We're Looking For Moderators

by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 24, 2010 9:59 AM EDT

Tis the season. We're drawing closer and closer to the season. And you know what that means? Trolls lurk about.

However, that's not all. Recently, I've received several complaints about the language and viral things being said on this site in the comments section. This is disheartening because I pride myself on allowing you guys to be very open with your passions. However, at some point, we have to draw the line.

That beings said, I can't monitor every comment. So I have a job if you're willing to accept it. If you're always on the site, and would like to have a little more power, send me an email. We are looking for moderators, more than one. The job, keep things civil. Simple as that. If you're always on the site, and would like to have a little more power, email me at JoshKirkendall [at] gmail [dot] com.

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I'm screwed

by Anthony Cosenza on Aug 24, 2010 2:04 PM EDT reply actions

Is this a website for men or for girls?

by jimbasa on Aug 24, 2010 2:15 PM EDT reply actions

RE:

There’s nothing manly about profane arguments on the Internet.

by MrMcLargeHuge on Aug 24, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I know who's complaining...

…this is one of the tamest discussion boards I’ve ever seen. My only complaint is about the marketing posts—but I don’t know what can be done about that.

by goffchile on Aug 24, 2010 2:59 PM EDT reply actions

On the language: I would have to agree, this is fairly tame. Well except when the Stooler fans come by and the flame wars ensue. But other than that…

On the spam: not much other than nuking them as soon as they show up. Well, unless SBN wants to hire some better programmers.

by FriarBob on Aug 24, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

And there is much you can do about trolls unfortunately other than ignore them.

by goffchile on Aug 24, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

You can ban them

There are 2 squeelers fans and 2 ravens fans that basically come here and stir things up. Yes, ignoring them would be the way to go, but there are too many people and they keep on pushing, so someone is going to bite.

It turns out I overestimated my apathy, but not enough to matter.

by einman77 on Aug 24, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions

i like them

It gives you an outside perspective, it may be biased and sometimes provoking but it makes for good football arguments.

by JCompton41 on Aug 25, 2010 8:45 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

i like them

It gives you an outside perspective, it may be biased and sometimes provoking but it makes for good football arguments.

by JCompton41 on Aug 25, 2010 8:45 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

At times it is a different opinion

I spend a lot of time on different SBN sites, and the outside perspectives are a big reason why. I’m even an outsider here being an Eagles fan. But the majority of people who wander off site ar enot like the people I am talking about. Most of the time they just talk out of thier asses, whether factually based or not, to get a rise out of people. When people prove to be straight trolls (I’m betting that most people can name at least 2 of the 4 people I am thinking of with no hint other than trolls) then maybe it’s time to say goodbye to them.

It turns out I overestimated my apathy, but not enough to matter.

by einman77 on Aug 26, 2010 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions

+1 on the programmer front

It would be so easy to hook Akismet into the CMS. Why haven’t they done this?

by Cry on Aug 24, 2010 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

I’ll do it for them..

by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Aug 24, 2010 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I have not read or seen anything offensive on the site

even though I get heated when fans from “bitchburg” I mean Pittsburgh come over running their mouth about defending Big Ben or how we are going to crash and burn this year. They sound scared to me…………………..WHO DEY!!!!!!!!

Football is a man’s game and sometimes it’s good to get a little vocal about your favorite team….no harm in that.

Kenneth Lewis Moore

by lightskin350 on Aug 24, 2010 3:54 PM EDT reply actions

I've already bounced one regular and the season hasn't even started yet.

Just be cognizant of what you’re saying. Things that will get you flag or a warning from me are attacking posters themselves or using excessive language.

We’re here to talk about football, so let’s talk about football. Personality issues and flame wars aren’t a necessary evil to talk (even passionately) about your favorite football team.

by Craig Conrad on Aug 24, 2010 4:24 PM EDT reply actions

I'd do it.

But I don’t think I’ve been around the site long enough to have the credentials.

"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison

by sexsalad on Aug 24, 2010 4:35 PM EDT reply actions

I'm not sure if a name like "sexsalad" is allowed.

;)

by goffchile on Aug 24, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions

salad's an okay guy.

Would probably want to change your handle, though. :) lol

by Craig Conrad on Aug 24, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Too late now.

Not a great name but I set it that way and I don’t think there’s any way to change it.

Seriously though, I’d have no problem doing this if you guys want someone (and you can get over the name lol.)

"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison

by sexsalad on Aug 24, 2010 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Shoot Josh an email if you're interested.

I don’t think the name thing would be a dealbreaker, man. :)

by Craig Conrad on Aug 24, 2010 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

and even so

I’m sure admin can help you change it if they feel it is inappropriate

by Oregonbengalsfan on Aug 24, 2010 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL

I emailed him and this was his reply…

“Thanks for your interest. Love the username ~~- especially if you were a mod. :~~)

JK"

"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison

by sexsalad on Aug 25, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Except that the strike wasn't there.

I forgot about that little formatting detail when I pasted it.

"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison

by sexsalad on Aug 25, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Discrimination!

"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison

by sexsalad on Aug 24, 2010 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions

not that there is anything wrong with that

I want to welcome tossthesalad to Bengal Land. And I asure you we have a strick “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy here. enjoy.

by steve whodey on Aug 24, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

just kidding, couldn’t resist

by steve whodey on Aug 24, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

who said anything about tossing salad? haha

by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Aug 24, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah,

We all use those certain words, well, most anyways. Just not necessary to go bezerk and use them repeatedly and be disrespectful to others. I love this site.
But if a troll from Shitzburg comes whining well… I’ll keep it to a ~~maximum~~ minimum.

by WHYUS!! on Aug 24, 2010 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

Welllll....

I don’t have a name like sexsalad but I also feel I’m not ~~obnoxious~~ outspoken enough to be considered.
However, I did grow up in a 9-man household, with one Steelers fan, an Eagles fan, a Browns fan, and me being die-hard Bengals. So I’d say I know a few things about ~~profanity~~ moderation.

by duffmane on Aug 24, 2010 5:15 PM EDT reply actions