johnbuckley Posted September 2, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 2, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) With the advent of the M9 near, the M8 Forum certainly has gotten livelier, hasn't it? That's a good thing, as two or three months ago, threads seemed to languish, gambits tried and quickly dying. But as things have gotten livelier on the Forum, there's been touchiness and bombast and the occasional bad behaviour. And if you read the Forum closely, you can't help but notice what a great job Andy Barton has been doing, reasonably offering advice to members to maybe pipe down, or play a little nicer with other members; encouraging the enthusiasm we all are exhibiting toward the M9, since what harm does it do to speculate, endlessly, about microdevelopments? Moderators are supposed to... moderate. Not throw people out, or yank their threads to the back room, or use a bludgeon to enforce "the rules." Andy is very much a moderator, someone who shares our love and enthusiasm for Leica photography, and this seems a good moment to thank him for the gentle, but firm way he encourages wide-ranging, but civil discourse on the M8 Forum. Andy, thank you. And may Santa drop an M9 off at your doorstep. JB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 2, 2009 Posted September 2, 2009 Hi johnbuckley, Take a look here Andy Barton's Reasonableness. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
etienne_werner Posted September 2, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 2, 2009 I second the motion. Regards, Etienne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted September 2, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 2, 2009 Agree with all this. However, I think Santa should consider a 21/1.4 along with that M9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 2, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 2, 2009 Can't disagree, Andy does a difficult job very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted September 2, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 2, 2009 I reckon we should ban him until the 09/09/09...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guidomo Posted September 2, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 2, 2009 Agree fully with the OP. Though Santa will also need to add a 24mm external finder to the set Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 2, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 2, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Blimey. And there was me sitting here with my sandwich expecting a knife in the back Ha ha! Thanks guys - ALL the Moderators try their best to make this the best photography forum on the internet bar none. We don't always get it right, but we do try very hard to do so. A forum is only as good as the people that contribute to it. We have our, ahem, "characters" and we have the odd troll. We have spammers who don't last very long. We have the odd disagreement and the odd falling out and the odd bit of personal un-necessaryness. I'm afraid that is inevitable in any large group such as this, but I hope that when this happens we deal with it effectively and quickly. But, we also have a world-wide group of people who really care about their photography, their kit, and the company that makes it possible. And that is what makes it a pleasure to be a Moderator here - most of the time This is a very exciting time for Leica. A company that has its challenges, but also the power to surprise us when the mood takes it. I am hoping that next Wednesday will be one of those times, where they bring us the digital M that most people wanted 3 1/2 years ago, but also, maybe, something extra that we haven't foreseen. I have taken Wednesday afternoon off as Annual Leave in anticipation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdai Posted September 2, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 2, 2009 no need to wait till next wed., andy, the celebrationis on now for you, thanks a lot ... may santa drop you a R10 or, on the more real side - a m9 kit, cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suilvenman Posted September 2, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 2, 2009 Absolutely agree. Cheers, Ken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted September 2, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 2, 2009 Fully agree - applause all round to the mods & Andy in particular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted September 2, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 2, 2009 I'll second that, especially with Andy's 'real life' irritations at the moment. Though I feel sure there are times he would like to pick up a kipper and give someone a proper slap! He has said many times he waits 24 hours or so to see developments before acting and it works well. If not he quietly and resonably sorts it out and is always ready to give an explanation if asked. I'm just thankful that the 'characters' are here and not my neighbours. I couldn't do it, I would run out of ammo for the AK47 regularly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 2, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 2, 2009 Fully agreed. I could never be a moderator... Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted September 2, 2009 Share #13 Posted September 2, 2009 Yep - three hearty cheers!! Jobs done well done don't get enough recognition in this sorry world - so thanks for making the effort John - and thanks to those who make this forum such a useful resource and (occasionally) entertaining diversion! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2009 Share #14 Posted September 2, 2009 I think Andy does an almost impossible job very well.I fully agree with the first post. Please keep up the good work. Brian:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigSplash Posted September 2, 2009 Share #15 Posted September 2, 2009 I think Andy does an almost impossible job very well.I fully agree with the first post.Please keep up the good work. Brian:) I very much agree. Despite having had the odd disagreement I think Andy is doing a super job, does not get paid for it, and takes a lot of stick. I hope that he gets the M9 and 21mm gift as he sure deserves it. Keep up the excellent work. The moderator job seems to be a very thankless no win task Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 2, 2009 Share #16 Posted September 2, 2009 And he is a very nice personen too..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jquimby Posted September 2, 2009 Share #17 Posted September 2, 2009 wow that didn't take long.... Sorry Andy honeymoon is over.... back to being the whipping boy http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/96987-leica-m9-x1-fake-real.html#post1017798 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted September 2, 2009 Share #18 Posted September 2, 2009 Another lash from me. Andy (and all the other guys, one can only imagine) does (do) a great job. The more invisible the moderation, the more moderation. I think that's some French saying. And, kudo's to Andreas, while we're at it. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUF Admin Posted September 2, 2009 Share #19 Posted September 2, 2009 And, kudo's to Andreas, while we're at it. Oh c'mon - this thread's for Andy I really don't know how I would manage this flea circus without Andy and the other moderators. Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted September 2, 2009 Share #20 Posted September 2, 2009 I really don't know how I would manage this flea circus without Andy and the other moderators.Andreas :D:D:D Hands across the sea, group hug and chocolate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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