I am looking for someone to add as a co-host to this forum.

[A HERETIC I AM]

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Hello regulars!

As many of you are aware, I have been the host of this forum for a little over 7 years now. I recently had job change which tends to occupy a lot of time, as well as the fact that I am just not that active on DU any longer.

While I usually check this site at least once a day, I do not always read this forum, so I'm hoping one of you would like to volunteer to be a second set of eyes.

Those of you that are regular readers and/or posters will know that I am not in any way heavy handed in hosting this forum. I do not recall ever locking a thread and I only blocked one DU'er who had her account flagged for review by the admins shortly after and has not posted in 6 years!

The way I look at the responsibilities of Host is pretty simple and I mentioned it in the post I linked above, back in 2018;

The reasons I might see fit to lock or otherwise interfere with a thread or post is if it deliberately attempts to promote a specific security or investment. In other words, posts that say "You need to buy stock in XYZ company RIGHT NOW!!" are over the top, as I think most of you would agree.

On the other hand, a post that said "You should check out XYZ company! They seem to be ready for a huge upswing (or whatever) and here's why", THAT would be perfectly fine, in my view.

Telling someone to make a specific purchase or execute a particular trade are things to avoid. Pointing out a trend or offering research to back up an opinion is a different story, and that is the point I'm trying to make.

I explain my logic a bit further in that post.


So...my intentions are and have been simply to act like a Border Collie! Keep things moving along (Which they pretty much do by themselves, anyway!), don't let anything stray too far afield and keep the wolves at bay. Keep the ridiculous to a minimum and the wolves and the obnoxious outside the door. I think it is in the interest of all participants that this forum stay grounded in reality, eschew hyperbole and absurdity, promote accuracy and stay as close to the "Statement of Purpose" as is practical;

Discuss matters of personal finance and investing, share advice and ideas to improve your financial situation, and learn about personal finance and investing.

We really do have very little of any kind of content that falls outside of the SOP, so that's why I've never had to lock a thread. On the rare occasion I might have an issue with a post I will message the member directly and ask them to alter or modify their post (and fully explain why I am asking) so as not to call undue attention or embarrassment. That has worked pretty well. Also have enjoyed the occasional notifications of a couple other members who PM me when they see something I should be aware of.

I think it's time for another set of eyes however, for no other reason than what I mentioned above. I'm not able to pay as close attention as I used to and I don't want that to be a disservice to this group.

Being a co-host does not require 24/7 monitoring, not by any stretch. Just read the OP's quickly every other day or so and make sure the Chicken Little types aren't running the asylum!

So.....

Any takers? If you would like to be a co-host, you can say so in this thread and/or PM me directly. It pays bugger all, and no one will think any better or worse of you for it! (LOL) I would give preference to individuals with either direct professional experience in the Financial Industry or at least people well versed in the various types of securities available to the casual investor. In other words, people that know the difference between yield rate and coupon rate on a bond!

I look forward to reading whatever you all have to say.

Highest regards, and may all your trades be net gains.

Paul.