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I still think the Sphere is streets ahead of any other forum...
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Amen to that, Ross.
Regarding your afterthought paragraph: Please remember that we moderators are just like the rest of the members of Eratosphere in that we, too, have jobs/families/other commitments etc. We log in to see what's going on when we can - from our various quarters of the globe, which means that time zones come into play and we're not all around at the same time.
We were invited by Alex to do this ''job'' on a voluntary basis, and we do our best to keep the wheels turning smoothly here. No one enjoys taking a ''policing'' stance, and ad hom situations are pretty rare (thankfully) given the total amount of activity on the site. However, we step in and try to resolve problems a) if we see them and b) if we're told about them by PM or via the Report system.
How much more vigilant can we be? For instance, I'm here writing this at 1am; I'm really tired and aim to go to bed as soon as I've posted this!
One more thought: People who are put off by robust criticism are not ideal candidates for the Sphere. New members
are welcome, but if they're the sort who are 'precious' about their work they don't tend to stay long; that's up to them.
Those of us who
have stayed know how invaluable, rewarding and thoroughly enjoyable this community can be. I've met (both literally and figuratively) lots of people who have become close friends.
Right, that's my two cents' worth. I'm switching off and going to bed now (...so behave yourselves!
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Jayne