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Is Lardiman the worst Moderator in forum history ?

Discussion in 'Charlton' started by Royston Hawtrey, Nov 1, 2025 at 7:08 AM.

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Is Lardiman the worst Moderator in forum history ?

  1. Yes *

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    42.9%
  2. No

    4 vote(s)
    57.1%
  1. lardiman

    lardiman Lest we forget Forum Moderator

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    We did that before, it did not work.
    @Dick Plumb1 have very different views on moderating, we are incompatible.

    I guess the only way to put this matter to bed is to poll members on who they want to moderate this forum.
    I'll set that up such a poll in a few hours.
    It will be a straight decision between myself of @Dick Plumb1

    This time the decision will be final.
    Should members prefer Dick to moderate, I will step down permanently and not take the task on again.
     
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  2. The Penguin

    The Penguin Well-Known Member

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    A poll like that could finish the forum. I've been quite happy with the job you do, but would not vote, as you are both valued members of the forum. None of the regular posters have complained until a few weeks ago when the onslaught began. The position is yours, but if you do decide it's not worth the hassle I hope you stay, and keep contributing.
     
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  3. lardiman

    lardiman Lest we forget Forum Moderator

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    You're right.
    And it's time I faced up to something I have been avoiding for a while now.

    I'm not well enough to do this job anymore.
    I'm too ill to go to most games now, despite buying a season ticket in the Summer when I was hoping to feel better.
    So I'm going to save everyone the trouble of going through another poll and step down as moderator.
    I've just been stress-tested in effect, and I have failed.

    I'll recommend to @brb that he appoints @Dick Plumb1 to the position.
     
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  4. lardiman

    lardiman Lest we forget Forum Moderator

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    Message sent.

    I expect @brb will transfer mod status to @Dick Plumb1 when he has the time.
     
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  5. Dick Plumb1

    Dick Plumb1 Well-Known Member

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    I am not sure a poll is a good idea. But it is important to listen to what the regulars want. This forum has got away from what it should be about. All things Charlton Athletic, this has been driven by you @lardiman I said ages ago about all the political and other threads that were open. I said it wasn’t a good idea and I have been proved right. I think we should return to our core subject which is our love of Charlton Athletic Football Club.
     
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  6. Royston Hawtrey

    Royston Hawtrey Well-Known Member

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    Not sure why you keep ignoring the fact that it’s not your posts that are being moved about & censured.

    Thanks to @lardiman for his work & I hope he continues posting as a valued member.
     
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  7. Royston Hawtrey

    Royston Hawtrey Well-Known Member

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    when you get the green light from brb please can you lock / delete all of the non football threads :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
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  8. lardiman

    lardiman Lest we forget Forum Moderator

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    By the way, I will be staying around to continue to contribute what I can to this forum as a regular member <ok>
     
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  9. Royston Hawtrey

    Royston Hawtrey Well-Known Member

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    Great news.
     
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  10. Royston Hawtrey

    Royston Hawtrey Well-Known Member

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    Four threads to delete today -

    Good news

    Bad news

    Political postings

    Current affairs

    They just cause arguments & antagonism.

    No othet 606 forum has them.
     
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  11. The Penguin

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    <ok>
     
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  12. Royston Hawtrey

    Royston Hawtrey Well-Known Member

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  13. Dick Plumb1

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    Of Course. Will do it all this afternoon.
     
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  14. lardiman

    lardiman Lest we forget Forum Moderator

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    Just to clarify, I don't have the ability to remove myself as moderator or appoint anyone else.
    That power rests solely with @brb and other senior global mods.

    If @brb is busy or not online it may take a while for the transfer to be done.
    Sorry, but I have no control over that.

    I did say in my message to him that I was stepping down on health grounds, which is the truth.
    All other recent things considered, the timing seems appropriate now.
     
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  15. ElfsborgAddick

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    lardiman Lest we forget Forum Moderator

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    Cheer up, I haven't died. Less <wah> and more <cheers> :emoticon-0172-mooni <steam> please <ok>
     
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  17. TwoWrights

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    None of my business, but If you think that don't ever visit the Leeds or Sunderland boards. :emoticon-0138-think


    The views expressed in my posts are not necessarily mine.
     
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  18. lardiman

    lardiman Lest we forget Forum Moderator

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    If you want me to lock or delete any threads while you're waiting for the mod status transfer, just let me know.
    Up to you though, no particular need to rush things I guess.
     
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  19. Dick Plumb1

    Dick Plumb1 Well-Known Member

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    No it is alright, there is no rush.
     
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  20. ElfsborgAddick

    ElfsborgAddick Well-Known Member

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    Agreed, no need to rush or block threads.
     
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