUOTE ] Role Models? No RealTree Representatives! YES Although it's an unpaid position they should be keeping themselves along the same attitude and public perception that represent the Company that is RealTree. Very simply put...they should ask themselves "Would Bill, Michael, or David do or allow this in public...or...Is my behavior showing RealTree in a good light". IMHO [/ QUOTE ] Pretty much sums it up right there, IMHO. I think Charles Barkley was asked that question (about him, not moderators ) and while I can't quote his answer, it was something along the lines of being a role model was not his job, it is a parents' responsibility to see that their kids are raised right. I believe that the mods should be held to a higher standard on what they post in here, simply due to the fact they (us) are the ones responsible for the monitoring the content in these forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParrotHead Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? Ok, lets see now. Webster’s defines “Moderator” as one that arbitrates or mediates or one that presides over a meeting, forum or debate. So basically we have someone that keeps things in order, someone that police’s the joint and keeps the “ruckus” at an acceptable level so to speak. For myself, I find it extremely difficult to find any qualities that would be admirable enough to refer to one of the individuals as a “role model” by just being a Moderator of something or anything. Again, that’s my personal opinion and doesn’t begin to address the individual themselves and their personal lives or professions. One can look to say, Buckee who I admire as a painter and should be an inspiration to those that want to paint and though it’s a stretch…..could be considered as a role model in his profession. But to be a role model as just a “moderator”? Seems to be stretching it far too much. Course, this is only my opinion. If you want to label a moderator here as a role model that that’s your right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? I think they might be a babysitter.lol But yes there a role model i do believe as how to me i dont really now thats hard. Ill come back to this soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] People, People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world We’re children needing other children And yet letting our grown-up pride Hide all the need inside Acting more like children than children Lovers...... [/ QUOTE ] See, it's a song, and it pertains to................ Nevermind. [/ QUOTE ] I hope this clears up why I hound on Chris a lot in these forums, I witness this kind of stuff in person!! Chris is like the little kid on the baseball team out in right field, picking daisies and kicking dirt, talking to himself all the time, you hear part of what he is saying and you think, "WHAT is he talking about??!!??"......... [/ QUOTE ] Mmmmmmhmmmmmm, Yep. Life's too short folks. See, none of you realize how insignificant we really are. Pull up a lawn chair tonight in your garage, gaze up into the sky, watch the clouds, wonder what it's all about, then try and figure out how far away that star is, imagine why we're here. Lovers Are very special people They’re the luckiest people in the world With one person, One very special person A feeling deep in your soul Says you are half now you’re whole No more hunger and thirst But first be a person who needs people People, people who need people Are the luckiest people in the world. With one person One very special person A feeling deep in your soul Says you are half now you’re whole No more hunger and thirst But first be a person who needs people People, people who need people Are the luckiest people in the world. HEY, A DAISY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horst Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? So in essence your saying you should be allowed to make posts that moderators shouldnt be allowed to make.What part of that even makes sense?A topics either off limits or its not.IMO you shoulda been done with this post after your original one.You apparently have some sorta axe to grind or youd have left it alone after that, but here we are two topics later still on the same subject.Almost gives me the impression your problems with moderators and had very little to do with the tobacco post.Children might be impressionable but they arent stupid, theres 10 posts against using tobacco for every one that glorifies it in here, what part do you think thier gonna pick up on fastest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? [ QUOTE ] Role Models? No RealTree Representatives! YES Although it's an unpaid position they should be keeping themselves along the same attitude and public perception that represent the Company that is RealTree. Very simply put...they should ask themselves "Would Bill, Michael, or David do or allow this in public...or...Is my behavior showing RealTree in a good light". IMHO [/ QUOTE ] Yep...pretty much sums it up for me too. Well said Gary. We're all supposed to be here abiding by the rules set in the forum. We each share a responsiblity while discussing hunting and fishing on a public forum to represent it in way that is favorable for all of us that enjoy it so much. Mods get the unglorified task of policing things here when someone gets out of line. The mods here are also well rounded in their knowlege of different aspects of hunting and fishing. That certainly is a plus for this forum compared to some others. No offense to the mods but I don't consider them to be role models, experts, or professionals. I do consider them as fellow brothers in the fraternaty of hunters and fisherman that, at least share the same passion for hunting and fishing that I do. If they didn't, I wouldn't think they would accept this voluntary position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? Well said Horst. I couldn't agree with you more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Is a Moderator a role model? Leatherneck for President!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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