Moderator nomination

Danny Stewart · #1 September 21, 2006, 2:09 AM

It's time to nominate the users you think would be best suited to start moderating the forums. Moderation is not extraordinarily complicated, but it's essential to the smooth operation of the forums. A moderator would have to be someone (preferably with 200 posts or more) who was very active on the forums (preferably visits no fewer than once every three days) and dedicated to stopping inappropriate behavior and making sure things around here stay pleasant and friendly.

A moderator on these forums would have to close threads that had gotten way off track or provoked an argument, split off threads that have branched into a different area of discussion, approve posts from troublesome users (if this need arises), stick and unstick threads, merge similar threads into one, move threads that are inappropriately placed to the correct forum, etc. Occasionally there may be a need to delete or modify offensive or extremely inappropriate posts, but this will be rarely, if ever, required.

If anyone has any questions, please ask. Otherwise, please start nominating the users you feel would be well suited to the task. Already in consideration is Chris Britton, however he may be seconded if users agree that he would be a good choice. Marinedalek, when here, is already a moderator, and so is my brother, Ian Stewart. Other than that, the field is open. Thank you for your participation!

Ben Dawson · #2 September 21, 2006, 4:37 AM

I would vote for Chris, I've already said that I think he's make a great moderator.

Recurring Villain · #3 September 21, 2006, 4:58 AM

I nominate Dann- oh wait.

Ben Dawson · #4 September 21, 2006, 6:18 AM

Hahahahaha!!! Very funny

Danny Stewart · #5 September 21, 2006, 9:45 AM

LOL. Well, nice to know my moderation skills are valued.

Danny Stewart · #6 September 21, 2006, 2:50 PM

After scrolling through the member list, some additional users I think may be suited to moderation duties are Bajoran Rogue, JTMoore, Dalek104, and Recurring Villain, depending on how many of those users may be interested in approaching the job.

Bajoran Rogue · #7 September 21, 2006, 4:01 PM

I'd be honoured to be an avatar here, thank you for considering me.

Ben Dawson · #8 September 21, 2006, 4:02 PM

hehehe, very funny.

Danny Stewart · #9 September 21, 2006, 4:13 PM

Originally Posted by Bajoran Rogue

I'd be honoured to be an avatar here, thank you for considering me.

My pleasure, Rogue. I think you would do the position proud. You have been granted Super Moderator status on the forums and also access to the newly created Moderator Discussion forum located under Administrative Forums. Use your new powers wisely and I know you'll make me proud.

Jez · #10 September 22, 2006, 4:50 AM

As honoured as I am to be on that list, I don't think I've been a member here for long enough, nor been active enough to really be the best choice. If a position comes up later on (weeks/months, not days

), I'd be happy to fill it. Thanks for your confidence in me though, Danny. It means a lot to know that I'm liked here.

Congrats to Rogue on his new status. Also, in response to Danny's first post, Chris would be an excellent choice too.

Danny Stewart · #11 September 22, 2006, 5:09 AM

Thank you, Jez. I'll be sure to get back to you on that position later on.

Chris Britton · #12 September 22, 2006, 8:55 AM

Since Danny is already the admin, lets vote to keep him

even though he technically can't leave.

I tihnk Rogue and Doctor 5 would also make great mods, Rogues skills i recommend highly

Thank you for considering me too, im flattered.

Ben Dawson · #13 September 22, 2006, 10:30 AM

Thank you for your nomination Chris, I'm very flattered.

I think Rodue would be good as well.

Danny Stewart · #14 September 22, 2006, 11:59 AM

We'll give Ben a little more time to settle in, I think. Rogue's position has already been approved, Chris, and with all the approval you're getting, I will add you later today.

Chris Britton · #15 September 22, 2006, 2:06 PM

Excellent Danny, today the Mods, tomorrow, the forum! <evil laugh>

Kidding.

Danny Stewart · #16 September 22, 2006, 5:32 PM

Okay, Chris, you have all the powers now. Use them wisely.

Chris Britton · #17 September 23, 2006, 12:52 AM

I will mate, thank you

Recurring Villain · #18 September 23, 2006, 12:54 AM

How many mods are there in comparison to the active members?

If the mod offer's still there, Danny, I'll accept for sure. But don't make me a mod for the sake of making me a mod if there isn't that many active people who actually need moderating!

If anything, just change my title from "New Member" to "Pretty Picture Factory" or something along those lines

Chris Britton · #19 September 23, 2006, 12:54 AM

Im sure there would be plenty to do

Dalek104 · #20 September 23, 2006, 5:43 AM

I would be very honoured to become a moderator here. I haven't been very active recently, because I've been busy, but with a responsibility like this I would make sure to come on much more. Thank you for considering me, Danny! And I love the new forum look! It's great!