History of Feminism
In reply to the discussion: Not for Nothing ... but, Am I the Only One to think that it is a travesty that of ALL the times [View all]theHandpuppet
(19,964 posts)I also don't think names of the poster or group should be visible and only the post should be judged. However, I would not be in favor of doing away with hosts. I agree there are abuses of the system but a lot of that (IMHO) stems from hosts not enforcing the SOP. On the other hand, hosts can serve an important function in keeping a group "on topic" and from getting hijacked, as it were.
I host only a small group (Appalachia group) but should any problems arise I am glad to be there should someone need to bring an issue to my attention. Hosts of small groups also post a lot to keep those spaces going. Should any trolls descend upon us, I at least have the ability to lock a thread until the issue can be further discussed. I've never had to use these particular hosting abilities but I consider it a serious responsibility.