I've considered writing this for quite some time, though I decided to wait and see if things settled down a bit in case the subject of my suggestion was simply a one off affair. Since it seems as though it isn't limited to that, however, I feel like I need to post this.
In short, I'd like to see tighter moderation within the site's chat. Usually it's a friendly enough place to discuss all sorts of things related to the game itself, role-play or even real life affairs and that's pretty great! Yet quite often I've entered the chat only to find that certain individuals- including a couple of the moderators - have been actively mocking or discussing whatever drama or controversial thread is plaguing the site at that precise moment.
Now I take an issue with this for a number of reasons, so I'll try and list them as best I can:
- More often than not the individuals being ridiculed/discussed aren't even in the chat to defend themselves.
- It comes off as rather 'cliquey' and isn't particularly constructive in regards to creating a positive and pleasant atmosphere within the chat itself.
- The moderators are human and will no doubt chuckle to themselves/vent their frustration in regards to some of the things that they have to deal with. I feel it's only fair that they don't do this in public, however.
- Negativity/ridicule usually spawns more negativity and ridicule. Especially when there's an audience.
- If a thread/post is problematic enough to stir debate elsewhere in the site and the tone is becoming negative then surely that is a sign that the thread should either be locked or the problematic posts are removed?
This isn't meant as an attack on the moderation team. It's simply a suggestion that I wished to put forward. It may or may not be taken on board and that's perfectly fine! I simply wished to say my piece.
In short, I'd like to see tighter moderation within the site's chat. Usually it's a friendly enough place to discuss all sorts of things related to the game itself, role-play or even real life affairs and that's pretty great! Yet quite often I've entered the chat only to find that certain individuals- including a couple of the moderators - have been actively mocking or discussing whatever drama or controversial thread is plaguing the site at that precise moment.
Now I take an issue with this for a number of reasons, so I'll try and list them as best I can:
- More often than not the individuals being ridiculed/discussed aren't even in the chat to defend themselves.
- It comes off as rather 'cliquey' and isn't particularly constructive in regards to creating a positive and pleasant atmosphere within the chat itself.
- The moderators are human and will no doubt chuckle to themselves/vent their frustration in regards to some of the things that they have to deal with. I feel it's only fair that they don't do this in public, however.
- Negativity/ridicule usually spawns more negativity and ridicule. Especially when there's an audience.
- If a thread/post is problematic enough to stir debate elsewhere in the site and the tone is becoming negative then surely that is a sign that the thread should either be locked or the problematic posts are removed?
This isn't meant as an attack on the moderation team. It's simply a suggestion that I wished to put forward. It may or may not be taken on board and that's perfectly fine! I simply wished to say my piece.
