Does this group need a permanent host? [View all]

[Bolo Boffin]

From Skinner's post on group hosts:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1013434

If your group plays host to open debate on a particular topic, and welcomes a wide range of viewpoints, then the choice might not be so simple. If you select a Host, it needs to be someone who is trusted to be fair by people holding a wide range of viewpoints. You may decide that it is better not to assign anyone as the Host of your group, to avoid the risk that that person might use their power to benefit a particular viewpoint.

This group is not non-controversial and it is alson not a safe haven. Is there a need for a permanent host and is there anyone that can gain the trust of both sides?

Probably the best thing to do is to first explain why you think the group could benefit from either having or not having a permanent host, and then if you think we do need one, nominate someone from the other side of the aisle. If we can only nominate someone who agrees with us, then I'd say that was a strong argument for having no permanent host.

Remember, unlike forum hosts, group hosts have no term limit. This could be a lifetime post.

Here are the superpowers of a group host:

Group Hosts have the following abilities in their assigned groups:

•Lock thread (Reason: Violates this forum's Statement of Purpose)
Locks a thread when the OP is not on-topic for the group. An automatic notification will be dropped into the OP explaining why the thread was locked. The thread can only be unlocked by the Host who locked it.


•Lock thread (Reason not specified)
Locks a thread for an unspecified reason. An automatic notification will be dropped into the OP, but no reason for the lock will be provided. The thread can only be unlocked by the Host who locked it.


•Pin & lock thread
Pins a thread to the top of the group and simultaneously locks it. An automatic notification will be dropped into the OP, but no reason for the lock will be provided. The thread can be unpinned by any Host, but can only be unlocked by the Host who locked it.


•Pin thread
Pins a thread to the top of the group, where it will remain until it is unpinned. The thread can be unpinned by any Host.


•Block a member from the group
Blocks a member from posting in the group. The member will be automatically notified by DU Mail. Members can be unblocked by any Host.


•Make a member a Host of the group
Creates a new group Host. The selected member will be automatically notified by DU Mail. Members can only be removed as a Host by Hosts who are listed above them in the hierarchy.


•Remove a Host of the group
Removes a Host. Hosts can only remove Hosts who are listed below them in the hierarchy

Is there anyone on the other side of the aisle from you that you would trust to be on the top of the hierarchy?