The best moderator

[Mark Ryan 2.0]

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... Bob Hyatt states, "The best moderators we have had were nearly invisible."

This is the paradox. The best moderators quietly do an excellent job behind the scenes, but their work is not noticed.

A more flamboyant moderator gets noticed, and the general perception is, "Wow, what a great moderator, he's chopping and hammering everywhere," and the forum becomes his forum.

In my opinion, the best moderator we ever had here was Michael Byrne. He quietly put out fires by contacting people through private email and appealing to their good nature for cooperation. This method is enormously successful because it treats people the way that they want to be treated, fairly and respectfully, and it is the right thing to do. Not coincidentally, this forum ran beautifully during Mike's time as moderator, and it was always the members' forum.

I hope you run again, Mike. I like your style.

Mark

[Graham Banks]

Hi Mark,

people always speak highly of Mike. You should nominate him to stand.

Regards, Graham.

PS - whose turn is it next?

[Tony Thomas]

Before the elections are over I know two people that are going to win. Graham will win if only the CCRL crew votes for him, same goes for Steve B, all he needs is the vote of all the dedicated fans.

[Graham Banks]

Before the elections are over I know two people that are going to win. Graham will win if only the CCRL crew votes for him, same goes for Steve B, all he needs is the vote of all the dedicated fans.

CCRL only has 15 or so testers, and I haven't asked them who they're voting for because it's none of my business.

[Steve B]

Before the elections are over I know two people that are going to win. Graham will win if only the CCRL crew votes for him, same goes for Steve B, all he needs is the vote of all the dedicated fans.

interesting Analysis Tony

it is certainly a good possibility that both Graham and i could be elected

i wonder though

what is the possibility in your opinion that neither of us will be elected ?

hmmm regards
Steve

[Tony Thomas]

Before the elections are over I know two people that are going to win. Graham will win if only the CCRL crew votes for him, same goes for Steve B, all he needs is the vote of all the dedicated fans.

interesting Analysis Tony

it is certainly a good possibility that both Graham and i could be elected

i wonder though

what is the possibility in your opinion that neither of us will be elected ?

hmmm regards
Steve

My prediction is that Graham will get the highest number of votes, the fight between you two will be well worth the money. I dont see anyone else on the ballot that stands out like you two, also you both are straight like an arrow. If neither one of you selected, I will shave my head and then post a picture of me in my Police Recruit uniform holding an Atlanta Journal/ or a playboy.

[Dr.Wael Deeb]

Before the elections are over I know two people that are going to win. Graham will win if only the CCRL crew votes for him, same goes for Steve B, all he needs is the vote of all the dedicated fans.

interesting Analysis Tony

it is certainly a good possibility that both Graham and i could be elected

i wonder though

what is the possibility in your opinion that neither of us will be elected ?

hmmm regards
Steve

My prediction is that Graham will get the highest number of votes, the fight between you two will be well worth the money. I dont see anyone else on the ballot that stands out like you two, also you both are straight like an arrow. If neither one of you selected, I will shave my head and then post a picture of me in my Police Recruit uniform holding an Atlanta Journal/ or a playboy.

Looking forward to see you like this Tony

[Tony Thomas]

Before the elections are over I know two people that are going to win. Graham will win if only the CCRL crew votes for him, same goes for Steve B, all he needs is the vote of all the dedicated fans.

interesting Analysis Tony

it is certainly a good possibility that both Graham and i could be elected

i wonder though

what is the possibility in your opinion that neither of us will be elected ?

hmmm regards
Steve

My prediction is that Graham will get the highest number of votes, the fight between you two will be well worth the money. I dont see anyone else on the ballot that stands out like you two, also you both are straight like an arrow. If neither one of you selected, I will shave my head and then post a picture of me in my Police Recruit uniform holding an Atlanta Journal/ or a playboy.

Looking forward to see you like this Tony

Oh my precious hair. I will surely miss it.

[Steve B]

Before the elections are over I know two people that are going to win. Graham will win if only the CCRL crew votes for him, same goes for Steve B, all he needs is the vote of all the dedicated fans.

interesting Analysis Tony

it is certainly a good possibility that both Graham and i could be elected

i wonder though

what is the possibility in your opinion that neither of us will be elected ?

hmmm regards
Steve

My prediction is that Graham will get the highest number of votes, the fight between you two will be well worth the money. I dont see anyone else on the ballot that stands out like you two, also you both are straight like an arrow. If neither one of you selected, I will shave my head and then post a picture of me in my Police Recruit uniform holding an Atlanta Journal/ or a playboy.

actually though

on the old board all previous elections results were shown in a link
i once studied all of the past results and it was clear that 70% of all elected candidates came from the first three spots on the ballot which is in alphabetical order(both CCC and CTF elections)

so the vast majority of moderators have had last names ending with B's and C 's rather then say S's or T's

one year i convinced Steve S to reverse the ballot to show it in reverse alphabetical listing and i bet him that the winners would still come from the top listed spots even though now the names will end in S 's T's R's etc rather then B,C D's etc

to try to prove me wrong he agreed to do it

guess what

4 of the 6 winners came from the first three spots(CTF included)

so after all of the campaigning ..all of the speeches..all of the chest pounding ,name calling and poll taking..

it could come down to something as simple and innocent as that

Historical Perspective Regards
Steve

[Tony Thomas]

Before the elections are over I know two people that are going to win. Graham will win if only the CCRL crew votes for him, same goes for Steve B, all he needs is the vote of all the dedicated fans.

interesting Analysis Tony

it is certainly a good possibility that both Graham and i could be elected

i wonder though

what is the possibility in your opinion that neither of us will be elected ?

hmmm regards
Steve

My prediction is that Graham will get the highest number of votes, the fight between you two will be well worth the money. I dont see anyone else on the ballot that stands out like you two, also you both are straight like an arrow. If neither one of you selected, I will shave my head and then post a picture of me in my Police Recruit uniform holding an Atlanta Journal/ or a playboy.

actually though

on the old board all previous elections results were shown in a link
i once studied all of the past results and it was clear that 70% of all elected candidates came from the first three spots on the ballot which is in alphabetical order(both CCC and CTF elections)

so the vast majority of moderators have had last names ending with B's and C 's rather then say S's or T's

one year i convinced Steve S to reverse the ballot to show it in reverse alphabetical listing and i bet him that the winners would still come from the top listed spots even though now the names will end in S 's T's R's etc rather then B,C D's etc

to try to prove me wrong he agreed to do it

guess what

4 of the 6x winners came from the first three spots(CTF included)

so after all of the campaigning ..all of the speeches..all of the chest pounding ,name calling and poll taking..

it could come down to something as simple and innocent as that

Historical Perspective Regards
Steve

Even if that is true, Graham would win and save my hair. Talking about History, you havent ran for moderator after I started visiting CCC. I would say go ahead and get ready for your winner smile.