Moderator Qualifications

voodooboy · #1 (**permalink**) 11-20-2003, 02:05 PM

I checked through the break room and didn't see anything about this, so I thought I would ask.

What does it take to be a Moderator? Do you have to have a certain amount of posts? Do you have to write an article or two? Do you have to be a close personal friend of Brittany's? What does it take?

I am sure I am not the only one who would be interested in being a moderator. So common, spill it...

christoefar · #2 (**permalink**) 11-20-2003, 02:22 PM

Yep, I would also like to become a Moderator.
So your not the only one.

Don't think it's gonna happen, I e-mailed Brittany and she said they where not looking for any new Moderators.

'O' well *sigh*

matauri · #3 (**permalink**) 11-20-2003, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ghstdrgns

What does it take to be a Moderator?

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Do you have to have a certain amount of posts?

<<< points to the left

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Do you have to write an article or two?

Tick ! Done !

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Do you have to be a close personal friend of Brittany's?

Welll..I don't think she hates me...but she still hasn't invited me for coffee yet! ;-)

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What does it take?

Ever thought of a bribe? Flowers & Jewellry I hear works :-)

Good Luck! :-)

Cindy

carju1 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-20-2003, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Matauri

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Originally Posted by ghstdrgns

What does it take to be a Moderator? Do you have to have a certain amount of posts?

<<< points to the left

It helps :)

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Do you have to write an article or two?
Tick ! Done !

Yep me too. Haven't seen yours yet Cindy where/what/when????

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Do you have to be a close personal friend of Brittany's?
Welll..I don't think she hates me...but she still hasn't invited me for coffee yet!

She likes me then hates me on a regular basis but I know where she hides the chocolate powder.

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What does it take?
Ever thought of a bribe? Flowers & Jewellry I hear works ?

Yep I got in early so gold was good enough. I hear its a full carat diamond at least now-a-days plus something nice of course for all the other Mods to put in a good word for you :))) No really you have to sign in blood that you will be part of Brittany's scheme to take over the world.

Alternatively ghstdrgns (and anyone else) send Brittany an e-mail explaining your skill set and she'll put you on the list and you never know next time she needs someone for a particular forum you may get a call. Mean while keep posting good info and become an active helpful part of the WPW family. I think most Mods were MVP's before becoming Mods and most of the members respect well reasoned argument, good info and a good post far more than they respect a simple MOD logo.

Julian

matauri · #5 (**permalink**) 11-20-2003, 05:43 PM

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Yep me too. Haven't seen yours yet Cindy where/what/when????

Don't get too excited, hasn't got the nod from the powers that be yet :-)

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plus something nice of course for all the other Mods to put in a good word for you :)))

I hear a box of kleenex will suffice for some ;-)

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Originally Posted by carju1

most of the members respect well reasoned argument, good info and a good post far more than they respect a simple MOD logo.

I thought we paid homage at your feet ;-)
But seriously, he is right. More respect for content :-)

Cindy

Cindy

carju1 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-20-2003, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Matauri

I hear a box of kleenex will suffice for some ;-)

I couldn't deprive you of the box as you'll need them all for Saturday...ummm new newspaper headline for Sundays Aussie Times "Kleenex Kleanout as Wallabies Weep at Wilco Winner" :))))

Julian

p.s. 36 hours and one of us will be in hiding.

tertius · #7 (**permalink**) 11-20-2003, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ghstdrgns

What does it take to be a Moderator? Do you have to have a certain amount of posts? Do you have to write an article or two? Do you have to be a close personal friend of Brittany's? What does it take?

(Pssssst...I'll let you in on another secret--you have to be awfully nice to the WPW computer, which has to give you permission to be so designated...even after Brittany approves you!)

-Tertius

vfaulkner · #8 (**permalink**) 11-20-2003, 10:53 PM

more info at http://www.webproworld.com/viewtopic.php?t=2010 in Suggestions....

mikmik · #9 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 01:03 AM

On discussing rankings, we covered the moderator qualifications in this post: http://webproworld.com/viewtopic.php...er=asc&start=0 ; pay paricular attention to the first series of posts between Brittany and the others. Her first few replies are most 'illuminating', and you will now never see ME becoming a moderator, no matter how badly I wanted to!

It was nice knowing everybody! Give my regards to Broadway!

carbonize · #10 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 03:40 AM

The number of posts you make is irrelevant, it's quality that counts. That along with a willingness to help, an unbiased attitude, and the ability to admit you were wrong will get you far.

I find that a lot of people that ask to be mods are usually the last people you'd want to make mods, no offence.

mikmik · #11 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 03:59 AM

carbonize wrote

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I find that a lot of people that ask to be mods are usually the last people you'd want to make mods, no offence.

Oh, IQ too high?

carbonize · #12 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 05:14 AM

No comment

matauri · #13 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mikmik

Oh, IQ too high?

Is that my problem??? ;-)

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Originally Posted by carbonize

The number of posts you make is irrelevant, it's quality that counts. That along with a willingness to help, an unbiased attitude, and the ability to admit you were wrong will get you far.

Unless you get lost in the traffic ;-)

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Originally Posted by mikmik

Her first few replies are most 'illuminating', and you will now never see ME becoming a moderator, no matter how badly I wanted to!

At least you dont have to have a sex change to get to MVP ;-) Unless I am missing someone...has anyone noticed there aren't any 'female' MVP's ;-)

My advice to the aspiring to be moderators....Sit back & enjoy the ride ! :-)

Cindy

carju1 · #14 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Matauri

At least you dont have to have a sex change to get to MVP ;-) Unless I am missing someone...has anyone noticed there aren't any 'female' MVP's ;-)

Cindy I think the problem is when ever a female is made MVP she gets promoted to MOD. Syren, Wen, Cyanide, Masterpiece and Janeth were all MVP's before becoming MODS.

Julian

matauri · #15 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by carju1

Cindy I think the problem is when ever a female is made MVP she gets promoted to MOD. Syren, Wen, Cyanide, Masterpiece and Janeth were all MVP's before becoming MODS.

Maybe Cyanide had the sex op ;-)

<Mod oooops - For Cyanide read Catalyst >

Cindy

voodooboy · #16 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mikmik

On discussing rankings, we covered the moderator qualifications in this post: http://webproworld.com/viewtopic.php...er=asc&start=0 ; pay particular attention to the first series of posts between Brittany and the others. Her first few replies are most 'illuminating', and you will now never see ME becoming a moderator, no matter how badly I wanted to!

Thank you everybody for opening my eyes. I now see the error of my ways and repent. (And I would prefer to remain my current gender.) Although, after reading the content of the linked post that mikmik provided, I would say I at least deserve consideration for MVP since I seem to have trumped carbonize in a previous post. And I so enjoy matching wits with a fellow sarcasmist. ;o)

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Originally Posted by carbonize

I find that a lot of people that ask to be mods are usually the last people you'd want to make mods, no offence.

So if I asked to help serve on your soup line, you would hit me in the forehead with your ladle? I stand to get nothing out of being a moderator. It is not a glamour position. You put in a lot of time and effort to maintain the integrity of a forum so that it can help others learn and grow (and have fun). I was asking because I want to help. If that means being a regular member and helping by sharing my knowledge that way, then that is perfectly fine with me.

Just keep your ladle to yourself. ;o)

minstrel · #17 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 10:19 AM

I was given to understand that the qualifications were:
- a connection to the internet
- a minimum of 3 fingers, for typing
- experience with some sort of surgery (not necessarily a sex change operation)... not sure if that's there to ensure cutting-edge insight or so that someone is online for first aid
- a killer smile (okay I just made that last one up)

Greyhawk · #18 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by minstrel

experience with some sort of surgery (not necessarily a sex change operation)... not sure if that's there to ensure cutting-edge insight or so that someone is online for first aid

Is that being under the knife or doing the surgery?

Greyhawk

minstrel · #19 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyhawk

Is that being under the knife or doing the surgery?

I'm not sure - at the time, I was afraid to ask questions for fear Brittany would check off "IQ lower than a potato" and change her mind :-)

carju1 · #20 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 02:13 PM

WTG Matauri,

See all you had to do was change your picture and pretend to be smart wearing glasses :)

Seriously Cindy a well deserved MVP.

Julian

minstrel · #21 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 02:17 PM

okay - it wasn't funny enough for two repeats - sorry 'bout that - my ISP froze so I clicked "submit" a couple of times...