requirements to be a moderator?
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requirements to be a moderator?
Jason, what are the requirements to be a moderator?
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RE: Requirements To Be A Moderator.
Greetings to Chairman Pipes, his august lieutenants and the community as a whole. Well sir, in reference to brother Tony's original inquiry of Friday - August 15, 2003 - 1:28pm, old Uncle Bob is also curious about the technical requirements necessary to ascend to the position of moderator within the Feldgrau organization. In otherwords, is the candidate selection process based on specific criteria OR is the candidate selection process based on something of a more arbitrary nature? Just curious. Thank you in advance for your patient indulgence in respect to this administrative matter. Well, that's my initial two cents worth on this topic of interest - for now anyway. As always, I would like to bid you a copacetic day down by Baghdad-By-The-Bay.
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Michael, you are not a moderator, so please don't try to act as one.
While I will admit that one often has to re-read Uncle Bob's postings, I personally enjoy the challenge of reading them. Spam? Far from it. In this particular case, he merely asked what it takes to be named to the exalted ranks of moderator, that's all.
Again, if you have issues with someone's posts, we do not allow vigilantism here. Contact a moderator for assistance.
While I will admit that one often has to re-read Uncle Bob's postings, I personally enjoy the challenge of reading them. Spam? Far from it. In this particular case, he merely asked what it takes to be named to the exalted ranks of moderator, that's all.
Again, if you have issues with someone's posts, we do not allow vigilantism here. Contact a moderator for assistance.
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Hello Robert:
According to Jason, he picked his current moderators for their devastating handsomeness, virility, and superior intelligence!!!! If you believe that, Robert, I have some swampland for sale...... Best wishes.
According to Jason, he picked his current moderators for their devastating handsomeness, virility, and superior intelligence!!!! If you believe that, Robert, I have some swampland for sale...... Best wishes.
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That's exactly what Jason told me. He also said that, in my case, since I was so handsome, intelligent and, above all, virile (3 sons and 4 grandkids) he would "overlook" my leftist leanings, for the moment.......According to Jason, he picked his current moderators for their devastating handsomeness, virility, and superior intelligence!!!!
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David
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I think that one of the chief requirements for being a sucessfull moderator is the ability to treat others--especially those you might personally disagree with--fairly.
From experience, I know that this is a simple priniciple to write, but very difficult to implement. Everyone is human and, at some point, either misjudges a situation or misinterprets a post or allows other factors to interfere with even-handed moderation.
So, the second thing I think is important in being a successfull moderator is the desire on the moderator's part to receive by PM suggestions and concerns about Threads or Posts from individual members. For anyone to suceed as a moderator, they need the support and help of the membership in identifying problems and to give feedback on that moderator's actions.
A moderator should always welcome private advice or complaints.
Best,
David
From experience, I know that this is a simple priniciple to write, but very difficult to implement. Everyone is human and, at some point, either misjudges a situation or misinterprets a post or allows other factors to interfere with even-handed moderation.
So, the second thing I think is important in being a successfull moderator is the desire on the moderator's part to receive by PM suggestions and concerns about Threads or Posts from individual members. For anyone to suceed as a moderator, they need the support and help of the membership in identifying problems and to give feedback on that moderator's actions.
A moderator should always welcome private advice or complaints.
Best,
David
Death is lighter than a Feather, Duty is heavier than a Mountain....