kevbone Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 How does one become a moderator? Do I have to spend a considerable amount of time here on this site? Do I have to apply in writing? Or by email? Maybe I just have to know the right people? I want to know how to have the magic sword to delete and ban who ever I feel is stepping over the line. Even if the line is gray! Anybody, anybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I don't think you have what it takes. Its a select breed, the moderator. They have to have moderation and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 You have to know the right people, and they must LIKE you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 You have to know the right people, and they must LIKE you. Â OH! guess Im out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 You have to know the right people, and they must LIKE you. Â I believe you are wrong on both counts there, Catbird. Those who have been given the silver chalice have neither been acquaintances of nor necessarily liked by those who grant the moderator status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 You have to know the right people, and they must LIKE you. Â I believe you are wrong on both counts there, Catbird. Those who have been given the silver chalice have neither been acquaintances of nor necessarily liked by those who grant the moderator status. Â Well, tell all, how did you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindawg Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 How does one become a moderator? Â Do I have to spend a considerable amount of time here on this site? Â Do I have to apply in writing? Or by email? Â Maybe I just have to know the right people? Â Â I want to know how to have the magic sword to delete and ban who ever I feel is stepping over the line. Even if the line is gray! Anybody, anybody! Â ONE MOMENT, DWAYNER WAS THERE.... Â THEN... Â DWAYNER WAS GONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 How does one become a moderator? Â Do I have to spend a considerable amount of time here on this site? Â Do I have to apply in writing? Or by email? Â Maybe I just have to know the right people? Â Â I want to know how to have the magic sword to delete and ban who ever I feel is stepping over the line. Even if the line is gray! Anybody, anybody! Â ONE MOMENT, DWAYNER WAS THERE.... Â THEN... Â DWAYNER WAS GONE! Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Well, tell all, how did you get it? Â I linked The Tooth, Alpental Falls, Camp Muir, and Arrowhead Peak, and then took a solem oath never to disclose how the selection process is run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye69 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 kevbone, Â i heard that it is KEY, to play hard to get. dont act like you want it so bad. make some coy remarks about it. Â cuz after they've had you, you will feel like a used piece of meat. and they will be satisfied. but you'll be left wondering what you got yourself into... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 you have to take a month long sabbatical from posting to qualify. start now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbingPanther Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 You have to know the right people, and they must LIKE you. Â I believe you are wrong on both counts there, Catbird. Those who have been given the silver chalice have neither been acquaintances of nor necessarily liked by those who grant the moderator status. Â but still, olyclimber's suggestion applies, right? Â and Dru, quit giving him false hope about not posting for a month. It's 10 years. If you knew anything about history, you'd know that this website started in 1990, but all the original moderater-wanna-be's had to wait until 2000 before anybody posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye69 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 check wikipedia for moderator,  "On some boards, moderators are expected to stay out of all contentious debates, or at least to use alternate accounts to engage in them unbeknownst to common members."  and  "Whimsical Self-Indulgence. From an important historic point of view, whimsical self-indulgence was once extremely common amongst those who were involved in the administration of internet forums and discussion boards. Narcissistic, undereducated and power-mad individuals, often with poor social and communication skills, would take it upon themselves to interfere with the postings and discussions of other board users, often using intimidating language and various threats including modifying, deleting or otherwise interfering with posts, threads and subjects. In the worst cases, a whimsically self indulgent moderator could threaten to delete another board user's account, regularly spending vast amounts of time trawling through old posts in a desperate attempt to prove to the board owner or community that their actions are somehow justified."  so are there any mods practicing whimsical self-indulgence on here? or do they just do that at home while viewing other websites less family oriented?  never mind that last question, i really dont need to know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenSeagal Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 How does one become a moderator? Â You have to go through me if you want to be a moderator. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 and you must go through the moderator initiation rites where first you dress-up as Hello Kitty then... Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 afterward, you'll wonder what you've gotten into... Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 how is the 14.4 internut treating you decrisco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 you'll be overcome by nausea... Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 or are you screaming along at 2400 baud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 how is the 14.4 internut treating you decrisco? Â I'm overcome by nausea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 just as i expected. 300 baud. Â give it up you poor sot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 To dream ... the impossible dream ... To fight ... the unbeatable foe ... To bear ... with unbearable sorrow ... To run ... where the brave dare not go ... To right ... the unrightable wrong ... To love ... pure and chaste from afar ... To try ... when your arms are too weary ... To reach ... the unreachable star ... Â This is my quest, to follow that star ... No matter how hopeless, no matter how far ... To fight for the right, without question or pause ... To be willing to march into Hell, for a Heavenly cause ... Â And I know if I'll only be true, to this glorious quest, That my heart will lie will lie peaceful and calm, when I'm laid to my rest ... And the world will be better for this: That one man, scorned and covered with scars, Still strove, with his last ounce of courage, To reach ... the unreachable star ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 and then you'll be given a new avatar... Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbingPanther Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Oompa loompa doompety doo I've got another puzzle for you Oompa loompa doompeda dee If you are wise you'll listen to me  What do you get when flyingpig gets banned? A keyboard so envious of what's now in his hand (cloven hoof?) Kevbone's alone, no one to back him up, What do you think will rhyme with up? The way that a cow does  Oompa loompa doompety da Given good manners you will go far You will live in happiness too Like the Oompa Loompa Doompety do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 you've got to kill one of us to open up a seat at the much lauded moderator's table. even then you may not have what it takes. you will have to wow us with fete's of bravery, wit and climbing prowess. one z-clip on an over bolted sport route and your out! one poorly placed cam and your chances are nil. you'll have slash harmless posts with in .4 seconds of their appearance, ban at least 3 avatars with more than 1000 posts w/o remorse, and berate and delete at least 6 posters for their grammar/spelling errors within the first hour of gaining moderator privileges. Â only after that will you be granted the keys to the uber secret moderator chalet in the N. Cascades. Despite the fully stocked fridge, keggerator, and annabelle hanging out in the hot tub, it's not all fun and games. You'll then be expected to attend regular meetings where we plot ways to ruin the all of the fun ont he board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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