Whats required to become a moderator?
03-13-2008, 08:43 PM
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A certain level of maturity is the first thing. A good ability to convey your thoughts in written form in a constructive manner, a willingness to help others with little to no tangible benefit, a level head, a specialty or area of expertise currently needed on the staff, experience to share, the ability to rise above petty differences and not take things personally. Free time to devote to moderating your section/s.
Finally, not asking a question about becoming a moderator
Finally, not asking a question about becoming a moderator
03-13-2008, 08:53 PM
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Not asking about it is the first step. Administrators typically look for long time outstanding members who frequently visit the board. A person that helps others out to the best of their knowledge, and aren't afraid to ask for help when needed. Persons who get along well with others, and are quick to help settle an argument or prevent one if possible. Just your all around good samaritan. On another forum I'm on, the mods played an April fools prank on us. Some of them banned themselves and created a controversy about why they were banned. The other mods then posted up a Moderator Application thread to try to find some replacements for the ones who were banned. I fell for the joke, and submitted my application, which was more so of a series of questions that were asked that I answered. Next thing I know, I'm asked by the admin if I would still be interested in becoming a mod. I said yes I am, and he made it so.
Point is, you pretty much have to have luck on your side. Becoming a mod is no easy task, unless the current staff already happens to know you personally.
Point is, you pretty much have to have luck on your side. Becoming a mod is no easy task, unless the current staff already happens to know you personally.
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03-13-2008, 09:04 PM
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How often do you need to be in front of the computer?
I've found myself a few times actually falling asleep on here at 3 am searching for who knows what. (thats what I meant by drool out of the mouth, as in falling asleep, someone informed me that might come off as sounding rude the way I worded that).
I'm just wondering how involved it is, what Cyphur said seems to sum it up pretty good.
Also wondering because some moderators seem in a bad mood. Is there a time limit you have to put in per day?
I think if there were a better understanding between users and moderators things MIGHT go smoother, maybe not.
I've found myself a few times actually falling asleep on here at 3 am searching for who knows what. (thats what I meant by drool out of the mouth, as in falling asleep, someone informed me that might come off as sounding rude the way I worded that).
I'm just wondering how involved it is, what Cyphur said seems to sum it up pretty good.
Also wondering because some moderators seem in a bad mood. Is there a time limit you have to put in per day?
I think if there were a better understanding between users and moderators things MIGHT go smoother, maybe not.
03-13-2008, 09:15 PM
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How often do you need to be in front of the computer?
I've found myself a few times actually falling asleep on here at 3 am searching for who knows what. (thats what I meant by drool out of the mouth, as in falling asleep, someone informed me that might come off as sounding rude the way I worded that).
I'm just wondering how involved it is, what Cyphur said seems to sum it up pretty good.
Also wondering because some moderators seem in a bad mood. Is there a time limit you have to put in per day?
I think if there were a better understanding between users and moderators things MIGHT go smoother, maybe not.
I've found myself a few times actually falling asleep on here at 3 am searching for who knows what. (thats what I meant by drool out of the mouth, as in falling asleep, someone informed me that might come off as sounding rude the way I worded that).
I'm just wondering how involved it is, what Cyphur said seems to sum it up pretty good.
Also wondering because some moderators seem in a bad mood. Is there a time limit you have to put in per day?
I think if there were a better understanding between users and moderators things MIGHT go smoother, maybe not.
03-13-2008, 11:41 PM
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I already said that was me at night reading hours of posts using the search feature, I think I fell asleep on the keyboard at 3am. I said it may not have been worded right but hopefully people see the point, and that is staying on the computer too long.
03-13-2008, 11:48 PM
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A "cheque?" We call them check's here ....dictionary.com, and $2,000 to install or $4,500 for one to be installed is retarted, and I believe a village is looking for you guys.
INSTALLED????..how about DO IT YOURSELF! But again, it does not cost 2k to install one.
What "carrier" this guy has? Its a 3-series carrier, thats what all stock ones are. It was ALL already cover before the wonder twins came in here with their A4 bable.
Peace,
Craig.
INSTALLED????..how about DO IT YOURSELF! But again, it does not cost 2k to install one.
What "carrier" this guy has? Its a 3-series carrier, thats what all stock ones are. It was ALL already cover before the wonder twins came in here with their A4 bable.
Peace,
Craig.
How is the info wrong newb? Wrong like you were saying he could go through the traps in third when he clearly stated he had an M6 newb? And you don't have a damn clue about financial advice when you have an A4 with preload and doesn't snap ring gears. But you want him to **** away money in a 10-bolt that will break ANYWAY. Damn newbs. 
Do YOU have an M6, have you even broken a rear? If not then STFU
newb.
Thanks,
Craig.
Do YOU have an M6, have you even broken a rear? If not then STFU
newb.Thanks,
Craig.
But he's probably a buddy of someone and we can just sweep this under the carpet right?
03-14-2008, 12:18 AM
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And posts from you in that thread:
This is just an attempt to drum up meandmyls1 supporters. Whatever works for you. I offered advice for OP not to waste money in a 10-bolt, you wanto to scream bloody murder and throw names around. And yes you're a newb, deal with it.
Peace,
Craig.
Peace,
Craig.
03-14-2008, 12:29 AM
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And posts from you in that thread:
This is just an attempt to drum up meandmyls1 supporters. Whatever works for you. I offered advice for OP not to waste money in a 10-bolt, you wanto to scream bloody murder and throw names around. And yes you're a newb, deal with it.
Peace,
Craig.
This is just an attempt to drum up meandmyls1 supporters. Whatever works for you. I offered advice for OP not to waste money in a 10-bolt, you wanto to scream bloody murder and throw names around. And yes you're a newb, deal with it.
Peace,
Craig.
Director, is that wanna be moderator?
Thanks for the two points, like I give a **** really.
I'll go to every wifi coffee shop it takes to keep creating new email addresses and new accounts, how will you ban that?
Thats pretty cleaver the way you bring an arguement about one god damned word in one post and make me look out to be in the wrong.
You're a dick period. And may all the moderators band together to keep you in the right. Dick.
03-14-2008, 02:18 AM
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Am I a newb, or is this my fifth account? hmmm What do you know about me other than the fact I have 50 or something posts, nothing.
Director, is that wanna be moderator?
Thanks for the two points, like I give a **** really.
I'll go to every wifi coffee shop it takes to keep creating new email addresses and new accounts, how will you ban that?
Thats pretty cleaver the way you bring an arguement about one god damned word in one post and make me look out to be in the wrong.
You're a dick period. And may all the moderators band together to keep you in the right. Dick.
Director, is that wanna be moderator?
Thanks for the two points, like I give a **** really.
I'll go to every wifi coffee shop it takes to keep creating new email addresses and new accounts, how will you ban that?
Thats pretty cleaver the way you bring an arguement about one god damned word in one post and make me look out to be in the wrong.
You're a dick period. And may all the moderators band together to keep you in the right. Dick.
lol