Board Thread:Chat Discussion/@comment-4883034-20141027162128

Yeah, another idea to try and make this dysfunctional place work, but hear me out. Right now we have too many mods. Not only that, but we have mods who don't do their duty. They're afk when they need to be watching, they take part in drama, they choose what rules to enforce, and I've even heard a tale of one mod threatening a user with a ban if a certain demand wasn't met. It's clear we need to do something.

But what?

I have an idea. We need a council. Un-biased, probably older, trusted members form a little council. They'd re-evaluate the mods, and cast their votes. Either with majority rules, or until the entire council agrees, that mod either stays, or is demoted. Of course, if this raises complaints, the council will take them into concern. We can work out the fine details of this later.

Part two: Get rid of applications. These can be twisted in one's favor, cheated on, or given support because "He's a cool dude" or "He's my friend, mod him pls". The council would meet every time one mod applicant was suggested, and discuss it. If positive, we could give them a trial, or we could mod them then and there. Provided with their permission, of course. Again, details can be worked out.

The fact that this even need be suggested is sad, and we need something to change. I believe this system is fair, and all complaints and ideas are welcome. 