The New Moderator
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The New Moderator
Hello All
As you are probably aware, one of our moderators has felt it necessary to step down from this illustrious position and this therefore leaves us somwhat stretched, as far as administrative staff go.
I have always been quite keen to get a bit of power when the opportunity arises, and therefore would like to propose myself as the new candidate for the job.
Some of you will not have encountered me before, and so I would invite any questions from the floor so that you can better get to know me and why I am a suitable person from the job. I shall return in less then 24 hours, eagerly anticipating any challenging issues that might be raised for me to solve.
Joey
N.B. I am sure there will be 'some people' who will simply register their support without the need to ask anything of me - you know who you are...
As you are probably aware, one of our moderators has felt it necessary to step down from this illustrious position and this therefore leaves us somwhat stretched, as far as administrative staff go.
I have always been quite keen to get a bit of power when the opportunity arises, and therefore would like to propose myself as the new candidate for the job.
Some of you will not have encountered me before, and so I would invite any questions from the floor so that you can better get to know me and why I am a suitable person from the job. I shall return in less then 24 hours, eagerly anticipating any challenging issues that might be raised for me to solve.
Joey
N.B. I am sure there will be 'some people' who will simply register their support without the need to ask anything of me - you know who you are...
Lose one queen and it is a disaster, Lose 1000 queens and it is just a statistic.
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Sorry Joey, as anyone who has read HHGTTG knows: "It is a well known fact, that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it. Anyone who is capable of getting themselves into a position of power should on no account be allowed to do the job." Douglas AdamsJoey Stewart wrote: I have always been quite keen to get a bit of power when the opportunity arises, and therefore would like to propose myself as the new candidate for the job.
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Yeah but there is a famous quote from Douglas adams that was along the lines of "don't take what I write literally" or some such - so ipso facto, he cannot be used to support an arguement against my rise to power.
Plus, he was quite a funny sort of chap and I am sure would have voted for me if he had been alive today.
Plus, he was quite a funny sort of chap and I am sure would have voted for me if he had been alive today.
Lose one queen and it is a disaster, Lose 1000 queens and it is just a statistic.
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I seem to recall that you went by an assumed name (Joey Cage) on this forum for a while. Relevant?
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I vote for Joey. The genius of Douglas Adams went to Brentwood School, same as Noel Edmunds....and Jon Rogers he he he. (Sorry Jon )
http://www.brentwoodchessclub.org/
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Do you think that someone who had previously registered for the forum under a false name would be a good choice for a moderator?
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Poacher turned gamekeeper. Why not?Ian Thompson wrote:Do you think that someone who had previously registered for the forum under a false name would be a good choice for a moderator?
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I normally refer to Robin Day instead of Noel Edmonds. Not sure about citing Jack Straw. "Complicated".Gavin Strachan wrote:I vote for Joey. The genius of Douglas Adams went to Brentwood School, same as Noel Edmunds....and Jon Rogers he he he. (Sorry Jon )
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I thought the first step in running for high office was to declare "I have absolutely no ambition in that direction". (Hacker, 1984)
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Re: The New Moderator
Joey has been known as Joey Cage to his friends for years. It isn't really a false name, just one he likes to use in real life, not just on the internet. He certainly wasn't trying to deceive anybody about his real identity.Ian Thompson wrote:Do you think that someone who had previously registered for the forum under a false name would be a good choice for a moderator?
Personally speaking I think Joey would make an excellent moderator for this forum. He is a good example of the sort of player who runs most of the clubs in England. He clearly loves chess and I don't think I've ever seen him get wound up in the slightest by gratuitous insults, it's all like water off a duck's back to him.
Since quite a number of the most heated discussions on this forum involve strong opinions about the merits or otherwise of various members of the ECF Board, I think it would be very sensible to have a moderator who is not a member of the Board.
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Hi Jon,Jon D'Souza-Eva wrote:Joey has been known as Joey Cage to his friends for years. It isn't really a false name, just one he likes to use in real life, not just on the internet. He certainly wasn't trying to deceive anybody about his real identity.Ian Thompson wrote:Do you think that someone who had previously registered for the forum under a false name would be a good choice for a moderator?
Personally speaking I think Joey would make an excellent moderator for this forum. He is a good example of the sort of player who runs most of the clubs in England. He clearly loves chess and I don't think I've ever seen him get wound up in the slightest by gratuitous insults, it's all like water off a duck's back to him.
Since quite a number of the most heated discussions on this forum involve strong opinions about the merits or otherwise of various members of the ECF Board, I think it would be very sensible to have a moderator who is not a member of the Board.
I think I agree. Having looked at some of his posts, Joey is as mad as a loon (in the best possible way Joey!), perhaps a little psychic - he was one of the few who urged us all to check the facts in the T-shirt 'thing' - and appears to have a sense of humour.
Sean has IMO done a very good job. I do not wish to see him go or anyone else. If Joey is offering - maybe give him a chance?
Sean - what has happened in the last 24 hours?
Kind regards,
Krishna
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Sean has also asked for his account to be removed but I will give him some time to reconsider firstKrishna Shiatis wrote:Sean has IMO done a very good job. I do not wish to see him go or anyone else. If Joey is offering - maybe give him a chance?
Sean - what has happened in the last 24 hours?
I will remain the only moderator for the forseable future
Cheers
Carl Hibbard
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Carl could you take Joey on for a short period then see how he does perhaps?
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I`m sure Joey would be fine...and Im sure that Sean could also do a good job.
To me, its a role that requires some subtle & measured actions. The `Ref` needs to be seen in the background, and not centre stage, unless there`s some glaring breaches or offensive behaviour.
I hope Sean will remain because he has made good contributions to this forum...and his e2e4 initiatives have brought a valuable addition to chess offerings.
One of the judgements that needs to be made is just how often to `intervene`....and on what grounds.
Its quite tricky.....
PS I thought that Jack Rudd was also a moderator...
To me, its a role that requires some subtle & measured actions. The `Ref` needs to be seen in the background, and not centre stage, unless there`s some glaring breaches or offensive behaviour.
I hope Sean will remain because he has made good contributions to this forum...and his e2e4 initiatives have brought a valuable addition to chess offerings.
One of the judgements that needs to be made is just how often to `intervene`....and on what grounds.
Its quite tricky.....
PS I thought that Jack Rudd was also a moderator...
BRING BACK THE BCF
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So the triumvirate is over and Carl mods alone. (Unless Joey got the job.)