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2_Tron

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As the title says, Jagex should re-open a new program to recruit new forum moderators.

New forum moderators should be more social engaging with The RuneScape Community, here in The RSOF, being an addition for more fruitful discussions about RuneScape/The RSOF/The RuneScape Community.
They also could help encouraging The RuneScape Community to start discussing the future of RuneScape here and how we could help to give this place its crown back.

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16-Feb-2021 19:48:23

Mrs Ana

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Prior to adding new Forum Moderators, I believe that an inactivity sweep has to be conducted, as mentioned by Mod Poerkie back on November 8th, 2019:



I understand that Mod Poerkie has now left Jagex, but I think this would be an appropriate question for Mod Kari. I remember that the community did welcome an inactivity sweep that was carried out by Mod Meadows a couple of years ago. If we are going to add new Forum Moderators, it'd be ideal to try to polish the current ones in order to be able to allocate the space for potential new members.

So, my direct questions to Mod Kari are as follows:

1. What do you think about administering an inactivity sweep? Do you have an update to what was shared by Mod Poerkie back on November 8th, 2019? Do you believe it's necessary to organize an inactivity sweep before adding potential new Forum Moderators?
2. What do you think on the whole idea of adding new Forum Moderators? Do you believe this is necessary? If so, do you think it'd be better if "new" members are recognized for the position instead of simply modding prior F-Mods or their alts?

16-Feb-2021 20:09:37

2_Tron

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Thank you Mrs Ana, some interesting details but to be honest there is no reason to utilize an inactivity sweep of any kind as I am also not proposing that at all.
As I said earlier I am all in for an extra addition of forum moderators, skilled people who create/maintain fruitful discussions and encourage new discussion about the future of RuneScape/The RSOF/The RuneScape Community. :)

16-Feb-2021 20:56:56

Mrs Ana

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I never said that you were proposing an inactivity sweep. I'm simply sharing and stating what was said before by Mod Poerkie when people suggested the idea to install new Forum Moderators as it relates to the topic at hand. It was agreed upon that in order to add new Forum Moderators, it'd be ideal to polish the current team in order to be able to add new faces. It makes no sense to add more Forum Moderators when the current team may need some work, such as an inactivity sweep.

Here's the main thread if you are ever interested to read it: Conduct an Fmod activity sweep .

Furthermore, here's the main reason why it was locked:



An inactivity sweep was planned and it should be done in the future; however, as it's obviously, we do not know exactly when that will be, if any. I wholeheartedly agree with the idea of conducting an inactivity sweep prior to adding new Forum Moderators due to the fact that 1) it will allow for more space for new Forum Moderators and 2) it will simply remove names that are not active or do not want to be part of the team anymore.

16-Feb-2021 21:33:05 - Last edited on 16-Feb-2021 21:37:05 by Mrs Ana

Mrs Ana

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2_Tron said :
...but to be honest there is no reason to utilize an inactivity sweep of any kind...
2_Tron said :
Well, there's no need/reason to conduct an inactivity sweep, the current team remains in tact/place and newer additions will be made upon the demands I did put forward. :) May I ask, why do you think it isn't necessary? Why do you think it's best to simply add more names to the Forum Moderators list without polishing it? We currently have 32 Forum Moderators. Why is it enough for you to simply add more without trimming it first? I think of quality > quantity.

Why not? Why do you think it's necessary to add more Forum Moderators to the list that we already have?

16-Feb-2021 21:43:45 - Last edited on 16-Feb-2021 21:44:31 by Mrs Ana

Spearmint30
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Hey there,

I understand that an activity sweep isn't what you wanted to focus on here, but I did want to weigh in if I could. I know that suggesting an activity sweep can feel as though we're coming after FMods for not posting as part of a voluntary role, but let's look at the flip side: someone can be very helpful, knowledgeable, and a great asset to the community without a crown. That said, it stands to reason that if they don't have time for the role anymore, it might be a good idea to reduce that responsibility to make room for someone else who might have time for it.

For those that might not know or remember, I had a green vest at one point ( validation ) and due to IRL situations, I no longer had time to spend on the forums at that point in my life. What I should have done was voluntarily resign letting Jagex know, but I kinda disappeared so.. my role was removed to make room for someone else who had the time. It wasn't personal and it still isn't - Jagex did the right thing.

There are some FMods that don't appear to have the time to give to the role anymore, so removing the role wouldn't be a punishment - it might even help these individuals feel less guilty about doing what they've gotta do in real-life knowing they've got a voluntary responsibility they don't have time for.

That said, there are a few people I see around the forums who I think would make great additions to the team and I would support their addition to it. Given their levels of participation and activity, I'd say it would more than compensate for the few names on the list that maybe aren't around much for whatever reason that may be.
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17-Feb-2021 00:43:09

Aeroxmaster

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There isn’t even a discussion to be had here.

It’s been made very clear on numerous occasions. There is no mandate for additional forum mods. These forums do not require more and giving it out simply makes the position a status symbol.

Let’s not start recreating this topic and let it be put to rest. Borderline trolling to restart a discussion like this. There is no place whatsoever for bringing in more FMods and it is good that Mod Poerkie reversed the decision. The appropriate action was taken.

17-Feb-2021 01:30:35

Jeremy Cheng
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We really need a forum mod activity sweep. Tons of fmods that have been silent for months and will only come back for a few days when jagex announces a sweep then go silent for months again. In regards to new fmods, rehire (a certain weapon + a certain flavor) as he was a great addition to the team.

17-Feb-2021 05:32:19 - Last edited on 17-Feb-2021 05:32:57 by Jeremy Cheng

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