Do we need a new moderator?

[Marquis]

Hey guys, I'm going to keep this pretty brief.

I didn't politic for the position of moderator, I was asked and it took some convincing. I accepted with the understanding that my appointment represented the desires of the forum, wouldn't interfere with my freedom to express myself and promoted diversity of age, gender and orientation between the mods.

If you think those reasons are invalid or unimportant, or if you just want to see a different mod for whatever reason under the sun, please vote in this anonymous poll and when it closes I will respect whatever decision the voters have come to.

I discovered myself on this website and owe this place more than I can ever express. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve all of you and this electronic meeting place of ours will always be in my highest esteem no matter what you guys decide.

Marquis

 

[rosco rathbone]

Should of made this public.

 

[Kajira Callista]

No we don't need a new mod and i prefer to post my vote then be anonymous.

yeah yeah...i know...im an attention whore.

 

[graceanne]

I'm content with you as mod. I might have the occasional problem with you, and you with me, but from what I've seen you've never abused your power, and you do your job. If being a mod was a popularity contest then we'd change mods monthly, since people in this forum change favorites like most people change underwear. Beyond that, I think being a good mod means that you need to be able to be an asshole. It's why I wouldn't be mod, I'd be too worried about hurting someone's feelings or their being a confrontation.

 

[Marquis]

Awww Grace.

 

[graceanne]

Awww Grace.

*hugs*

 

[alice_underneath]

It fascinates me to read the different opinions that people have of various members of this Board. For example, on a different thread, various people have recently been expressing regret over the absence of a guy called InsideYourMind.

I am relatively new here at Lit. And the only interaction I have ever had with InsideYourMind was on a thread in which he literally called another member a "stupid asshole".

On an older thread that was recently bumped, I read a post from InsideYourMind in which he wrote (about a forum member's photo):

And from the looks of the photos she has a gunt too!

1). noun.
A protruding sack of fat which extends from the lower abdomen to the upper genital area (gut+cunt=gunt).

https://forum.literotica.com/showpost.php?p=14168308&postcount=22

These two glimpses of InsideYourMind would seem to indicate that he is an individual incapable of controlling his impulse to hurl personal insults at others.

The fact that some forum members bemoan his absence tells me that there must be a different side to the guy in addition to this unfortunate tendency to lash out. That must be a side that I just never had to opportunity to witness.

What's my point here? Well the point is, simply, that unless you read every post on every thread (which I do not), it is difficult to grasp a complete picture of the contributions of an individual to the Board.

Marquis,

You know what I think about you, because I wrote it privately a month ago. Given the topic of this thread, I will openly post the conclusion here.

***

Of course, as various people would be quick to point out, I have no real basis for making qualitative judgments when it comes to BDSM.

So I'll put the following in general human terms.

Any guy who can put up with relentless mocking and criticism, without becoming defensive or obnoxious in response, clearly displays a maturity and self-confidence that surpasses those of his critics.

Any guy willing to acknowledge and at times discuss his own vulnerability deserves profound respect.

And any guy who can tame his own personal Beast obviously has the strength and character necessary to "tame" others.

***

Others may read you differently. They may read different posts, or filter your comments through a different type of lens based on their own personal experience.

But to all who might wish to criticize you, I would say: Let he who is without sin.....

etc.

Just my opinion,

Alice

 

[Xelebes]

OOH! OOH! ME! PICK ME!





please?

 

[graceanne]

Ooh! Ooh! Me! Pick Me!

*nose in air*

We don't allow your type (lil' blue aliens) to be mods in our forum.

 

[Xelebes]

Shush you.

 

[graceanne]

Shush you.

hehe

 

[His_pita]

I think your a very good mod and you have really cute avatars.

 

[jadefirefly]

Here's my logic, twisted though it may be:

I didn't even realise Marquis -was- the mod. Therefore, I don't think we need a new one, because there's nothing I hate more on a forum than a mod who lets everyone KNOW he's the mod, he's the boss, and if you don't like it, tough shit.

I like Marquis. Mostly for all the reasons Alice stated above, and she put them much more eloquently than I could have. You might be a bit abrasive at times, but at least you're consistently abrasive, and not, insofar as I can tell, prone to random fits of insulting people.

I don't see any reason to need anyone new. The way I see it, a mod that you never really see at work, is better than a mod who never shuts up about it. Keep on with the good work; for all my voice is worth, I say you're doing just fine.

 

[Blushing Bottom]

I agree. I enjoy knowing what others Really think.

...and Marquis I think you worry too much what others think of your style which btw is charmingly devious. You are in control without shouting it from the rooftops. Well done I say.

Should of made this public.

 

[Andante]

Marquis; I don't see any reason why you should leave as a moderator. I have voted accordingly.
I realise it's an anonymous poll, and I respect everyones right to have their own opinion, but it would be interesting to hear some of those against Marquis explain why! What is the guy doing wrong, in your opinion? Please be objective; we are not talking about Marquis in general here, so put aside any personal issues of no relevance to his capacity as a moderator.
"Let the one without sin cast the first stone"

 

[shy slave]

Marquis I have always been honest with you, even about things I have regretted saying, I have told you that is the case.

The only time I needed a mod on Lit you used your power to help me, without making a big deal of it. To the point I am sure no-one actually noticed my difficulty, or your intervention.

You never asked if you should intervene you simply got on with it. Had it been the wrong call I am in no doubt you would have made it right in some way.

Your thoughts and posts are honest and open, enabling others to be equally so. Some of your posts have blown me away with their insight, often not BDSM related, but your thoughts on life in general. Other posts make me think, what is that all about?

However, that could be said of everyone's posts.

What I know of you, I like.

That has no relevance to your being a mod.

The only time I have needed a mod, you dealt with it.
That meant alot both then and now.

 

[rosco rathbone]

THrow the bums out. Tar and feather. Gerrymandering in the BDSM ward. Every man voting against takes home a Christmas goose.

 

[greenmands]

I believe Marquis and Catalina are doing an excellent job as Moderators.

 

[chris9]

Marquis, I wouldn't have thought you are someone to start a thread here to fish for compliments...

I haven't been around before you were mod, but I don't think you would post any different. So people who have a problem with you would still have that problem.
And most mod activity I've seen from you has been moving threads and once changing snowy's post, which was quite funny in my book. So I don't really see what would be gained by your quitting.

 

[alice_underneath]

Marquis, I wouldn't have thought you are someone to start a thread here to fish for compliments...

I haven't been around before you were mod, but I don't think you would post any different. So people who have a problem with you would still have that problem.
And most mod activity I've seen from you has been moving threads and once changing snowy's post, which was quite funny in my book. So I don't really see what would be gained by your quitting.

Hi, Chris.

I assume from the wink that your first sentence was written in jest.

However, for those who do not read every thread and may have missed it, I note the following.

Yesterday, on a different thread, comments were made explicitly blaming Marquis for the absence of one former member, and implicitly blaming him for a "mass exodus" from this Board.

In addition, specific criticism of Marquis' performance in his role as moderator role was posted by someone who subsequently refused to back up her accusations.

I assume that those comments and open criticism explain the genesis of this thread. I trust that Marquis will correct me if that's not the case.

Alice

 

[Vixandra]

I must be missing all these shit-hit-the-fan topics because I can't think of, remember or even bs a reason to get rid of Marquis as a mod.

If someone leaves, its because they choose to. The iggy button works wonders if one simply cannot deal with reading another person's opinions.

So play on Marquis, play on.

 

[chris9]

Hi, Chris.

I assume from the wink that your first sentence was written in jest.

However, for those who do not read every thread and may have missed it, I note the following.

Yesterday, on a different thread, comments were made explicitly blaming Marquis for the absence of one former member, and implicitly blaming him for a "mass exodus" from this Board.

In addition, specific criticism of Marquis' performance in his role as moderator role was posted by someone who subsequently refused to back up her accusations.

I assume that those comments and open criticism explain the genesis of this thread. I trust that Marquis will correct me if that's not the case.

Alice

Hi Alice,
yes, my first sentence was in jest. And I read this other thread after responding here.
I suppose that it's the easy way to blame the mod for people leaving/shit happening which would happen with another mod, too (if there are two, there will be one less 'popular')

 

[landcruisergal]

I reckon Marquis is doing just fine.
( but remember I'm kinda shallow. Anyone that young, male, kinky and cute would get my support. )
But seriously,like Vixandra said, the ignore option is there.
As is the pm option if you want to discuss a grievance.

 

[brioche]

I'm not going to read through all the replies just now, because I have a lot to do today in prep for the new class, I'll come back and read them tonight.
Marquis, you speak your mind and piss people off and all of that. Yes. (so do many of us)
Do you use/abuse your moderator status in that? No. Even when I was pissing you off I never felt that I was at risk of being censored.
So all those reasons why you should be a mod still stand.
Marquis, you do a good job as a moderator.
That's what it comes down to doesn't it?
I vote no.

 

[catalina_francisco]

LOL, well as probably could be expected, Marquis gets my vote for all the reasons it was thought he would make a great co-mod...objective, growth orientated, open, honest, dynamic, intelligent, creative, responsible, and not looking to make friends and favourites at the expense of dispensing fairness on the board.

Catalina