Welcome our newest Moderator

Mike Brewer · 03-31-2008, 10:19 AM

Things have been picking up at Defend.net over the past several weeks. We've hit some serious highs in terms of visitor traffic, sometimes with 100 or more guest in a given forum all at once. With that, some of you have undoubtedly noticed an increase in spam and other such crap floating around. We do what we can to keep it all under control, but over the last week or so, it became clear that we could use some help.

The Moderators and Mr. Mousel discussed our options, and decided that it would be a good idea to bring in a new moderator. We wanted to find someone that is a frequent contributor with a good reputation on the boards, who shows fair judgement and good rapport, and who has a good understanding of Defend.net "culture." That is, someone who'd help keep the place fun and constructive while being able to tell the difference between competitive discussion and aggressive flame wars.

There were a whole bunch of members here who were under serious consideration. After all, we have what I would consider to be some of the best people in any martial arts board on the net as members here. In the end, though, the decision was influenced mainly by this person's ability to remain impartial, to get along with just about everyone, and to keep an eye on the board with great frequency.

Please take a moment to congratulate Tant01 on his move to Super Moderator, and wish him well. As he gets to know the ropes and the system, feel free to contact him with your concerns the same way you have with me or eXcessiveForce.

Thanks as always to everybody for keeping this forum on the very top.

Michael Wright · 03-31-2008, 10:24 AM

An outstanding decision.

Congratulations Tant, you will do a great job I'm sure. Now feel the power!

eXcessiveForce · 03-31-2008, 10:58 AM

why do I keep hearing a little voice screaming out... I can almost make out the words.

su...

su...

SUCKER!

LOL

Mike Brewer · 03-31-2008, 11:01 AM

Shhh...

He's still new enough to be able to back out! Don't tell him about the bad stuff until he's totally committed!

eXcessiveForce · 03-31-2008, 11:06 AM

it's too late for him, almost as soon as you say "sure i'd be happy to help" all is lost.

This should be the title of the moderator forum
Abandon all hope ye who enter here.

Tant01 · 03-31-2008, 11:15 AM

OH BOY! I thought about this for some time and still have no idea what qualifies me to moderate our forum. I could think of any number of other Registered Users that deserve the privilege or were more worthy of the title.

Sadly I was the "sucker". Story of my life...

Thanks all. I only hope to reflect the qualities that have made me feel so welcome here the past few years.

At your service most respectfully,

~Ray

eXcessiveForce · 03-31-2008, 11:26 AM

"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them". - Act II, Scene V

eXcessiveForce · 03-31-2008, 11:27 AM

Look at it this way if it helps.

You been selected to be the janitor of the community.

Kind of puts things in perspective huh.

eXcessiveForce · 03-31-2008, 11:30 AM

Just keep your chin up... no wait, maybe you should keep your chin down... that doesn't sound quite right either. hmmmm.

Oh I've got it, keep your chin out of the way of an oncoming fist.

It will all work out.

to bad my smilies haven't worked for like 3 years.

Tant01 · 03-31-2008, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eXcessiveForce

Just keep your chin up... no wait, maybe you should keep your chin down... that doesn't sound quite right either. hmmmm.

Oh I've got it, keep your chin out of the way of an oncoming fist.

It will all work out.

to bad my smilies haven't worked for like 3 years.

Thanks kindly EF...

You can select a smile icon from the top menu in the "advanced" reply mode.
The smile list to the right has been disfunctional for some time.

I don't know what to do about it but I'm sure our technical advisors could look into it for you... Who ever they are?

eXcessiveForce · 03-31-2008, 11:57 AM

Technical difficulties are referred to the help desk, Sensei Saki handles all of that.

Ghost · 03-31-2008, 01:36 PM

Congrats tant, sure you will do a fine job.

**Hardball** · 03-31-2008, 01:48 PM

Keep those Judo threads coming and congrats on the new position!!!!

Garland · 03-31-2008, 02:49 PM

Congratulanus Tanto!

Tim Mousel · 03-31-2008, 03:31 PM

Welcome to your new position!!! We all appreciate your contributions. Glad you're part of the moderation team!

Thanks,

Tim

03-31-2008, 10:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mike Brewer Moderate Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,084	Welcome our newest Moderator Things have been picking up at Defend.net over the past several weeks. We've hit some serious highs in terms of visitor traffic, sometimes with 100 or more guest in a given forum all at once. With that, some of you have undoubtedly noticed an increase in spam and other such crap floating around. We do what we can to keep it all under control, but over the last week or so, it became clear that we could use some help. The Moderators and Mr. Mousel discussed our options, and decided that it would be a good idea to bring in a new moderator. We wanted to find someone that is a frequent contributor with a good reputation on the boards, who shows fair judgement and good rapport, and who has a good understanding of Defend.net "culture." That is, someone who'd help keep the place fun and constructive while being able to tell the difference between competitive discussion and aggressive flame wars. There were a whole bunch of members here who were under serious consideration. After all, we have what I would consider to be some of the best people in any martial arts board on the net as members here. In the end, though, the decision was influenced mainly by this person's ability to remain impartial, to get along with just about everyone, and to keep an eye on the board with great frequency. Please take a moment to congratulate Tant01 on his move to Super Moderator, and wish him well. As he gets to know the ropes and the system, feel free to contact him with your concerns the same way you have with me or eXcessiveForce. Thanks as always to everybody for keeping this forum on the very top.

03-31-2008, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,661	why do I keep hearing a little voice screaming out... I can almost make out the words. su... su... SUCKER! LOL __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive.

03-31-2008, 11:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,661	it's too late for him, almost as soon as you say "sure i'd be happy to help" all is lost. This should be the title of the moderator forum Abandon all hope ye who enter here. __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive.

03-31-2008, 11:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tant01 Humble Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Ca. USA Posts: 4,530	OH BOY! I thought about this for some time and still have no idea what qualifies me to moderate our forum. I could think of any number of other Registered Users that deserve the privilege or were more worthy of the title. Sadly I was the "sucker". Story of my life... Thanks all. I only hope to reflect the qualities that have made me feel so welcome here the past few years. At your service most respectfully, ~Ray __________________ While the old form, jujutsu, was studied solely for fighting purposes, Kano's new system is found to promote the mental as well as the physical faculties. T. Shidachi, 1892

03-31-2008, 11:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,661	"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them". - Act II, Scene V __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive.

03-31-2008, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Michael Wright Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 893	An outstanding decision. Congratulations Tant, you will do a great job I'm sure. Now feel the power!

03-31-2008, 11:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mike Brewer Moderate Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,084	Shhh... He's still new enough to be able to back out! Don't tell him about the bad stuff until he's totally committed!

03-31-2008, 11:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,661	Look at it this way if it helps. You been selected to be the janitor of the community. Kind of puts things in perspective huh. __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive.

03-31-2008, 11:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,661	Just keep your chin up... no wait, maybe you should keep your chin down... that doesn't sound quite right either. hmmmm. Oh I've got it, keep your chin out of the way of an oncoming fist. It will all work out. to bad my smilies haven't worked for like 3 years. __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive.

03-31-2008, 11:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,661	Technical difficulties are referred to the help desk, Sensei Saki handles all of that. __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive.

03-31-2008, 01:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hardball Premiere Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 3,221	Keep those Judo threads coming and congrats on the new position!!!! __________________ The Way of the Warrior is Practice. Daily practice, accumulate practice minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. {Book of 5 Rings} Mike Brewers 2008 Sit up challenge 27,000/100,000 running balance.(Crunches) Kicks 6,300/100,000

03-31-2008, 02:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
Garland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 4,908	Congratulanus Tanto! __________________ I kick you in da neck! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBHLrpn07G4 http://www.break.com/movies/englishf.html homo homini lupus Komm Susser Todd. No, no...no no no...whatever you are drinking, you need much, much more...and then to sleep. - jubaji

03-31-2008, 03:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tim Mousel Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,164	Welcome to your new position!!! We all appreciate your contributions. Glad you're part of the moderation team! Thanks, Tim

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