Here is what's wrong with new mods

[DiscoStu]

Yes, but there was more to it:

Step 2: notice that previous mods don't have many posts.

Step 3: analyse the situation and check if this could explain the difference in mod styles.

Step 4: post theory and get confirmation from admin that he wanted more talkative mods

AtW, today, you are my hero.

[AtW]

You noticed that the three new mods have all made a lot of posts.

Yes, but there was more to it:

Step 2: notice that previous mods don't have many posts.

Step 3: analyse the situation and check if this could explain the difference in mod styles.

Step 4: post theory and get confirmation from admin that he wanted more talkative mods

[DiscoStu]

I picked a clear pattern - scotspine and ferret are very good moderators, and so is admin who moderators, never had any issues with them. This partly because they are good experienced mods who don't need anything to prove. But in big part it is also because they don't get involved into heated debates, so their decisions look much more objective.

No disrespect to cojak and realityhack, but I think heavy posting should have precluded you from being a mod, even though admin made it clear that this was exactly what he looked for.

I am glad I hit nail on the head by picking up this pattern

No way. You noticed that the three new mods have all made a lot of posts. Wow. I'm in awe of your analytical genius.

[d000hg]

Not a bad argument from AtW, I agree from a theoretical perspective it certainly could be a problem but we'll have to wait and see.
If only he could apply such objective reasoning when discussing economics. I guess it makes sense though, AtW knows nothing about economics but is a total expert on posting tripe on internet forums

[TimberWolf]

Who writes your stuff? You've got a great career ahead of you Paddy!

Did you read his sig?

[MarillionFan]

Although your (AtW) views are usually on the opposite side to mine; I still think that you would have made a good moderator in that you would separate you private views from you forum position and be tollerant.

Who writes your stuff? You've got a great career ahead of you Paddy!

[Paddy]

Aha, I knew my post analysis would pick up the pattern!

So far I have not seen them giving much advice to new users, but then again I tend to stick around in General only...

Giving advice, support is one thing - banning people is another job, and I do feel those who don't post much are better suited for this role.

I agree with you in some ways. I think the new appointments contain some good and bad ones. Maybe with time they will level out. I don’t agree with banning as it sniffles debate.

Although your (AtW) views are usually on the opposite side to mine; I still think that you would have made a good moderator in that you would separate you private views from you forum position and be tollerant.

[MarillionFan]

You are one cowardly sockie!

Don't blow it numpty. As Lord Troll, I have a block vote of 20 sockies here which could swing this vote in a heartbeat.

[AtW]

Anyway, I said what I was going to say - and will go stick to SKA now.

[AtW]

I picked a clear pattern - scotspine and ferret are very good moderators, and so is admin who moderators, never had any issues with them. This partly because they are good experienced mods who don't need anything to prove. But in big part it is also because they don't get involved into heated debates, so their decisions look much more objective.

No disrespect to cojak and realityhack, but I think heavy posting should have precluded you from being a mod, even though admin made it clear that this was exactly what he looked for.

I am glad I hit nail on the head by picking up this pattern