08-05-2005, 08:54 PM
Hehe, wise words, my friend. Why don't we all heed rebeldoughnut's words, and put into my own, 'CHILLAX'! We're taking this whole dilemma to a whole new level, one which does not need to be reached. The best concensus to be reached is likely to agree to disagree. Some of our fellow members, such as Lionheart, Gotien, Kashima, Anti Hacker ..., among others, may not be 100% pleased with the inner workings of the Ragol.co.uk Forums. However, what we must agree to do is to just work with each other. I have a hunch that the running of the forums will not change as a result of these "complaints", so to speak. Why do I think this? The answer is simple: Because the system works.
Any type of system of, government for instance, cannot satisfy all of its respective citizens. Take the U.S.A. for instance, some vote democratic, some republican. My home country, Canada; Liberal, Conservative among others. No one system of government will be able to create total contentment within the nation. The same goes with these forums and its site. The administrators and moderators run these forums in the best way possible. They base their decisions not only on rules and guidelines, but by morals (especially when it comes to wrongdoings by other members or dealing with tough situations).
So, to make a long story short - don't tell it. But, I want to. The point I am attempting to present here, is that the staff and administration here can change. However, we will only ever change for the better and common good of the community. Contrary to popular belief at times by some members, the population here must understand that we are striving to bring you the best site we can. And hell, I think we're doing a standup job.
I fully understand your concerns regarding the forums to an extent. However, as mentioned already, we do not make decisions based on power. We make them based on what we think is right to do at the time. Everyone makes mistakes, last time I checked anyway. Rest assured that no staff member (here, anyways), is so-called "power hungry". That's total lunacy. Please, please understand this. I cannot repeat myself much more: Our system of moderation will remain, guaranteed. The moderators exist to help, not to jeopardize your enjoyment of the community.
Any type of system of, government for instance, cannot satisfy all of its respective citizens. Take the U.S.A. for instance, some vote democratic, some republican. My home country, Canada; Liberal, Conservative among others. No one system of government will be able to create total contentment within the nation. The same goes with these forums and its site. The administrators and moderators run these forums in the best way possible. They base their decisions not only on rules and guidelines, but by morals (especially when it comes to wrongdoings by other members or dealing with tough situations).
So, to make a long story short - don't tell it. But, I want to. The point I am attempting to present here, is that the staff and administration here can change. However, we will only ever change for the better and common good of the community. Contrary to popular belief at times by some members, the population here must understand that we are striving to bring you the best site we can. And hell, I think we're doing a standup job.
I fully understand your concerns regarding the forums to an extent. However, as mentioned already, we do not make decisions based on power. We make them based on what we think is right to do at the time. Everyone makes mistakes, last time I checked anyway. Rest assured that no staff member (here, anyways), is so-called "power hungry". That's total lunacy. Please, please understand this. I cannot repeat myself much more: Our system of moderation will remain, guaranteed. The moderators exist to help, not to jeopardize your enjoyment of the community.