So, as many of you know, since @Ines unfortunately no longer has the time, we no longer have a moderator here and @Laura has to do the work pretty much on her own. It seems to work well, but maybe it would be good to have a moderator who can mediate in disputes between users and make sure that the rules are not broken (at least not too much). I have no ambitions myself, but would just like to ask if anyone would be interested in supporting @Laura in making this forum a lively and friendly place for us.
@Laura if this is not in your interest you can delete it, I just want to help

    Well, everybody hates me so not me, but I definitely think a new moderator could be useful at keeping this place under control๐Ÿ™„. Idc who it is so long as they arenโ€™t a belt-forcer

      As a general rule, anyone who would seek the job is probably someone you wouldn't want to have it. That said, it will be tough to find someone who could do as good a job as @Ines did. Even if I didn't always agree with her you can't argue with results.

      Angelina
      With well over 22143 posts you would qualify for moderator.

      Marder
      Only those who do not seek power are qualified to hold it. - Plato
      Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. - Shakespeare
      Great men do not seek power; they have power thrust upon them. - Kahless the Unforgettable
      A great man doesn't seek to lead. He's called to it. And he answers. - Leto Atreides

      I got the information the requirement can Not fulfilled from a man. But @Laura should Tell us.

        I would advise against becoming a moderator.
        Depending on jurisdiction, moderators are - at least in a limited extend - liable for what gets posted in a forum under their supervision.

        • Joh replied to this.

          curious The question is which law is valid?
          USA because the server is there?
          Or Spain because the Moderator lives there?

            Free time matters.

            Joh
            Depends on whom you ask. I just would take no risks

            • Joh replied to this.

              curious No risk No Fun. ๐Ÿ˜‹

              I think i have a workable solution. How about everyone who participates moderate themselves. You know; stop the attacks and hateful attitudes. All the self-righteous claim to know all. If this is true (as it seems to be) then you know hatred and self-seeking have never accomplished a positive goal. If everyone moderates themselves Laura will have a much easier job. In many cases this forum has shifted from a place of help and understanding for young ladies into a place of vitriol and self-righteous attacks. Can the adults act like adults and positively support the younger members? Heads up, your negative attitudes rarely help, and you can't save anyone. Remember what momma said, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Or if you must attack, attack me and give the youngsters a break.

                plaidtoad Sounds nice in theory, but no one thinks of what they are posting as attacks, with the obvious exception of trolls who are doing it on purpose.
                It is true that if we could get everyone to take the time to read through what they have written before posting it would make the job of moderating easier. On the other hand, who among us can really claim we do that every time? (I certainly can't)

                Marder Which is why you would be a good moderator.

                no, i want to keep the freedom to be uncomfortable sometimes ๐Ÿ˜‚

                Joh I got the information the requirement can Not fulfilled from a man. But @Laura should Tell us.

                well, actually you were one of the first candidates i had in mind when i wrote that, because you can understand different positions, what would @Laura say?

                plaidtoad How about everyone who participates moderate themselves.

                theoretically you're right, i don't think we need anyone to crack down too hard either. my main concern is that someone sets a limit when it comes to violent arguments among users in order to maintain a peaceful climate

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                PigtailSam I think that is beaus @Laura runs the server and she is in the US. That said, for a site like this the US's fairly absolutist view of free speech is probably better protection than the lack of enforcement that the sites you are talking about rely on.

                PigtailSam It doesn't mater where the server are to point out the problem with his argument is. And frankly speaking I don't know where the server is.