Re: 3rd RfD: Mass-deletion of moderated groups without a moderator

On 12/03/2025 22:12, Keith Thompson wrote:

D Finnigan <dog_cow@macgui.com> writes:
[...]

This group could be a candidate for an MVI. When's the last time there
was an MVI for comp.lang.c.moderated?

 I had to look it up: an MVI is a Moderator Vacancy Investigation.
There's no need for an investigation.
 I've been exchanging emails with the previous moderator.

Been there; done that; how d'you like the t-shirt?

He's too
busy to take up moderation duties again, but he still has the
account and is willing to hand it off.  We've also been discussing
it in comp.lang.c.  One user in comp.lang.c has expressed interest
in having comp.lang.c.moderated revived as an active newsgroup.
Several others have not necessarily advocated reviving it, but
would participate if it were revived (I'm in that category myself).

If the group were actively (i.e. promptly) moderated, I too would be in that category.

It's likely that one or more people would be willing to serve as
co-moderators (nobody has volunteered to take on 100% of moderation
duties).

Count me in for 4½%. I think Tim would be willing, too.
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