Out of curiosity, how have the moderators here become moderators? By request of existing moderators? By asking to be moderators? Are there requirements that have to be met to function as a moderator? Are there any moderators needed, or is PeachParts set?

Also, I'm relatively new here (member for almost eight months, and a lurker for almost 6 months before). Was Tow W. ever a moderator?

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

It takes cash, dedication to keeping the site owner's shoes polished, and you have to know the secret handshake.

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85,000 miles

Darn. I have no money, I've only polished shoes once, and I don't know the secret handshake.

Remember when we were on a road trip and you gave me a secret handshake? Is it anything like that one?

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Moderators are first administered a masochistic examination to see if they are qualified.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Sanity must leave you first, than you can mod.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Oh! So I am qualified!

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

mod what?

It's voluntary.

A better Q is why some of them lost their moderation power.

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I was an open discussion mod briefly but I don't admit to it.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

This thread should be moved to OD. That way members may be more likely to comment. No one normally looks this far down the page.
Its funny that for some reason a few think its a position to be sort after.
We are lucky to now have a selection of good ones.

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I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

Does this "sanity" ever return or are you always going to remain without it?

Its interesting that 2 ex mods have posted but the current ones are staying silent.

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
It's voluntary.

A better Q is why some of them lost their moderation power.

You must be joking!!
Do you really believe the mods have power?

Mods on here can earn respect & just as quickly loose it.

Best any one wanting to be a mod go read "How to win friends & influence people"


kerry ~ "Moderators are first administered a masochistic examination to see if they are qualified."
Narcissism is probably more appropriate for some.

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Originally Posted by jplinville
It takes cash, dedication to keeping the site owner's shoes polished, and you have to know the secret handshake.

Didnt know Pelicans had shoes or secret handshakes.
Penguins are a much more refined bird anyway !!

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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group

I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

Actually, I posted it in OD, but someone moved it here (mods?) .

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Who knows, it may enjoy a longer life here in GF. General Feedback forum is kinda dead, so this may liven things up a bit, eh?

I have been a moderator since the site started.
Don't have any idea WHY?

No compensation & lots of work.

Guess it is just like having a JOB.

I do think that sharing knowledge is important & every once in a while
someone will be able to fix a problem with that shared info.

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ASE Master Technician
Mercedes Benz Star Technician (2 times)
44 years foreign automotive repair
27 Years M.B. Shop foreman (dealer)
MB technical information Specialist (15 years)
190E 2.3 16V ITS SCCA race car (sold)
1986 190E 2.3 16V 2.5 (sold)
Retired Moderator