# Temporary Moderators **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [September 12, 2001, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096 "2001-09-12T16:24:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Silver\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/1 "2001-09-12T16:24:40Z")
In a thread in IMHO, TVeb explains that, while a thread would actually fit better in MPSIMS, she’s not going to move it because the web is jammed up. She also points out that 4 of our Moderators live (and still _live_, which is great news) in NY. Here is what I’m thinking. These people are busy (Alphagene, for one) putting their own lives back together and helping others do the same. They may have lost friends and family yesterday. They might not have the time/energy/patience to properly moderate this message board. So could we initiate temporary moderators, just until things calm down a little? I’m not old enough to do the job (you have to be 21, right?), but there are plenty of people who are. I would be more than happy to help and I’m guessing that there are at least a few dopers who feel the same. Just a suggestion. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Cynical](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@Mr.Cynical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Cynical)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/2 "2001-09-12T16:27:18Z")
A very smart idea. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/3 "2001-09-12T16:28:27Z")
You all are doing a great job. I’m assuming that this place is quite a lot busier, due to recent events, and you all are keeping it well organized and under control. So thanks for that. And you are just generally a good bunch. Just thought I’d let you know. ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/4 "2001-09-12T16:31:04Z")
I don’t know how much I can help, but I’ll offer up my services. As long as spelling isn’t a major requirement (a nod to the #sd folks.) ---
**Author:** ![Rasa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rasa/32/3578_2.png) [@Rasa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rasa)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/5 "2001-09-12T16:31:58Z")
I currently have a whole ton of spare time on my hands as I’m unemployed, and I have a reliable cable connection, so if I can be of any service, my email is in my profile. ---
**Author:** ![Francesca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9fc348/32.png) [@Francesca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Francesca)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/6 "2001-09-12T16:33:05Z")
A good idea, and if it’s at all practicable I’m more than willing to help out. I’m imagining that the mods do already have files (of some sort) of many people who have applied to be moderators in the past - perhaps they could call on these reserves if it’s needed. ---
**Author:** ![Nymysys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f6c823/32.png) [@Nymysys](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nymysys)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/7 "2001-09-12T16:35:15Z")
I would also volunteer. Also unemployed and have fairtly strong service. Any capacity, let us know, mods. We’d be more than glad to help in any way. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/8 "2001-09-12T16:41:13Z")
I’d be willing to pitch in, even if it’s just as a voice of sanity. I’m also unemployed right now and am on the SDMB nearly constantly. Robin ---
**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:** [September 12, 2001, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/9 "2001-09-12T22:16:21Z")
Even if we don’t take you up on the offer(which is _greatly_ appreciated, believe me!), you can help out by letting me know in IMHO by e-mail any problems you see, from double posts to requests by OPs to correct posts to misplaced(IYHO, of course) threads that should be in other forums. Doing this by e-mail accomplishes two things: 1. It keeps the infighting down to a minimum. 2. This way nobody finds out how many mistakes I actually make! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/10 "2001-09-12T22:30:03Z")
Hey, you guys are welcome for the offer. We love this place and we’re happy to help any way we can. As for emailing you guys, absolutely. Again, happy to help. ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/11 "2001-09-12T22:57:55Z")
Ditto. I’m at work and don’t have a ton of time to post but I do have evenings and weekends, where I could help out on a temporary basis: I’d be happy to be a member of either: The Junior Mod-chucks or The Cecil Street Irregulars (“Quick, Czarcasm! A troll’s afoot!”) Your pick! 😃 Fenris ---
**Author:** ![lty\_Bibbity\_Pop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c68b51/32.png) [@lty\_Bibbity\_Pop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lty_Bibbity_Pop)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/12 "2001-09-12T23:21:50Z")
Me too, me too. I could stop **Fenris** when he breaks the “No Trollhunting except via email rule.” ---
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/13 "2001-09-12T23:32:00Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Fenris \* > \*\*(“Quick, Czarcasm! A troll’s afoot!”) > > Fenris \*\* Trolls have \*\*feet[/b’?? :eek: ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/14 "2001-09-12T23:37:39Z")
I like Cecil’s Junior Mod-Chucks. ::MsRobyn ties on her neckerchief and makes the CJMC salute:: I am privileged to help the mods out in any capacity necessary. As Silver said, we love this place and would hate to see it turn into a free-for-all. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2001, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/15 "2001-09-13T03:12:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by lty Bibbity Pop \* > \*\*Me too, me too. I could stop **Fenris** when he breaks the “No Trollhunting except via email rule.” \*\* 😕 Fenris ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2001, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/16 "2001-09-13T03:23:11Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MsRobyn \* > \*\*I like Cecil’s Junior Mod-Chucks. ::MsRobyn ties on her neckerchief and makes the CJMC salute:: > > Robin \*\* Technically, I think only boy Dopers become Junior Mod-Chucks if we stay true to the source material. Girls should traditionally become [Cecil’s Junior Chickadee Mods](http://victorian.fortunecity.com/palace/439/characters/tjc.html) which, frankly is a gawdawful bad name. I say: Th’ _hell_ with accuracy to the source material! Cecil’s [Junior Mod-Chucks](http://victorian.fortunecity.com/palace/439/characters/tjw.html) should be open to all genders! 😃 Fenris ---
**Author:** ![Nymysys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f6c823/32.png) [@Nymysys](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nymysys)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2001, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/17 "2001-09-13T03:30:25Z")
I’m a little soldier for Unca Cece! WOO! [sub]Why do I feel like I’m back in Sunday School all of a sudden? ---
**Author:** ![AKAmame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/aca169/32.png) [@AKAmame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AKAmame)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2001, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/18 "2001-09-13T10:27:10Z")
Of course trolls have feet. If they didn’t, how could they keep putting them in their mouths? I’d be happy to be a Junior Mod-Chuck, as I’m a stay-at-home-mum with a (usually) good service, but the approach of quietly tugging a Mod’s coat tail and saying “Mister? Please Mister? Someone’s made a mess in the corner, Mister” and then letting the Mods actually clean the mess up has a certain appeal! ---
**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:** [September 13, 2001, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/19 "2001-09-13T12:26:34Z")
Waitaminute, I’m not wearing coattails. YEOUCH! ---
**Author:** ![TheLoadedDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@TheLoadedDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheLoadedDog)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2001, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096/20 "2001-09-13T12:59:22Z")
The idea has certain merit, but I don’t think this is a good time to rock the SDMB boat, even if it is done with good intentions. I think it is preferable to simply keep the moderators’ workload down to a minimum by: [li]Not posting threads in the wrong forums[/li][li]Keeping shitfights to a minimum to avoid thread closure[/li][li]Generally adhering to the Prime Directive[/li][sub] The only moderator I ever dissed in the past was **Manhattan**. His posts since this disaster have proven him to be a thorough gentleman. And, well, I’m just glad the fascist control freak is ok. 😃 [/sub] [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temporary-moderators/81096.md?page=2)