What is the definition of a moderator? According to the dictionary it means "the person who is in charge of the discussion and makes sure that it is conducted in a fair and organized way". We have many moderators of our webcam. To me, moderators are much more than that. They are there too to protect FFRC, they are always protecting me, they protect the viewers and chatters. They keep those trolls at bay. All in all, they do alot for FFRC. And they do it because they love FFRC and believe in what we do here.
Do you know that our moderators give hours and hours of their time each week, let alone each day for FFRC? You may not see them all--some are behind the scenes, but they are there. Our webcam chat would literally be non-existent without them. We would simply NOT have our chat if they were not there.
In saying this, my wish is that everyone would be thankful for them and to them. Listen to them when they say something in regards to our policies and rules for our chat.
For those newbies, did you know that having sound was not always here? And then when we did get sound, we had it turned on for only a couple days of the week? We now have sound all the time. That's wonderful but it also means that sometimes it makes it difficult for us to having any sort of private conversations here in the main area. To do that may mean to actually leave the building since some people use "extra hearing powers" and even moving to a different room we can be heard. Many times it is not feasible for us to leave the building to talk. So, I am asking---out of respect and common sense--if you hear conversations that maybe are not intended for all to hear, do not repeat these conversations on chat or to each other in other ways. It's disrespectful.
These moderators are everything to our chat. Please, even if you do not agree, listen to what they say. They have all been around for a long time here and they know what is good for FFRC. I dearly would appreciate that.
We have a "Code of Conduct" for our chat. I would really appreciate too if you all would take the time to re-read this--oldster chatters & newbie chatters. We want chatting to be enjoyable.
**This is a fully moderated chat that is strictly G rated for the benefit of children and adult members. We want you to feel welcome to chat while remembering that posting is a privilege, not a right.
**Potential adopters, visitors and volunteers in the Rescue Center can see the cam view and chat on a monitor just as you are seeing them so your chat should be as polite and respectful of them as it is to fellow posters.
**If you see something on chat that is inappropriate or if you view actions by a visitor that are inappropriate, send a Private Message (PM) to a moderator (mod). Do not post any negative comments on the chat about what you read or see. If the mod feels a phone call to the Rescue Center is needed, the mod will make that phone call. Let the mods do their job. Please respect the mods who are volunteering here. They are here to make sure all viewers have a good experience. Mods will delete inappropriate posts and ban chat abusers as they deem necessary.
**Please do not use capital letters except for abbreviations. Your comment may be removed. Also, links or images deemed by to be offensive will be removed. If you wish to post an appropriate link, please ask a mod to accept a Private Message (PM) and PM a request to them to let you post the link. There are times that mods use capitals to get my attention.
**Use of language that is deemed inappropriate, including inappropriate words with characters replacing letters, will be removed. Do not use profanity, personal insults or other inappropriate comments. Continuously posting the same word, phrase, icon, etc., in rapid succession is not permitted. While good natured ribbing from established friends is acceptable when appropriate, behavior that makes other chat members uncomfortable is not acceptable.
**Please realize we are an international group of friends and words you deem suitable may be removed, due to cultural meanings. Please do not be offended by this.
**Do not use multiple user names. This is masquerading and the names will be removed. Mods are allowed to have a mod name and a chat only name.
**Please help protect mods a little! The moderators are human and do make mistakes that may not have been intentional. Please send a polite PM to the Mod if you feel their action was unfair. It is possible a simple explanation can resolve the issue.
**This is a safe, cool site, so let’s protect its environment. Please avoid all comments regarding animal abuse, declawing, alcohol or drugs and politics or your comment may be removed.
**For your safety, don’t post your email address or your Facebook name in chat as they can be viewed by the general public and non-members of FFRC chat. This could result in unwanted e-mails on contacts. As in all internet activities, be conscious of what personal information you post.
**Do not solicit donations to private parties or to other organizations. This chat is for Friends of Felines’ Rescue Center only! Please do not make posts in regards to personal need of funds. These types of posts should be put on your own personal FB page.
I thank you for your help with these matters.
Nyota continues to heal a bit each day. She gets twice daily treatments and tolerates them very well. She continues to be on antibiotics and pain meds. Two of her feet appear to be healing. The other two are still very sore, puffy and red. She is a wonderful patient!
I have a loss to let you about. Our wonderful beautiful Mama Calico Cat (Firehouse Cat) has gone to kitty heaven. She is our cat that was diagnosed with cancer in her ear. We had been able to delay the end results with meds but no longer. Mama lived an awesome life here--was always present to us. Her beautiful self is missed.
We had an adoption yesterday. Our mild CH Charmaine was adopted! And the really good news too---she went to the same home as Gavin, our other CH cat! They went to PA. She did good on the trip and was acclimating well last night to her new home, with Gavin following her around. Let the fun and games of brotherness/sisterness begin! I'm very happy for Charmaine.
Next Saturday is our FFRC surgery day. I believe alot of the kittens in the back Thumper's Room will be able to meet that 2 lb mark. That means those who are on hold will be able to get into their new homes that have been waiting!
Mark your calendar---this Weds. at 2:26 in the afternoon is a special super duper Flash Sale! It's a Warped Super Sale! No pictures will be taken of the items to show ahead of time. It's all a surprise! Lots of great items--4 big boxes! Mich will be here for the sale! We are very excited. Many thanks to Warp for these Flash Sale Items!
Just in case you are new, here are some of our FFRC links!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FofFRC
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ffrckittycam/
Twitter: twitter.com/ffrckittycam
Flickr: www.flikr.com/photos/fofrescue/
Website: fofrescue.org
Take care, enjoy this wonderful day.
