How to become a Mod?

[Mgamer20o0]

I'm thinking you have to take some oath swearing you'll work long hours, take plenty of jabs, a nominal amount of abuse, and do it all for free.

free..... i think not......

 

[Grins]

Don't forget the human sacrifice! :headbang2:

Hmmm so that is what happens to people we don't see post again?

 

[Rbishop]

Is that offensive to a mod? I didn't post it but didn't niko or dangerdoll or someone else say that mods don't take posts to feelings?

Not at all trying to pick on you, of course that was a demoting post and such, but I'm just really... I have no idea... picky I guess :grinyes:

For me, I didn't think it was a demoting post, ILB. I was just curious if he really thought Mods have low self esteem, or he forgot to put some smiley there to help set the content.

Since he is a Mod at another site, it would be somewhat odd to judge all of us like that unless he feels that way about himself or has some other meaning behind the statement. I actually thought it was kind of funny.

 

[Fungi]

mods rule.

More like Rod's mule... :

 

[wesleydnunder]

One requirement is very low self-esteem.

Mark

Care to explain that remark, or would you prefer I just delete the post?

ummmmm... what?

I am sure that Mark means it in an entirely self-effacing way. He is a mod on another site.

we don't take sides which is of utmost importance, ILB, everyone has feelings when seemingly targeted, don't you agree? I think here, I know I am more wondering why being a mod equates to very low self-esteem. I thought I was fine... and wonder what would bring one to such a judgement.

I'm not sure if I said that "mod's don't take posts to feelings" but I certainly did try to clear the meaning of the statement up in my last post to the best of what I could make of it, ILB. What is it that you are unclear about?

For me, I didn't think it was a demoting post, ILB. I was just curious if he really thought Mods have low self esteem, or he forgot to put some smiley there to help set the content.

Since he is a Mod at another site, it would be somewhat odd to judge all of us like that unless he feels that way about himself or has some other meaning behind the statement. I actually thought it was kind of funny.

Sorry guys. My sick sense of humor asserting itself again. It was really meant as a joke. I was pulling a leg and it came off in my hand. As was pointed out, I'm a mod on another site, so it would point at me as much as anyone else had that been my intent. Thanks for the support, Susan. Again it was just a poor attempt at humor. Forgot the smiley, Bob...:grinyes:

Mark

 

[nickmcmechan]

I have a couple of questions about Mods and Moderating:

- how long do you have to be 'on-site'? I mean, is there a rota or something, do you have to sign up to being on for a min time each week or something?

- who is God Mod?. There must be a most Senior surely?

- what happen's when a Mod misbehaves?

- and who is the longest serving around here?...who started up AC and when?

 

[nickmcmechan]

oh and i'm not sure i saw the original quesiton answered:

- do you approach people to become a mod or do they approach you

- the criteria seem almost vague, are there behind the scenes discussions to talk about an application?

 

[Reefscape]

I have a couple of questions about Mods and Moderating:

- how long do you have to be 'on-site'? I mean, is there a rota or something, do you have to sign up to being on for a min time each week or something?

<<There is no set time scale or anything like that. With regards to participation, obviously a certain ammount of time is good to be active on the forums>>

- who is God Mod?. There must be a most Senior surely?

<<Neoprodigy>>

- what happen's when a Mod misbehaves?

<<Moderators really just normal members who have extra access and duty's. All staff, as do members, have to abide by the Terms Of Service that we all agreed to when signing up to Aquaria Central>>

- and who is the longest serving around here?...who started up AC and when?

<<Neoprodigy started Aquaria Central, as you see it now, in August 08th 2006, previously, he was a member since early 2000>>

oh and i'm not sure i saw the original quesiton answered:

- do you approach people to become a mod or do they approach you

<<Your approached by a global moderator>>

- the criteria seem almost vague, are there behind the scenes discussions to talk about an application?

<<Yes, certainly >>

As above Nick...

Niko

 

[nickmcmechan]

cheers niko thanks, cleared up some mysteries for me, and added more (behind the scenes discussions...)

I think we need mulder and sculley on this one, i'm convinced bob (aka rbishop) is an alein, i'm sure his avatar really is his hand...atnixon does not sleep...is he a two headed alien?...the mysteries and conspiracies.....

 

[Blueiz]

Bob does have his secrets....lol

To refernece the above concering time being on the board as well as applications, there are no applications, and the time on the board is looked at. Length of time being a member, amt of time spent on the forums, as well as participation in the forums and personal character on the forums. The later two of those holding a bit more importance than the time being a member, however all three go hand in hand.

The board is about ten years old, if my memory serves me correctly.

Blue