modding: what does the job entail |
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modding: what does the job entail |
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![]() dripping destruction ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,282 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 21,929 ![]() |
what does the job of being a mod require you to do?
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helping out.
being nice. not starting fights. not really sure, mods should voice their opinions since non of us are mods besides in here. |
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#3
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![]() dripping destruction ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,282 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 21,929 ![]() |
i think it should be, for people staff:
close and move topics. warn members not following rules. |
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yeah, those are part of it as well.
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![]() dripping destruction ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,282 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 21,929 ![]() |
yea, but i think those should be the only ones.
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#6
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![]() Yawn ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 9,530 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 65,772 ![]() |
QUOTE(sadolakced acid @ Oct 13 2005, 10:46 PM) Yah, but i think there is much more to a mod then just closing and moving topics and warning members. You need to have good judgement as a mod and also be helpful. I mean when you close someone's topic you need to help them. Like sometimes they have a need for something or other, and if you just close it, then they are still stuck in the dark. As a mod you atleast need to pull up some similiar topics with answers, or pm them with extra help if they need it. Mods are there to serve the community and make sure things don't get out of hand. With that comes responsibility. Mods also are entrusted with the entire community section, i think as a mod you should ATLEAST go into the forums you normally wouldn't go into, just to see if something needs to be moved or closed. If you normally don't go into anime or sports or something, just take 5 minutes to see if someone needs help, you know what i mean |
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![]() dripping destruction ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,282 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 21,929 ![]() |
oh sure, those are nice things for mods to do, but then again, any old member can do it.
i dont' think mods have mod powers so they can be the nice squad. |
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*mzkandi* |
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^Who ever said that? You dont have to be kiss ass nice to be mod. You say any old member can do it but just any old member cant become a mod. If that was the case, we'd give the job to anybody.
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*disco infiltrator* |
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#9
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Yes, you can't be a troublemaker and someone who continuously has "beefs" with multiple members and be People staff. People staff is for those integrated with the Community with good People skills.
Anywho. To get the gist of a Myspace/Xanga/LJ staffer: QUOTE Being a Myspace mod, I have to check the skin database (and if there's acceptances, I have to upload the images, check the code to make sure it's not jocked, resize screenshots if they're not the right size, etc., which can all be quite enough for one day depending on the number of acceptances), check if there is any scripts submitted to accept/reject, go through Myspace Help and see if there are any topics I can answer, close, move, etc., check through Myspace Showcase and do the same....and that's only the Myspace forums. I also have the Webmaster's Corner that I moderate. Plus, I'd also like some time to use Createblog for what I really love about it - the whole community. Not only the community forums, but just to interact. Then I have to check Backstage as well. I can post on Design too, if you want, since I've been that as well as People. |
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![]() Don't wake ghostie. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Official Member Posts: 3,546 Joined: Jan 2004 Member No: 2,405 ![]() |
I've been looking around, how do you BECOME a mod? I know it's not easy, do people suggest you or (as I've heard) you fill out an entry form?
<sorry for being so niave I just got back to the forums a week ago> |
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You apply and hope you get chosen.
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![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Posts: 8,274 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 8,001 ![]() |
I think.
1. Don’t start being a total bitch and start calling names. 2. Friendly most of the time 3. Be Patient 4. Reply all the time until they know you're playing stupid games w/ them. 5. Generous 6. Don’t show grudges against someone who’s different. In other words, be more tolerance to others. At least, I saw someone who seems to be like that. |
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![]() Another ditch in the road... you keep moving ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 6,281 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 85,152 ![]() |
QUOTE(Retrogressive @ Oct 14 2005, 6:42 AM) I've been looking around, how do you BECOME a mod? I know it's not easy, do people suggest you or (as I've heard) you fill out an entry form? <sorry for being so niave I just got back to the forums a week ago> you cant at th emoment, you have to wait for an announcement... dont worry, you arent missing anything obvious -- i agree that mods, as they are representing the members backstage in discussions about new forums, rules etc. do need to be involved with the community and talk to people to find out what is going on, and what the opinons are if their job was solely to close/move/etc, then they shouldnt be called PEOPLE staff... something like 'tidying up staff' would be more appropriate |
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![]() dripping destruction ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,282 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 21,929 ![]() |
my point is you dont' need mod powers to be nice.
the only things a people staffer can do that i can't is move and close topics, and warn people. the other stuff, being nice, etc. is all good and stuff, but you don't need mod powers to do that. |
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*mipadi* |
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I almost completely agree with Justin. In my mind, a moderator's job is to maintain order on the boards. Being responsible and mature is an important quality, although it is more of a quality than "something the job entails" (which I think of as duties). Being nice and friendly and welcoming is good, too, but I don't think it's the job of the moderators to make sure every new member is welcomed. The job of a moderator is to keep things from getting out of hand, which generally entails moving/locking topics, warning members, and generally making sure rules and guidelines are followed.
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![]() show me a garden thats bursting to life ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,303 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 115,987 ![]() |
QUOTE(mipadi @ Oct 14 2005, 9:19 PM) I almost completely agree with Justin. In my mind, a moderator's job is to maintain order on the boards. Being responsible and mature is an important quality, although it is more of a quality than "something the job entails" (which I think of as duties). Being nice and friendly and welcoming is good, too, but I don't think it's the job of the moderators to make sure every new member is welcomed. The job of a moderator is to keep things from getting out of hand, which generally entails moving/locking topics, warning members, and generally making sure rules and guidelines are followed. Amen. I think that people put mods on a pedastool that's a bit too high. QUOTE(racoons > you Oct 14 2005 @ 7:31 AM ) -- i agree that mods, as they are representing the members backstage in discussions about new forums, rules etc. do need to be involved with the community and talk to people to find out what is going on, and what the opinons are I feel there is a slight glitch though. If they're supposed to be representing the people, then why don't the people get to "elect" them? I mean, there was the thread saying who the people wanted as their mods and it was just there. Ugh, i'm making no sense. Basically i'm saying is, why cant the people vote for who they want represented? [I think I just got soo far off topic] |
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^Because if just people in the community voted on who they wanted on staff it would just turn out to become a popularity contest, and it's not fair to those who have not so many votes get only like 5 when they really deserve the position while osmeone with like 16 shouldn't get promoted since they probably showed no way they can contribute.
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![]() show me a garden thats bursting to life ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,303 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 115,987 ![]() |
^ Yes..but we'd still be saying who we'd like to do the job.
So many other people deserve more than just being your "plain old member". |
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That was the point of that thread in the lounge, to say who you wanted..
We had one backstage for mods too. But, this is a topic for the hiring thread. But really...being someone who interacts with the community is a mod duty. If you're a big bitch all the time, how are you supposed to represent the community in decisions? How are you going to expect people to listen to you when you set the rules? How are you going to expect people to look up to you and follow your example? I mean, you don't have to sugar-coat things and make everything seem peachy keen, but you can't be rude for no reason without provocation and you can't go around starting unnecessary fights. That is a requirement. Of course you don't need mod powers to do that, but what do you think happens to the people who do? .... Generally, they get hired. You don't need mod powers to do a lot of things, but you have to do it to be a mod. |
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![]() dripping destruction ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,282 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 21,929 ![]() |
i propose two groups of mods.
one group wields the mod powers and it's more of the "bad cop". they're not really involved with many decisions- they're the deputys, officers, etc. they don't even need to be that active, as long as they don't abuse thier power. the second group's job is to keep in touch with teh community, and is more of the "good cop". they would have no mod powers, but would be able to access backstage. they would make important decisions, like who to hire, and would help out newbies. cus there are people who would do a really good job with the keeping order on the forum, but don't really connect with the members. and there are people who would love to be able to help with discussions and decision making, but could care less about closing topics and such. |
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Well...that's what the feedback forum is for, is it not? Modding involves both jobs.
People still need a good attitude when closing/moving/whatnot. Members often PMed me back when I close a topic (well, when I was People Staff) with something along the lines of: UHHHH BITCH Y DID U CLOSE MY TOPIC?!?!?!!?? Or something to that effect. People need to be able to respond with tact and fairness. |
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![]() Quand j'étais jeune... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 6,826 Joined: Jan 2004 Member No: 1,272 ![]() |
QUOTE(sadolakced acid @ Oct 15 2005, 12:15 AM) did you have to call it "good cop, bad cop"? LOL. Anyway, I think People staff is very capable of being both. If there are people who'd truly love to help with discussions for the sake of helping, the title of "staff" wouldn't/shouldn't improve their helpfulness, I think, so why should they get the job when another person is capable of both being nice and can lay down the rules when needed? I'm a little confused. |
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![]() dripping destruction ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,282 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 21,929 ![]() |
feedback forum is more for starting ideas, not making decisions on them...
the two groups of mods could form an upper and lower house, if wanted. |
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Edited last post.
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![]() dripping destruction ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,282 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 21,929 ![]() |
i don't really see why the two should be linked...
it's asking mods to be the axe man and the PR rep at the same time... |
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