How do you become a mod?

RedImperator · Post by **RedImperator** » 2004-01-26 06:10pm

Usually when a new mod is needed, the other mods will discuss possible candidates until a consensus forms. The candidates are exclusively long-term members who've made significant contributions to the board and have stable enough personalities that they won't abuse their power. It helps if the member in question is one of the resident "experts" on whatever topic is discussed in the forum in question. The Horsemen are selected for the same basic criteria, except replace "interest in the topic" with sadism. In all cases, Darth Wong has the final word.

Supermods are promoted from among the ranks of the mods.

There are also mini-mods, who run private forums. Usually they're the person who spearheaded the effort to get the forum created, or someone selected by the members of that forum.

It should be noted that post count and seniority aren't direct factors in selecting a mod (though to have made "significant contributions", a member would have a fairly high post count and a lot of time on the board). As a matter of fact, of the top ten posters, only 3 are full mods, and one of them is Darth Wong.

As for becoming a mod yourself, I wouldn't hold your breath. Right now the mod staff is fairly stable and there's already an informal list of deserving candidates for mod positions should a vacancy open up or a new forum be added.

Queeb Salaron · Post by **Queeb Salaron** » 2004-01-26 06:16pm

RedImperator wrote:As for becoming a mod yourself, I wouldn't hold your breath. Right now the mod staff is fairly stable and there's already an informal list of deserving candidates for mod positions should a vacancy open up or a new forum be added.

Any talk of making this list public?

RedImperator · Post by **RedImperator** » 2004-01-26 06:21pm

Queeb Salaron wrote:
RedImperator wrote:As for becoming a mod yourself, I wouldn't hold your breath. Right now the mod staff is fairly stable and there's already an informal list of deserving candidates for mod positions should a vacancy open up or a new forum be added.
Any talk of making this list public?

Well, it's not so much a list as there have been discussions about potential new moderators and names have come up.

And no.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-01-26 06:22pm

I'm not on it am I?

RedImperator · Post by **RedImperator** » 2004-01-26 06:24pm

Straha wrote:I'm not on it am I?

Oh yeah. You're on the top of the list. Actually, they're talking about bumping you straight to supermod. Maybe admin.

Darth Wong is actually considering giving you the password to the database. That's how high on the list you are.

Queeb Salaron · Post by **Queeb Salaron** » 2004-01-26 06:25pm

Straha wrote:I'm not on it am I?

No, you probably are. Which is why they're keeping it a secret. They're afraid of a general revolt.

Guardsman Bass · Post by **Guardsman Bass** » 2004-01-26 06:34pm

Admiral Valdemar wrote:
Guardsman Bass wrote:
Rogue 9 wrote:*Points at the n00b and laughs.*

Fuck off asshole. cause I honestly don't know. Plus this is the only board I am currently set up on right now.
Down, boy. It's a light hearted gesture, chill.

Sorry, I was a little pissy. Found out that in addition to a three minute speech that I have to give on Thursday(which I haven't written yet), I have to give a 2 minute impromptu speech, and a 10 minute interview(this is for an extracurricular activity). On top of that, out of the blue my chemistry teacher decided we should do 26 problems on problems involving the solubility product constant, and I have no idea how to do them(plus the text book is highly user-belligerent).

Queeb Salaron · Post by **Queeb Salaron** » 2004-01-26 06:39pm

Guardsman Bass wrote: Sorry, I was a little pissy. Found out that in addition to a three minute speech that I have to give on Thursday(which I haven't written yet), I have to give a 2 minute impromptu speech, and a 10 minute interview(this is for an extracurricular activity). On top of that, out of the blue my chemistry teacher decided we should do 26 problems on problems involving the solubility product constant, and I have no idea how to do them(plus the text book is highly user-belligerent).

::Unbuckles flamethrower, signals flamewarriors to stand down::

At ease, boys. Just another angsty teen.

::Hides the sharp objects::

Guardsman Bass · Post by **Guardsman Bass** » 2004-01-26 06:41pm

Queeb Salaron wrote:
Guardsman Bass wrote: Sorry, I was a little pissy. Found out that in addition to a three minute speech that I have to give on Thursday(which I haven't written yet), I have to give a 2 minute impromptu speech, and a 10 minute interview(this is for an extracurricular activity). On top of that, out of the blue my chemistry teacher decided we should do 26 problems on problems involving the solubility product constant, and I have no idea how to do them(plus the text book is highly user-belligerent).
::Unbuckles flamethrower, signals flamewarriors to stand down::

At ease, boys. Just another angsty teen.

::Hides the sharp objects::

Oh, now I feel so young and naive.

Stravo · Post by **Stravo** » 2004-01-26 06:42pm

Straha wrote:I'm not on it am I?

We started a poll in the mod forum.

Guardsman Bass · Post by **Guardsman Bass** » 2004-01-26 06:44pm

Stravo wrote:
Straha wrote:I'm not on it am I?
We started a poll in the mod forum.

what is this "mod forum" that you speak of?

Guardsman Bass · Post by **Guardsman Bass** » 2004-01-26 06:46pm

Gah! Don't respond to that last post! I really should check the forum list before I post

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-01-26 06:52pm

RedImperator wrote:
Straha wrote:I'm not on it am I?
Oh yeah. You're on the top of the list. Actually, they're talking about bumping you straight to supermod. Maybe admin.

Darth Wong is actually considering giving you the password to the database. That's how high on the list you are.

Captin' The Sarcasm Meter Broke, I canna detect the truth in there!

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-01-26 06:52pm

Stravo wrote:
Straha wrote:I'm not on it am I?
We started a poll in the mod forum.

Oh dear... would it be possible to PM me the results when done?

EDIT: Assuming you weren't toying with the person whose username vageuly rhymes with you.

IndustrialNoise · Post by **IndustrialNoise** » 2004-01-26 06:53pm

Just so you know, that little "edit" button that's next to the "quote" button is so you can edit your own posts, rather than making a new one, like you just did.

Edit: that was to Guardsman Bass, damn people posting faster than me.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2004-01-26 07:06pm

RedImperator wrote:
Straha wrote:I'm not on it am I?
Oh yeah. You're on the top of the list. Actually, they're talking about bumping you straight to supermod. Maybe admin.

Darth Wong is actually considering giving you the password to the database. That's how high on the list you are.

Still in that bad mood, eh, Imp?

My poor sarcasm detector... *sniff*

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2004-01-26 07:07pm

Guardsman Bass wrote:
Stravo wrote:
Straha wrote:I'm not on it am I?
We started a poll in the mod forum.
what is this "mod forum" that you speak of?

A magic land where your ass can't get in.

Queeb Salaron · Post by **Queeb Salaron** » 2004-01-26 07:11pm

Spanky The Dolphin wrote:A magic land where your ass can't get in.

Are you saying that those who can't get into the mod forum have big asses?

<Urge to kill.... rising....>

Lord Pounder · Post by **Lord Pounder** » 2004-01-26 07:12pm

Fuck who'd want to be a moderator here? Thhis place attracts trolls like flys to sticky paper. I'd never trust myself with modship. I have a tendency to take things with people here quite personally and i can think of a few members who might torture where i to have any power of them. As it is i get by with random insults at opportune times.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2004-01-26 07:14pm

Queeb Salaron wrote:
Spanky The Dolphin wrote:A magic land where your ass can't get in.

Are you saying that those who can't get into the mod forum have big asses?

<Urge to kill.... rising....>

Replace "where" with "which," actually.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2004-01-26 07:15pm

Lord Pounder wrote:Fuck who'd want to be a moderator here? Thhis place attracts trolls like flys to sticky paper. I'd never trust myself with modship. I have a tendency to take things with people here quite personally and i can think of a few members who might torture where i to have any power of them. As it is i get by with random insults at opportune times.

Been a mod at a few forums in the past, fairly small ones set up by mates and the like. Can't say it was an amazing experience, I'd much rather avoid the hassle despite my previous inkling to be one at SB.com years ago.

Howedar · Post by **Howedar** » 2004-01-26 07:24pm

I wouldn't mind myself, but I'm not exactly chomping at the bit. The idea of locking spammy threads does kinda give me a boner though.

Why are you reading this? Do you think the above was a joke? Well you're wrong.
Okay, you're right. So sue me.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2004-01-26 07:25pm

Howedar wrote:I wouldn't mind myself, but I'm not exactly chomping at the bit. The idea of locking spammy threads does kinda give me a boner though.

Why are you reading this? Do you think the above was a joke? Well you're wrong.
Okay, you're right. So sue me.

My lawyers are already hard at work.

aerius · Post by **aerius** » 2004-01-26 07:26pm

Being a mod sucks, though the death threats can be pretty amusing at times. Oh, and to be mod you fill out & submit the application form and they'll get back to you eventually.

Howedar · Post by **Howedar** » 2004-01-26 07:26pm

Admiral Valdemar wrote:My lawyers are already hard at work.

SHIT!

Uh oh, now I want to lock a thread cause of my own activity