Don't want to make a big thing of this but a few threads have mentioned me leaving so just want to explain. I'm not leaving not606 but I have given up all my mod duties and TBH it saddens and upsets me to do it. I think I am broad minded and easy going so a lot of the abuse that has come my way I have taken but GC has always been a concern to me but I have in the main stayed away. My problem is I cant be a part super mod, rightly or wrongly I take the role seriously so cant just turn a blind eye. Yesterday a thread was started about Garry Speed and was taken over with comments I found totally unacceptable and asked if people would simply tone it down. I logged on today and found more threads, deleted a few and gave short term bans to a couple of posters. I also posted a thread asking for help. I didn't ask for anyone to respect Garry Speed all I did ask was to respect those who were grieving and give a bit of space, I asked nicely. Needless to say this brought more abuse, including from a mod so I simple decided enough is enough. I can fight my corner, take and give abuse, the question I asked myself was, why should I and do I want to. This is not my forum and in the end I can suggest and advise but I cant make final decisions so best for me to make a decision I can make. I hope it sorts itself out.
You will be a miss as a level-headed, reasonable arbiter of the truth and fairness. You will be a fierce contributor on here - C'est watch out! I liked your style as a "referee" - you know that sometimes I disagreed strongly. Enjoy yourself on here Syd. You will be a force. x
This pains me Syd, I know we've had our arguments but you're still my ****ing marra. The thing with gc is that a lot of them over there were founder members on here long before any of us came along & they've been unmodded for years thus have been able to spout any bile they feel they need to. Sometimes when I've been on a 2-10 shift by the time I've had my meal, had a shower everyone else in the main are in bed. That's when I tend to pop over there to see who's on. I've had some good laughs & met some good people over there but it's infested with sicko's unfortunately. In the end I guess it's Mick's decision & not one I'd like to have to call.
Sorry to hear that Syd. Have you any suggestions on how to deal with the GC? I never go on there myself but I've heard about it.
Syd, like all the others who have posted, both from our lot and the from the Mags, I massively appreciate the huge effort you have put into making this site work, often in very difficult circumstances, and also totally understand your decision that you've had enough. I've had (sort of) similar experiences in the past myself. Unfortunately, while 98% of contributors here want to make the site work, 2% are selfish ****ers. Thanks again.
I wrote an article not knowing you had given up, just saying that something had to be done as it was going too far. You don't deserve the abuse they were giving you, it's disappointing that you aren't doing it anymore. I can understand why though, what's the craic now?
Seems a shame Syd, others may have had issues with you in the past but I've always found you to be level headed, fair and intent on doing the best by everyone. I have to hold my hands up and say that I was involved in a lot of stuff on GC yesterday and probably reacted in the wrong way. Of course all they wanted was a bite and because I was gutted, I did. I think its fair to say I'm not a WUM and rarely rise to anything that has said to me on this board - in other words, I think I'm a fairly laid back poster. So with this in mind, after calming down and trying to reason with them, I had cancer wished upon me and told to man up when I explained (again trying to be calm) that that was clearly going to offend people. What I don't understand is why there is no leeway with the situation. It's 'our way or **** off' which to me just shows the petulant, childish nature of GC posters. Anyway, glad you've not packed it in for good Syd, Lady E would be lost without you!
Mick has wacked out his ban hammer. I wouldn't close the door on moderation yet Syd. We might need you on the renovated GC
Good decision Syd, you don't need to put up with abuse from anybody. I've always regarded you as one of the good guys for what it's worth.
Thanks for everything you have done for us Syd, your hard work and dedication hasn't gone unnoticed or unappreciated! Totally understand your decision to quit as well, nobody should have to be on the receiving end of their abuse. On the bright side I'm sure your time on here will now become alot more enjoyable.
On the plus side (for you), you can put your red and white spectacles back on and not be so impartial. I will still hold you in the highest of regards anyway bro
Sorry to hear that Syd, you have always seemed a very good mod to me and I liked that you took the role seriously because lets face it a lot of others dont. Glad to see you are staying though, the banter thread wouldn't be the same
