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#23577294 - 08/25/16 07:02 PM (7 years, 5 months ago) |
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Ive always wondered how new mods/admins are chosen for the boards.
What is the process like?
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pineninja
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You ever played duck duck goose.
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Yes
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pineninja
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Imagine a grown up version
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there is no process we are all Ythan puppets. Honestly though if a forum is in need of a mod we simply make suggestions and hope everyone agrees then hope it works out...it's not rocket science or nothing.
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Re: Staff Members [Re: cronicr]
#23577559 - 08/25/16 08:17 PM (7 years, 5 months ago) |
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I wasnt sure if it was put to a vote or what so I figured I would ask
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I was just saying being a mod ain't rocket science lol..yes it goes to a vote/discussion.
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Re: Staff Members [Re: cronicr]
#23577579 - 08/25/16 08:22 PM (7 years, 5 months ago) |
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Yep, well now I know!
Thanks
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It seems partly a popularity thing. If you are generally well liked by the majority of mods, who are users first, than if your name gets dropped, there is a high chance the majority are in favour
I've seen a lot of the interesting choices over many years.
I used to think I'd enjoy being a mod, since I have a damn near photographic memory and lurk an unhealthy amount lol, but I'm pretty sure I'd decline an offer these days. They get shit on a lot.
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Re: Staff Members [Re: Masked] 1
#23577924 - 08/25/16 10:25 PM (7 years, 5 months ago) |
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You can have my spot masked
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Re: Staff Members [Re: cronicr]
#23577929 - 08/25/16 10:26 PM (7 years, 5 months ago) |
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nah, I think I'll pass
Keep fighting the good fight
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Re: Staff Members [Re: Masked] 1
#23612320 - 09/04/16 06:52 PM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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Masked said: I used to think I'd enjoy being a mod, since I have a damn near photographic memory and lurk an unhealthy amount lol, but I'm pretty sure I'd decline an offer these days. They get shit on a lot.
Yeah, it's a pretty fucking thankless job. The only nice thing anyone has said to be in the 6 months or so since I became one was this:
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Rose said: Jokeshop is a natural at the social forums, which is often a tough spot to fit because not many on our staff handle the social stuff well or even want to. There was a bit of skepticism because he is fairly new, but my God I am glad we have him. He is one of a very select few who have a real feel for the social side of this community, and the willingness to learn to mod.
Between that one comment, and knowing I'm helping the only community I've ever truly felt at home in, it's kinda worth it. The initial hazing was fucking harsh though.
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I imagine that being a mod is complete shit, getting shit on by users constantly, constant work (that everyone always hates and disagrees with), and zero gratitude. I've seen the way mods are treated on here. The idea sounds about as palatable to me as eye surgery.
Having said that, it would be cool to see inside all the secret mod only forums
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Re: Staff Members [Re: nooneman]
#23612404 - 09/04/16 07:26 PM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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I used to want to be a mod but recently I realized just like being a supporter
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Re: Staff Members [Re: nooneman] 2
#23612410 - 09/04/16 07:27 PM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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nooneman said:
Having said that, it would be cool to see inside all the secret mod only forums

no you don't. ..trust me
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Definitely. Being a supporter is the best 
They need more cool supporter features though. I don't care what they are or what they do or how useless they are, I just want more damn it
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Re: Staff Members [Re: cronicr]
#23612425 - 09/04/16 07:30 PM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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cronicr said:
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nooneman said:
Having said that, it would be cool to see inside all the secret mod only forums

no you don't. ..trust me
No secret LSD ring then I guess
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Re: Staff Members [Re: nooneman]
#23613088 - 09/04/16 10:53 PM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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I never wanted to be a Shift leader/Team Leader/Mod/etc - anyone with 'authority' of any sorts basically. But somehow I always end up being one...
For you guys that support - how often do you buy your supporter accounts?
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nooneman


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I think I did the year one last time.
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Re: Staff Members [Re: cronicr] 2
#23613108 - 09/04/16 10:59 PM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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Truth. I saw the mod forum before when some thing Andy did gave a bunch of us mod access. Being a mod seems like a thankless job. I come here to chill & blow off steam, not work. I am grateful to those that do take up the banstick though.
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I've bought a a year one for myself once and was given a year free from the administration at one point.
I've bought around 55+ for other people (mostly one month but a few 6 month)
I've been slacking with that but finances have gotten a lot harder in my life past year.
I plan on buying more soon
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I currently have the year long one
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Re: Staff Members [Re: nooneman]
#23657475 - 09/19/16 12:28 AM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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nooneman said:
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cronicr said:
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nooneman said:
Having said that, it would be cool to see inside all the secret mod only forums

no you don't. ..trust me
No secret LSD ring then I guess

Ya, it's really quite bland.
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Re: Staff Members [Re: Memories]
#23676059 - 09/25/16 08:22 AM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yeah, it is. It's pretty slow too. There's a few gems there though.
The Admin forum is even slower, but the conversation is better, especially when you go back a long time.
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