I'm not looking to cause trouble by any means, but it's become apparent over time there's vastly differing opinions on what should and shouldn't go down on this forum.
i've also had expressed to me by numerous members (both some i know personally, and other's i know only through the forum) over the last year (or possibly longer) serious concerns about the effect of a perceived "dictatorship" amongst moderators.
i'm certainly not here to debate the merits (or lack thereof) of such accusations. what is clear though, is an element of discontent with the current power structure on ozcards, from a significant portion of members. I believe making those in control (whomever that might be) accountable for their actions, as in ANY functional democracy, may very well be the answer.
might i propose we, as a forum, elect a group of representatives.
The representatives would be responsible, via private group discussion &/or vote for any conflict resolution AND also for appointing moderators.
any member of the forum would be welcome to declare themselves for representative candicacy.
any member of the forum would be welcome to vote for a defined number of representative candidates.
this way, everyone would have their say.
a final word, i'm sure this isnt the be all and end all resolve to this situation, but its a step in the right direction i believe - most of all i hope, as a group, a community and indeed a team, we can get what we most want from our beloved Ozcards.
i've also had expressed to me by numerous members (both some i know personally, and other's i know only through the forum) over the last year (or possibly longer) serious concerns about the effect of a perceived "dictatorship" amongst moderators.
i'm certainly not here to debate the merits (or lack thereof) of such accusations. what is clear though, is an element of discontent with the current power structure on ozcards, from a significant portion of members. I believe making those in control (whomever that might be) accountable for their actions, as in ANY functional democracy, may very well be the answer.
might i propose we, as a forum, elect a group of representatives.
The representatives would be responsible, via private group discussion &/or vote for any conflict resolution AND also for appointing moderators.
any member of the forum would be welcome to declare themselves for representative candicacy.
any member of the forum would be welcome to vote for a defined number of representative candidates.
this way, everyone would have their say.
a final word, i'm sure this isnt the be all and end all resolve to this situation, but its a step in the right direction i believe - most of all i hope, as a group, a community and indeed a team, we can get what we most want from our beloved Ozcards.