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On another message board I am a member of, there are mods for each section. What if there was a forum moderator who could decide someone was ready for that next step up. The only problem would be figuring out the criteria that would be needed for the next step up in membership.

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Originally Posted by RockSolid

On another message board I am a member of, there are mods for each section. What if there was a forum moderator who could decide someone was ready for that next step up. The only problem would be figuring out the criteria that would be needed for the next step up in membership.

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That could reduce the number of people who want to join. If they see levels you have to get through and things you have to meet... then it may well have a negative impact.

Just a thought, straight out of the cookie jar! :)

Good Point

When I started looking for a place to find good information, I was looking for a place that seemed welcoming to new owners with questions, not snobbish or cliquish.
I looked at several forums, never posting, until I found this one. Had it been as unfriendly as what I have seen described in this thread, I would have simply moved on.
I see no reason to turn this forum into something like that. Even as a new ball owner myself, I can easily spot stupid advice, and am always thankful when people correct misiniformation without getting nasty about it.

I know, I'm new, I have no right to put in a word on how the place should be run, but I'm really confused by all the controlling suggestions I've seen this week. Making people feel less than welcome, or even second class will not help any snakes. And it would drive many people away. I guess if what you are looking for is a forum of only experts patting each other on the back, it would be nirvana.

Sure you do! Everyone is entitled to their own response. No one is less a person than any other(unless you're short, but that's ok *giggle*)

Haha, I've VERY short. My teen towers 2 inches over me!

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Originally Posted by SarahMB

When I started looking for a place to find good information, I was looking for a place that seemed welcoming to new owners with questions, not snobbish or cliquish.
I looked at several forums, never posting, until I found this one. Had it been as unfriendly as what I have seen described in this thread, I would have simply moved on.
I see no reason to turn this forum into something like that. Even as a new ball owner myself, I can easily spot stupid advice, and am always thankful when people correct misiniformation without getting nasty about it.

I know, I'm new, I have no right to put in a word on how the place should be run, but I'm really confused by all the controlling suggestions I've seen this week. Making people feel less than welcome, or even second class will not help any snakes. And it would drive many people away. I guess if what you are looking for is a forum of only experts patting each other on the back, it would be nirvana.

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VERY well said! :yes: Thank you!!

Thanks for saying that, Judy! I don't want to step on any toes!

I think you are right, that is a humbling post!

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Originally Posted by SarahMB

Thanks for saying that, Judy! I don't want to step on any toes!

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Whose toes? A python's toes? Smulkin, you never DID answer how many toes ball pythons have! I need to know RIGHT AWAY!!!

I would be okay with a bit heaver moderation, but I'm used to being on a heavily moderated forum with many many more users than this site, and it could serve to drive away a lot of users who need genuine help. I think if the mods made themselves heard a bit more, it would help stop the misinformation going around. The rep system is also good though, it helps me tell who I can trust advising me about my snake.
All in all, I love this forum. It's friendly and welcoming, and informative and above all it's POSITIVE. The "Experts" (forget the quotes, you're experts to me!) don't infight at all, and seeing them present a unified front and agree with each other helps me be sure I am giving my snake the best care he can get.