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  1. #1
    Join Date: Apr 2009

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    I'm Confused.

    Smile Responsibilities.

    Hi to all the Admin and Mods team,
    Sincere greetings in peace and friendship ! It's that maverick and bolshy Yorkshire man here again !
    It's been a while since anyone posted on this thread after the last 'blasts' from the Admin team and I didn't want anybody to think that that had silenced us all !!
    In the past I have described this forum as your personal fiefdom with you having a perfect right to run it as you see fit and I don't withdraw any of it. I thought for a while whether I wanted to continue as a member because that fact came as a bit of a shock to me - naive aren't I ? . I realised after a while that the problem was with me and not with the forum and so you still have the dubious pleasure of my participation .
    However, if I am going to continue the habit of posting and occassionally ruffling feathers, I would like to know whose feathers I am ruffling. This is the first organisation of which I have been a part in which I have no idea of the hierarchy, so can someone please explain to me what are the different responsibilities and/or ranks of the Moderators, Administrators and Super Moderators .
    Cheers,
    DaveK.

    My System:
    Power: Belkin PF40, Custom.hifi.cables Hydra and DC PSUs.
    Sources: Self built HTPC with Xonar ST sound card, NAD T585 multi disc player, Sony BDP-S350, Squeezebox Touch, Techncs SL1210 (mod'd) + Nagaoka MP30, Thomson Sky HD box.
    Amps etc.: 2 x Mini-T amps, MF-X10D Valve buffer clone, StanDAC 7520/Caiman (mod'd).
    Speakers: Mission 774s with added super tweeters
    Cables: best I can afford and likely to change except Homar's RF attenuated co-ax's and Mark Grant USB and HDMI cables. I also like silver i/cs and speaker cable.

  2. #2
    Join Date: Nov 2008

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    I'm Neil.

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    Hi Dave

    This Link gives you a break down of the leaders of the forum http://theartofsound.net/forum/showgroups.php, and all our responsibilities areas of special interest etc.

    Mods such as myself have a certain level of responsibility and ability to carry it through. Super Mods have the next level which covers all areas of the forum and much greater ability to do the work(use the software). Admin have the highest level of responsibility having day to day running of the PC side of things (nuts and bolts)as well as moderating the forum etc....basically there is nothing they can't do with the software that the forum runs on.

    As well as these activities we are all enthusiasts and are expected, encouraged to create threads and add to others by regular posting...if we can help offer comments etc. Unlike other forums we are not the lofty capricious gods of Greek mythology standing aloof, but get stuck in with the grass roots members to help, encourage, challenge, and keep things in order if it sadly goes off on one (something none of us like to see happen). However there is a spirit/ethos here, and the forum owners have a vision which sadly not everyone will agree with or want to abide by/take part in. We would love everyone to fit in, but sadly that isn't going to be the case. We are all different and some will come and go and maybe come back again. We realise that AOS is fairly unique in what it is and while we who run AOS will always rise to the challenges and suggestions that are made there will be times when we wont agree and the owners will not want to make changes. Thats just part of forum life.

    Dave you can challenge or as you put it
    However, if I am going to continue the habit of posting and occassionally ruffling feathers, I would like to know whose feathers I am ruffling.
    anyone you like....all we ask is it is constructive, conducted in a friendly and respectful way (something you have always done). You haven't been here that long but have brought something nice and honest to the forum, you are not afraid to ask questions and you have an open mind all great/positive qualities. I for one would be very sad to see you leave ....so please don't. You are a valued member and all of your 269 posts (number at the time I wrote this)have been fun to read, challenging and have reminded many of us old timers of those unique special insights we had when we first got into audio. Your discovery of soundstage depth, width and height is a particular moment in your time here I will look fondly at, and cherish; because it is these moments/discoveries that make all the many hours of our time put into AOS so worth while. It is worth remembering that all of those behind the scenes don't get paid by the forum, and in fact it costs the owners money(not a huge amount) to keep it up and running each year.

    If any of my colleagues wish to add anything to the above feel free.


    Regards Neil
    Last edited by Spectral Morn; 12-07-2009 at 23:47.
    Regards Neil

  3. #3
    Join Date: Jan 2009

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    Dave - you're not thinking of leaving are you?

    Well you can't - we need your challenging posts to provide sources of discussion/debate!

    Don't even think about it - anyway we know where you live.

    Regards
    Barry

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    Join Date: Jan 2008

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    Of course he's not thinking of leaving... Did you guys miss this bit:

    I realised after a while that the problem was with me and not with the forum and so you still have the dubious pleasure of my participation
    Come on now, pay attention!

    Marco.
    Main System

    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & reg mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat/Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight/Isonoe feet & boots/Ortofon RS-212D/Denon DL-103GL in Denon PCL-300 headshell with Funk Firm Houdini/Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

    Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new, by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.

    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. LDR Stereo Coffee. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

    Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.


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    Join Date: May 2008

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    I'm Nick.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dalek Supreme D L View Post
    ....basically there is nothing they can't do with the software that the forum runs on.
    I thought it might be worth clarifying that there are limits to what we can do with the forum software. It is configurable in a number of ways, but it's not completely open, especially if you only want to use stable, authorised code, that won't break when you upgrade!

    So we can't work miracles, but we do try our best!
    Nick
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  6. #6
    Join Date: Nov 2008

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    I'm Neil.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beechwoods View Post
    I thought it might be worth clarifying that there are limits to what we can do with the forum software. It is configurable in a number of ways, but it's not completely open, especially if you only want to use stable, authorised code, that won't break when you upgrade!

    So we can't work miracles, but we do try our best!

    Thanks for the clarification Nick



    Regards D S D L
    Regards Neil

  7. #7
    Join Date: Apr 2009

    Location: Sheffield

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    I'm Confused.

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    Awwwww!, Thanks for the kind thoughts guys - it's nice to feel wanted - OK, I'll stay a bit longer if you insist. . Particularly as I now have an understanding of how it all works/fits together.
    Stand by for ocassional more posts 'out of left field' as they say.
    Note to authority: -
    I can play devils advocate or exagerate (slightly maybe ) to get a discussion going but it will always be done with a smile on my face and I'll always try to make it obvious that's what I'm doing.
    Cheers,
    DaveK.

    My System:
    Power: Belkin PF40, Custom.hifi.cables Hydra and DC PSUs.
    Sources: Self built HTPC with Xonar ST sound card, NAD T585 multi disc player, Sony BDP-S350, Squeezebox Touch, Techncs SL1210 (mod'd) + Nagaoka MP30, Thomson Sky HD box.
    Amps etc.: 2 x Mini-T amps, MF-X10D Valve buffer clone, StanDAC 7520/Caiman (mod'd).
    Speakers: Mission 774s with added super tweeters
    Cables: best I can afford and likely to change except Homar's RF attenuated co-ax's and Mark Grant USB and HDMI cables. I also like silver i/cs and speaker cable.

  8. #8
    Join Date: Jan 2008

    Location: Wrexham, North Wales, UK

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    I'm AudioAl'sArbiterForPISHANTO.

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    We wouldn't expect anything else, Dave... That's why we lurves ya!



    Marco.
    Main System

    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & reg mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat/Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight/Isonoe feet & boots/Ortofon RS-212D/Denon DL-103GL in Denon PCL-300 headshell with Funk Firm Houdini/Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

    Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new, by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.

    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. LDR Stereo Coffee. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

    Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.


    Protect your HUMAN RIGHTS and REFUSE ANY *MANDATORY* VACCINE FOR COVID-19!

    Also **SAY NO** to unjust 'vaccine passports' or certificates, which are totally incompatible with a FREE society!!!


  9. #9
    Join Date: Apr 2009

    Location: Sheffield

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    I'm Confused.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
    That's why we lurves ya!



    Marco.
    Hi Marco,
    What with the above and your persistant introduction of the subject of 'shlinky dreshes' into almost any posting on the slightest of pretexts, or even no pretext at all, is there anything that you want to tell us? Come out of that dark closet and into the light, it's much brighter out here !
    We're waiting .....
    Cheers,
    DaveK.

    My System:
    Power: Belkin PF40, Custom.hifi.cables Hydra and DC PSUs.
    Sources: Self built HTPC with Xonar ST sound card, NAD T585 multi disc player, Sony BDP-S350, Squeezebox Touch, Techncs SL1210 (mod'd) + Nagaoka MP30, Thomson Sky HD box.
    Amps etc.: 2 x Mini-T amps, MF-X10D Valve buffer clone, StanDAC 7520/Caiman (mod'd).
    Speakers: Mission 774s with added super tweeters
    Cables: best I can afford and likely to change except Homar's RF attenuated co-ax's and Mark Grant USB and HDMI cables. I also like silver i/cs and speaker cable.

  10. #10
    Join Date: Jan 2008

    Location: Central England

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    Responsibilities

    Administrators

    Me - my name is above the door (both in terms of the domain and VBulletin software license) which means that I'm the one liable for anything naughty said on the forum. I probably don't contribute as much as I should though given my working pattern.

    Marco - is essentially the main dude here . He's the one who is around most to contribute, keep discussions going, put his point of view across robustly and keep the place running smoothly. He does this job extremely well.

    Nick/Beechwoods - is newly-appointed to the role of Third Administrator previously occuped by Rob/Filterlab. The Third Administrator looks after the layout of the forum as well as performing all other moderator duties.

    Rob/Filterlab - is the former #3 but keeps his moderator controls on an honorary basis.

    Supermoderators

    These have full moderation powers throughout the forum and can ban people as well as lock/move/edit/delete threads, edit/delete/move posts. They can't alter the forum layout. Permanent or indefinite bans usually require approval from at least 2/3 of the Administrators, although Supermoderators can zap spammers.

    Moderators

    These have limited moderation powers, perhaps only in certain areas of the forum. They cannot ban people but can lock/move/edit/delete threads, edit/delete/move posts.

    All of us above have access to a secret chamber here where we make decisions as a committee.

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