Wouldnt it be cool to be a mod?

[GaryCXJk]

I'd only apply for mod if the moderating range is limited anyway, and I would only do it for the Charas.EX board.

And the PHP board, I'm sick of people posting there when they have nothing to seek there.

But for the rest, both boards are empty anyway, so they don't need lots of moderation.

[Trevlac]

I think we should get rid of inactive mods.  I'm talking SMB, GPI, DeKoffie, etc...come on Alex... -.-'

[Drace]

SMB made a post a while ago. So he's still around.

[coasterkrazy]

I don't really care either way. I was a mod on Syntax's forum, but it wasn't like being anything that special. Maybe it was because Syntax's forum was very small while it was alive.

[FFL2and3rocks]

A while ago Alex said he's keeping GPI and DeKoffie as mods out of respect for them.

[RPG LORD]

So the sirs Rombauts are staying in any case. Great to know that.
Where's Grandragora gone off to though?

[GaryCXJk]

Either programming bay or sick bay.

[Sephiroth12317]

Originally posted by SaiKar
It's really rather bothersome. I mean, yeah sure, you occasionally get to smite a rebel or two, but most of the time is spent answering the same questions to new members over and over. "Downloads to RPG Maker are not allowed" "Please don't bump threads" "No spam theads" "Don't bump threads" "Keep personal conversations to private messages" "No, I'm not going to draw your a battle charcacter" "STOP BUMPING THREADS!!!"

... eh... we might need new mods soonish so if you want to be a mod, now is a good time to start pretending to be a really smart and nice person.

Yeah If you ever need one and I still would like to me one send me a pm lol. Otherwise since no one really thinks that this thread was a good idea go ahead and throw it in the junk bin. lol
 

[Trevlac]

I don't care what you all say, it's not "cool" to be a Mod.  You have to be able to deal with decisions that you know will turn some people further against you.  You have to be prepared to make quick decisions as well as know when to sit down and think something over and discern between both times.  Just like a parent reprimands a child, it is hard fpr a Mod to do his or her job without the members feeling some animosity toward that Mod.

On the other hand, some members will like you more just because you're "in a position of power".  You have to be able to see these members coming and know how to deal with it in a polite and non accusatory manner.  Mostly you'll have to decide for yourself if you want to let people who are doing this be your friend.

Right now I have the morning shivers, so I'll stop.

[Kijuki_Magazaki]

Originally posted by Trevlac
I don't care what you all say, it's not "cool" to be a Mod.  You have to be able to deal with decisions that you know will turn some people further against you.  You have to be prepared to make quick decisions as well as know when to sit down and think something over and discern between both times.  Just like a parent reprimands a child, it is hard fpr a Mod to do his or her job without the members feeling some animosity toward that Mod.

On the other hand, some members will like you more just because you're "in a position of power".  You have to be able to see these members coming and know how to deal with it in a polite and non accusatory manner.  Mostly you'll have to decide for yourself if you want to let people who are doing this be your friend.

Right now I have the morning shivers, so I'll stop.

Amen; preach it bro!

[Trevlac]

I'm not done yet

Now, with dual modship you have to respect your co-mod as an equal.  Both of you should make a solemn pact that the other one will take equal responisbility for what both of them do, even individually.  When a decision can be made mutually, it should be.

While you must stand beside whatever decision you make, regardless, you must also know when to admit that you are wrong.  This is going to be very rare if you're a good mod, proabably never.  But it shows enough humility in you to admit that your decision was not for the betterment of the community.

And you can't take crap from members but you must also avoid conflict and confrontation.  Don't purposely say or do anything to get at a single member even though it would be that member's fault for taking offence.  When you're a mod, you can't afford to disrepute your responsibility.

I'll step off my soapbox for a little while longer.

[Midnight9795]

*looks at Trev* Are you sure your feeling alright..? O.O *checks Trevlac for a cold* This is not the one I know, must be a fake! XD

[Snake Eater]

I wouldn't really want to be a mod. You wouldn't really get to have just have fun and kid around with people (as much.)

[Sephiroth12317]

Originally posted by Snake Eater
I wouldn't really want to be a mod. You wouldn't really get to have just have fun and kid around with people (as much.)

Lol yeah I'd miss that but hey one time or another you have to be serious!