To echo what I sent Mr. Morden, I'm about to enter my fifth year of posting here and have a very low number of modified posts. Like two or something like that, and one was calling opebo "opervo" a few years ago. The reason why it was modified is something that still eludes me. Moreover, I'm an active poster and can be expected to spend a reasonable amount of time on this forum, sad as it may be. I serve as an "op" in the forum's irc channel and my usage of authority has been well-received (to my knowledge). In the real world, I am entering my second semester chairing an organization's judicial board, and my third overall term on it. It's a thankless job, and both my decision to run for re-election and the fact that I won should be indicative of my commitment and the respect I have from my organizational peers. I also serve or have served in other authority roles such as secretary, pledge class president, head of risk management, student government senator, etc. In terms of what policies I would like to enact as a moderator, I would mainly try to focus on quickly addressing obvious socks and pornography spammers, the latter of which represent a real threat to one's ability and/or willingness to function as a poster here. Beyond that, I think we need to draw a few consistent lines in the sand regarding acceptability. Where these lines actually are isn't as much of my concern as how predictable it is that they will be enforced. Aside from the clear and present enemies to forum life, I do believe we should exercise restraint in actions until it's clear what is going on and how best to respond. I'd deeply appreciate your consideration.
Endorsed!
