i have a few questions for the mods

[unvmyplecos]

i have recently acquired the posistion of a forum mod at a small forum and i want some suggestions. sorry but its like a private forum so, cant link you to it.

[Reefscape]

Suggestions on what, mate?

[unvmyplecos]

how to conduct myself, general rules my relationship with my fellow members etc. anything that would be helpful

[Reefscape]

You have to approach everything with an inpartial mind mainly, not let personal feelings dictate how you act or moderate....

You have to relax and enjoy being a member of staff, because if you are not enjoying it, then maybe its not the role for you....

Always try and keep a level head when approaching situations.....

ALWAYS remember, that even though your a staff member, your STILL a member....

Always be courteous, concider other peoples feelings

Be prepared for people to dislike you....not a nice thought, but, some people on forums really dont like staff members for their own reasons, cant be helped...

Remember that your only human ( except me of course, as i am robot, built into Aquariacentral.com's software infrastructure ;) )

[unvmyplecos]

ahhhh.... so i should aim for a kind, level headed, fair yet firm robot built into the infrastructure of OUR (not my) forum

[captaincaveman9]

to sum it up for Reef, be a butthead, but be one to EVERYONE :D Just kidding ;)

[Rbishop]

Stay loose...always remember there are three sides to a story between two people...

[Mgamer20o0]

http://www.seorefugee.com/seoblog/2007/02/16/10-mistakes-that-will-kill-a-forum/

[unvmyplecos]

thanks mg!!! ill keep that in mind bob i see you 2 are very succesful and admire you..... you too niko

[Reefscape]

http://www.seorefugee.com/seoblog/2007/02/16/10-mistakes-that-will-kill-a-forum/


Thats a good link Gamer....

[Mgamer20o0]

thanks i stole it from cheech

[unvmyplecos]

lol.....for blood splatter like that you must have beat him up HARD poor ole cheech

[Reefscape]

What, Cheech has good educational links???? Dang it....why does he only send me the bizarre and wierd links then?? Guess he just wants me to suffer huh??

[Mgamer20o0]

ill answer you in pm lol

[judgemax]

The best advice I could give, Is remember some things are better handled behind the scenes:) Emails and PMs can solve tons!

I was a mod at a dog breed forum for awhile, and loved it! make sure its something you love, and that you are willing to put in time, and research to provide the best answers available as well!! When your a mod, people listen to what you have to say( whether they want to admit it or not) !!

[unvmyplecos]

thanks judge max

[groovitudedude]

I'm not really a mod, so you don't have to listen to me, but I have found that I respect a moderator a lot more when they handle a situation maturely. One time I came across a couple of mods on another site for a different hobby that were hypocrites.... didn't respect those guys at all. Firm yet polite seems to get the job done I think.

[Dangerdoll]

one important thing is to be able to see a situation from several different angels and each solution may not be necessarily be what you wish it to be, but it's got to be the most fairest between all parties.

Just like all members may not think the best of you, you might not think the best of some members, but with that thought, you should still maintain this highest degree of fairness, being about to remove your personal feelings and come to the fairest solution for all members as well as for the site.

the balance should be supreme.

[unvmyplecos]

thanks groove...... and double d thanks ill take that advice coming from such an old, er i mean early member

[Dangerdoll]

:omg: ouch!! LOL

[Reefscape]

OLD is correct....LOL

[Dangerdoll]

:swear:

*cough, cough*
that is NOT the way to be :D

[unvmyplecos]

im doing what a mod does best stating facts

[Rbishop]

DD isn't old..just celebrating the 14th or 15th anniversary of going over the hill...

[Mgamer20o0]

dang dd you should ban them all teach them a lessen

[Reefscape]

SHe loves us too much Gamer too do that...despite her age....LOL

[dougall]

SHe loves us too much Gamer
sure she's not faking?

[Dangerdoll]

OMG you guys will suffer in secret ways.... when you least expect it, that's when you should ;)

[unvmyplecos]

but, but, i barely know you enough to suffer a wraith from you!!!

[murraycod]

I'll throw my two bobs worth in, mate.
I'm a bit older..NOT OLD...and hadn't used a computer, but really love this forum.
I have to read posts from computer savvy people five times, because there's no punctuation or correct use of grammer. BUT, I'm realizing that that's not bad, its different, its new communication. I didn't even know what LOL meant until two days ago. I had to ring the library an hour away....you should have heard the staff laugh. Till then I'd assumed it was a fishy term I'd decipher if I just hung in long enough!
Anyway, all the pros have helped you out. I just thought I'd offer a view which might represent members who at times feel intimidated.
Reef's got the idea.....patience, level-headed.....helping to make even silly old blokes feel part of things is a very special ability.
Cheers
Greg PS Next thing you know I'll have worked out how to attach one of those smiley face things! LOL

[Lupin]

Remember that your only human ( except me of course, as i am robot, built into Aquariacentral.com's software infrastructure ;) )
I don't believe you, Niko. You have a heart even if it froze. A robot doesn't and you have no proof you are a robot.:banhim:

[Reefscape]

LOL.....i dont have a heart and i lack emotion...thus a robot...the only time i feel anything is when AC has a power surge...it gives me a buzz in the core... ;)

[unvmyplecos]

lol

[unvmyplecos]

lol thanks murray

[Dixon]

the only other bits of info i can offer you is tap the resource that is the other mods from the site, they will let you know the score on the actions of moderating the forum.
also use common sense when dealing with members as this can sometimes go out the window in what can be heated situations in some instances.

[unvmyplecos]

hey dixon, ive never seen you around before... isnt that strange? anyway thanks for the advice

[Lupin]

LOL.....i dont have a heart and i lack emotion...thus a robot...the only time i feel anything is when AC has a power surge...it gives me a buzz in the core... ;)
Ooooohhh...He said he has a heart made of ice and now no heart? Ha ha hee hee!!!:rofl:

[Reefscape]

Ooooohhh...He said he has a heart made of ice and now no heart? Ha ha hee hee!!!:rofl:


I have to at least try and blend in with humanoid's...

[unvmyplecos]

ive never seen proof of your existence niko thus i must believe the rumors