Just for the record.... MoPo CAN be moderated. I've just chosen not to take that route. I've always been of the opinion that adults can act like adults and don't need me to "supervise" or "baby-sit." Most of the time, this works.
In the event someone decides to not act their age and abandons civility...well that's why there's a disclaimer at the bottom of every MoPo post: The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. The MoPo family generally takes care of any indiscretions or uncomfortable situations that crop up and I only intervene in the absolute worst cases. Luckily there have only been a handful of incidents since 1995. I have only asked one person to leave the group and I placed another on "posting moderation" so I would see the posts first before they were sent out to the group. Not too bad for for nearly 15 years and thousand and thousand of messages. As far as my "rare posting" as Andy has pointed out, well, that too is a choice. Perhaps that's why a few MoPo'ers have called me "the man behind the curtain" over the years. Most of the time I prefer to stay in the background. I am simply a collector and frankly a collector of modestly priced posters. Discussions about the pricey stuff intrigues me, but the high end items are just out of my reach--no original "Bride of Frankenstein" one-sheet is in my future. I've never sold a poster in my life--"till death do us part" is my collecting philosophy. And yes....there is a quiet "co-owner" of MoPo...so rest assured it will continue even if I don't. :) Happy Holidays to all, Scott MoPo List Owner -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]]on Behalf Of Andy Neal Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 7:00 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] New Poster Forum/Group I guess an alternative is not a problem as long as it doesn't end up being full of trash or end up with loads of porn on it or mindless drivel. As you may or may not know I moderate MPF, myself and the majority of its members consider it to be a professional forum, with advertising which is no way to be fround out, I know one person that does as he brings it up a fair amount of time but that is because they have tried it and failed and still have the nerve to talk about it like it's a sin which is in itself hypocritical. Mopo can't be moderated except for banning people as it is a mailing list/discussion group and not a forum. But I love it and have been a member for years as it is civilised 99% of the time. I know very little about Scott as he rarely posts or gets involved, not too sure what else he is involved with if anything at all but MoPo works and is a total success in my eyes, god forbid anything happening to Scott or we're screwed, I hope he has a backup generator :-) My only word of advice is outline any rules right from the off and moderate it when required or you will just end up with a very amateur forum full of playground antics, Also turn a blind eye to any 2-faced people you may encounter along the journey...This is from 4+ years of Movie Poster forum ownership and experience...Best of luck Thiery and Holiday with the new forum venture. I won't be joining, that isn't because of any fears of competition, my priority is to concentrate on MPF and it can be time consuming sometimes. I am a new generation Movie Poster Collector with an old head on, it doesn't have to be one or the other and it doesn't have to be judge or be judged, we live in the year 2009, a civilised era!? Let’s make 2010 civilised too. Anyway, I'm sure most mopo'ers are bored of all this forum talk now and want to talk about movie posters so I'll get off my soap box now. Andy President of The Movie Poster Forum www.movieposterforum.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
