thank you for that input. would you want to be one justanja?
josh said:You're right Terry, the moderator's job is to settle disputes, enforce forum rules, and help with any member's questions. Of course, experience in keeping tortoises isn't mandatory but it sure is a big bonus. I guess the lines get blurred where the moderator has to determine exactly 'what' is right. I guess in this case we use the word moderator a little loosely so that the prerequisites include general tortoise husbandry knowledge. We would all benefit from a more experienced moderator. The moderator will need to be able to navigate the site efficiently and understand how to edit posts and move threads. Also, there are potentially a lot of administrative tasks involved. I am considering putting together a small set of forum rules. I personally think most other online forums have too may rules that are too strictly enforced and it can make for a very unwelcoming feeling. I don't want that for this site.