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61@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:17 pm

Kumar


Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

Rajaraam wrote:May be this is a battle for monthly top posting member status. Sstar is doing a good job. She selects the important articles published in print media and web sites and bring them for member's atention. Is it not good? Anyway if she duplicates it has a hiden objective and we cannot appriciate it.

I'm not saying whether some one doing a good job or bad job, just merely asking not to duplicate the post.
There is no doubt that those who are posting posts are doing in good intention.
Plus I'm not running presently or in future for top post member status.

62@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:36 pm

smallville


Associate Director - Equity Analytics
Associate Director - Equity Analytics

Kumar wrote:May be Sstar wants monopoly in the news section?

Shame after so many comments admin or moderators couldn't control the situation.


Our Co-admin, Sstar is posting all the available news in the day's morning for you guys to read.. Some of you may not notice it and duplicate the posts.. Check the time of the content she published the posts..

I urge all members to check before u post..

If you still find there's some kinda error, we appreciate if you could pm the mods..

63@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:43 pm

Kumar


Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

smallville wrote:
Kumar wrote:May be Sstar wants monopoly in the news section?

Shame after so many comments admin or moderators couldn't control the situation.


Our Co-admin, Sstar is posting all the available news in the day's morning for you guys to read.. Some of you may not notice it and duplicate the posts.. Check the time of the content she published the posts..

I urge all members to check before u post..

If you still find there's some kinda error, we appreciate if you could pm the mods..

Thanks for the message.
I used to PM to the moderators regarding these matters before and the situation were not rectified.
If you don't mind ask qubit & rijay.
Anyway I decide to put full stop to this matter.
Good luck.

64@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:10 pm

glwking


Manager - Equity Analytics
Manager - Equity Analytics

Even Co-admin doesn't check before he/she start new posts. So, how can we expect others to check before they post. Twisted Evil

65@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:18 pm

Kithsiri


Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

I wonder why some are crying about this issue so much?
If it is a space related issue then I think we occupy more space than those duplicate postings by posting complaints with previous quotes attached.
If something is posted more than once, then ignore the latter postings.
Correct me if I am wrong please.

66@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:58 pm

Rajaraam


Vice President - Equity Analytics
Vice President - Equity Analytics

You are correct Kithsiri. To add that Mod. can delete such posts if they feel so.No harm.Isn't it?

67@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:52 pm

Redbulls

Redbulls
Director - Equity Analytics
Director - Equity Analytics

What is going in the forum?
Talk section after long time flooded with news item.
Specially by mods and admin.
Some of the news item already in the news item under news paper 19/02/2012.
So again all of us are creating a mess?

68@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:55 pm

Kumar

Kumar
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

Redbulls wrote:What is going in the forum?
Talk section after long time flooded with news item.
Specially by mods and admin.
Some of the news item already in the news item under news paper 19/02/2012.
So again all of us are creating a mess?

Excuse me I clearly marked on my thread for further discussion.

If some one are not happy I'll move this to news section after getting permission from admin.

69@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:38 pm

Quibit


Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

News items can be posted in the talk section for further discussion. Earlier rule has been revised. Please refer the announcement.

70@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:01 pm

Kumar

Kumar
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

Quibit wrote:News items can be posted in the talk section for further discussion. Earlier rule has been revised. Please refer the announcement.

Thanks Quibit for the clarification.

71@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:58 pm

Redbulls

Redbulls
Director - Equity Analytics
Director - Equity Analytics

Quibit wrote:News items can be posted in the talk section for further discussion. Earlier rule has been revised. Please refer the announcement.

Thanks for the info.

72@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 10:53 am

Redbulls

Redbulls
Director - Equity Analytics
Director - Equity Analytics

Global Moderator who cannot answer sensible comments or comments against his party politics locking the thread on his own.This is the second time this gentleman behaving like a head less chicken.
Do we need these type of arrogant Mods in this forum?

73@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 11:01 am

kumarweerarathne

kumarweerarathne
Assistant Vice President - Equity Analytics
Assistant Vice President - Equity Analytics

Redbulls wrote:Global Moderator who cannot answer sensible comments or comments against his party politics locking the thread on his own.This is the second time this gentleman behaving like a head less chicken.
Do we need these type of arrogant Mods in this forum?


now we can understand who is the head less chiken.. Laughing ,putting fingures to everything.. these actions r welcome to safeguard the quality of the forum. Laughing

74@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 11:06 am

rijayasooriya

rijayasooriya
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

Redbulls wrote:Global Moderator who cannot answer sensible comments or comments against his party politics locking the thread on his own.This is the second time this gentleman behaving like a head less chicken.
Do we need these type of arrogant Mods in this forum?


You better read the forum rules and guidlines before criticizing moderators action.I have quoted relavant part.Consider this as a warning.

Administration: Be aware that Administrators and Moderators have the ability to delete, edit, merge, move or close any forum message or topic, without advance warning, that its members create. This isn't done out of spite but rather if the admin or moderator feel that the forums are best served by modifying the topic or message. If your topic has been locked, moved, merged or deleted, don't address the issue by posting a message where the entire community can read it. Take it to PM and discuss it in a rational manner

http://forum.srilankaequity.com/t5700-forum-rules-policies-guidelines

75@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 11:17 am

Redbulls

Redbulls
Director - Equity Analytics
Director - Equity Analytics

rijayasooriya wrote:
Redbulls wrote:Global Moderator who cannot answer sensible comments or comments against his party politics locking the thread on his own.This is the second time this gentleman behaving like a head less chicken.
Do we need these type of arrogant Mods in this forum?


You better read the forum rules and guidlines before criticizing moderators action.I have quoted relavant part.Consider this as a warning.

Administration: Be aware that Administrators and Moderators have the ability to delete, edit, merge, move or close any forum message or topic, without advance warning, that its members create. This isn't done out of spite but rather if the admin or moderator feel that the forums are best served by modifying the topic or message. If your topic has been locked, moved, merged or deleted, don't address the issue by posting a message where the entire community can read it. Take it to PM and discuss it in a rational manner

http://forum.srilankaequity.com/t5700-forum-rules-policies-guidelines

I read that in past and clearly understood.
But question here is whether that can be misused or not?

If I get the power shall I Ban a mod?
(If someone do that I'll be happy)

76@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 11:24 am

rijayasooriya

rijayasooriya
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

Redbulls wrote:
rijayasooriya wrote:
Redbulls wrote:Global Moderator who cannot answer sensible comments or comments against his party politics locking the thread on his own.This is the second time this gentleman behaving like a head less chicken.
Do we need these type of arrogant Mods in this forum?


You better read the forum rules and guidlines before criticizing moderators action.I have quoted relavant part.Consider this as a warning.

Administration: Be aware that Administrators and Moderators have the ability to delete, edit, merge, move or close any forum message or topic, without advance warning, that its members create. This isn't done out of spite but rather if the admin or moderator feel that the forums are best served by modifying the topic or message. If your topic has been locked, moved, merged or deleted, don't address the issue by posting a message where the entire community can read it. Take it to PM and discuss it in a rational manner

http://forum.srilankaequity.com/t5700-forum-rules-policies-guidelines

I read that in past and clearly understood.
But question here is whether that can be misused or not?

If I get the power shall I Ban a mod?
(If someone do that I'll be happy
)

If u want to day dream it is up to u.But next time better to adhere to forum rules and guidlines.Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil

77@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 11:37 am

glwking

glwking
Manager - Equity Analytics
Manager - Equity Analytics

It's better to adhere the forum rules and regulations. This is applicable to even moderators and global moderators. So, called global moderator started many times started controvertial discussions, now talking about rule. I wouldn't wonder, even if he lock this topic too.

78@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 11:42 am

rijayasooriya

rijayasooriya
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

glwking wrote:It's better to adhere the forum rules and regulations. This is applicable to even moderators and global moderators. So, called global moderator started many times started controvertial discussions, now talking about rule. I wouldn't wonder, even if he lock this topic too.

If u have an ounce of a brain u should understand this is not about starting controversial discussions and this is about critizizing moderators action.

On the otherhand, Rather than accusing in a baseless manner, can u provide any links to threads which are started by me on controversial matters ?

79@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 12:11 pm

glwking

glwking
Manager - Equity Analytics
Manager - Equity Analytics

Mr Global Moderator, mind your words.

Global moderator can criticize any one. But others should not criticize our respectable Global(?) moderator. Because, he has the global power. This forum should be shame to have a moderator like you.

80@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 12:16 pm

rijayasooriya

rijayasooriya
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

glwking wrote:Mr Global Moderator, mind your words.

Global moderator can criticize any one. But others should not criticize our respectable Global(?) moderator. Because, he has the global power. This forum should be shame to have a moderator like you.

Oh yes this forum is proud to have a valuable contributor like u...lol! lol! lol! lol!

81@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 12:18 pm

smallville

smallville
Associate Director - Equity Analytics
Associate Director - Equity Analytics

Guys,

I'd like to emphasize all of you that a forum has its rules and regulations a member must adhered to..
Constructive criticism is acceptable with valid backing but condemning members will not be..

We've seen in the past few members try to promote some shares without apparent backing and we had to interfere and expose their intentions to safeguard the new comers and less experienced members.

We welcome the divers ideas/views Members have but when the things turn bad, mods may have to react not to compromise the forum guidelines going further.

Therefore we appreciate everyone's contribution to the forum adhering to the rules and regulations placed in. These are there to protect members and forum at large.

If any clarification is required or any discrepancy in views rather than keep on highlighting it on the thread being discussed, we further request all of the members to use 'pm' facility to settle the things down.

82@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 12:22 pm

Kithsiri

Kithsiri
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

See this link First;

http://forum.srilankaequity.com/t17954-president-must-act-to-nab-and-expose-fraudsters

" I totaly agree with ur both posts Rajaraam.Some of the buggers can not understand the practical reality in governing a country.I think they lack experience even in managing their home affairs ".

If people are given the tools to ensure the sanctity is allowed to use this kind of language, then what do you expect from such people.

Hope he knows the real meaning of the word ! Very Happy

83@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 12:25 pm

Quibit


Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

Well said Admin!!!

84@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 12:31 pm

rijayasooriya

rijayasooriya
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

Kithsiri wrote:See this link First;

http://forum.srilankaequity.com/t17954-president-must-act-to-nab-and-expose-fraudsters

" I totaly agree with ur both posts Rajaraam.Some of the buggers can not understand the practical reality in governing a country.I think they lack experience even in managing their home affairs ".

If people are given the tools to ensure the sanctity is allowed to use this kind of language, then what do you expect from such people.

Hope he knows the real meaning of the word ! Very Happy

I feel realy sorry about u.U know only one meaning of that word which shows ur class.If u do not have a oxford dictionary just follow this link.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Buggers

85@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 1:09 pm

Kithsiri

Kithsiri
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

rijayasooriya wrote:
Kithsiri wrote:See this link First;

http://forum.srilankaequity.com/t17954-president-must-act-to-nab-and-expose-fraudsters

" I totaly agree with ur both posts Rajaraam.Some of the buggers can not understand the practical reality in governing a country.I think they lack experience even in managing their home affairs ".

If people are given the tools to ensure the sanctity is allowed to use this kind of language, then what do you expect from such people.

Hope he knows the real meaning of the word ! Very Happy

I feel realy sorry about u.U know only one meaning of that word which shows ur class.If u do not have a oxford dictionary just follow this link.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Buggers
This is the kind of Moderators we have here !!! Very Happy
(Then he will say I lock this conversation also) Very Happy

86@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 1:40 pm

rijayasooriya

rijayasooriya
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

Kithsiri wrote:
rijayasooriya wrote:
Kithsiri wrote:See this link First;

http://forum.srilankaequity.com/t17954-president-must-act-to-nab-and-expose-fraudsters

" I totaly agree with ur both posts Rajaraam.Some of the buggers can not understand the practical reality in governing a country.I think they lack experience even in managing their home affairs ".

If people are given the tools to ensure the sanctity is allowed to use this kind of language, then what do you expect from such people.

Hope he knows the real meaning of the word ! Very Happy

I feel realy sorry about u.U know only one meaning of that word which shows ur class.If u do not have a oxford dictionary just follow this link.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Buggers
This is the kind of Moderators we have here !!! Very Happy
(Then he will say I lock this conversation also) Very Happy

What is this ridiculous comment ? It is like යන්නේ කොහේද කියල ඇහුවම මල්ලේ පොල් කියුවලු

87@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 2:07 pm

Slstock

Slstock
Director - Equity Analytics
Director - Equity Analytics



Clam down guys.
Let not make this a big issue than it is . We all have much to worry about the market. If there is a personal insult we can step in and moderate.

But is the word "bu___" the issue? That word has 2 meanings as far as I know, one gentle which we should not worry and the other deep seated slang meaning.

88@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 2:18 pm

glwking

glwking
Manager - Equity Analytics
Manager - Equity Analytics

Thanks slstock for your explanation. You are one of a respectable moderator.

We may need moderators to moderate moderators. Specially to monitor a global moderator.

89@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 2:27 pm

Redbulls

Redbulls
Director - Equity Analytics
Director - Equity Analytics

slstock wrote:

Clam down guys.
Let not make this a big issue than it is . We all have much to worry about the market. If there is a personal insult we can step in and moderate.

But is the word "bu___" the issue? That word has 2 meanings as far as I know, one gentle which we should not worry and the other deep seated slang meaning.


Respect yours and Smallville's request which is seconded by Quibit.

Please understand the Main theme of the today's issue is the arrogant act of our Global Moderator.

He can post what ever the comments he wish but he couldn't compromise other's view and using his Moderator power to lock the thread.

If the thread locked by admin or other Moderators, some how we an compromise.(which is not good,anyway...)

Don't you feel shame keeping this type of head strong guys as Mods?

He is the mirror image of the Typical guys in the present politics.



90@moderators - Page 3 Empty Re: @moderators Tue May 15, 2012 2:29 pm

rijayasooriya

rijayasooriya
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics
Senior Vice President - Equity Analytics

glwking wrote:Thanks slstock for your explanation. You are one of a respectable moderator.

We may need moderators to moderate moderators. Specially to monitor a global moderator.

Well u are suitable for that post as u are a very valuable contributor here tongue tongue tongue

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