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SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 2 Apr 2013 21:06

of course not


the Board Police do not advertise their names. :-D

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 2 Apr 2013 21:02

So no one has the courage to send me a pm as to why they sent a post on this thread for review

Researching:
PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 2 Apr 2013 20:48

That is a frightening thought

45 mins ago I sent a member a message about them displaying their email addy. They have opened my message but not gone back and edited their post.

Wonder if that post will get sent for review but it will not be me doing it.

Researching:
PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 2 Apr 2013 20:40

So, as I have said elsewhere, is it possible that someone is being paid to RR posts??? :-0 :-0 :-0

Researching:
ADVICE: Click on 'My Threads' over on the left to find your replies. Please respond to your replies by typing in the Add Reply box at the bottom of the page. Enjoy!

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 2 Apr 2013 20:05

GB .........................


there was a programme on one of our very well respected radio stations about 2 weeks ago.

It was about the rise of a new "job" in the internet world.

The "job" has become very popular with people who spend lots of time on the internet; those who have nothing else to do with themselves; and with students and others with some spare time and wanting to earn extra money.

It is ........................ moderating internet sites.

Yahoo, FB, and many other social media sites utilise this service.


People willing to do this "job" sign up with an organiser. There are a number of groups, apparently.

A post that is reported on any site using it is steered to the "organisers", who then directs it to one of the signed up people.

The person reviews the post, and acts "accordingly".

Only 3 internet sites were specifically mentioned, but also was the phrase "and many others".



Basically ...................... while these reviewers are SUPPOSED to act in accordance with each site's specific instructions, the radio programme that had researched the situation found that this did not happen, in many if not most cases.

Reported posts were subject to the whims of someone doing the "job" for a very short period of time.



I was told a number of years ago by GR that they used a "well-respected company of moderators who were well trained in moderating" ............... ie, even then, they did not use in-house staff.



so ................ ???????????????

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 2 Apr 2013 19:23

If a joke is not allowed on the boards then this site might as well close.

Nothing was wrong with the post that was sent for review and in my opinion should have been put back on the thread.

Do the Team actually read anything that is sent for review?

Researching:
PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 2 Apr 2013 19:14

I saw the post by Jax that was reported and removed


and all I can say is ..................


someone was sadly lacking a sense of humour to report it


and GR staff also showed a lack of humour in removing it.



memo to self ..................... no joking allowed in the world of the Board Police :-(

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

MarieCeleste

MarieCeleste Report 2 Apr 2013 18:50

Personally, I think they get a kick out of reporting. I have this horrible picture of them licking their lips, perspiration on their upper lip, finger all quiver ready to press the button .......

jax

jax Report 2 Apr 2013 18:23

It just goes to show that the GR team have no sense of humour just like the board police :-D

Researching:
Nothing much

Christina(Lancashire)

Christina(Lancashire) Report 2 Apr 2013 18:22

What are the BP going to do next?

Start burning books???

patchem

patchem Report 2 Apr 2013 18:17

It has gone.

So the board police feel justified in what they did.

And in their little world they will bask in a glow of job well done, and if there are rules they are to be obeyed.

Oh, dear.

Christina(Lancashire)

Christina(Lancashire) Report 2 Apr 2013 13:36

If a member has had a post requested for review, they should be told by whom and the reason why.

All this anonymous reporting is ridiculous and it would surely stop the majority of these requests if the reporter had to account for themselves. :-|

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 2 Apr 2013 13:28

Still not a happy bunny.

It is taking the Team a long time to reinstate the post sent for review by Jax

Researching:
PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

Gai

Gai Report 2 Apr 2013 09:39


I can understand if GR deleted Paul's thread because he asked for an
Ancestry look up and I'm sure there would be something in GR's T & C's.

BUT it should be done by GR themselves and not the board police.


Gai

Researching:
Moreman's of Mangotsfield, Matchett's of Ireland & Essex, Craddock's of Scotland & Manchester

Astra

Astra Report 2 Apr 2013 09:16

I give up!!
Things are really getting beyond a joke now.

Researching:
More in hope than expectation!

Gai

Gai Report 2 Apr 2013 07:58


Just noticed that Paul's post asking for a lookup on Ancestry has been
reported.


Gai

Researching:
Moreman's of Mangotsfield, Matchett's of Ireland & Essex, Craddock's of Scotland & Manchester

Gai

Gai Report 2 Apr 2013 04:03


GB,

You should know by now the board police like to hide behind the report button.

So what did Jax say to get herself reported?

Gai

Researching:
Moreman's of Mangotsfield, Matchett's of Ireland & Essex, Craddock's of Scotland & Manchester

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 1 Apr 2013 23:57

Anita is the favourite of my Mum.

Researching:
PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

lancashireAnn

lancashireAnn Report 1 Apr 2013 23:54

Michael does always look so happy and I agree cuddly.

I like watching the variety of antiques type programmes and listening to Anita auctioning as well.

Researching:
Liverpool (Cartwright, Chambers, Miller), Todmorden (Sutcliffe, Mallison), Abergavenny (Watkins, Prosser)

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 1 Apr 2013 23:30

Sorry but do not drink.

Now that is an idea as to what to change my pic to next. Some go mad for people in uniforms. Shame we do not have the fancy dress shop anymore.

Michael is lovely. Would love to give him a big hug. My favourite antiques expert on the telly.

Researching:
PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

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