Hi Sheri, I agree. I’m a moderator on two forums. I resigned moderator on a third. It was terribly moderated (like Nazi’s) board with mods that singled people out and were even denying some people their rights such a “title” even tho the other 300,000 people had one. Usually it was because too many people liked them. One was a friend of mine, and I didn’t go along with them. After a few months of this I resigned. I realized my friend was a paying customer and entitled to any title she wanted. She finally got it. The mods treated everyone like naughty children and the owner would not interfere with what they did. So in my opinion, that’s over moderation. Then there’s forums that mods never seem to be around. My moderation (and one other) are more of like members. On a rare occasion, we will pm someone to tone it down. But it’s rare because the average IQ is pretty high. We all treat new members like a new family member. No belittling, no embarrassment , no attack on another’s opinions, instead of “you’re wrong” there’s “I would do it this way”. No assumptions or ridicule of what people ask others , and don’t discount new people on what they may know and advice they give. Many times there is something useful from them as well.
I think Horseforum is a great place , more eager to include a new poster. But not a huge forum like this.
Oh Gawd, here I go being chatty again! I think it’s nerves because I’m waiting 3 more weeks for this puppy who will be arriving on a plane. I hope she likes me!
(I’m kidding!!!)