How to become a Moderator?

20-02-2005, 10:57 PM

just for general discussion what is the optimal criteria for becoming a moderator???

svo347 · 20-02-2005, 11:02 PM

Fair & gentle..
In Garry's case Big & Brutal.

RED_EL_XR8 · 20-02-2005, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6Silver

just for general discussion what is the optimal criteria for becoming a moderator???

Time and experience
A big committment of personal time
A sense of fairplay
The ability to understand and accept others can have differences of opinion
A willingness to help
The ability to be objective
No desire to use a public forum as a personal sounding board
The acceptance other members
And most importantly the acceptance of the senior modorators

Those are not any sanctioned AFF criteria, but I think you'd find them close to mark for almost any well run forum.

RED_EL_XR8 · 20-02-2005, 11:07 PM

Oh yeah and in Garys case anything he damn well wants too.

He's probably a big softy but I'd like to see someone game enough to tell him.

Chucky · 21-02-2005, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_EL_XR8

Time and experience
A big committment of personal time
A sense of fairplay
The ability to understand and accept others can have differences of opinion
A willingness to help
The ability to be objective
No desire to use a public forum as a personal sounding board
The acceptance other members
And most importantly the acceptance of the senior modorators

Those are not any sanctioned AFF criteria, but I think you'd find them close to mark for almost any well run forum.

Spot on the money..

For all the fun & bolloks that goes on in a place like this.. these are the most sought after character traits that any budding moderator can have.
The biggest thing I have personally learnt from my many years at the game is humility. You must put other peoples opinions before your own on 99.3% of the time. A hard ask on most days but it has to be done to keep the place humming..
If you don't have a community atmosphere on your forum then you have nothing...

RED_EL_XR8 · 21-02-2005, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucky

Spot on the money..

For all the fun & bolloks that goes on in a place like this.. these are the most sought after character traits that any budding moderator can have.
The biggest thing I have personally learnt from my many years at the game is humility. You must put other peoples opinions before your own on 99.3% of the time. A hard ask on most days but it has to be done to keep the place humming..
If you don't have a community atmosphere on your forum then you have nothing...

Yep moderating looks like way too much work, I am instead working on, one day becoming cynical, myself.
It may look like fun campers, but I'm sure the budding moderators out there would soon find its a big committment, and something that only some can do well.

b2tf · 21-02-2005, 09:17 PM

I would say it takes a lot of bribery,intimidation,heavy-handedness, sheer contempt for others, and downright hate (youve gotta have the hate).

But the easy way is what has been said above.

Philbie · 24-02-2005, 10:21 PM

Commitment is a big part for all moderators. Allthough taken lightly sometimes, a large amount of time visiting ALL posts is required. Like them or not, Mods must read everything.

SpoolMan · 24-02-2005, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_EL_XR8

Yep moderating looks like way too much work, I am instead working on, one day becoming cynical, myself.
It may look like fun campers, but I'm sure the budding moderators out there would soon find its a big committment, and something that only some can do well.

yes agreed, its a lot harder than most think, then when you edit a post, the poster gets angry... sometimes people can post and each member can interpret it a different way...Respect for each other post's is important, even if some dismisses it as irrelevant. .

Casper · 20-02-2005, 11:09 PM

he IS a big softy.... like a big teddy bear....that enjoys porn, scaring children with his car and sitting on bad people.

20-02-2005, 11:18 PM

LMAO who is this Gary fella. Is he the ultimate Moderator? he sounds like quite a character!

svo347 · 20-02-2005, 11:19 PM

Laminge...
Nuff said

LuvinmyEB · 20-02-2005, 11:53 PM

Laminge is a big softie!
I think it would take a fair bit to push him and I wouldn't want to be the one to do it!! :MrT_anim:

RSgerry · 21-02-2005, 12:53 AM

LuvinmyEB...nice to see your signature. good to see MaddestMan has educated you in the ways of power/weight :-)

LuvinmyEB · 21-02-2005, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RSgerry

LuvinmyEB...nice to see your signature. good to see MaddestMan has educated you in the ways of power/weight :-)

Are we still talking about Laminge here?

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Trust me it didn't take much convincing after years of driving Datsun 1600's it was ony a matter of time.

Now I have a Mk I & II Escort and the EB. :1syellow1

The only one out of them all that isn't running is the EB.

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champsky · 21-02-2005, 01:17 PM

umm wouldnt being a long standing memebr also help you out some

meh moderatings a difficult job methinks, but this motley crew seem to be doing a decent job hehehehehehe

as for gary.......hes like the big bad man that your mum always tells you about to scare you into being good :hihi:

jus messin hehehehehehe

(i am that big bad man hahahahaha OOGGY BOOGY BOO!!!!!)

**Peuty** · 21-02-2005, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by champsky

a long standing memebr also help you out some

I have a long standing member.

LuvinmyEB · 21-02-2005, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

I have a long standing member.

Way to misquote Peuty!

champsky · 21-02-2005, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

I have a long standing member.

lol hey.............wait on second thoughts, im not even going there....

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Laminge · 21-02-2005, 01:19 PM

aye

Just ask that guy and the girls sitting behind the car yesterday at the show!

Gotto love unburnt fuel when the rev limiter kicks in!

The MaDDeSTMaN · 21-02-2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

aye

Just ask that guy and the girls sitting behind the car yesterday at the show!

Gotto love unburnt fuel when the rev limiter kicks in!

Indeed mate, you put on quite a show there, I doubt anybody who witnessed it will forget it in a hurry.

I know personally it certainly made the trip down to AFD well worth it.

Chucky · 21-02-2005, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The MaDDeSTMaN

Indeed mate, you put on quite a show there, I doubt anybody who witnessed it will forget it in a hurry.

I know personally it certainly made the trip down to AFD well worth it.

Without a doubt the funniest thing I've seen for years.. I just can't get the the bloke out of my head.. His leg was in the air to take a simple step.. then bBOOM!! He froze on the spot.. looked around & said "Oh root that!" & took the long way around the front of the car..
Dead set classic!

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LuvinmyEB · 21-02-2005, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

aye

Just ask that guy and the girls sitting behind the car yesterday at the show!

Gotto love unburnt fuel when the rev limiter kicks in!

Now I can't get the Ralph Wiggum quote out of my head: "My mouth tastes like burning."

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Danny · 21-02-2005, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

aye

Just ask that guy and the girls sitting behind the car yesterday at the show!

Gotto love unburnt fuel when the rev limiter kicks in!

Aye

I heard IT and I heard ABOUT it from Dez when he came to visit the E-series camp!

Bloody hell I DIDNT SEE IT!!!!!!! Goddamnit!!!

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Kenaz · 21-02-2005, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Child

Aye

I heard IT and I heard ABOUT it from Dez when he came to visit the E-series camp!

Bloody hell I DIDNT SEE IT!!!!!!! Goddamnit!!!

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I heard it and I was at the end of the E-series site. It was loud enough from where I was, let alone standing next to it

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LuvinmyEB · 21-02-2005, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenaz

I heard it and I was at the end of the E-series site. It was loud enough from where I was, let alone standing next to it

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Imagine the kid behind it then!!

Pearly where's that footage?

Chucky · 21-02-2005, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Child

Aye

I heard IT and I heard ABOUT it from Dez when he came to visit the E-series camp!

Bloody hell I DIDNT SEE IT!!!!!!! Goddamnit!!!

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We were just across the track mate.. All you had to do was pop over & say g'day!

Make sure you say g'day this weekend at the FPV Family Day

xdc351 · 21-02-2005, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

Gotto love unburnt fuel when the rev limiter kicks in!

Mmmm, yes.... makes a lovely top coat for the back half of the XD

T'was a great disply though, the picnic rug flipping over from the sheer volume of air coming out the exhaust, the ladies getting the fright of their lives, the little kid that would have needed an underwear change and the 6" flames shooting out the exhaust were pretty good too!

Can't wait to see the 7000RPM limiter display!

MotherNatureVer2 · 21-02-2005, 02:58 PM

Gee I hate not living closer to you guys ..... sounds like you all had a blast ;)

Back on topic though ..... I think you need to be a saint as well as all of the other crieteria previously stated ...... Geeeee you have to put up with people like me ... hehehhehehehehehehehe

WIKIDSTIX · 21-02-2005, 07:25 PM

damn u guys with your fancy fpv days, and lil community.

why doesnt anyfin happen in WA??