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Originally Posted by Quicksilver
That's why some suggest supporting the site by becoming a premier member.
It just makes a lot of sense.  |
Do you REALLY think that is what defines the texture, personality and civility of a forum????
You are sadly mistaken (but clearly a long time cheerleader for ownership and apparently a 'single person enforcement team' when someone says 'for sale'...)
But back to the issue- how do you maintain forum quality across models, years and owners? I could go on for quite some time on this, having done it for over 20 years. Its pretty simple:
1. Commitment and Vision
2. Moderators
3. Communication
You empower moderators with a vision of the forum 'feel' and operation. They enforce rules and communicate to members what is acceptable and what is not. They in turn help identify new members that will turn into new moderators. Moderators communicate and share, respect and support each other...continue to reassess actions and policy. Bring in fresh blood. Weed out bozos..etc, etc.
It is a continuing process. once it goes stale, the quality slides.
IMO