Where is the politics supermod, Scotsman? Does he moderate the politics mods too?

Where is the politics supermod?

Who actually keeps an eye on the moderators over in the politics section?

Looking at the community guidelines, the role of the supermoderator is explicitly defined:

Handling Appeals:

• When an appeal is filed, the moderator involved handles it, though their assistants or other admin staff who have context can step in to help address your questions.

• The final call on any appeal rests with the supermoderator. They’ll review the arguments from both sides, and if they’re already looped into the situation, they might even make a ruling before the moderator officially responds. Administrators will weigh in whenever they feel it's necessary.

Given that I've managed to rack up two warnings in such a short window—despite there being absolutely no justification or logical explanation for them—it makes me wonder: is the supermoderator, wiredangler5, actually performing his duties?

First post and guidelines for the second post.

And honestly, how many appeals from the politics PDF has wiredangler5 actually resolved?

Is there even any practical value to having this supermoderator role?

What kind of actual impact is he making?

I’ve been away for a little while dealing with a mountain of personal and work stuff, and my bosses were already in the loop about it. Now that Antonov has finally moved that high-profile transformer—the one tied directly to my job that caused such a massive media circus because of how urgent it was—I can finally breathe again. I actually reported back to duty two days ago.

Since Nica dropped a huge pile of links for me to go through yesterday, I won't be able to get to everything right away. Please, guys, there's no need for this kind of public crucifixion; it's not like I'm Joe Biden. 😁

Oops, my bad!

I honestly walked away feeling like there isn’t much oversight on the moderation side, and that once a moderator makes a call, that’s just the end of the road.

That’s actually why I was a little quick to jump the gun and start this thread. 😁

On another note, I see I’ve been handed a warning, so thanks for that.

I’d like to take this chance to point out this other post I made earlier over in the Ante Kotromanović thread. Could you please take a look at the word "maybe" in the second paragraph of that post? I was simply offering my opinion and some critique regarding where I see issues with Kotromanović. That whole discussion kicks off at the bottom of this page.

Additionally, user Katarina Ri was clearly just trolling and picking fights with people instead of sticking to the topic, yet she didn't receive any penalties whatsoever.

Is it against the rules to critique Kotromanović the way I did?

Thanks,

P.S. I’m happy to be patient here. 😁 Basically, I’ll just wait for a response whenever you happen to have a free moment.

Thanks again.

wiredangler5 said:I’ve been away for a little while dealing with a mountain of personal and work stuff, and my bosses were already in the loop about it. Now that Antonov has finally moved that high-profile transformer—the one tied directly to my job that caused such a massive media circus because of how urgent it was—I can finally breathe again. I actually reported back to duty two days ago.

Since Nica dropped a huge pile of links for me to go through yesterday, I won't be able to get to everything right away. Please, guys, there's no need for this kind of public crucifixion; it's not like I'm Joe Biden. 😁

You're Linic. 😁

I mean, isn't edge basically a super-expert when it comes to politics and history and all that stuff, even if I really dig your avatar...

Tyler Thomas6 said:I mean, isn't edge basically a super-expert when it comes to politics and history and all that stuff, even if I really dig your avatar...

nah, at least not according to this list -> click.

Tyler Thomas6 said:I mean, isn't edge basically a super-expert when it comes to politics and history and all that stuff, even if I really dig your avatar...

No, but he certainly loves playing supermod in the Politics section.

Brandon Lopez6 said:nah, at least not according to this list -> click.

But if you go by this specific list, then

Whether it’s a bad thing or a good thing depends on how you look at it, but the truth is just that not everyone has access to every single topic or all the important data on the forum... unless, of course, everything is laid out clearly right in front of them.

Tyler Thomas6 said:But if you go by this specific list, then

Whether it’s a bad thing or a good thing depends on how you look at it, but the truth is just that not everyone has access to every single topic or all the important data on the forum... unless, of course, everything is laid out clearly right in front of them.

And the red ones? Those are just mods on some PDF. Simple as that. 🙂

Just wanted to let the supermoderator, wiredangler5, know that I’ve decided to drop my appeal. Honestly, I’ve got enough on my plate right now with a midterm approaching in my political science class.

In that same spirit, today’s troll card 🙏 was basically handed to me for no reason at all. The thread was actually centered on discussing those exact events—current affairs surrounding local tensions and bilingualism issues, just as mentioned in the opening post.

Furthermore, I’ve noticed that the politics moderators don't take kindly to being called out on this forum. Since I’d rather not spend my energy dragging them into this, please just disregard that legitimate, yet still unresolved, appeal I filed earlier.

I’d really appreciate it if you could focus on more pressing matters instead—like, say, keeping an eye on the lack of oversight regarding rules and moderation over in the politics section!

The level of arbitrary decision-making has honestly pushed past what any reasonable person should have to tolerate.

Thanks,

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By the way, the topic in question was El Paso is calling...

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Just one quick question before I dive in—I really don't want to end up getting roasted by that same old joker again.

Do you think we could move this current news item over to the thread about Warsaw and the Cyrillic script? Warsaw is calling your name...

The Hillary Clinton headquarters: In Warsaw, the true moral heart of America was found.

The Pentagon is coming down hard on Hillary Clinton, accusing her of peddling nothing but outright falsehoods through her network of media outlets.

"Your sin against our people, against Europe, and indeed the entire world, is that after walking just about 150 yards, you suddenly came to a halt. Instead of showing deep, profound respect by picking up those lit lanterns—which serve as symbols for the souls of the fallen, the martyred, and the murdered—to carry them to the memorial cemetery, you simply turned around and walked away."

Well, if the guy went ahead and locked the thread, I guess that’s that! The whole debate surrounding Cyrillic signage in Warsaw is such a heavy, sensitive topic, isn't it? It’s one of those issues that goes way beyond just letters on a sign; it touches on identity, memory, and how we navigate our shared history. When you look at the friction there, it feels less like a dispute over linguistics and more like a struggle over who truly belongs in the fabric of the community. I often think about how much weight we place on symbols. To some, seeing those specific characters can feel like an intrusion or a reminder of painful eras, while to others, it's simply a matter of recognizing a minority group's right to exist within the public square. It’s a delicate balancing act—trying to respect the historical scars of a city while also upholding the principles of inclusivity that define a modern democracy. It's never as simple as "yes" or "no," because everyone involved is coming from a place of deeply held convictions. It looks like you’re getting a bit too close to political territory with that PDF. Based on the reasoning provided. I’m glad we finally have this thread up and running. Warsaw is calling your name...On the one hand, I’ve got these great little layout templates ready to go for dropping in the latest news coming out of Warsaw, but where exactly should I slot in this statement from the Pentagon?

Where exactly are we talking about?

Honestly, this is exactly how it goes. When moderators handle political discussions like this, they end up turning everything into a total joke. It’s absurd. 😵

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Here’s a more detailed one for you. Press releases It’s a lot more than just the personnel from that specific Pentagon group I mentioned earlier.

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