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Post by Phil on Aug 17, 2014 7:36:47 GMT -6
I'm pretty computer literate, but I don't know much about how these forums work. So, here is my question: If John G. was to assign someone as moderator would that person have the necessary permissions to do things like add sub-forums, make pertinent post "stickies," etc.?
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Post by blackcountrymick on Aug 17, 2014 9:45:10 GMT -6
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Post by cunningr on Aug 17, 2014 9:48:41 GMT -6
I was looking at the admin and moderator section I can't tell for sure if a moderator and admin are the same but if there is a separate moderator permission group they would be able to do those things you mentioned.
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Post by Phil on Aug 17, 2014 11:31:49 GMT -6
The reason I asked the question is I was on another forum and saw how well it was organized with additional sub-forums. They had a forum for uploads related to the course, another for uploads other than course material, and one really interesting one - a virtual jam room. It's much easier to find stuff when it's organized this way. A few months ago someone asked John G. to make a post a sticky and John wasn't familiar with concept. He's probably is out doing constructive things instead of surfing Internet forums.  Anyway, he may not have the time or desire to fine tune the forum. I would be willing to do this if the moderator is able to get permissions to do this kind of stuff. I think I could learn how to do it pretty fast, and I would seek input from the members as to what they would like to have. I'd like some input from the members here before I'd even think about approaching John G. Have any of you ever been moderators on a forum? |
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Post by wannaplayblues on Aug 17, 2014 13:47:26 GMT -6
I have been a moderator before. When it's a busy forum there's more managing to do, sometimes SPAM to remove too, otherwise it's being willing to ensure posters adhere to rules and that conversations are created/move to the appropriate folders.
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Post by matonanjin on Aug 17, 2014 15:45:01 GMT -6
.... I would be willing to do this if the moderator is able to get permissions to do this kind of stuff. I think I could learn how to do it pretty fast, and I would seek input from the members as to what they would like to have. I'd like some input from the members here before I'd even think about approaching John G. Have any of you ever been moderators on a forum? Phil, I, and I'm sure others, appreciate your offer to help. But I would be careful what you wish for. I am a moderator for a Lakota language forum. It's not very busy and even it has a fairly large time commitment. You have to approve new members, approve the new members' posts until you grant them posting privileges, delete spam, and, occasionally, handle the inter-member squabble (although this forum seems pretty well behaved). If you move forward with this be prepared for more time spent than what you expect! |
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Post by Phil on Aug 18, 2014 5:50:48 GMT -6
<abbr data-timestamp="1408311901000" class="time" title="Aug 17, 2014 17:45:01 GMT -4">Aug 17, 2014 17:45:01 GMT -4</abbr> matonanjin said Phil, I, and I'm sure others, appreciate your offer to help. But I would be careful what you wish for. I am a moderator for a Lakota language forum. It's not very busy and even it has a fairly large time commitment. You have to approve new members, approve the new members' posts until you grant them posting privileges, delete spam, and, occasionally, handle the inter-member squabble (although this forum seems pretty well behaved). If you move forward with this be prepared for more time spent than what you expect! Thanks, Mat, you just convinced me that this is something I do not want.  Everyone, please disregard my original post. A Lakota language forum - that's fascinating. I didn't realize it was an active language. You can learn all kinds of stuff on this forum. |
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Post by matonanjin on Aug 18, 2014 13:47:09 GMT -6
There are only about 20,000 speakers left. But there is a huge movement to revitalize the language. Hence, the forum. I have my doubts how successful the movement will be but I also hope I'm wrong.
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Post by Phil on Aug 18, 2014 15:40:23 GMT -6
There are only about 20,000 speakers left. But there is a huge movement to revitalize the language. Hence, the forum. I have my doubts how successful the movement will be but I also hope I'm wrong. We're getting way off topic here, but this kind of thing interests me. Is "matonanjin" a Lakota word? |
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Post by matonanjin on Aug 18, 2014 16:04:15 GMT -6
mato = bear
nanjin = to stand
matonanjin = standing bear
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Post by Phil on Aug 18, 2014 16:13:58 GMT -6
mato = bear nanjin = to stand matonanjin = standing bear Wow. I have to say that for a forum with only about 8 active members we are quite a diversified group - a wide range of geographical locations, ages, nationalities, languages, and ethnic origins. Blues guitar is quite a common denominator. Very cool indeed. |
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Post by blackcountrymick on Aug 18, 2014 16:27:39 GMT -6
Hey Phil, someone just made you GOD!!!!!
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Post by bluesbruce on Aug 18, 2014 17:35:52 GMT -6
Wow, Phil, you've made it to the top now! I wonder what forum milestone comes after deification?
I agree with you about our humble forum, and blues being a great common denominator.
Bruce
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Post by matonanjin on Aug 18, 2014 21:34:02 GMT -6
Hey Phil, someone just made you GOD!!!!! We knew it was just a matter of time. |
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Post by Phil on Aug 19, 2014 2:17:20 GMT -6
Come on guys, everybody knows that Eric Clapton already occupies that position. I'm just pointing out the obvious.
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Post by blackcountrymick on Aug 19, 2014 15:22:49 GMT -6
Come on guys, everybody knows that Eric Clapton already occupies that position. I'm just pointing out the obvious. I reckon you at the crossroads now Phil  |
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Post by wannaplayblues on Aug 20, 2014 7:58:21 GMT -6
I wonder what the Devil plays when he takes your guitar at the crossroads...
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Post by matonanjin on Aug 20, 2014 11:00:13 GMT -6
Wow. I have to say that for a forum with only about 8 active members we are quite a diversified group - a wide range of geographical locations, ages, nationalities, languages, and ethnic origins. Blues guitar is quite a common denominator. Very cool indeed. Just to be clear and so there is no misunderstanding. Lakota is not my first language, English is. And I am not tribally enrolled. My mother is from the Rosebud reservation but she left there at an early age. I first picked up some of the language visiting my mother's family during summers. But learned it more hanging around Lakota people here in Omaha. |
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Post by matonanjin on Aug 20, 2014 11:01:15 GMT -6
I wonder what the Devil plays when he takes your guitar at the crossroads... He doesn't take your guitar!!! He takes your soul!   |
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Post by blackcountrymick on Aug 20, 2014 11:39:37 GMT -6
He can have as much soul as he likes as long as he leaves the blues!!!
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Anyway, he may not have the time or desire to fine tune the forum. 
Everyone, please disregard my original post. 
