Re: [DML] Moderating - A Hard Job

[PEDRO MALDONADO <im2witty@xxxx>]

I have a better idea for how to deal with the
Moderators.

Let them be. They do a nice job keeping spam off of
the DML. 

And yes, they have cut me off from time to time.

Keep up the good work.

Pete #6201
--- Robert Hlavacek <bob.hlavacek@xxxx> wrote:
> Our DML Moderators have a difficult job. They make
> the best decisions they
> can. AND - It's an unpaid and thankless job. 
> Worse than thankless, some
> people who's posts get cut probably get upset with
> the moderator. I would
> not want to do it, I wouldn't have the fortitude
> needed. Let's try to help
> our moderators.
> 
> I have a thought which may help, and everyone can
> add to it.
> 
> If we can think of editing guidelines, this would
> take the burden off the
> moderators and transfer guidelines. Any beef would
> then be directed at the
> guidelines. These would be in addition to already
> written down guidelines.
> 
> DMLers and moderators: Could this help the DML?
> 
> One guideline might be that when a post is received
> on a valid DML topic,
> the post is allowed if it is by a higher
> credentialed individual than has
> commented to date. Example: A Masters degreed
> Chemical Engineer
> estimating the current condition of the underwater
> steel dies. Such a post
> has been innocently cut in the past.
> 
> Credentialed people will stop sharing their
> knowledge with the DML if there
> work never makes it to the DML post.
> 
> Bob Hlavacek
> 10961
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "goodcaptainbob" <bob.hlavacek@xxxx>
> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 1:05 PM
> Subject: [DML] Windshield Wiper Switch - Where can I
> get one?
> 
> 
> > In taking out the steering column and replaving
> it, the windshield
> > wiper switch on the right hand side of the column
> fell apart. I have
> > all the parts but we couldn't figure out how to
> put it back together
> > again. I reattached it but it only works for a
> few wipes when I push
> > it in to activate the washer. Does anyone know
> where I can get an
> > assembly or can anyone explain how it goes back
> together?
> >
> > Thanks, Bob Hlavacek 10961
> >
> >
> >
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> 
> 
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