Moderators!

[Brian]

No secret that with my health see-sawing the past few months, and also the amount of new members and off topic stuff going on...it is putting a lot of strain on myself and the maintenance of the forum.
I haven't heard from @Jean in a while too. Has anyone heard from him over there in France? We need to check on him and see if all is ok.
That said, it is definitely time to consider another moderator or 2. Preferably one in USA and one in UK/Europe area, maybe one in Australia timezone. Need to carefully consider who will be impartial, well liked but strict, and who will get on with most members. I have a few names in mind, but before I mention any, I would need to check if they are willing.
Not a lot of work. Mainly editing the occasional post for mistakes, moving threads around, and deleting any spam etc. But that person would need to be online fairly regularly, preferably have been a member for a few years, and most of all, be willing to do it. I may even consider moderators just for certain sections.
So here's your chance to maybe nominate or discuss any choices.

Thanks all.

[Stephen]

I pm'd one of my suggestions waiting to hear what he thinks

[Stephen]

I  did pm two others waiting for them to answer the one I did get answer from is Sam and he said he would be honored

I think he's very level-headed and knows what's going on and would make a good moderator

 

[Scogg]

I’m flattered to be considered. I have always respected the way Brian runs things here, and if chosen I would do my best to moderate the way he does.  
 

I am sorry to hear about your health Brian, and I’ve always been impressed that you’ve been doing much of the moderating on your own for so long. Whoever you choose to help out, I trust in your judgement. 
-Sam 

[The Forest Ninja]

I'm a new person here and already want to put somebody's bazillion new Tamahagane threads into one. 

 

Brian, I hope You get a new MOD in every continent so there's basically somebody around all the time.

 

I still need to learn the parts of a Katana before I can upgrade.

 

Cheers

[Brian]

Sam, you're one of my top picks. I'll be in touch in a day or 2 to work it out. Will be great to have you as one of the admin team.
Sorry to put people on the spot, and I understand if people don't want the task, but I'd love to have @Bruce Pennington to help moderate the Military section, and @SteveM to help with the Translation section if they are willing.
Maybe doing just one section would be less work and more acceptable for some, while some may be ok with multiple sections.
@Matsunoki would be great in one or 2 sections if he's willing. Few others I'll mention soon.

[Matsunoki]

Hi Brian, genuinely honoured that you would even consider me for such a role having only been on here a short time. Trouble is I would not describe myself as being very moderate, I’d probably end up recommending myself to be banned.

I would prefer to stick to participation and leave moderation to impartial level headed folk.

Always happy to help in any informal way. 
Best. Colin…and of course good luck on the health front.

 

 

[Deiro]

1 hour ago, Matsunoki said:

I would prefer to stick to participation and leave moderation to impartial level headed folk.

I think having knowledgeable people as staff is important.

I know how to moderate forums and wikis but I wouldn't want to moderate this place due my only basic knowledge.

though yeah if you really don't want to see yourself at the helm then don't do it.

[Stephen]

Brian will always be the head of the helm moderators basically for putting out fires removing spam if there's a big dust up name calling you can lock it until Brian reviews it.

basically think babysitting

[Stephen]

https://www.facebook.../share/r/1BEVQj4JcE/

 

Jean posted this on FB 16

I'll Message him

[Bruce Pennington]

Late to the conversation, sorry, busy day yesterday.  

 

Seems like a moderator for each forum would be ideal.  But that's coming from my world where I only study 1 thing - military gunto. 

Tough topic to discuss openly, I'd hate to hurt anyone's feelings by not naming someone, but hey - we're all big boys (and girls!), right?

 

I'm online everyday, quite often only once per day, but could do it if only the Military section.  Life puts too many demands on me to consider more than that.  

 

Some names I would consider:

Experienced guys I've never seen say a cross word:

@george trotter @mecox @Grey Doffin @b.hennick @Bugyotsuji @uwe @Nobody @Kiipu @BANGBANGSAN (and I'm missing somebody that I can't remember their name!!!) 

 

Newer guys, but same deal:

@John C @Scogg @Conway S

 

Heck, more names are coming to mind, but this would be a good start.

 

It would be an honor to help, yes. 

 

 

[Stephen]

32 minutes ago, Bruce Pennington said:

Experienced guys I've never seen say a cross word:

What you trying to say Willis huh 😆 🤣 

[Stephen]

On a serious note any member can help moderate to a certain extent see something going out the rail or spam just report it like big brother see something say something.

I think we all can do are part

[Scogg]

I think all of Bruce's suggestions are great ones. My biggest reservation is my relative experience and knowledge compared to those on that list!

@nulldevice has learned a lot really fast, and is savvy. @Jussi Ekholm has collected invaluable data for us, and is clearly working altruistically for the betterment of the hobby. Both seem very level headed, with good eyes and intentions. I'd add them for consideration. I have no idea if either would be willing or interested. Colin would have been my #1 choice! But I totally understand his reasons.

I would be open to helping cover any section assigned, or even generally all sections if asked. I spend a lot of time on the forum and could expand the topics I look into. I agree wholeheartedly with @Stephen, that a group effort in reporting suspicious activity will benefit both Brian, mods and everyone. And always, when in doubt I'd defer to Brian.

Cheers,
-Sam


 

[George KN]

Always had good interactions with both @Scogg and @Bruce Pennington - two of the very few people I've actually directly messaged for help, and never seen a bad word from either - great recommendations

[BANGBANGSAN]

6 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said:

Late to the conversation, sorry, busy day yesterday.  

 

Seems like a moderator for each forum would be ideal.  But that's coming from my world where I only study 1 thing - military gunto. 

Tough topic to discuss openly, I'd hate to hurt anyone's feelings by not naming someone, but hey - we're all big boys (and girls!), right?

 

I'm online everyday, quite often only once per day, but could do it if only the Military section.  Life puts too many demands on me to consider more than that.  

 

Some names I would consider:

Experienced guys I've never seen say a cross word:

@george trotter @mecox @Grey Doffin @b.hennick @Bugyotsuji @uwe @Nobody @Kiipu @BANGBANGSAN (and I'm missing somebody that I can't remember their name!!!) 

 

Newer guys, but same deal:

@John C @Scogg @Conway S

 

Heck, more names are coming to mind, but this would be a good start.

 

It would be an honor to help, yes. 

 

 

Bruce, thank you for mentioning me, and I also appreciate Sam's recognition. Unfortunately, I’m now busier than before and don’t have as much time to be on the forum as I used to. I’m afraid I won’t be able to take on the role of Moderator. However, I’m more than willing to assist as much as possible to help you and the other members.

[PNSSHOGUN]

Another vote here for @Kiipu & @Jussi Ekholm.

[george trotter]

Just saw this...sorry to Brian...I know how he feels.  About filling the needs of NMB, I agree, the proposed moderators and the dividing up of the sections and tasks seems the best solution.

I my case, thank you for the confidence shown to me . I am here to help contribute to gendaito/gunto matters if needed but must say that I am afraid I am about past my 

'use-by' date as a moderator . I am definitely no longer on top of any technological needs for being useful on this board, I think I am really just here for giving advice and assisting as I always have as a contributing member.

Thanks guys, but I can't moderate.......I'm sure you will fill the gaps as necessary as there is plenty of talent among you all.

[Stephen]

Love you Georgie Boy

[Stephen]

Still no word from Jean in messenger,😒

[Gunome]

Hello,

 

don't be worry about Jean. I  just send him a message, to let him know about this post.

He will probably reply here to everybody

 

 

[Stephen]

I sent a message to his wife

[Bugyotsuji]

Really sorry to hear about your ongoing health problems Brian; I was hoping you at least would be indestructible.

Not sure if I could commit to any more super powers, but I do tend to keep a weather eye daily on the teppo section, translations, and odd things like Netsuke etc. 

[Gakusee]

2 hours ago, Bugyotsuji said:

Really sorry to hear about your ongoing health problems Brian; I was hoping you at least would be indestructible.

Not sure if I could commit to any more super powers, but I do tend to keep a weather eye daily on the teppo section, translations, and odd things like Netsuke etc. 

 

 

In fact, Piers, with your profound knowledge of armour, teppo, language, the Japanese culture and elegant, polite manner, I think you will be one of the best moderators ever….

In fact, you will elevate the role and discourse, if I may say so. 
And after all, keeping control of us all will not be dissimilar to your teaching career and managing unruly hotheaded youngsters. 

[PNSSHOGUN]

Agree wholeheartedly for Piers as moderator.

[Bugyotsuji]

Hang on a minute, let's not go overboard here! 

Having just moved house, I have not yet managed to work out all the internet gremlins here. And it looks as though someone poured water over them...

[Stephen]

On 3/3/2025 at 2:26 PM, Gunome said:

Hello,

 

don't be worry about Jean. I  just send him a message, to let him know about this post.

He will probably reply here to everybody

 

 

He hasn't or his wife or his friend. 

If you're close to him maybe do a welfare check

[Gunome]

Hello,

 

Yes, I sent him a message on the group of our sword club. He replied me on Wednesday evening saying he is back, and with a joke.

I didn't asked, but I guess he is probably busy and will post a message here soon. 

 

[Scogg]

Jean has communicated with us here, in private message 

 

Still concerned about Dale though. 

[Stephen]

2 hours ago, Scogg said:

Jean has communicated with us here, in private message 

Wow and here I was fearing the worst FUJ