Mazz Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) Being a Moderator on Husky-Owners, is both an honor and a challenge. Over the course of time, I have tried my best to be fair when reading posts, by keeping my personal views on the topic, in check. It's not always easy, but it is always necessary. The rules of the forum are pretty straight forward, easy to interpret, and so, easy to manage. With about 7,500 members, however, it can get interesting. There have been a few times when I've been adorned with a moniker that envelopes words that emanated from some gutter, and I guess it's my thick skin that has let me sluff it off. I don't always make the correct judgements, and I don't always agree with some of the posts that appear. But I do give my best effort. I've often said this forum is a special place. It's like other forums in that it has members, has a presence on the Web, utilizes software to provide an interface, and has staff to manage and run the forum. But Husky-Owners is unique. There is a common link that all of us share that are active and participating members. In part, it's our never-ending love of the breed. But I think it goes deeper. There is a sense of home, a comforting environment, and a feeling of belonging that really makes this forum what it is. I doubt that Sarah and Marc ever imagined that a forum based on Husky Owners would evolve into an International presence. But it has. It has brought us together, all of us, through the love we each have, not only for our own Husky, or Huskies, but for others' Huskies. Who could not love Ryn, or Skyla, or any one of the thousands of Huskies represented by all the Husky Owners? So at the end of the day, I may have messed up in being a moderator, I may not agree with everyone that has posted, but I still consider you as a friend. May the hair continue to collect on your floors and your clothes. May you continue to embrace your furry friends. And may you always have the spirit of the Husky in your heart and in your soul. Sent from HTC with Tapatalk2 Edited May 20, 2012 by Mazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 :-) Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Wise and fitting words. Having said that - i don't think you've ever messed up x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 oh come on Mazz! When have you ever made a mistake? saying that, everyones human! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonstar Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 i love this site i am a widow on my own with two fluff balls that are my company and my friends my reason for living i have so much happiness from them (i try to forget the not so good my slippers, hair brushes tooth brushes and my teeth and no i was not wearing them at the time but he must have been the only husky in the world that smiled that week when he pooped):doglaugh:but i know that if i had a problem this is the first place i would be with so many helpful people my husband arranged for me to have a puppy for when he past away and was a suprise but whot he will never know is the gift of friendship of so many people that or out there willing to help with advice a smile a laugh and not forgeting all those puppy pics to warm your heart on a cold day:)thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colette Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 i love this site i am a widow on my own with two fluff balls that are my company and my friends my reason for living i have so much happiness from them (i try to forget the not so good my slippers, hair brushes tooth brushes and my teeth and no i was not wearing them at the time but he must have been the only husky in the world that smiled that week when he pooped):doglaugh:but i know that if i had a problem this is the first place i would be with so many helpful people my husband arranged for me to have a puppy for when he past away and was a suprise but whot he will never know is the gift of friendship of so many people that or out there willing to help with advice a smile a laugh and not forgeting all those puppy pics to warm your heart on a cold day:)thank you Well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollys Dad Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 It is indeed a very speshul (oops - special) site and group - so many different experiences, viewpoints, lots of friendly advice / tips / help. The chance to meet like-minded people (and their furbies). Keep it up all you moderators! I am a mod on 5 Freecycle / Freegle groups so I have some idea of the workload / commitment involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 You are a great moderator Dave and a voice of reason. I have noticed that you have rescued those threads that get buried under the hundreds of posts because you felt (I presume) that the OP never got a satisfactory reply - once the thread is back up and running, help is on the way because you took the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 You are a great moderator Dave and a voice of reason. I have noticed that you have rescued those threads that get buried under the hundreds of posts because you felt (I presume) that the OP never got a satisfactory reply - once the thread is back up and running, help is on the way because you took the time Rosemary, thanks for your kind words. However, I like to think of myself as a moderate moderator, being a great moderator is still a goal. Sent from my HTC with forumrunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Rosemary, thanks for your kind words. However, I like to think of myself as a moderate moderator, being a great moderator is still a goal. All things in moderation, eh?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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