Hidden request by "Q" made me start this thread. Here is the quote that started this all. So, my question here is, are editors of dmoz not allowed to have a life and post on forums sites where they feel without getting booted ? Since when does dmoz control where editors should post or help out ? How come editors posting and helping at at http://www.dmoz-resources.com/zone/ gets them kicked most of the time? Is there any rule at dmoz, which restricts editor from taking part on forum other than internal dmoz forum discussing and at times helping webmasters with suggestions ? And is it really a "just a slippery slope when editors act outside the ODP parameters on their own " Muaahaa
RZ isn't owned by Dmoz, so even though run by editors, it is unofficial. The blog is a staff venture, so it is official. As for posting in outside forums regarding odp... I've done it off and on for 8 years without hazzard.
This is like Bush saying, who says that the government tortures people? I have been in the government for 7 years and I have never been tortured.
Roflmao nice of you to drag Bush to Digitalpoint From my source, i heard you "were one of those editor sitting on the fence" , i assume that ur close to getting a boot if i am not mistaken ?
Hmmm! Would you join Bunny's forum and give a status check there? Or would you be afraid that that just might be going over the line? There is no rule against giving a status check for editors who wish to do so. But I dare say you would be taking a great risk to do it in Bunny's forum.
Hey hot vonda , yikes i doubt anyone has guts to join that forums, be it an honest editor or dishonest one. I can guarantee you that for sure , but nice of you to raise the relevant question. Will now see how many editors can speak freely outside of dmoz without fear of getting booted by evil metas, not saying all metas are evil , but some are that are polluting dmoz i am guessing this will be robs reply " I would like to help , but seems like i do not have enough time at hands"
I suspect I'm further down in the power structure than Bush is. Just a guess. If we've actually had anyone tortured anyone (or similar) it's news. Worst thing I've seen is losing a login. If they jerk my login someday I might get more of my real work done. LOL. My wife would be so bummed about the raise. I've probably posted here about as much as I ever have in RZ... haven't looked to see the count. Just wasn't my preferred stop, and neither was Bunny's clone product. Everyone has their tastes and makes their choices. As for the inherent danger of posting in Bunny's forum... I'd actually heard the same rumors about this place... that stepping foot in DP was tantamount to resigning. Either it isn't working very fast or someone isn't paying attention.
LOL. Hey G... Every time you post stuff like that it proves you don't REALLY have a login or you'd know better. I find that disconcerting, I was looking forward to figuring out who you were. Drat the luck.
It's OK to post here, but it's very important that when you are posting here that you cross check any new sites you add to any that have been discussed on Digital Point. If any happen to match you could get let go for "favoritism" as that seemingly has happened before And be extra careful, as a post at RZ *IS* considered an "official warning", so there is no additional need for one in your dashboard.
Yikes you are not allowed to bump thread dude, did you not know that, you could get banned on dp for bumping threads
I think giving a site status report without having it being sanctioned by the meta community (as it was at the RZ for awhile), could be considered a breach of the confidentiality clause that we agreed to when becoming editors. It is inside information, that's not available to the public. Whether it would actually be cause for dismissal, or just a warning, I really don't know, but, I think you'd be standing on a very precarious line that's easy to accidently overstep. (good intentions don't count, only actions do) In my view, if you're uncomfortable about something, it's better to step back and get some advice from the meta community. As far as outside forums, as long as an editor adheres to the confidentiality clause they agreed to, I see nothing wrong with it, but indiscretions could easily happen if you're not careful. It's sort of like telling your Aunt Edna that your wife thinks she's gotten to be a real porker. Not really a secret, but, you did promise not to repeat it. There's no big secrets, but, we did promise to keep internal communications and information, internal. Break that trust, and you're gone. Seems pretty reasonable to me.
Hmm, i think about 3-4 times, once was cause of Viscoussummer, 2nd time was cause of crazy rob, 3rd time was cause of sundaybrew, 4th time might have been due to the fact that i am blunt at what i say
The question is not do we dare to give a status check, the question is why would we want to? If its a good unique content rich site, its sat in a queue, if its spam or spider food it might be sat in a queue but will be booted or has been booted. The first won't change anything and if its the second why do i want to waste my time on such spammy crappy sites having to review them is enough.
Well i am not sure if you ever had feeling of relief ? But thats what most webmasters get after getting a status check, even if its not been touched. Cause they are relieved to know that atleast site is still sitting in the line. Practical example: You buy something online, and get tracking number, dont you feel relieved that its on its way , even though you might not receive the product ? Life is all about being practical, and dmoz resource zone is the only portal right now where editor 6 nines helps out relieving others of their tensions. And if you are an editor and cannot be part of it, atleast do not bitch about it. Cause lots of webmasters have thanked editors over their for their efforts and its an insult if you bitch at the site both to the webmasters community and editors helping out. It's sad however to see that only 1 editor has taken upon himself/herself to help out.
Where did I bitch? If one editor wants to undertake this stuff, good luck to them But there is only one editor doing it, basically for the reasons I outlined, that's not bitching thats stating the facts, but I guess if you don't like the facts then it must be bitching.
Lol u think ur the only one reading this post? i am sure those who bitch at the site also reading right ? It was a general comment to those who do, now whether u do it or not , i do not know, cause i lost my mind reading power few days back only