Closing of Threads
I realize that some of the folks that read these agree with the moderator on her policy of closing these threads the very moment someone posts something negative about a position. I would like you ...
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Lets all turn and acknowledge the Elephant in the Room.
It is simply this: I believe in openness (with civility and within rules of decorum) I believe that the more we hear especially if it is negative, can be valuable in posts like these. Just as valuable if not more than the Rah Rah cheerleading that passes for so much information here.
I believe we are all ADULTS and can filter for ourselves the cranks and the flammers and that many will have enough sense to separate the wheat from the chaff.
My view of the Moderators mindset is this:
She believes that we all should be protected(especially the Employers) from negativity.
She believes she has found the solution DESPITE many comments to the contrary and the evidence.
She is completely sure in her belief she is RIGHT and will not consider even a compromise. I think this is the part that is most disturbing.
I also think that many on this forum are afraid to disagree with her because she is so quick to delete that they are afraid that they will be banned for no more than simple disagreement about how the thread is moderated. (I do not share this belief)
While the idea to start another thread about an employment notice is one way to do this, what does it accomplish? If you are going to have a truly open discussion about an employer or a particular job why not just leave it under the original job post? There is nothing gained by opening another thread.
I realize that the Moderator has been in her position for a very very long time and that she gives of her time and efforts freely. I also acknowledge that she is doing what she thinks best. I also acknowledge that there may have been a time when the forum was not so polite and that she has weathered some challenges. But times change, situations change and demand new perspectives, new strategies and an open mindset to be able to move forward to improve.
Thanks to all of those that contributed to this thread. I think it has been an important airing of ideas and opinions. I hope that things will change as far as the employment posts are concerned as this is one of the most important parts of this site for many who need to work as well as travel.
It is simply this: I believe in openness (with civility and within rules of decorum) I believe that the more we hear especially if it is negative, can be valuable in posts like these. Just as valuable if not more than the Rah Rah cheerleading that passes for so much information here.
I believe we are all ADULTS and can filter for ourselves the cranks and the flammers and that many will have enough sense to separate the wheat from the chaff.
My view of the Moderators mindset is this:
She believes that we all should be protected(especially the Employers) from negativity.
She believes she has found the solution DESPITE many comments to the contrary and the evidence.
She is completely sure in her belief she is RIGHT and will not consider even a compromise. I think this is the part that is most disturbing.
I also think that many on this forum are afraid to disagree with her because she is so quick to delete that they are afraid that they will be banned for no more than simple disagreement about how the thread is moderated. (I do not share this belief)
While the idea to start another thread about an employment notice is one way to do this, what does it accomplish? If you are going to have a truly open discussion about an employer or a particular job why not just leave it under the original job post? There is nothing gained by opening another thread.
I realize that the Moderator has been in her position for a very very long time and that she gives of her time and efforts freely. I also acknowledge that she is doing what she thinks best. I also acknowledge that there may have been a time when the forum was not so polite and that she has weathered some challenges. But times change, situations change and demand new perspectives, new strategies and an open mindset to be able to move forward to improve.
Thanks to all of those that contributed to this thread. I think it has been an important airing of ideas and opinions. I hope that things will change as far as the employment posts are concerned as this is one of the most important parts of this site for many who need to work as well as travel.
