mods?

zavron · 11-30-2002, 11:31 AM

how do you become a moderator? I've been wondering for awhile about the whole mod stuff because I've seen some mod's that only have five hundred post so it can't be decided on post count and I don't think it'll be how long you've stayed here either?

so tell me How do you become a Mod?!?!?!?

***Ben*** · 11-30-2002, 01:43 PM

Well, asking to be a mod or how to be a mod automatically disqualifies you

.

Whenever we feel we need more moderators, we will select one or more from the Entmoot population. This could be due to the departure of a staff member, or perhaps an increase in traffic. We look for someone who has shown dedication to the board, is reliable, and has the time to spend as a moderator. Having been here a long time is a plus, since that person is very familiar with the board and is unlikely to just disappear. A relatively high post count (within the context of a user's stay here) is good, but just to show that the person isn't a lurker. Obviously post count can't be a major factor, or else mod-wannabes would be encouraged to spam.

We also look for people with good attitudes, who follow the rules, and are helpful. If the person has access to an instant messaging service (AIM, ICQ, or MSN), that's preferable because we can stay in contact.

Sometimes moderators are chosen for a particular forum and are not subject to all of these suggestions: for example, hama is moderator of the One Ring Musical Forum because it's his musical, and we've given him a forum here.

In the summer, after Darth Tater resigned as admin, we had a moderator application. Khamul was selected, and is now a moderator for the whole board. Later, Earniel was made mod of the RPG forum because of her involvement there.

We are actually considering doing another application process in the near future, what do you guys think?

In terms of numbers, I'd think the strongest candidates would have at least 500 posts and 5 months posting experience on Entmoot.

Sween · 11-30-2002, 01:55 PM

well i am automatically out the race beacuae i probably go away from whats decent and respectable a lot

nevermind.

BoP would be a good mod

Duddun · 11-30-2002, 02:19 PM

Yah, BoP would be a good mod.
I probably get knocked out too since I haven't been here five months and don't have 500 posts.

BeardofPants · 11-30-2002, 02:38 PM

No, she wouldn't.

Sween · 11-30-2002, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BeardofPants
No, she wouldn't.

yes she would

***Ben*** · 11-30-2002, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Duddun
I probably get knocked out too since I haven't been here five months and don't have 500 posts.

Nah, those aren't minimum requirements, just a rough estimate of the numbers I suspect a successful applicant would have. I think Khamul was here for a little under 5 months when he was picked.

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 11-30-2002, 03:29 PM

I think I was here for almost a year when I started moderating. I Started right after the first movie came out I think.

Coney · 11-30-2002, 04:00 PM

Whoever it is will have their work cut out..........it'll be the "Charge of the Newbies" after TTT is released

***HOBBIT*** · 11-30-2002, 04:01 PM

If you are thinking that all the mods and admins have made 60,000 posts, dont be silly. I set them that way to discourage members from posting spam to get the highest post count and/or pass admins (once the admins were unpassable). It was a stupid idea, I should change it back. You can tell how many posts an admin has made since i did that several months ago (me, only 222). Although those totals are fake, most admins have several thousand posts.

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 11-30-2002, 04:42 PM

I have no idea what my post count is.

***HOBBIT*** · 11-30-2002, 04:45 PM

I have all the post count totals. If you want me to change it back I will.

the idea did work perfectly though.

Duddun · 12-01-2002, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BeardofPants
No, she wouldn't.

Yes, She would.

I don't care whether you change them back or not. I think that the post count is a cool way to know how many posts you've done here but you shouldn't spam to get it up.

***Ben*** · 12-01-2002, 01:01 AM

Please use the new official thread for discussion of the new moderator.

11-30-2002, 11:31 AM	#1
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11-30-2002, 01:43 PM	#2
*Ben* Retired Ent Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 60,631	Well, asking to be a mod or how to be a mod automatically disqualifies you . Whenever we feel we need more moderators, we will select one or more from the Entmoot population. This could be due to the departure of a staff member, or perhaps an increase in traffic. We look for someone who has shown dedication to the board, is reliable, and has the time to spend as a moderator. Having been here a long time is a plus, since that person is very familiar with the board and is unlikely to just disappear. A relatively high post count (within the context of a user's stay here) is good, but just to show that the person isn't a lurker. Obviously post count can't be a major factor, or else mod-wannabes would be encouraged to spam. We also look for people with good attitudes, who follow the rules, and are helpful. If the person has access to an instant messaging service (AIM, ICQ, or MSN), that's preferable because we can stay in contact. Sometimes moderators are chosen for a particular forum and are not subject to all of these suggestions: for example, hama is moderator of the One Ring Musical Forum because it's his musical, and we've given him a forum here. In the summer, after Darth Tater resigned as admin, we had a moderator application. Khamul was selected, and is now a moderator for the whole board. Later, Earniel was made mod of the RPG forum because of her involvement there. We are actually considering doing another application process in the near future, what do you guys think? In terms of numbers, I'd think the strongest candidates would have at least 500 posts and 5 months posting experience on Entmoot. __________________ ---Ben formerly known in the forums as bmilder Owner of The Tolkien Trail and Entmoot. Buy Entmoot shirts and mugs!

11-30-2002, 01:55 PM	#3
Sween im quite stupid Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cockermouth Posts: 2,058	well i am automatically out the race beacuae i probably go away from whats decent and respectable a lot nevermind. BoP would be a good mod __________________ Yeah god hes ok but i would rather be judged by a sheep than that idiot

11-30-2002, 02:19 PM	#4
Duddun I Antha Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: You expect ME to know? Posts: 784	Yah, BoP would be a good mod. I probably get knocked out too since I haven't been here five months and don't have 500 posts. __________________ If you say my name I go "What?" If you say my name twice I go and look it up in the dictionary. **************************** I'm Not Evil! ************************** If the critics say it's good, is it really That good? ************************** It's a bird! It's a plane! No! It's a balloon! **************************** Duddun, Son of Bubbun

11-30-2002, 02:38 PM	#5
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	No, she wouldn't. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

11-30-2002, 03:29 PM	#8
*Sister Golden Hair* Queen of Nargothrond Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Akron, Ohio - USA Posts: 7,121	I think I was here for almost a year when I started moderating. I Started right after the first movie came out I think. __________________ "Whither go you?" she said. "North away." he said: "to the swords, and the siege, and the walls of defence - that yet for a while in Beleriand rivers may run clean, leaves spring, and birds build their nests, ere Night comes." AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

11-30-2002, 04:00 PM	#9
Coney The Buddy Rabbit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Trapped in the headlights.. Posts: 3,372	Whoever it is will have their work cut out..........it'll be the "Charge of the Newbies" after TTT is released __________________ Blessed are the cracked, they let the light in Beatallica

11-30-2002, 04:01 PM	#10
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	If you are thinking that all the mods and admins have made 60,000 posts, dont be silly. I set them that way to discourage members from posting spam to get the highest post count and/or pass admins (once the admins were unpassable). It was a stupid idea, I should change it back. You can tell how many posts an admin has made since i did that several months ago (me, only 222). Although those totals are fake, most admins have several thousand posts. __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

11-30-2002, 04:42 PM	#11
*Sister Golden Hair* Queen of Nargothrond Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Akron, Ohio - USA Posts: 7,121	I have no idea what my post count is. __________________ "Whither go you?" she said. "North away." he said: "to the swords, and the siege, and the walls of defence - that yet for a while in Beleriand rivers may run clean, leaves spring, and birds build their nests, ere Night comes." AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

11-30-2002, 04:45 PM	#12
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	I have all the post count totals. If you want me to change it back I will. the idea did work perfectly though. __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

12-01-2002, 01:01 AM	#14
*Ben* Retired Ent Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 60,631	Please use the new official thread for discussion of the new moderator. __________________ ---Ben formerly known in the forums as bmilder Owner of The Tolkien Trail and Entmoot. Buy Entmoot shirts and mugs!

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