OzChess To Have Elected Moderators - OzChess

**Just2Good** · 09-13-2009, 05:00 PM

As many members will be aware, OzChess has 3 new moderators (LMatheson, Jaydon, Heartbreak Kid).

Some people may be wondering why they were appointed when I had previously handled the moderation on this site with some help from MOZ (for a period until he was banned on CC for this), and also some help from Firegoat7.

The reason is because I don't think I will be around as often over the next few months to handle these things, and OzChess deserves to be in good and capable hands. Even if I do continue my current participation level, I want to leave the heavy lifting to others as I have grown tired of it.

I am also aware that if moderators hold their position indefinitely, the forum will become stale - indeed, even toxic. As such OzChess will elect moderators (an idea originating with Firegoat7).

The current moderators will serve until the end of the year (31 December 2009), with the elected moderators taking over on 1 January 2010. The current mods can put their hands up to stay on as moderators (provided they get an elected mandate). Any member can vote, and any member can seek election or re-election. The terms will be 6 months, and there are three moderation positions available.

To protect the identity of various accounts, moderators do not have access to ip address information. This allows OzChess to ensure compliance with the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988.

I avoid vote rigging, I would like for voting to be done by post with the elector signing their name to their ballot. I would keep this information completely confidential (and obviously I am not a candidate). But I am open to other voting models as well if someone else wants to propose anything else. Using the current thread polls would not lead to a result that could be trusted as legitimate due to use of hydra accounts.

Anyway, those are my plans for the moderation of OzChess. Members interested in becoming mods can announce their candidacy by 30 November 09 with voting to take place in December.

**Just2Good** · 09-14-2009, 06:11 PM

I decided to make this a stand alone thread for thoughts, nominations, etc.

In the other place they don't like the idea of me tallying the votes and want a neutral party to do that. Guess what?

Spoiler for Guess What?:

So what do you guys think?

**Lekko** · 09-14-2009, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

I decided to make this a stand alone thread for thoughts, nominations, etc.

In the other place they don't like the idea of me tallying the votes and want a neutral party to do that. Guess what?

Spoiler for Guess What?:

I am cool with that idea - it means less work for me!

So what do you guys think?

Whatever you think will work best. However, if the users post their votes on the thread, anyone can simply count them up.

**Firegoat7** · 11-11-2009, 10:39 PM

Hi,

I was thinking about this election today. I would like to see people declare their real names before voting. I say this because I don't want to see a minority interest group (ie 2 bananas) rigging the vote. Maybe we make an exception for 1 Ax vote.

cheers,

**MOZ** · 11-11-2009, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by Firegoat7

Hi,

I was thinking about this election today. I would like to see people declare their real names before voting. I say this because I don't want to see a minority interest group (ie 2 bananas) rigging the vote. Maybe we make an exception for 1 Ax vote.

cheers,

Agreed...there is a real dilemma how to handle hydras.

**Lekko** · 11-11-2009, 11:59 PM

I, Frank Lekkas, am willing to serve another 6 months as moderator. Nobody knows more about the shoutbox than me anyway

**Just2Good** · 11-12-2009, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by Firegoat7

Maybe we make an exception for 1 Ax vote.

Axiom's real name is Antonio.

Originally Posted by Heartbreak Kid

I, Frank Lekkas, am willing to serve another 6 months as moderator. Nobody knows more about the shoutbox than me anyway

I am hoping the 3 current mods put their hand up for a full term, so I think its great Frank is running.

Hopefully Jaydon and LMatheson will follow suit!

Also, is antichrist running?

Lastly, with 3 positions available - how will this work? How many votes will each person get? Will it be preferences? Public vote or private? How many posts does a member need to have made on OzChess to get a vote?

**Jaydon** · 11-12-2009, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by Heartbreak Kid

Nobody knows more about the shoutbox than me anyway

Was that a challenge? jokes : P

**Axiom** · 11-12-2009, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by Just2Good

Axiom's real name is Antonio.

.

**Just2Good** · 11-13-2009, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Axiom

Sorry Axiom, but .....

[spoiler] THE WORLD HAD TO FINALLY KNOW!!!! [/spoiler]

That's why I let the secret out.

**Lekko** · 11-13-2009, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by Jaydon

Was that a challenge? jokes : P

I taught you everything you know about the shoutbox

**Jaydon** · 11-13-2009, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Heartbreak Kid

I taught you everything you know about the shoutbox

Rubbish, google did!

**Lekko** · 11-13-2009, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Jaydon

Rubbish, google did!

Google taught you the removenotice function.

09-13-2009, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,233 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	OzChess To Have Elected Moderators As many members will be aware, OzChess has 3 new moderators (LMatheson, Jaydon, Heartbreak Kid). Some people may be wondering why they were appointed when I had previously handled the moderation on this site with some help from MOZ (for a period until he was banned on CC for this), and also some help from Firegoat7. The reason is because I don't think I will be around as often over the next few months to handle these things, and OzChess deserves to be in good and capable hands. Even if I do continue my current participation level, I want to leave the heavy lifting to others as I have grown tired of it. I am also aware that if moderators hold their position indefinitely, the forum will become stale - indeed, even toxic. As such OzChess will elect moderators (an idea originating with Firegoat7). The current moderators will serve until the end of the year (31 December 2009), with the elected moderators taking over on 1 January 2010. The current mods can put their hands up to stay on as moderators (provided they get an elected mandate). Any member can vote, and any member can seek election or re-election. The terms will be 6 months, and there are three moderation positions available. To protect the identity of various accounts, moderators do not have access to ip address information. This allows OzChess to ensure compliance with the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988. I avoid vote rigging, I would like for voting to be done by post with the elector signing their name to their ballot. I would keep this information completely confidential (and obviously I am not a candidate). But I am open to other voting models as well if someone else wants to propose anything else. Using the current thread polls would not lead to a result that could be trusted as legitimate due to use of hydra accounts. Anyway, those are my plans for the moderation of OzChess. Members interested in becoming mods can announce their candidacy by 30 November 09 with voting to take place in December. __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~

09-14-2009, 06:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,233 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	New Thread! I decided to make this a stand alone thread for thoughts, nominations, etc. In the other place they don't like the idea of me tallying the votes and want a neutral party to do that. Guess what? Spoiler for Guess What?: I am cool with that idea - it means less work for me! So what do you guys think? __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~

09-14-2009, 06:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lekko HBK Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,359 ICC Handle: Heartbreak-Kid FICS Handle: HeartBreakingKid	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One I decided to make this a stand alone thread for thoughts, nominations, etc. In the other place they don't like the idea of me tallying the votes and want a neutral party to do that. Guess what? Spoiler for Guess What?: I am cool with that idea - it means less work for me! So what do you guys think? Whatever you think will work best. However, if the users post their votes on the thread, anyone can simply count them up.

11-11-2009, 10:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Firegoat7 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Getting owned by White in the Dragon and trying to recover lost positions from shock paralysis OTB Posts: 2,044 ICC Handle: guest	Hi, I was thinking about this election today. I would like to see people declare their real names before voting. I say this because I don't want to see a minority interest group (ie 2 bananas) rigging the vote. Maybe we make an exception for 1 Ax vote. cheers, __________________ "...What I meant? Dear Mr Ian Rout (ACF news publisher) could you please put Ozchessforum in the next news letter! There is no reason to hide this forum from the Australian chess public. What they meant? Sorry, No english!- Amir Karibasic

11-11-2009, 11:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,541	Originally Posted by Firegoat7 Hi, I was thinking about this election today. I would like to see people declare their real names before voting. I say this because I don't want to see a minority interest group (ie 2 bananas) rigging the vote. Maybe we make an exception for 1 Ax vote. cheers, Agreed...there is a real dilemma how to handle hydras. __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game.

11-11-2009, 11:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lekko HBK Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,359 ICC Handle: Heartbreak-Kid FICS Handle: HeartBreakingKid	I, Frank Lekkas, am willing to serve another 6 months as moderator. Nobody knows more about the shoutbox than me anyway __________________ Originally Posted by Iconoclast Girls attract boys. more girls playing chess = many more boys playing chess

11-12-2009, 09:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,233 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Axiom = Antonio Originally Posted by Firegoat7 Maybe we make an exception for 1 Ax vote. Axiom's real name is Antonio. Originally Posted by Heartbreak Kid I, Frank Lekkas, am willing to serve another 6 months as moderator. Nobody knows more about the shoutbox than me anyway I am hoping the 3 current mods put their hand up for a full term, so I think its great Frank is running. Hopefully Jaydon and LMatheson will follow suit! Also, is antichrist running? Lastly, with 3 positions available - how will this work? How many votes will each person get? Will it be preferences? Public vote or private? How many posts does a member need to have made on OzChess to get a vote? __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~

11-12-2009, 09:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 1,101 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Originally Posted by Heartbreak Kid Nobody knows more about the shoutbox than me anyway Was that a challenge? jokes : P

11-12-2009, 10:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Axiom Reality Analyst Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 3,498	Originally Posted by Just2Good Axiom's real name is Antonio. . __________________ "Sometimes the obligation of the intelligent is to restate the obvious. None more important than emphatically stating that there is a : ' Naked Emperor Elephant in the Room' " Axiom

11-13-2009, 04:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,233 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Secret is Out! Originally Posted by Axiom Sorry Axiom, but ..... [spoiler] THE WORLD HAD TO FINALLY KNOW!!!! [/spoiler] That's why I let the secret out. __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~

11-13-2009, 04:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lekko HBK Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,359 ICC Handle: Heartbreak-Kid FICS Handle: HeartBreakingKid	Originally Posted by Jaydon Was that a challenge? jokes : P I taught you everything you know about the shoutbox __________________ Originally Posted by Iconoclast Girls attract boys. more girls playing chess = many more boys playing chess

11-13-2009, 06:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 1,101 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Originally Posted by Heartbreak Kid I taught you everything you know about the shoutbox Rubbish, google did!

11-13-2009, 06:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lekko HBK Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,359 ICC Handle: Heartbreak-Kid FICS Handle: HeartBreakingKid	Originally Posted by Jaydon Rubbish, google did! Google taught you the removenotice function. __________________ Originally Posted by Iconoclast Girls attract boys. more girls playing chess = many more boys playing chess

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