Moderator Discussion/Feedback

[Laharl]

people who deserve it and not get confused all the time for one and NOT asking for it. Pretty much if you ask for it you won't get it.

[Kirishima]

Mod positions should be given to those actively seeking them, IMO.

Actively seeking? What do you mean by that?

How long were you in MFG?  A mod usually gets selected for one with 2-4 years of activity, not by requesting so selfish as a "test run".

[JustNoPoint]

Anyone that has half a brain and actually wants to mod the request board should get it.

[Sinnesloschen]

How long were you in MFG?  A mod usually gets selected for one with 2-4 years of activity, not by requesting so selfish as a "test run".

A quick look at when I registered should clear that up. I think I'll withdraw now.

[Iced]

Is it wrong to request a mod position here?

Probably?

Mod positions should be given to those actively seeking them, IMO.

Always seen it done the other way around. Except for the request board.

Otherwise you might as well give out mod positions to the people that report the most problems.

Actively seeking? What do you mean by that?

You got confused over the term "actively seeking"?

[Sinnesloschen]

You got confused over the term "actively seeking"?

Not really that, I just thought that asking about mod positions might count as actively seeking. How he used the term confused me.

[Jango]

Is it wrong to request a mod position here?

Probably?

Mod positions should be given to those actively seeking them, IMO.

Oh you mean like Orochi Gill?

On a side note, if I may, C.A.N., you aren't ready to be a mod. For starters, you need a firm comprehension of how the English language works. Study the implications of using a metaphor over a simile, become adept at proper sentence structure, and learn how to tell whether people are using euphemisms or sarcasm.

Aside from that, I remember being a mod on Randomselect YEARS ago, and on day one, I accidentally banned a guy I thought was trolling. He wasn't, I had to unban him, and apologize for that, tell him I was new at it, blahblahblah. In the end, moderation was less "I'm a god in this board" and was more "Welp, better move some topics." (Sidenote: I also had to run every decision by Kung_Fu_Man at the time, and while you should be thankful you don't have to deal with THAT guy on this board, it's still not a fun job)

The job is less being a politician and more being a janitor.

If I still haven't convinced you against it, here's one more argument: you have to avoid the urge to ban the shit out of drewski and Pikachu guy.
     Posted: December 14, 2012, 05:44:11 AM
Oh didn't see the board this was for. Disregard.

[Sinnesloschen]

For starters, you need a firm comprehension of how the English language works. Study the implications of using a metaphor over a simile, become adept at proper sentence structure, and learn how to tell whether people are using euphemisms or sarcasm.

It's more I tend to misinterpret things on text. Either I'm too serious or I joke too much. I don't see how I'm using improper sentence structure. If I am using improper sentence structure, please give me a few specific examples or tell me as you see it happen. I've got to improve somehow.

The job is less being a politician and more being a janitor.

Yeah, I heard Jman say something along those lines before.

If I still haven't convinced you against it, here's one more argument: you have to avoid the urge to ban the shit out of drewski and Pikachu guy.

That takes all the fun out of it!

In all seriousness, Jango, thank you.
     Posted: December 14, 2012, 05:49:39 AM

Oh didn't see the board this was for. Disregard.

Too late, you already gave some good advice.

[Laharl]

@ Jango or just do it and nobody will care.

[Sinnesloschen]

It's more I tend to misinterpret things on text.

I think you didn't check this over...

Yeah, everybody makes mistakes. I'll admit I was kind of preoccupied when I typed that out.

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What was the mistake?

[Jango]

If I may also inject, I think that Jango should be a mod (again IIRC)

Jango should be a mod

should be a mod

AUUUUUUUUGH

* Cousin Jango runs away and hides

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I was never a Guild mod, although I had access to the "Creator Boards" when they used to exist, and posted in that board's "Democracy thread" to have a vote over whether someone should be promoted to see the private boards, along with everyone else who made 100% self-coded stuff for the engine and had access.

BTW qualifications to be in that board required you to make a character (making a stage or a screenpack didn't count), be in the community for a super-long time, or be a friend of multiple people in the board and have them nominate you (me).

[Bastard Wolf]

cacan might be good enough like cybaster to provide feedback but he seems as clueless as pikachu guy in every single discussion he participates in

[GLB]

Doesn't CAN want to mod request boards though? He should be given a chance. It's just the request section anyways, it's more help from someone willing to take on the job. If he doesn't do it well just remove the spot.

[Jmorphman]

I messed up. Should've been "Mod positions should not be given to those actively seeking them, IMO."

I mean, I never wanted this job, and I still don't want it. It sucks!

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I was tricked into it someone help me I want to be free please help

[Kirishima]

Doesn't CAN want to mod request boards though? He should be given a chance. It's just the request section anyways, it's more help from someone willing to take on the job. If he doesn't do it well just remove the spot.

Didn't this board removed mod positions though?

Oh right, star.  Thought the names being removed.  Guess I misread the topic.

[Sinnesloschen]

There's still people who are mods just for this board. Koldskool and GOH, for example.

[Snakebyte]

I messed up. Should've been "Mod positions should not be given to those actively seeking them, IMO."

I mean, I never wanted this job, and I still don't want it. It sucks!

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I was tricked into it someone help me I want to be free please help

That makes more sense and is more in line with my experience. Wasn't gonna say anything 'cause I didn't want to contradict you, but... yeah, generally people who seek out modship are the ones least suited for the job.

[Aldo]

If you´re asking to be a mod, wouldn´t be a good idea to give you mod powers because... is unpolite and won´t end well. Why would u want to be a mod anyways?? THE POWER??

[Orochi Gill]

Wolfmage.

Is it wrong to request a mod position here?

Probably?

Mod positions should be given to those actively seeking them, IMO.

Oh you mean like Orochi Gill?

Don't you even do that

[Joulz]

cacan might be good enough like cybaster to provide feedback

agreed. And it feels weird to ask for a position of "power"