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General Discussion => Moderation Discussion => Topic started by: Esna Pitoojee on 19 Apr 2010, 08:41

Title: How to become a mod?
Post by: Esna Pitoojee on 19 Apr 2010, 08:41

Is there a method or paractice to assigning new mods (i.e., internal ballot among the current modship, an application thread, something like that?)

And yes, before anyone asks, I'm wondering because I'd like to be a mod, but also to prevent this section from being clogged with "I can haz mod?" threads.

Title: Re: How to become a mod?
Post by: Silver Night on 19 Apr 2010, 09:46

Internal poll. It is, so far, more of a we'll call you kinda thing. Maybe if we are looking to expand at some point, we will announce that we are looking for volunteers. There is nothing wrong with making it known you are interested in being a mod, though, ofc.

Primarily we are trying to be careful that we pick people who have a very good grip on what we are trying to do with this forum. Enforcing rules is one thing, trying to encourage a specific culture is altogether trickier.

Title: Re: How to become a mod?
Post by: Silver Night on 19 Apr 2010, 16:20

I want to add that participation helps indicate who might make a good candidate for us.

Title: Re: How to become a mod?
Post by: lallara zhuul on 20 Apr 2010, 04:09

Seems logical, if your demeanor while using the forums is compatible with that of the mod team it is easier to break you in if you are offered the job.

Title: Re: How to become a mod?
Post by: Ashar Kor-Azor on 20 Apr 2010, 10:13

Ooh, there's a breaking-in procedure?

Do you have to do that as part of the initiation? I'll bet you have to knock over a pawn shop or something.

Title: Re: How to become a mod?
Post by: Sofia Roseburn on 20 Apr 2010, 11:49

Quote from: Ashar Kor-Azor on 20 Apr 2010, 10:13

Ooh, there's a breaking-in procedure?

Do you have to do that as part of the initiation? I'll bet you have to knock over a pawn shop or something.

Use > brick on > window.

Title: Re: How to become a mod?
Post by: Havohej on 20 Apr 2010, 11:56

Quote from: Sofia Roseburn on 20 Apr 2010, 11:49

Use > brick on > window.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGAs-i32t5c

Title: Re: How to become a mod?
Post by: Ashar Kor-Azor on 21 Apr 2010, 04:52

So basically, we have to steal some shit to benefit the forum.

*Gets wrecking ball, mounts on crane, swings crane into side of Hewlett Packard building.*

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