Moderator Qualifications

voodooboy · #1 (**permalink**) 11-20-2003, 03:05 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, 03:22 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, 05:32 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, 06:02 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, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by carju1

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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Originally Posted by carju1

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, 06:52 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, 08:55 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, 11:53 PM

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

mikmik · #9 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 02:03 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, 04:40 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, 04:59 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, 06:14 AM

No comment

matauri · #13 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 06:29 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, 07:36 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, 08:00 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, 10:36 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, 11:19 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, 02:41 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, 03:09 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, 03:13 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, 03:17 PM

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

mikmik · #22 (**permalink**) 11-22-2003, 01:35 AM

minstrel wrote (once) :

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

Must still be frozen , however, I will add that to the list of 'highly unlikely but plausable' excuses for future reference. You do understand, however, that I can't give you authorship credit when I use it - but hopefully you can find solace in the fact that you've helped countless denizens of the pathetic to lead more irresponsible but blissful lives!

matauri · #23 (**permalink**) 11-22-2003, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by carju1

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

Kissin a little 'bootie' didn't hurt either ;-)

The pseudo-intellectual look hey? LOL ;-)

Cindy

minstrel · #24 (**permalink**) 11-22-2003, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mikmik

minstrel wrote (once) :

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

Must still be frozen

LOL... no... I meant the gag about "IQ lower than a potato" - there were originally three of those - one I edited with the message above - the second the Mod kindly deleted, hoping no doubt to save me from the humiliation I am nonetheless experiencing thanks to your post :-)

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hopefully you can find solace in the fact that you've helped countless denizens of the pathetic to lead more irresponsible but blissful lives!

What an epitaph :-) Maybe I should add that to my website as a testimonial?

minstrel · #25 (**permalink**) 11-22-2003, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Matauri

The pseudo-intellectual look hey?

Oddly, "pseudointellectual" wasn't what came to me first - I was thinking more "that female assassin in that last James Bond movie".... ;-)

cyanide · #26 (**permalink**) 11-22-2003, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by carju1

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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

hey! who's callin' me female ??
Is my writing feminine?

And, for the record... I was never an MVP.
Level - Jumper

mikmik · #27 (**permalink**) 11-22-2003, 11:49 PM

cyanide wrote :

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And, for the record... I was never an MVP.
Level - Jumper

I think that he is actually a ghost. I mean, look at his picture!

minstrel · #28 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mikmik

cyanide wrote :

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And, for the record... I was never an MVP.
Level - Jumper

I think that he is actually a ghost. I mean, look at his picture!

"Level-Jumper" reminds me of that sequence in Monty Python's Life of Brian where John Cleese and crew are all yelling, "Splitter!!!"..

labrynth_of_fire · #29 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 12:18 AM

youve had 888 posts

matauri · #30 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cyanide

hey! who's callin' me female ??
Is my writing feminine?

Its coz your being so mysterious with the pic Cyanide. Women are mean't to be the mysterious ones ;-)

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Originally Posted by cyanide

And, for the record... I was never an MVP.
Level - Jumper

I may not be a level jumper, but I must surely hold the record for the longest standing WPW Vet ! ;-) But thats ok...I 'understand' ;-)
(they say cans of baked beans have a long shelf life!)

Cindy

minstrel · #31 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by labrynth_of_fire

youve had 888 posts

I know, I know... I really must get a life... but it seems like only yesterday I had 666 posts!

Anyway, Janeth is wayyyy worse than me... between you and me, I think she's in Posters Anonymous...

rocky1 · #32 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Matauri

....I may not be a level jumper, but I must surely hold the record for the longest standing WPW Vet ! ;-).......

Cindy

I might be inclined to argue that one about tomorrow, which is already today here, so it must be yesterday there!

carbonize · #33 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 07:37 AM

Cyanide I wouldn't worry about being called a female. I had it worse when someone on this forum thought I was a female and started sending me suggestive emails.

Sualdam · #34 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by carbonize

Cyanide I wouldn't worry about being called a female. I had it worse when someone on this forum thought I was a female and started sending me suggestive emails.

You said you wouldn't tell!

;)

rocky1 · #35 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by carbonize

Cyanide I wouldn't worry about being called a female. I had it worse when someone on this forum thought I was a female and started sending me suggestive emails.

That's only an issue, if you replied in a suggestive manner and provided contact info Carbonize!

wenwilder · #36 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 01:06 PM

How to become moderator in 6 easy steps:

1. Become a member of WPW
2. Add your professional input in various parts of WPW
3. Get to know some of the other members of WPW
4. Begin to wonder about some of the members of WPW :)
5. Really begin to wonder about some of the members and Moderators of WPW ;)
6. Become a Moderator and have the members really wonder about you
7. Continue to be a Moderator and begin wondering about yourself

Being a Moderator is being a member and I'd still be a member even if I wasn't a Moderator. :)

matauri · #37 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by wenwilder

How to become moderator in 6 easy steps:

1. Become a member of WPW
2. Add your professional input in various parts of WPW
3. Get to know some of the other members of WPW
4. Begin to wonder about some of the members of WPW :)
5. Really begin to wonder about some of the members and Moderators of WPW ;)
6. Become a Moderator and have the members really wonder about you
7. Continue to be a Moderator and begin wondering about yourself

Sounds like a few I know ;-)

Cindy

wenwilder · #38 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 01:15 PM

I should have added number 8.

8. End up in Minstrels notebook and stop wondering. :)

matauri · #39 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wenwilder

I should have added number 8.

8. End up in Minstrels notebook and stop wondering. :)

But then you would be wondering about what he would be wondering ;-)

Cindy

minstrel · #40 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wenwilder

I should have added number 8.
8. End up in Minstrels notebook and stop wondering. :)

Clarification: being in that notebook doesn't stop me from wondering about you... 8-)

(mental note: pick up more notebooks in town this afternoon - it's been a long weekend)

wenwilder · #41 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Matauri

But then you would be wondering about what he would be wondering ;-)

Cindy

Nah, I'm already convinced that he's wondering for the same reason I've been wondering and know that he can stop wondering anytime because I don't wonder any more, I already know. :) Did you get all that?

Anyway, back to Moderating. :)

cyanide · #42 (**permalink**) 11-24-2003, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sualdam

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Originally Posted by carbonize

Cyanide I wouldn't worry about being called a female. I had it worse when someone on this forum thought I was a female and started sending me suggestive emails.

You said you wouldn't tell!

;)

oh, man ... haven't had that, yet
Sualdam, I wouldn't have guessed! -I'll be keeping my eye on you now LOL!

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Originally Posted by Matauri

Its coz your being so mysterious with the pic Cyanide. Women are mean't to be the mysterious ones ;-)

I know, I know -little camera shy !
hmmm, maybe I'm very much in-touch with my feminine side? Uhhh, minstrel ??

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Originally Posted by mikmik

I think that he is actually a ghost. I mean, look at his picture!

BOO !

mikmik · #43 (**permalink**) 11-24-2003, 11:27 AM

cyanide =

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I know, I know -little camera shy !
hmmm, maybe I'm very much in-touch with my feminine side? Uhhh, minstrel ??

Ah, it is becoming clear now, why so many mods are female. As for men, in touch with feminine side = MODern. Sauldam, that's far enough - key words: "in touch with". Oh wait(smacks self on forehead), you're going for admin!

minstrel =

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(mental note: pick up more notebooks in town this afternoon - it's been a long weekend)

Writing a new chapter for "Characteristics of the Functional Psychosis"? Better make that a book!

cyanide again =

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mikmik wrote:
I think that he is actually a ghost. I mean, look at his picture!

BOO !

Yikes!!

vfaulkner · #44 (**permalink**) 11-24-2003, 05:46 PM

Been a member since like day 3, still don't a 'cool' label by my name...oh well...just not as cool as the rest of you all. ;-)

quoted:
"...a level jumper, but I must surely hold the record for the longest standing WPW Vet..."
I feel you there, Cindy!
Why is there such a gap between status levels?

mikmik · #45 (**permalink**) 11-24-2003, 10:29 PM

vfaulkner informed

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Been a member since like day 3, still don't a 'cool' label by my name...oh well...just not as cool as the rest of you all. ;-)

And I've gotten more 'cool' links from your posts than anyone elses! Don't worry, you're plenty cool for the likes of us, you are one of us, we've already started the 'teasing' over that 't' word, I don't understand why they haven't given you a 'label.

I got mine within 3 weeks of my first down payment (you seen the price of bribes around here? sheesh).

matauri · #46 (**permalink**) 11-25-2003, 12:28 AM

Labels are only good to say 'believe what I say'. Now thats a worry in itself,considering that we were being asked to believe what Mik said a LOT sooner than me ;-)

And anyway...took me to almost 500 posts to be cool !! But I always knew deep down I was the coolest anyway ;-) OK...Carju's a little cool ! He just aint an aussie! And I beat him this week anyway ! ;-)

Tips on being cool at WPW .......
1. Dont be a Brits supporter in the rugby (it is way cooler to win a lose a game good!)
2. Dont try to understand what Mik says, cof if ya did...I would think seriously about commital ;-)
3. Smile & nods at the fellas.... for they know not what they do ;-)
4. Listen to Minstrel...gotta kiss butt there...coz he is the only one who can sign the papers to get Mik released!
5. Humour Carbonize & Cyanide (must be something in the C's)...coz we're not quite sure if they are male or female yet ;-)
6. Be good at untangling fishing line, coz Rocky sometimes needs a hand ;-)
7. Think quick on your feet, or Greyhawk is liable to pull them out from under ya! (he still thinks he is playin rugby!)
8. Display an air of innocence like Wenwilder, coz then it doesn't matter what you write, folks will beleive ya :-)
9. Change your pic regularly, and with really blurry ones, coz ya can keep a convo goin for ages on just that!
But most importantly.......
10. CHECK YOUR SANITY AT THE DOOR !!!

:-)

Cindy