Welcome new moderators Mike Wiskey, jimdeere, and Ruger4me
mark christian
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GBHQ cut their orders late last night, so this is their official introduction.
@MIKE WISKEY is one of the most senior members of our forum. In fact, I've said that GB must have built the forum around him. Congrats, Mike
@jimdeere hardly needs an introduction. He is one of the most popular members of our forum...or he was prior to his becoming a moderator! Congrats, Jim.
@Ruger4me has six years in the forums. He is our most junior moderator, but he brings a lot of enthusiasm to the job. Congrats, Ruger (I know your real name, but I haven't seen you use it in the forum).
Gentlemen, here are your GB New Moderator ban hammers:
These 3 new moderators, along with @Brookwood, who was appointed last month, are a major part of @montanajoe and my plan to have a smaller and more dynamic moderating staff composed of members who were active in the forums and remain so as moderators.
This is the current moderator list:
For those who insist that @montanajoe and I are determined to make everyone a moderator, these 8 mods are roughly half the number of moderators in the old forum.
The old forum is officially in the past. Now, lets give a warm welcome to Mike, Jim, and Ruger.
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Congratulations, and @MIKE WISKEY is one of those new guys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzfbTb5i9Cs
Dang, it's gonna be a lot harder to sneak stuff by all these Moldy Raters.
Congrats (and condolences ?) to these guys! :) Question: are they all going to be GD mods or are some slated to handle the other forums? Or has that split largely gone aside?
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Thanks @mark christian as for "(I know your real name, but I haven't seen you use it in the forum)." It's not a secret, but for those that don't know it, My name is Bret S. and I will answer to either. I like the new hammer, but I may need a pair of these attached to it for awhile:
😂 seriously glad to be on the team!
The old forum policy of assigning specific moderators to specific forums and with moderating power only in that specific forum has never existed here (*). All of our moderators are "Global" and can moderate anywhere.
(*) When I was a moderator in the old forum, as soon as I left ATE (where I was assigned) my moderating controls vanished. When I returned to ATE the controls were restored.
Nice choices. 🙄
Thanks for that explanation. Makes sense.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Congrats to the new gang of moderators! I think they deserve some kudos for stepping up and I think the high mucky-mucks made some good choices. I will promise to be on my best behavior for as long as possible, but no promises for how long that will be.😁 Bob
Ruger er....Bret, Those training wheels will make a nice REST for your new "TACK DRIVER!" 😁
From one newbie Mod to all of you Mike, Jim, and Bret, welcome!
P.S. I get to drive the GB Limo on Saturdays. You guys can fight for what days you want. 😅
In order to keep the interior cool and in good shape, @montanajoe and I prefer it kept out of the direct sun:
Before GB was sold, new moderators were treated to a champagne reception followed by surf and turf.
That was before.
Now you guys can split a six-pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon and a bag of chips- if I can stretch the forum budget to allow for it!
I promise to strike a blow🔨for civility and harmony 🎶.
@Brookwood I wouldn't mind driving it on Taco Tuesdays we could really load that baby up! And @mark christian thanks for the partial bag of chips and my two PBRs!
Congrats and Welcome aboard men!!!!
Congrats. And Jim, remember you have an open invite to come fishing at the lake.
congrats
I volunteer to take the blow for the team.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
You are a good man @Mr. Perfect 😂 and @Lock_Stock_and_Darryl "no habla yo video" LOL!
Congratulations to you all! Nice show Mark.
Congrats y’all.
Great choices each and everyone.
Yes
"Somebody Has To Do It" with a French accent! What movie was that from? Congrats.
Congrats
too all of you now you can just sit back and relax
Way to step up, guys! Good job!
Welcome to the fray, guys. I'm purdy new to this myself.
Congratulations gentlemen……
Congratulations to the three of you.-----------------Ray
Is there a bribe hierarchy or is it alphabetical? Also, I will need a list of cost per type and level of infraction for said bribes. Does longevity on forum lessen the size of the infraction cost?
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Congratulations fellers. GB chose well.
goat owners need not apply, they tend to eat the hammer.............
My understanding is the cost positively correlates with longevity.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Congratulations gentlemen! I find it amazing, uncanny really, that Mark and Joe continue to select only those members for whom I have the highest regard and deepest respect. When the mod ranks are finally filled, I'm considering having a modest giveaway. It would ,of course, be something not too gratuitous. Perhaps a fishing trip to Belize or a moose hunt in The Yukon. Naturally, it would be only open to moderators and administrators. No riffraff need apply.
Susie, I'm fairly certain you could get a substantial discount by simply pointing out the glaring lack of diversity in these most recent appointments! 😏 It's possible the DOJ "watchers" have already noticed and will be contacting you directly.
Keep this up and there will be more mods than us minions. 😀
Joe
Welcome, Y'all !
I'll be right there with you ... come 2270 !
Let us know how those hammers work on limp nails.
How many carpet tacks do you get with that hammer ?
@gesshots Do you really want to find out?🤣
Come 2270, I will need to know, as I may need to lay some carpet in my new office ! ...😋
You really enjoy drawing attention to yourself.
Let's be clear: I promised you a moderator position in 2270. I never said a word about your remaining a member of the forum during the entire 248 years.