WRAL to require FB account to comment (Raleigh: live, education)

[pdocstr]

Originally Posted by North_Pinellas_Guy

I was a go to person for most of my career. For things to get done, they had to go through me. I felt great satisfaction being a part of making sure things worked efficiently. Then my health took an unexpected nosedive and now I am relegated to a recliner, walker, wheelchair, etc. I have very limited amounts of consecutive time that I can even sit up straight. The privilege of being allowed to moderate on C.D. helps me feel like I have a purpose again. I am very thankful for this opportunity.

Makes sense.

[RedZin]

Originally Posted by pdocstr

Only question is WHY? Time is money. There are a lot of things I would consider volunteering to do, but none of them would feed someone else's revenue machine.

I know as a volunteer you can walk away from it if you get weary. I'm just curious what you get out of it on a personal level?

Well, to be frank, you start out thinking it would be nice to help out, then you sort of get sucked into it and before you know it, you feel like you'd be lazy if you quit.

I'm sure there's a psychology behind it. I know that I'm not nearly so devoted a moderator as some of the other mods here. I remove things when I'm around to remove them. If I'm not around to remove them, the other mods know that I welcome their assistance.

Some have more time to devote than others.

I think I keep doing it because I find people fascinating.

[pdocstr]

Originally Posted by RedZin

Well, to be frank, you start out thinking it would be nice to help out, then you sort of get sucked into it and before you know it, you feel like you'd be lazy if you quit.

I'm sure there's a psychology behind it. I know that I'm not nearly so devoted a moderator as some of the other mods here. I remove things when I'm around to remove them. If I'm not around to remove them, the other mods know that I welcome their assistance.

Some have more time to devote than others. I think I keep doing it because I find people fascinating.

There have been a few times when I set out with good intentions, to pitch in, help out, etc. But, inevitably it seems like there becomes a point at which I have a WTF moment where I reflect and think to myself "they just aren't paying me enough to keep doing this.... hey wait! they aren't paying me ANYTHING to do this!!"... then, something inside me ventures out and finds a way to do same while making money. I think I've actually made most of my nest egg that way

[RedZin]

Originally Posted by pdocstr

There have been a few times when I set out with good intentions, to pitch in, help out, etc. But, inevitably it seems like there becomes a point at which I have a WTF moment where I reflect and think to myself "they just aren't paying me enough to keep doing this.... hey wait! they aren't paying me ANYTHING to do this!!"... then, something inside me ventures out and finds a way to do same while making money. I think I've actually made most of my nest egg that way

Oh... I completely understand. I wouldn't ignore moneymaking opportunities that I found to be important to moderate this site.



Some things, to me, are about learning. I learn a good bit about human interaction here, believe it or not.

If I ever feel that the site has ceased to offer me that as a moderator, I'll quit. I've considered quitting about a dozen times already. At least a dozen. Probably more.

[wheelsup]

After reading many news stories on things in my industry and just shaking my head at everything that the media screws up, I've resorted to watching the Daily Show to get my news.

What I've also learned is those who post online typically represent the vocal minority in topics. That, and everyone's a tough guy online.

[don6170]

Originally Posted by RedZin

I think I keep doing it because I find people fascinating.

“I drink to make other people more interesting.”
― Ernest Hemingway

[RedZin]

Originally Posted by don6170

“I drink to make other people more interesting.”
― Ernest Hemingway

True. I often drink while moderating.

[The Villages Guy]

Originally Posted by wheelsup

After reading many news stories on things in my industry and just shaking my head at everything that the media screws up, I've resorted to watching the Daily Show to get my news.

What I've also learned is those who post online typically represent the vocal minority in topics. That, and everyone's a tough guy online.

But the Daily Show is so heavily weighted toward one side. Not saying WRAL is right down the middle, but they do a good job overall on local issues. National issues are just regurgitated from the AP, which has their own issues. When I read the WRAL comments, I filter out the over the top comments from the hard core left and right and then evaluate what is left. One can actually learn a thing or two if they are open to listening to opposing views.

[wheelsup]

Originally Posted by North_Pinellas_Guy

But the Daily Show is so heavily weighted toward one side. Not saying WRAL is right down the middle, but they do a good job overall on local issues. National issues are just regurgitated from the AP, which has their own issues. When I read the WRAL comments, I filter out the over the top comments from the hard core left and right and then evaluate what is left. One can actually learn a thing or two if they are open to listening to opposing views.

The Daily Show is a comedy show.

[The Villages Guy]

Originally Posted by wheelsup

The Daily Show is a comedy show.

Yes, I know......but some people actually use it for what you posted.