How do I become a moderator?
The usertitle "Watcher" signifies board moderators ("Watchers Council" denotes a head moderator and "The Powers That Be" denotes an administrator).
Remember that a moderator needs to lead by example, so if you want to be considered, show good behavior on the boards.
When the Admins decide to open a moderator position we follow these steps:
1. Spamming to give yourself a high post count is a sure way to NOT be selected. Post count does not come into play when selecting moderators.
2. We look for people who post intelligent and mature comments, follow the rules, and are online frequently.
3. We look at board activity. Do they often post? Do they post in a lot of forums or always in the same ones? We are looking for people who post in different forums (not in all but at least a few).
4. The person(s) who is/are chosen are notified by private messaging. They are offered the spot. If they refuse, we will ask someone else.
5. Someone that is already a moderator on any other board MIGHT not be considered due to the fact that one of the boards might be neglected due to the amount of work to do. This would be handled on a case by case basis.
Note that:
- Being a moderator is a privilege and not something that we owe you.
- It doesn't come automatically with a certain number of posts.
- You do not ask to become a moderator, we ask you.
- Know that even if we have space for more moderators, we do not promote because of it. The aim is not to have no spots left but more to find the right people to promote when they deserve it.
- Bullies and those who seek to control other board members will NEVER become moderators.
- Moderators, admins, and even the owner do not get paid for the work they do on this site.
- We will never let you know when we are looking for someone...know that we are ALWAYS and NEVER looking.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask one of the staff members.
Remember that a moderator needs to lead by example, so if you want to be considered, show good behavior on the boards.
When the Admins decide to open a moderator position we follow these steps:
1. Spamming to give yourself a high post count is a sure way to NOT be selected. Post count does not come into play when selecting moderators.
2. We look for people who post intelligent and mature comments, follow the rules, and are online frequently.
3. We look at board activity. Do they often post? Do they post in a lot of forums or always in the same ones? We are looking for people who post in different forums (not in all but at least a few).
4. The person(s) who is/are chosen are notified by private messaging. They are offered the spot. If they refuse, we will ask someone else.
5. Someone that is already a moderator on any other board MIGHT not be considered due to the fact that one of the boards might be neglected due to the amount of work to do. This would be handled on a case by case basis.
Note that:
- Being a moderator is a privilege and not something that we owe you.
- It doesn't come automatically with a certain number of posts.
- You do not ask to become a moderator, we ask you.
- Know that even if we have space for more moderators, we do not promote because of it. The aim is not to have no spots left but more to find the right people to promote when they deserve it.
- Bullies and those who seek to control other board members will NEVER become moderators.
- Moderators, admins, and even the owner do not get paid for the work they do on this site.
- We will never let you know when we are looking for someone...know that we are ALWAYS and NEVER looking.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask one of the staff members.