DavidJC Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I think the site has been lucky in that I at least have only seen two public attempts at 'spam'. Of course more might be going on behind the scenes so that we none of us ever see anything like what has been attempted. Nonetheless, I do wonder if admin has considered a couple of other moderators for the site? This would delete the spam more rapidly: the latest spam appeared Friday night and presumably won't be seen and then removed until Monday. Further, if members wished to post photos, when an appointed moderator was online, these could perhaps be approved quicker than having to wait for admin to come along. I'm not in any way talking about running the site, but a few controls to allow photo/post approval, move threads, delete/edit posts, ban members (where necessary like spam posters) etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braille Dave Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I have suggested this in the past- After all I can't imagine this forum is admins only duty, and while the 'light touch' (no criticism intended) approach is working well, I'm sure the eventual hope is that the forum becomes a busy community, passing on info & tips, and ideas and feedback. You only have to look at Ratch's erstwhile Airfix Tribute Forum to see how such communities can be. One or two volunteer moderators, maybe even one for each niche, perhaps- Operating to clearly defined parameters. ...As long as they don't use as a way of getting a Farley Fruitbat into production... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimal_indrasoma Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Some of the older and apparently unloved topics could be archived as well ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJC Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 huh? Where is any criticism, implied or otherwise? I was mooting if it was worthwhile admin considering appointing a moderator or two which might speed up photo approval or removal of spam. No criticism there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmcabecadas Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Don't think delays approving photos is a major problem here. The small number of active members compared with other foruns and the large number of Airfix customers need different explanations. Airfix could promote more the forum, using the website pages for each product, Facebook, with more links suggesting to discuss the product in the forum. Product pages have reviews, but if these reviews are in the forum, people could reply and keep the forum more active. The forum cannot be just a section among the site, need to be integrated as the interactive part of the site, otherwise is difficult to see it grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braille Dave Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Have to say - I didn't think there was any criticism- suggestion of how to improve things mybe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Canell Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 On the old Airfix forum access was granted to people outside of the company. This permission was abused by one of the individuals who made hacks into their site and that was one of the reasons it was closed down.I'm more than happy to wait a day or two for pictures, or have more of the Airfix staff keep an eye out during 'out of office' times. Definately don't get anyone outside of Airfix to do any moderation!I agree with the others above. No criticism was made in the opening post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Keeping it 'in-house' is definitely the way forward.....To be honest though, I really don't find having to wait a couple of hours for moderation to be terribly onerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Its only several days over weekends and holiday periods - I don't know what the rush is about. Being a modeller means having patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJC Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 It's not just about approving photos though Ratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 I never mentioned photos. We all know what these persistent chips are about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braille Dave Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 ....Errrr....Do we?... It feels like I've missed part of the narrative here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braille Dave Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 TBH, the same is true of the 'Attention Moderator....' Thread within the General sub-forum, I mean what the hell is going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJC Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 I never mentioned photos. We all know what these persistent chips are about.We do? What persistent chips? You have lost me, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Did you not use the previous Airfix Forum? The one that was shut down almost ten years ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJC Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 Nope, I didn't. I had taken a long break from modelling and it's only been the past two years I've taken it up again. Though I have browsed (and still do browse) many others, this is the first modellling Forum I have joined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 "Yes my post was hacked and yes it was Merlin who did it - he since deleted the edit. I find this attempt to make me look foolish rather disappointing and sad. Group Build Leaders were set up in a position of trust, which Merlin himself made a point of stressing in his Group Build FAQ; this has clearly been abused on this occasion and I don't take kindly to it, aside from the obvious hypocrisy. In short, I expect better from a now ex-Group Build Leader and Merlin's account has been suspended for 7 days.I rarely take to publicly rebuking individual members as people will recognise, but I feel very strongly about this. I will thus set down a marker here: if anyone edits any of my posts in future their account will be banned permanently from Airfix.com - no questions asked, no excuses accepted, no debate had.Meantime we will look at whether the system allows for a fix."Gary Bent (Airfix Marketing Manager) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braille Dave Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 ...I assume a direct quote from the previous incarnation then... People have alluded to some issues in the past... so maybe we should move to real names then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJC Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 I feel I have entered a parallel Forum somewhere along the line :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braille Dave Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I know what you mean... It's a bit disheartening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hey Guys,This is suppost to be a modelling forum, why are some people indulging in personal attacks on each other? Okay I get it some of you don't like each other, but please keep it out of the forum, lets keep it to modelling issues please, not point scoring!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimal_indrasoma Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Hear, hear. Let's start the new year on a note of friendship and understanding. Here's wishing everyone a year full of happy modelling - I've already cracked open the Lagavulin I got for X'mas, so cheers, all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Happy New Year to Vimal and all.But remember Lagavulin + modelling = wobbly lines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Masking tape maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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