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4th Oct 2016, 12:28 PM
	sladesounds Turning rebellion into money since 1962 Member since Nov 2009 6560 Points Moderator	Lee, as you know from our previous correspondence, the admins/mods are aware of the issues this problem is causing some users. As said the bottom line is finding a solution as to what will really work. You state the category "Europe" is defunct, I can guarantee that several will argue that it is not. It looks like some of the site coding will have to be changed by OC to come up with an acceptable working solution. It is a pain, and I also would like the situation resolved but a quick fix is not the answer. It must be remembered that the site is free for members and run & funded by the admins in their own time at their own cost. Any coding changes etc. are done by OC on his own in his free time. I appreciate Jake has boycotted the site over this issue and I think that is a bit drastic but that is his choice. However, I can't see his actions resulting in an overnight fix being found. I understand what you are saying about how this site has grown. I agree with you. However, the beauty of the site is you can pick and choose what you want - me, I only really use LPs and CDs, most of the rest passes me by as I have no interest in train tickets, video games or crisp packets. From day one 45Worlds has been marketed as a "collectors site" not a "music collectors site". It just happens that the first (and most prominent) items were music related (LPs, 78s & CDs). The point scoring game you refer to will apply to some even if the site becomes streamlined, it happens on 45cat. IMHO it happens on all sites where individuals like to be seen as superusers, top dogs or whatever they want to call themselves. Here I think that the reason 50% of the "top" 25 scorers are Mods has little to do with them being Mods. It is based on what they contribute to the site. It just happens those with the most time to input to the site also happen to be those with the most time to "mod" the site, hence their appointment. I can assure you on the mod side we police each other as much as any other user and we would not allow a mod to manipulate the site to improve their standing. The modding is time consuming and I am sure if you have the time and the inclination to become a mod, then admins would be delighted to have you on board; your knowledge and entries are always factual and accurate. Edited by moderator on 29th Oct 2016, 7:26 AM