On modding.

[nny]

Wow, I wish moderating communities paid.

For the past nine and a half hours, more or less, I have been trying to sort out the problems of people I had to chase up. People who wouldn't compose an email, but had to be run down and ASKED what was wrong.

I don't know why people want to make this so hard for us. I do know that it would be a lot more fun for everyone if people would tell us when they have a problem, so we could sort it more quickly, and no one would have to sit and stew about it.

But I guess what I've learned from milliways_bar is that some people really like to sit and stew. Some people want to be the victim, and will go to any lengths to achieve it.

And it's really kind of hurtful to know that even after the amount of effort I put into what I do, the amount of effort all four of us put in, people still want to make it harder.

I don't even know what to do, any more. I guess it'll make more sense when I've slept. But I'm kind of afraid to, because I want to be in control of this situation, and I want to be here for any people who need me.

Comments

[dramaturgca.livejournal.com]

Remember that we're here for you as well.

[saddle_tramp]

*sends lots of vibes* I'm sorry if I added to the hurtfulness at all. I didn't intend to.

But I guess what I've learned from milliways_bar is that some people really like to sit and stew. Some people want to be the victim, and will go to any lengths to achieve it.

That's very true, in my experience. And those 'victims' are usually the ones who speak up, instead of the many more folks who are happy with the group. I think it's one of Murphy's Laws.

And I know that I'm just an outsider, and that some might think I'm being too pushy to jump in and give opinions, but I just want to help. I remember being in similar situations and getting so bound up in them that I hated to turn on my instant messenger for fear of having another problem thrown at me, and I hate seeing other people put there. If you'd rather I butted out, though, I will.

[villainny.livejournal.com]

Not at all. I appreciate everything you've said, it's really kind of you to take the time when you don't have an investment in it. It's so nice to hear that we're doing okay.

:)

Thanks.

[saddle_tramp]

I'm glad to help, even if it's just with moral support.

And you're doing a whole lot better than okay, Nny. I find it utterly amazing that just four people can run such a huge community so very well. You're all extremely good at it and should be proud of yourselves! :-)

[minkhollow]

::hugs::

[tropes.livejournal.com]

Go to bed.

It'll all wait till you've slept.

[gypsyjr.livejournal.com]

*hugs and chocolates*

[chains-of-irony.livejournal.com]

Damn, more drama I missed due to my no-Milliways-before-exams rule.

*hugs*

[lunamystic]

*hugs* I think the four of you do an incredible job. I can not even imagine keeping up with everything that you do.

If I could, I'd buy you all a real drink. Or five.

*uses this icon just for you* It's a good poster. :D

[vivien]

It's time like these that brings out the mother hen in me. I just want to tuck all four of you under my wings and protect you from the slings and arrows. People are hard to deal with. Large groups of introverts are even harder to deal with. You guys are doing a brilliant job.

This too shall pass.

[parke-matru.livejournal.com]

*snugs you all*

I try to gently point out the problem of non-reactions to the offender whenever it comes up in hopes that they'll stop. . . results vary. Doing my best not to stew.