Our Mods ( and Canreef ) deserve better ...

[gregzz4]

I've seen some pretty disappointing ( and downright insulting ) comments made lately about our Mods ( and Canreef in general )

'cmon peeps, these are unpaid and hardworking everyday people, just like us

Lets show more appreciation, and knock off the bashing, OK ? :sad:

[FishyFishy!]

Totally agree. Some people are just ignorant.

You all are doing just fine!!

[Delphinus]

Thanks guys! .... it's appreciated.

[Myka]

I agree. You guys do a great (and thankless) job.

[Skimmerking]

shut up Tony and get back to work :mrgreen:

[mrhasan]

I haven't communicated with any mod other than Brad and every time, he solved whatever issue I had, with great support. Hats off to him and also to the other mod since I am sure they also work very hard voluntarily and I really appreciate it.

I would come forth and apologize if my certain comment was rude but I didn't write it with such intention; it was purely a humor. But I did understand that it didn't came out right so I am sorry :)

Lately, I have noticed some "things" that have been bothering canreef which were not in the hands of the mods but one way or the other, it ended up on their shoulder. Maybe that's why some comments got diverted to them.

Anyhow, I am terribly sorry :( and I really appreciate all the works that the mods do to keep canreef going like canreef :)

[mseepman]

I have to say, the mods here do an amazing job! Its been hard lately watching the Canreef community appear "down" on things at the forum, including the mods and the job they are doing. I think we should all be sentenced to spending a day on the "other" large Canadian reefing forum so that we know how good we got it!

[The Grizz]

Brad, Tony, Christy do a great job with this site & for volunteers to take time out of there lives to be play ground supervisors they need to be commended & thanked.

So from me to all of you, Thank you.

[gregzz4]

Brad, Tony, Christy do a great job with this site
And you're sorry if you missed anyone, right ? :smile:

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Modding is a sometimes stressful and tiring duty, and so my hats off to the mods who help keep our Canreef running smoothly.

Anthony

[Dearth]

I've been in their shoes and it can be stressful and unforgiving and it is a volunteer position but we also have to remember this board has been around for over a dozen years and to have the same people in it modding and admining the board for that many years takes dedication and dare I say a certain amount of love to do what they have done.

This is one of the premiere boards on the net for info and I didn't come here to buy and sell I came to learn and that is what I have done. I. If you wanna bitch moan and whine by all means please join RC, Nano-reef, AA. You will be in nirvana then people go there to name call, whine and moan because they know mods and admins will not do much there.

The admins and mods have my full support on Canreef I will stand behind them all the way

[MitchM]

It is nice to see long term moderators.

The mannerism and tone of this forum is a direct result of the great patience and discipline of these moderators.
Moderating, as with any position of authority, requires a thick skin and here they can be dealing with people from all walks of life.

Criticism can be a good thing too, if it leads to positive and innovative changes, so sometimes shortcomings need to be brought to the forefront.

[daplatapus]

I'll throw in my Kudo's to the mod's here as well. I can see why there isn't always consensus between members, vendors, mods and admin. We're all different and have our own needs and wants. And sometimes people get frustrated when it's perceived that those aren't being met.
But through all that I think the thoughts expressed have been fair and civilized and have struck a balance between differences.
Thanks to those on the forefront, and those in the background, for providing us this forum to share our passion (addiction) and to learn from one another.
:hug:

[The Grizz]

And you're sorry if you missed anyone, right ? :smile:

YEP.:lol:

[sphelps]

http://cdn.motinetwork.net/motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/1004/moderators-giant-poopy-motifakes-submitted-lately-demotivational-poster-1271982773.jpg

Thanks for that :thumb:

[wreck]

canreef is a great site! thanks for the hard work in keepin it that way!

[The Codfather]

I think some people need to remember a few things...
I don't recall paying anything for the use of the forum.
I've benefitted greatly from using it, both in knowledge asked and left by people.
The ability to buy and sell both new(from venders) and used from other members.
I've met a lot of great people, willing to help out in a pinch. Whether it be feeding my fish and watching the tank while I was gone, or just sitting around BSing. A few of the people I've met through Canreef are now some of my closest friends.
If there's a need, and for me there has been on one or two occasions. Where a mod has had to step in and help and diffuse a situation, they're there quickly.
Some people have forgotten this, and seem to think that this forum is there own personal tool that should bend to their every wish.
I'd like everyone to think for one moment about this. What if this forum was to suddenly stop. Shutdown indefinitely. Then what? Where would you go to get the information and guidance that we've all used from this site at one time or another?
This forum, regardless of what others have said in the recent past, is possibly the best forum in Canada.
Here's what I think. If you think that things on this forum are that bad, move on.
And remember, this site doesn't run itself. The mods are the backbone of this forum and are needed.....

[FishyFishy!]

I think some people need to remember a few things...
I don't recall paying anything for the use of the forum.
I've benefitted greatly from using it, both in knowledge asked and left by people.
The ability to buy and sell both new(from venders) and used from other members.
I've met a lot of great people, willing to help out in a pinch. Whether it be feeding my fish and watching the tank while I was gone, or just sitting around BSing. A few of the people I've met through Canreef are now some of my closest friends.
If there's a need, and for me there has been on one or two occasions. Where a mod has had to step in and help and diffuse a situation, they're there quickly.
Some people have forgotten this, and seem to think that this forum is there own personal tool that should bend to their every wish.
I'd like everyone to think for one moment about this. What if this forum was to suddenly stop. Shutdown indefinitely. Then what? Where would you go to get the information and guidance that we've all used from this site at one time or another?
This forum, regardless of what others have said in the recent past, is possibly the best forum in Canada.
Here's what I think. If you think that things on this forum are that bad, move on.
And remember, this site doesn't run itself. The mods are the backbone of this forum and are needed.....


Well said. Well said.

I wouldn't know what to do with all of my spare time at work if Canreef were to suddenly dissapear... I would go nuts. Youtube can only provide me with so much entertainment!

[Reef Pilot]

Agree with all the positive comments made here about the mods. We have it very good here. Glad to see more of the silent majority speak up.

Also, I appreciate the level headed and common sense approach to some of the frivolous complaints and requests. The mods did not overreact or cave in, but instead offered clear explanations, without offense to anyone. That is a very mature approach, and the alternative would not have been pretty. We should all be very thankful of that.

[Magickiwi]

As I just started keeping a marine tank I searched the internet high and low for a good place for information and friendly people. I have to say this is the best in terms of people and participation. As a newb I've felt very welcome here and people don't talk down to each other like they do on a lot of forums.

Keep up the good work everyone! Mods and members both.

[The Guy]

:whoo:Hats off to all the mods here on canreef I think they do a terrific job IMO.

[kien]

Totally agree. Some people are just ignorant

what's going on?? what did I miss??

[christyf5]

Thanks guys. I kind of needed this. Hats off to our members, thanks for making this the great online reefing community that it is :mrgreen:

Dont forget Doug and Ryan. They may not be a "presence" but they're in the back forty somewheres. And Kien is doing a marvelous job with the POTM, I think we'll keep him :wink:

Oh and Titus, he's off in outer space :razz:

[Sunee]

Another hat off to the work of the mods. This site and the people are great!

[Cal_stir]

This is a GREAT forum, lets face it, not even GOD can please everyone.
Good job by ALL the volunteers.

[kien]

Dont forget Doug and Ryan. They may not be a "presence" but they're in the back forty somewheres.

Ryan and I had a nice picnic in the back forty last weekend. :biggrin:

[Kraken]

Yeah, the mods here are definitely hard at work. Most of the time, I get responses to whatever questions I have within the hour...which is pretty damn amazing...Keep up the good work guys! :mrgreen:

[ensquire]

I think some people need to remember a few things...
I don't recall paying anything for the use of the forum.
I've benefitted greatly from using it, both in knowledge asked and left by people.
The ability to buy and sell both new(from venders) and used from other members.
I've met a lot of great people, willing to help out in a pinch. Whether it be feeding my fish and watching the tank while I was gone, or just sitting around BSing. A few of the people I've met through Canreef are now some of my closest friends.
If there's a need, and for me there has been on one or two occasions. Where a mod has had to step in and help and diffuse a situation, they're there quickly.
Some people have forgotten this, and seem to think that this forum is there own personal tool that should bend to their every wish.
I'd like everyone to think for one moment about this. What if this forum was to suddenly stop. Shutdown indefinitely. Then what? Where would you go to get the information and guidance that we've all used from this site at one time or another?
This forum, regardless of what others have said in the recent past, is possibly the best forum in Canada.
Here's what I think. If you think that things on this forum are that bad, move on.
And remember, this site doesn't run itself. The mods are the backbone of this forum and are needed.....

Total agreement


what's going on?? what did I miss??

Squirrels again ?????????????????


Well said. Well said.

I wouldn't know what to do with all of my spare time at work if Canreef were to suddenly dissapear... I would go nuts. Youtube can only provide me with so much entertainment!

My work nights would be so painful without Canreef I would have to find a job that kept me busy :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[gregzz4]

I wanna bring this up again

Our moderators/admins work for FREE to keep this site running

We need a 'Hug Your Moderator' day

And I say it's every Monday, or Friday, or whatever

Thanks for fixing my post, you mod you :biggrin:

[Doug]

:hug:

[gobytron]

If you have issues with how this site is moderated, you probably don't belong to many other online forums...

We are given quite a bit of leeway on this site.

[Aquattro]

send cookies.

[gregzz4]

If you have issues with how this site is moderated, you probably don't belong to many other online forums...

We are given quite a bit of leeway on this site.

If you are referring to me, then you completely misunderstood my posts

[gobytron]

If you are referring to me, then you completely misunderstood my posts

Why would you think I was referring to you instead of the subject of this thread?

someone misunderstood someones post, that is for certain... :wink::wink:

[Aquattro]

cookies?? :cry:

[WarDog]

cookies?? :cry:

I just emailed the Girl Guides of Canada with your address. Shouldn't take long.

[reefwars]

cookies?? :cry:

Problem is its not in the title , it should say "our mods deserve cookies"

THEN you'll see the cookie offers rolling in :)

[Taipan]

The mods can correct me if I'm wrong.....I think that for after assisting some members; NOT hugging the mod(s) is "Thanks" enough for him/her. :wink: ....ok....and cookies.

[Aquattro]

I just emailed the Girl Guides of Canada with your address. Shouldn't take long.

Those aren't cookies. sheesh

[F.H]

I just emailed the Girl Guides of Canada with your address. Shouldn't take long.

I hope you mentioned the cookies, and not just requested for a few members to drop by his house.

[Dearth]

cookies?? :cry:



http://www.recipegirl.com/2012/05/07/monster-cookies/

[Aquattro]

Those will do. Please send ASAP, gotz cravings!!

[Dearth]

Those will do. Please send ASAP, gotz cravings!!

Send money first then the cookies will be sent.....

[Aquattro]

Send money first then the cookies will be sent.....

Money?? These are supposed to be in appreciation of how awesome the staff are according to Greg. Hmm. Maybe Greg should bake cookies?

[Dearth]

Money?? These are supposed to be in appreciation of how awesome the staff are according to Greg. Hmm. Maybe Greg should bake cookies?

It is in appreciation of the staff I appreciate that in order to give them (namely Brad) cookies that I receive money in appreciation of giving cookies in return

[philg3]

I shut down my tank a couple of years ago and have never been super active on the forums, but I'm the king of lurking. Now that I'm getting back into it I've been around a lot more, and I kinda missed it here. It feels like a community. It's small enough that you get to know everyone's personality, but has a large number of people with amazing long term success that are willing to offer their experience to help out when you need.

I've tried the other major forums, nothing even comes close, and that has everything to do with the mods.

[Bblinks]

Forget about cookies and hugs, give Brad rr frags and angel fish and you will get a much better response !:wink:

[lockrookie]

I think in honour of the mods we call May 1st mod day. And they can all take the day off without pay

[Aquattro]

Forget about cookies and hugs, give Brad rr frags and angel fish and you will get a much better response !:wink:

Nope, no room for frags. Angels are not a topic of discussion this week either :)

However, I haven't really eaten anything since Monday and cookies would go down nice right now :) (sick all week)

[reef-keeper]

I know how some people can be so disrespectful especially to/at the Mods. Being a moderator is not an easy task. I am a moderator for another forum and sometimes it is no fun. And yes cookies should be dispersed amoung the forum Police!!!!:mrgreen: