How do people become mod?

Just wonder what requirements are for be coming a mod?

No im not trying to but since dr del got moved up to admin there is one less mod right? Unless it was filled. Because i think some1 should be looked into for being a mod :)

Kaorte has been nothing but helpful to me and many other people around here. Always good informative and quick responses.

Im not gonna add a poll or anything because i don't see the community electing a mod just figured i would let u guys know she is very helpful and would like to see her mod one day :)

Kaorte for Prez!:salute:

We have to be careful about how many Francophiles are on the staff at any given time. :rolleye2:

Kaorte has helped me out with so much and she always gives good info to anyone so I would love her to be a mod, but there are also some other people on here that would make awesome mods as well:)

The pay stinks!

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Originally Posted by dsirkle

We have to be careful about how many Francophiles are on the staff at any given time. :rolleye2:

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lol i had to google that

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Originally Posted by CoolioTiffany

Kaorte has helped me out with so much and she always gives good info to anyone so I would love her to be a mod, but there are also some other people on here that would make awesome mods as well:)

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Not talking about urself now are we LOL :D:D

It's probable they've already begun thinking about this. :)

There are people who I wish were still active here that would make awesome mods.
But they're mostly inactive now or disappeared. :tears:

Not saying that there aren't any good potential mods here, because that would definitely be wrong.

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Originally Posted by waltah!

The pay stinks!

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Darn it!! Now what will pay for my snake food??????

In answer to your question on how someone becomes a staff member.

When we decide that we need to bring on more staff, we start to look at current members here. We look for participation, location at times (there was a time we were needing more mods from the west coast to cover after the east coast mods hit the sack), we look at the quality of their posts (how helpful are they, how do they react when there are hot topics, like the recent events this week with a now banned member), we look at length of time they've been a member here - while it doesn't disqualify any one, we do tend to look at BP.net veterans first, but there have been members that didn't have veteran status yet that become a mod.

Then we come up with as many as 10 names and the staff discusses each candidate and what we each think that they can bring to the table, what their strengths are and also discuss any concerns that we may have, if any.

We then decide how many staff we plan to bring on - usually 2, but sometimes 3 at the same time and a poll is created that all the staff members vote on.

Once the top 2 or 3 candidates are identified, they then receive a PM from an Administrator offering them the position and explaining more about the position and what it involves. Not everyone accepts, it's a completely VOLUNTEER commitment, and it's definitely a special personality that can put on the green cape, and make difficult decisions at times (giving infractions to friends when they've earned one is one example - and being able to separate out personal from "business" can be a challenge for some people - heck, we all struggle with that when we really like someone, but we know we have to ding them).

Hope that answers your questions, and we thank you for your nomination. :)

You have to be AWESOME!

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

Darn it!! Now what will pay for my snake food??????

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lots of begging:P

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Originally Posted by rabernet

In answer to your question on how someone becomes a staff member.

When we decide that we need to bring on more staff, we start to look at current members here. We look for participation, location at times (there was a time we were needing more mods from the west coast to cover after the east coast mods hit the sack), we look at the quality of their posts (how helpful are they, how do they react when there are hot topics, like the recent events this week with a now banned member), we look at length of time they've been a member here - while it doesn't disqualify any one, we do tend to look at BP.net veterans first, but there have been members that didn't have veteran status yet that become a mod.

Then we come up with as many as 10 names and the staff discusses each candidate and what we each think that they can bring to the table, what their strengths are and also discuss any concerns that we may have, if any.

We then decide how many staff we plan to bring on - usually 2, but sometimes 3 at the same time and a poll is created that all the staff members vote on.

Once the top 2 or 3 candidates are identified, they then receive a PM from an Administrator offering them the position and explaining more about the position and what it involves. Not everyone accepts, it's a completely VOLUNTEER commitment, and it's definitely a special personality that can put on the green cape, and make difficult decisions at times (giving infractions to friends when they've earned one is one example - and being able to separate out personal from "business" can be a challenge for some people - heck, we all struggle with that when we really like someone, but we know we have to ding them).

Hope that answers your questions, and we thank you for your nomination. :)

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Thank you :D

You know who i would like to see mod one day :gj:

Fairy dust!

Bribes! ... and of course back rubs, chocolate chip cookies, washing our cars, and putting us on your top 10 on your myspace page. :P

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Originally Posted by xdeus

Bribes! ... and of course back rubs, chocolate chip cookies, washing our cars, and putting us on your top 10 on your myspace page. :P

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I like girls scout cookies.. :D

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

I like girls scout cookies.. :D

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Peanut butter ones:D

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Originally Posted by dsirkle

We have to be careful about how many Francophiles are on the staff at any given time. :rolleye2:

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Yeah but there is only one real French one on board and you better watch out for that one ;)

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Yeah but there is only one real French one on board and you better watch out for that one ;)

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Yea that one bites..

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Originally Posted by dsirkle

We have to be careful about how many Francophiles are on the staff at any given time.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Yeah but there is only one real French one on board and you better watch out for that one ;)

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What? What does loving hot dogs have to do with French people? :confused: Unless you were talking about people that love Franc Sinatra... :giggle:

Heh,

Deb tells us then beats us up until we agree. :fishslap: :groinkick :fork:


:P :bolt:


dr del

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Originally Posted by dr del

Heh,

Deb tells us then beats us up until we agree. :fishslap: :groinkick :fork:


:P :bolt:

dr del

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It's a secret no one was suppose to know about this :rolleyes:

Oh yes, I forgot one thing - new mods are required to bring the existing staff any drink of their choice any time that they request one in the mod forums. That is the only way to earn one's way onto the oh so comfy mod couch that everyone fights to be on.

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Originally Posted by rabernet

Oh yes, I forgot one thing - new mods are required to bring the existing staff any drink of their choice any time that they request one in the mod forums. That is the only way to earn one's way onto the oh so comfy mod couch that everyone fights to be on.

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fine.....BUT NO ICE!

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Originally Posted by dembonez

fine.....BUT NO ICE!

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Who waters down good scotch with ice??

:rofl: You guys crack me up!!!

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Who waters down good scotch with ice??

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Heathens!


(Heathens, please see here: http://www.sippinontherocks.com )

YouTube - I'm mad as Hell and I'm not going to take this anymore

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Originally Posted by xdeus

Bribes! ... and of course back rubs, chocolate chip cookies, washing our cars, and putting us on your top 10 on your myspace page. :P

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How about I just change your snakes water bowls??

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Yeah but there is only one real French one on board and you better watch out for that one ;)

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hey, I survived the so called " French one (Fry)" I have it in words as proof :D

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Originally Posted by rabernet

Oh yes, I forgot one thing - new mods are required to bring the existing staff any drink of their choice any time that they request one in the mod forums. That is the only way to earn one's way onto the oh so comfy mod couch that everyone fights to be on.

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I can make a mean chocolate milk

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hey, I survived the so called " French one (Fry)" I have it in words as proof :D

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Maybe next time you won't be so lucky :devilish:

You have to appreciate Stevie Ray Vaughn:gj:

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Originally Posted by 2kdime

You have to appreciate Stevie Ray Vaughn:gj:

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Sweet, that means I qualify:D

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Originally Posted by f4n70m

Kaorte has been nothing but helpful to me and many other people around here. Always good informative and quick responses.

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She's like an unoffical moderator, and one of the best. :gj:

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Originally Posted by Patricia

She's like an unoffical moderator, and one of the best. :gj:

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x2

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Originally Posted by 2kdime

You have to appreciate Stevie Ray Vaughn:gj:

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Life by the Drop - Best SRV Song EVER

Hello there, my old friend
Not so long ago it was 'til the end
We played outside in the pouring rain
On our way up the road, we started over again

You're living a dream as though you're on top
My mind is aching, Lord, it won't stop
That's how it happens living life by the drop

Up and down that road in our worn out shoes
Talking 'bout good thangs and signing the blues
You went your way and I stayed behind
We both knew it was just a matter of time

Living a dream as though you're on top
My mind is aching, Lord, it won't stop
That's how it happens living life by the drop

No waste of time, we're alive today
Turning up the past, there's no easier way
Time's been between us, a means to an end
God, it's good to be here walking together, my friend

Living a dream, my mind starts thinking
That's how it happens living life by the drop
That's how it happens living life by the drop
That's how it happens living life by the drop

As a moderator/administrator of several unrelated and related forums I can tell you one policy that most follow; those who ask to become moderators, won't become moderators.

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Originally Posted by Michelle.C

As a moderator/administrator of several unrelated and related forums I can tell you one policy that most follow; those who ask to become moderators, won't become moderators.

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Yea well i dont think any1 asked???

This is not a "make me mod thread"

I will never be a mod trust me LOL

But on the other hand asking what they look at when looking for mods because i would like to see some people get mod who i think deserve it :salute: