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In reply to the discussion: In the old days, we had mods here on DU. [View all]Sarah Ibarruri
(21,043 posts)67. Yes, in the past there were mods. Some were good and some were horrific. There's no panacea. nt
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I definitely agree that hosts should be able to handle shutting down threads.
LuvNewcastle
Feb 2014
#17
right you are. Juries only work when there is an intelligent, impartial judge
BlancheSplanchnik
Feb 2014
#68
Yes. I'd like to see names attached to alerts and juries. Get it out in the open.
Comrade Grumpy
Feb 2014
#47
Skinner has responded time and time and time again to the "serial alerters" rumor
Number23
Feb 2014
#83
I agree a few more options on what to do with a post would be welcome including a warning option
cstanleytech
Feb 2014
#63
The system is us. The jury system will only work if jurors operate in good faith and they are not.
seaglass
Feb 2014
#24
Well the last one might be able to be resolved by allowing the jury the option to vote
cstanleytech
Feb 2014
#65
I think what is being discussed is a combination, where you still have juries,
FourScore
Feb 2014
#50
THAT is a great ideal...send it to the mods to alert to move to the appropriate forum might also
Drew Richards
Feb 2014
#45
Yes, in the past there were mods. Some were good and some were horrific. There's no panacea. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Feb 2014
#67