Become a Moderator

Is there any way of becoming a moderator and if so, what is it and what does the job require?

Any moderators care to share how they got there positions?

Well some qualification are to have been here for a while, participate in the community, be over 18 I think oh and don't ask about becoming one. lol

Moderator appointments are only through invitation by senior site staff and/or ATS owners.



Never asking to be a mod.

I wont just out of interests sake then what is it that you do?

Out of curiousity, why would you want to be a mod? Do you like drama? Is it an ego thing? Power-tripper? I was a mod on other BBs, and it was the worst experience of my life (not really). I hated having to be the bad guy. It sucked. I got sick of being called a Nazi. My hat's off to those that put up with it.

Mods are picked by running their posts through a special software utility, called "the 8-ball."

It gives a one-time statement about whether a given member should ever recieve the accolade of mod:

a) "As I see it, yes."

b) "No."

c) "ask me later."

Mods are very busy, scanning posts for unseemly content, while they await the chance to greet another soul that has "passed over" to the angelic choir, of which they are all members.

They also draw the chariot of the Sun thought the underworld each night, and then greet the dawn.

As for a recent appointment, scroll down to SkepticOverlord's post for the halloween contest here: www.abovetopsecret.com...


[edit on 1/11/06 by redmage]

I see this question a lot.


Honestly?

Don't ask
Conduct yourself in accordance with the rules
Don't be afraid to ever say you're wrong
Try for quality posts (over quantity)
Keep your cool even when in heated debate
Help others when you can
Be honest (yes, sometimes there are tests)

There are probably a few more, but that is off the top of my head. People Do get noticed following these step and others get noticed NOT following these steps. Bottom line is if you really, really want the job...you're probably not cut out for it.

And time is not a factor. Some have been asked to Mod that haven't been here as long as others.

After that....invite only.

Sure, we make sure the rules are followed.

But, we also get to welcome and help new members. Abort drama. Mediate. Help keep D-egos in check. It's an overall positive experience.

And, if you think you want to be a mod...DON'T ask, like SO said.
The best way is to be a good and responsibile member.
However, I don't think most of us mods ever came to ATS with the desire to become a mod. I know I didn't

do i have to have a minimum # of posts?

can you even get into a heated debate in a forum?

Sure you can but follow the rules. No name calling, no flaming, no baiting etc.

Yeah, like being the winner of a sick and twisted game/contest that drove many ATS members to the brink of sanity, including myself.

I think that game/contest was some kind of psyops in disguise.

Peace

Good thing you stopped at the brink. Driving you all the way to sanity could have caused you to leave. That would be bad.

I dont think that matters like what Zedd Said Your posts should be about Quality not Quantity And from my experience on tons of forums You should never ask Just Make nice strong posts and act like a sane person and maybe you will get noticed

[edit on 17-1-2006 by Thug69]

can you even get into a heated debate in a forum?

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