Are you kidding me

[ghundiraj]

maybe it is best to try to embrace new members (especially as a moderator) and their interest in talking about apple whether that be positive or negative. A forum is a place for discussion and it could get kinda boring if everyone agreed with everyone all the time.

It all depends on how the OP is perceived. I agree with some things that others have said. If I have a kiddie account (less than 10 posts), not only should I be watched to see that I don't accidentally hurt others, I am also being protected from hurting myself. Sure, once my trainer wheels are off, I will have more turning width and can navigate the forums to the best of my abilities. I disregard the snark/spam filtering attempt as I've noticed on many forums that it's not always a new poster who turns to the other side

But to agree with what you said, I understand how making the forums a welcome place (by guiding and assisting) goes a long way in ensuring healthy discussions and return of posters frequently...

 

[Coachbulldog]

Let me make sure I understand; when I first started posting here on iMore the responses I received from the mods weren't personal messages letting me know how much they appreciated my thoughts but rather a form response because my posts were being reviewed to make sure they weren't spam? What's next, someone is going to tell me there's not Tooth Fairy?!?!

 

[born2ride41]

Let me make sure I understand; when I first started posting here on iMore the responses I received from the mods weren't personal messages letting me know how much they appreciated my thoughts but rather a form response because my posts were being reviewed to make sure they weren't spam? What's next, someone is going to tell me there's not Tooth Fairy?!?!

Lol there is no Tooth Fairy and while we are at it no Santa Clause lol

 

[Fausty82]

It all depends on how the OP is perceived. I agree with some things that others have said. If I have a kiddie account (less than 10 posts), not only should I be watched to see that I don't accidentally hurt others, I am also being protected from hurting myself. Sure, once my trainer wheels are off, I will have more turning width and can navigate the forums to the best of my abilities. I disregard the snark/spam filtering attempt as I've noticed on many forums that it's not always a new poster who turns to the other side

But to agree with what you said, I understand how making the forums a welcome place (by guiding and assisting) goes a long way in ensuring healthy discussions and return of posters frequently...

Good points... and iMore does a good job of balancing "moderation" with allowing forum members to express their opinions and feelings on most matters. The mods here are great, and there is a group of users called Ambassadors whose function it is to welcome new members, and strive to encourage them to become active participants. They also create documentations and "how-to" articles about the various aspects of Apple, iOS and Mac products and the associated software.

Both the mods and the ambassadors also happen to be members - members who are free to share their opinions on these topics as well. IMHO, they all do a good job of balancing the community good and their personal opinions on the iMore forums.

 

[Just_Me_D]

Good points... and iMore does a good job of balancing "moderation" with allowing forum members to express their opinions and feelings on most matters. The mods here are great, and there is a group of users called Ambassadors whose function it is to welcome new members, and strive to encourage them to become active participants. They also create documentations and "how-to" articles about the various aspects of Apple, iOS and Mac products and the associated software.

Both the mods and the ambassadors also happen to be members - members who are free to share their opinions on these topics as well. IMHO, they all do a good job of balancing the community good and their personal opinions on the iMore forums.

If I could shake your hand, sir, I would do so gladly. Thank you for your comments. They are indeed appreciated...

 

[Eileen89]

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