Conversation started Oct 17, 2017 at 18:50.
Ben N
Ben N
Oct 17, 2017 18:50
@bwDraco I believe it's strongly preferable to stick to soft/interpersonal interventions
Even mentioning flags and room timeouts tends to produce agitation :(
bwDraco
bwDraco
I don't have the social experience to use the proper words. :(
I'd want to, but I can't seem to find the words to ease tensions.
Ben N
Ben N
No problem - feel free to disengage and let someone else take care of it :)
bwDraco
bwDraco
So... can you point to some learning materials?
This is why @Burgi insists on my going out more.
Ben N
Ben N
Unfortunately I don't really know how to practice social skills from a book, or even if one can
Meeting people is probably the best method
bwDraco
bwDraco
This is why I'm not qualified to be a mod. I seriously need to learn here.
Ah well. I'll try to find a solution.
in Root Access, 2 mins ago, by bwDraco
Folks, let's not get too political here. Political debates tend to trigger flame wars.
I tried.
Ben N
Ben N
Oct 17, 2017 19:00
Thanks :)
Sorry, was juggling a handful of rooms
Fortunately, the subject appears to be safely changed
bwDraco
bwDraco
I think the key is to ease others away from the problem topic, without using threats. Warning about the potential issues that might result (e.g. people might be offended, a flame war can result) is better than mentioning flags or other moderation measures.
Ben N
Ben N
Indeed
bwDraco
bwDraco
I'll probably watch and learn.
in Root Access, Sep 25 at 4:28, by Journeyman Geek
No. Stop expecting mod hat actions. You don't want me to mod hat action. I don't want me to mod hat action.
Ben N
Ben N
Exactly
bwDraco
bwDraco
Injecting humor can help, too, but I don't much of a sense of humor.
Ben N
Ben N
Oct 17, 2017 19:05
It's easy to go "kicked, kicked, kicked, timeout for 1min", but that won't solve the underlying problem
Mokubai
Mokubai
@bwDraco Change the subject, gently but firmly. Ask them how $LOCAL_SPORTS_TEAM$ is doing, and tell them how they're much better than $OTHER_SPORTS_TEAM$
Move the conversation along
bwDraco
bwDraco
in Root Access, 11 mins ago, by bwDraco
So... let's change the subject. Despite stalled renovations, I may be able to start putting together Astaroth by next week, just in time for Assassin's Creed Origins.
Mokubai
Mokubai
You shouldn't threaten.
bwDraco
bwDraco
Yup.
Ben N
Ben N
Exactly. Encourage the good parts (i.e. the new subject), just like you did by replying to the funny remark about the sprint thingy
Mokubai
Mokubai
Oct 17, 2017 19:08
Entice people into conversation, engage their interests. Make them want to talk to you instead.
bwDraco
bwDraco
I think this was one of the most productive mod talk sessions I've had, and I really learned a lot this time. Thanks :)
Got stuff to do, so see you in a bit.
Ben N
Ben N
See ya!
 
Conversation ended Oct 17, 2017 at 19:09.