Invisible Status

[Phamous]

From a psychological viewpoint, us appearing offline and punishing people for not following the rules implements the rule in the "criminal's" mind much better than them not doing it because we are online.

[iHate]

But a presence of a Moderator does deter a "criminal" because they know someone
is watching, if they can't see anyone online they think they are free to do what they wish and sometimes will get away with it because a moderator might actually be idle for like 5 minutes or w.e and not see what happens but if they are online and howing in the whos online it sends a message of "dont fuck around a mod is online"

But the benefit of the presence of moderators will mostly impact the ChatBox
and it will help members know who to contact because they will be able to see
who is online at the time they need the help and not spam all the mods with
the same message asking for help.

[Phamous]

Yea, but that only means they'll do it when the mod's not watching. What's better, not to do something out fear or knowledge?

[iHate]

I see what you mean, but if all moderators were to show as online KWWH is covered 24/7

Also members who need help/newb they need to see some sort of moderator presence
so that they feel assured if they need help someone is there to help.

Example given by Mr Happy - a civilian stops a police officer to ask for directions.

I'm not against the whole idea of being invisible,
it's just that i see nearly every moderator using it and not taking it off.

It's nice to see a moderator online it makes people feel if something goes wrong
someone is there to help who is capable of dealing with an issue.

[Phamous]

Umm, only 5 of us use it (Me, RT, Sp, Sand, Rob). I've taken it off at your request, btw and since then I haven't received a single PM regarding any issues :/. I guess it's because I'm a gypsy.

[iHate]

wdemon also uses it,
i can't comment on Hawk or sniffdog if they use it as i am unsure.

But it just looks good if there is a moderator online,
it gives people the feeling that there is someone online
that they could talk to if need be.

And thank you for going online

Also - regarding not receiving a single PM this kinda voids some arguments
that Staff get harassed 24/7 via PM, ofc i know that they do sometimes but it's
not overwhelming.

[SuicidalMedia]

Why would anyone appear offline on a message board in the first place? It's not like it changes something. You're here either to post or lurk. If you appear offline when you're not - it only means two things: you're running away from something or you think it's cool. Either way, it's the most useless feature.

Making this look like it actually serves a purpose, is just ...

[bublyr]

Hi mate,

I agree with her.

It's better way here.

Thanks

+1

i suggest 'busy status ' for mods instead of hidden

[Z_UpLoAdEr]

I think we shud start a poll.

[Mindy]

I think we shouldn't start a poll. We've heard arguments for and against and I think no one has changed their mind so there is really no point in discussing it further imo. I use the feature sometimes because I want a break and just want to look at the forum without getting pm'd or called in cb.

Although it is nice to see a staff member online imo, I think its okay to appear offline as well. There's rarely a true emergency.