Description : Must we be so moderated ?
Last Answer : We do what we must because we can.
Description : Is this site too heavily moderated?
Last Answer : No, and this question has been asked so many times, I’m surprised you didn’t find it in the search box.
Description : Who do we clear up rumours with now?
Last Answer : Very strange that you were met with brick bats from the mods, nowt wrong with asking for a bit of clarity.
Description : Are we no longer allowed to post questions celebrating the achievment of 10K lurve?
Last Answer : That can still be done in a private/public message.
Description : What is scientifically sound, "everything in moderation" or "zero is the amount if it's bad for you"?
Last Answer : Ben Franklin quote, “Moderation in all things—including moderation.” I agree.
Description : Why are there only 3 moderators?
Last Answer : Cuz it’s a shit job and nobody (who would appropriate) wants to do it.
Description : Why would a question that is obviously spam be left in place by the moderators?
Last Answer : answer:Well, see yes, it is. But it is a ask-publicite trap. It attracts other spammers who might think they can pitch their own product to help solve the problem . As an added bonus, ... negates the effectiveness of the trap; kind of like wiring open the cage door because it might hurt something
Description : Would there be interest in a "Hotness" ranking option in addition to the Active ranking?
Last Answer : That’s should be tied to the exhibitionist award. Good idea.
Description : Why do some good questions just disappear?
Last Answer : The 97% flagging them of took them down by filibustering them.
Description : I tried the Search, but can not find what I am looking for… can any older jellies help jog my memory? (see details)
Last Answer : What was the topic of the question? Hands being bigger than faces?
Description : Do Fluther Mods get a chunk of change, other fabulous perks, or are they strictly volunteers?
Last Answer : Totally voluntary.
Description : One of our users got nuked yesterday! What does it take to get banished by Fluther?
Last Answer : Being a major douchebag.
Description : Can the moderator read your comments that are marked private in "comments to you "area?
Last Answer : answer:There are only two people (it's two or one, can't recall) who can and they only do it if someone has asked the mods to stop harassment/abuse and the like. So if you need help ... respected unless you're back there calling people names and threatening to poke their pets with sharp objects. ;)
Description : Would if be better if the Mod's can Fix the minor errors (like spelling) without pulling the whole question?
Last Answer : I've actually thought about this. On one hand, I think it would be, because then it wouldn't take so long for the question to go back up. On the other hand, I wonder if people would bother to make sure ... not one of all mods. Or maybe it is, I don't know, but I'll let them speak for themselves.
Description : Have you noticed less moderation on Fluther recently?
Last Answer : I hate it. Thanks for asking.
Description : When i first encountered this site the moderation sickened me, what has changed, me or the moderation?
Last Answer : you most likely.
Description : Why is everything being moderated?
Last Answer : Guidelines Read them. Know them. Love them. Chances are all these things you speak of being removed didnt follow the guidelines.
Description : What is the average time by which moderated question becomes active after updating as per comments?
Last Answer : answer:It depends on how many mods are available at the time. Any mod can push back a question. From my observation, this is the time when the mods are the least active. Beside, ask-public still needs a lot of repair and maybe the mods are busy with it. You need to wait a little more.
Description : Wow! I thought Ab was over moderated, but ask-public is so bad you can't even have a different opinion here. WTF?
Last Answer : Example please? Or are you just trolling?
Description : Do you believe that everyone is entitled to their opinion and should have freedom of speech, or do you believe that voicing said opinions should be considered beforehand and moderated closely?
Last Answer : I think everyone can have different opinions, as long as such opinions don’t have negative impact to society.
Description : Are poorly written posts aggressively moderated? Or is our community just that good?
Last Answer : I think to a certain degree, Fluther is self-regulating. Most new members see that the vast majority of us don’t communicate that way, and adjust their style accordingly. I know I did.
Description : Why can't you see 'response moderated or response unhelpful' posts?
Last Answer : [Mod says] Moved to Meta!
Description : Should questions that mis-state or lie about facts in their titles be moderated?
Last Answer : While I agree that the premise was flawed (and I apologise for my own answer, which I posted without even bothering to fact check - mostly because my answer wouldn't have changed), being the ... I am, I couldn't possibly advocate such thoughtcrime as banning people from asking stupid questions.
Description : I'm curious why... (is that ok? mods) there is no award for having your first question moderated?
Last Answer : Gee- that means everyone would try to write unsuitable questions. Fluther would devolve into garbage. Nope- no award for it and I hope there never is! ~Our attention is reward enough! :)
Description : Is just putting the word wis.dm in a question going to get it moderated?
Last Answer : Maybe people have a negative connotation, because some people from wis.dm came here whining for what seemed like forever. No one wants to hear about the closing of that site any more. But, mentioning the ... get modded. As long as it's a question that falls within the guidelines, you'll be fine.
Description : What kind of questions have been moderated that you asked, while other questions of a similar nature got through?
Last Answer : I believe that if people flag questions, the moderaters take note. Sometimes it is too exhausting to flag, flag, flag. But I agree with you about swingers and toe widths.
Description : Cardiac activity could be moderated by the autonomous neutral system. Tick the correct answer
Last Answer : Cardiac activity could be moderated by the autonomous neutral system. Tick the correct answer A. ... the heart rate but increase stroke volume.
Description : Thorium-232 is converted into uranium-233 in a/an __________ nuclear reactor. (A) Thermal (B) Fast breeder (C) Heavy water moderated (D) Enriched uranium
Last Answer : (B) Fast breeder
Description : Candu reactor is a __________ nuclear reactor. (A) Natural uranium fuelled heavy water cooled & moderated (B) Highly enriched uranium (85% U-235) fuelled (C) Homogeneous (D) Fast breeder
Last Answer : (A) Natural uranium fuelled heavy water cooled & moderated
Description : Liquid metal (e.g., molten sodium) is preferred as a coolant in case of a/an __________ reactor. (A) Homogeneous (B) Graphite moderated (C) Fast breeder (D) Enriched uranium (3% U-235) fuelled
Last Answer : (C) Fast breeder
Description : If you support the idea that conflict is bad and should be eliminated, you are supporting: (a) the traditional view. ; (b) the human relations view. ; (c) the interactionist view. ; (d) the moderated acceptance view.
Last Answer : (a) the traditional view. ;
Description : Reactors in commercial nuclear power plants in the U.S. are often referred to as thermal reactors. A thermal reactor uses: w) fissionable plutonium-239 as fuel. x) a relatively low heat output. y) neutrons moderated to relatively low energies. z) liquid sodium as a coolant.
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- NEUTRONS MODERATED TO RELATIVELY LOW ENERGIES.
Description : A megger is being used to test the insulation of an AC generator. The resistance value of a dry, clean winding will _____________. A. continue to rise as test potential is maintained, ... , becoming fairly steady after 5-7 minutes D. stabilize after approximately 2-4 minutes of fluctuation
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Let's say we have a fairly massive blackhole near-by which is causing havoc with the solar system. Suppose we have the technology, can we destroy it using a stream of anti-particles (i.e. anti-matter)?
Last Answer : i personally have doubts because we would need the same mass in antiparticles as the black hole is heavy
Description : My ex wife owe over $20,000.00 in back taxes. Years owed 95,98,99, and 2000.I recently filed this missing years and now have a fairly accurate assessment of what we owe. Unable to pay without filing Chapter 7 or 13.Income is stretched to the limit. ?
Last Answer : If she is your ex-wife, you probably aren't liable for her back taxes. Usually, your legal separation agreement will stipulate that you are each responsible for your own taxes. If so, I would think you're off the hook for this.
Description : As a general rule, isn't it true that, no matter what the INCOME demographics are, throughout the Western-culturally influenced world, large cities are fairly liberal / progressive, and small cities and towns tend to be more conservative?
Last Answer : This is an unworkable over-generalization. Asian countries can be much more conservative in many social ideas in all demographic areas whether large cities or small towns and rural areas. The ... countryside. Scandinavian countries are also liberal across the board. It's best not to generalize.
Description : Would this detective work be a fairly easy task for a PhotoShop adept?
Last Answer : I don't think it would be that difficult if you can easily discern the difference in ink colors. A good photoshop person could dial in on the exact color and eliminate that color. But it ... need is an expert at manuscripts. Original texts are still being found on medieval vellum that was reused.
Description : How can dogs bounce back from fairly major medical events in a way humans can't?
Last Answer : Are you applying the “dog years” multiplier? Dogs are descended from wolves, who evolved to be tough enough to survive as a wolf. And they are small and have fast metabolisms.
Description : Why does it seem to be that the NFL, and the NBA are loaded up with depraved losers, but PGA and MLB players seem to be fairly squared away?
Last Answer : Because the blacks play in those sports.. That is what you want to hear. Right?
Description : What (fairly new) movies have you seen in the last few years that have pleasantly surprised you?
Last Answer : I was surprised by how delighted I was by the live action “Beauty and the Beast.” I almost didn’t go and then just loved it. I just saw an Israeli film called “The Women’s Balcony” that I didn’t know a thing about before I went and loved that as well.
Description : Do some poor people, who were, perhaps, raised in poverty, not understand what it takes to live fairly comfortably?
Last Answer : It sounds like she wanted to guilt you into renting to her at a price that she could afford, not taking into consideration it was a house she could not afford. You have to make your mortgage payment and most ... and make up the difference that a renter can't pay. I would not have felt bad at all.
Description : Fidel is gone. Raul is five years younger (age 85). He's going to die fairly soon himself, of old age. What happens to Cuba?
Last Answer : answer:Cuba isn't important in the Russian sphere. That ended with the Soviet Union. At best they keep their education and health care institutions and grow the economy in a way that creates a strong ... up everything and make it an oligarchy like Russia and (to a lesser extent) the United States.
Description : Is this problem with my TV likely to have a fairly easy or affordable repair or is it just not worth the bother?
Last Answer : Get a new universal remote, sounds like the button is stuck on the old one
Description : What is it about driving that turns fairly intelligent people into complete idiots?
Last Answer : Do all Governments have to make road tests to get your license a lot more difficult, to really make sure people have a true understanding of the roads and it’s laws?
Description : Would it be fairly easy to find a kidney donor?
Last Answer : Nope
Description : My fairly old kitty has scabs on a lot of his skin. No fleas. What's up?
Last Answer : answer:Well..clearly he has a skin condition or allergy issue. Take him to the vet for an exam. I doubt he is feeling very good if he is covered with scabs. Have you changed foods lately, litter, does he go outside and have contact with other cats? Somethings up, get him checked out.
Description : Are "Honeycrisp" apples a fairly new variety? Organic Honeycrisps are normal sized but why are regular (non-organic) Honeycrisps literally the size of grapefruits?
Last Answer : I would say I’ve been seeing them in the last five years or so. It is so odd how the old types are disappearing and new ones appear. I’m sure it does have something to do with shelf life, travel-ability, etc. but a lot gets lost.
Description : Can you complete this technique for fairly dividing something among 3 people?
Last Answer : answer:I propose a much simpler division. A makes the first cut of the cake. Just one cut. If B and C both agree that that slice is fair, that is, no greater than any person was entitled ... earlier, gets the last choice. Much less decision making, much quicker, and much less handling of the cake.
Description : Women: does your purse fairly accurately reflect how much of a neatnick or slob you are?
Last Answer : answer:Yes, and we sound very similar. My handbag is organised but messy. I know where things are but it's not beautifully organised. I remember seeing this insert you could put in your bag so everything was ... in my house. I find when I do organise things that way, I keep things a lot tidier.
Description : How could work be structured more fairly and efficiently?
Last Answer : answer:Personally, I have been at the same workplace for almost 9 years. I bust my arse to do my work quickly and accurately while everyone sits around and talks all day. They all make more than I do, and it ... DON'T do all day, but he never asks and I'm not a snitch. :( Good question though.