# New moderators! **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [November 9, 2016, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281 "2016-11-09T21:17:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Tom\_Tildrum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e95f7d/32.png) [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2016, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/21 "2016-11-09T21:59:20Z")
It was humane of Ed to let **Bone** wait until after the election to start work. To both of you, welcome to the new job, good luck, and thank you for your service. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/22 "2016-11-09T22:08:37Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > And to **Chronos** - please post a Mod Note so I can complain about it. > > Regards, > Shodan Are you collecting the complete set? ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2016, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/23 "2016-11-09T22:12:34Z")
Good luck and thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2016, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/24 "2016-11-09T22:16:10Z")
Welcome! I’m sure these next few weeks, especially on the Elections forum, will be smooth sailing and an easy start. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2016, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/25 "2016-11-09T22:26:59Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > Ooh, look at all the shiny new buttons! If you push the big red button under the plastic case, balloons come down. Try it! ---
**Author:** ![Nars\_Glinley](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nars_glinley/32/8177_2.png) [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2016, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/26 "2016-11-09T22:41:23Z")
**Chronos,** do you have your old jackboots or are you getting a new pair? ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2016, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/27 "2016-11-09T22:48:45Z")
Yay for moderators! You make this place run smoothly. ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2016, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/28 "2016-11-09T23:02:40Z")
Important question: Do y’all vote? ---
**Author:** ![Corner\_Case](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/corner_case/32/234_2.png) [@Corner\_Case](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Corner_Case)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2016, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/29 "2016-11-09T23:03:05Z")
Thank yo for your service! Does this mean that if you mess up in Great Debates or Elections that you’ll get Boned?! ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2016, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/30 "2016-11-09T23:04:44Z")
And when someone complains about a specific moderating, a new phrase will be born: “I have a **Bone** to pick with you …” Congrats to **Bone** and **Chronos.** ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2016, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/31 "2016-11-09T23:08:02Z")
**Musicat** , every goat is special. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/32 "2016-11-09T23:09:31Z")
> [@Ed\_Zotti](#): > > I’m happy to announce the appointment of two new SDMB moderators. **Bone** will help moderate Great Debates and Elections, while **Chronos** will help moderate Café Society. IvoryTowerDenizen will shift from Café Society to IMHO. **Hal Briston** has retired from moderating duties with our thanks. Longtime users will recall that **Chronos** moderated years ago; we’re astonished that he’s agreed to do so again, but grateful nonetheless. Likewise, we’re pleased to have signed up **Bone** while he was in an agreeable mood; he’ll realize what’s he’s gotten himself into soon enough. > > Please join me in welcoming **Bone** and **Chronos** to the staff. Welcome Chronos & Bone, and thanks Hal! ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2016, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/33 "2016-11-10T00:03:47Z")
So when and where is **The Pre-owned Moderator Clearance Sale**? I missed out on a slightly used, but still serviceable, **TubaDiva** some time back and hope to have better luck this go-round. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2016, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/34 "2016-11-10T00:06:40Z")
> [@Ed\_Zotti](#): > > I’m happy to announce the appointment of two new SDMB moderators. **Bone** will help moderate Great Debates and Elections, while **Chronos** will help moderate Café Society. IvoryTowerDenizen will shift from Café Society to IMHO. **Hal Briston** has retired from moderating duties with our thanks. Longtime users will recall that **Chronos** moderated years ago; we’re astonished that he’s agreed to do so again, but grateful nonetheless. Likewise, we’re pleased to have signed up **Bone** while he was in an agreeable mood; he’ll realize what’s he’s gotten himself into soon enough. > > Please join me in welcoming **Bone** and **Chronos** to the staff. **Hal** did _not_ retire. He was put out to pasture. ---
**Author:** ![Nars\_Glinley](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nars_glinley/32/8177_2.png) [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2016, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/35 "2016-11-10T00:12:05Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > **Hal** did _not_ retire. > > He was put out to pasture. That’s baaaaaaaaaaad. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2016, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/36 "2016-11-10T00:32:26Z")
I object! **Chronos** thinks beans belong in chili, and is therefore wholly disqualified from moderating _Café Society_. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2016, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/37 "2016-11-10T00:40:27Z")
Yay! ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2016, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/38 "2016-11-10T00:59:47Z")
Hey, at least I’m not one of those Texan heathens who thinks that proper chili consists entirely of wet steak. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2016, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/39 "2016-11-10T01:14:23Z")
Hal is gone? I’m curious, whatever happened to his sheep? ---
**Author:** ![Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tastes_of_chocolate/32/3232_2.png) [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2016, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281/40 "2016-11-10T04:19:17Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > **Musicat** , every goat is special. No no. Every goat is sacred. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281.md?page=3)