Why be a Mod?

reply to post by Crakeur

and we wear different shoes.

What do you mean, different shoes to what masons wear, or different shoes on each foot, like a winklepicker on the left foot and a flip flop on the right. ...please let it be the latter.

Originally posted by DBCooper71
reply to post by Crakeur

 

and we wear different shoes.

What do you mean, different shoes to what masons wear, or different shoes on each foot, like a winklepicker on the left foot and a flip flop on the right.

...please let it be the latter.

well some of us are girls and like our heels....
however, being spring and summer i like flip flops a lot....

however, shhhhhhhhhhhhh....garth wears ballet flats with his cape! they are super comfy!

Originally posted by greeneyedleo

however, shhhhhhhhhhhhh....garth wears ballet flats with his cape! they are super comfy!

That's just not fair.... you forgot to mention they are those custom ballet flats with cleats.... I have no idea where he gets them.

reply to post by DBCooper71


-So mods what do you get out of being a moderator on ATS?
A great sense of pride in the success of ATS.

-Are there any perks too being a mod?
The abillity applaud well composed member contributions is definitely a perk.
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-Do you get paid or get any freebies for your time and effort?
Nothing of fungible value, no. It is a lot of fun, however, and that fun translates into relaxing downtime, which is definitely a form of payment in an otherwise hectic world.

-Do you enjoy being a mod?
Most definitely!

-Are there any drawbacks to being a mod?
Certainly. The primary one is that, contrary to what some members may believe and say, you basically leave your partisanship at the door when you become a mod. Of course we each have our own political opinions and positions, but in the grand scheme of things, everything we do is done with respect to the T&C policy, not our partisan leanings. It is somewhat humorous to find, on the same day, one thread discussing how "liberal/socialist" the Staff is and another thread discussing how "Conservative/neocon/fascist" we are. Definitely a statement on how individual perception often trumps logic and reality.

HEY MODS GUESS WHAT stay on topic! This is about why be a mod not that mods like high heels. But I guess im in the wrong? I just don't want to look at an entire page about shoes. Hipocrits.

Umm the members started it! Points finger --------->

Originally posted by SonoraUndergroundLabs
HEY MODS GUESS WHAT stay on topic!

Says the member who stated:

I think what you mods need to do is state the exact T&c reasons a post is taken off.

They shouldn't be closing threads because something is similar

This is about why be a mod not that mods like high heels. But I guess im in the wrong? I just don't want to look at an entire page about shoes. Hipocrits.

No... you're right. Shoes are not why we are mods, even though I always moderate in mocassins. They're so much more comfortable. I can't stand wearing shoes in the house, and, in the summer, when it's hot in igloo country, I go barefoot. Su-weet.

It gets you an office in langley,yet i doubt many will admit it.you've been warned.no doubt this will be deleted by a mod quickly-good at their job but no sense of humour.

reply to post by glen200376


I'm a Canadian, so the CSIS is our CIA, but, I'll be darned if I've ever seen a paycheck from them.

Would be nice, though.

Can I call myself an Internet Spook?

reply to post by DBCooper71


trade secret



the worst thing about being a mod is that we can't always post what we want.

Originally posted by Afterthought
Speaking of banning..... Gosh. I wonder why diamondsmith just got his walking papers?

edit on 29-3-2012 by Afterthought because: (no reason given)

That knowledge is hidden from us mortal members. No doubt being privy to such information is one of the 'rewards' of being a mod. The rest of us must carry on smilingly tapping out posts as though nothing has happened because if you express even the smallest amount of curiosity then you're walking on thin ice.

It must be strange for the mods trying to exist as normal members on ATS. They either get vitriolic, resentful replies to their posts or the chief apple-shiners come out to stroke their egos.

The positions of 'mod' and 'member' are mutually exclusive. One cannot be viewed as both, surely?

Originally posted by Silver Star
The positions of 'mod' and 'member' are mutually exclusive. One cannot be viewed as both, surely?

I post as a member as much as possible. Most mods do, and, as a matter of fact, a few of us are really good at it. The mod/member dichotomy isn't easy though... I'll admit that.

Originally posted by SonoraUndergroundLabs
Exactly what I been saying. Stay in topic or you will be reported as anyone else. Im out of this biased thread.

Peace

A complaint can be filed against a moderator too, you know. Anyways, since you're out of this (supposedly) biased thread, I wish you well in all future endeavors.

(((HUGS)))

Originally posted by SonoraUndergroundLabs
HEY MODS GUESS WHAT stay on topic! This is about why be a mod not that mods like high heels. But I guess im in the wrong? I just don't want to look at an entire page about shoes. Hipocrits.

Ask yourself, is it even possible to be "Off Topic" in a thread in the "OFF TOPIC" Forum?

Originally posted by SonoraUndergroundLabs
reply to post by masqua

 

Am I supposed to laugh......

Peace

Just laugh. Laughing is really good for you. It releases all kinds of endorphins. You will feel MUCH better after a good laugh. I promise!

Do it. Do it. Come on tryyyyyyyy it!

Originally posted by burdman30ott6

Originally posted by SonoraUndergroundLabs
HEY MODS GUESS WHAT stay on topic! This is about why be a mod not that mods like high heels. But I guess im in the wrong? I just don't want to look at an entire page about shoes. Hipocrits.

Ask yourself, is it even possible to be "Off Topic" in a thread in the "OFF TOPIC" Forum?

I had to give you a star for that one

Originally posted by SonoraUndergroundLabs
Stay in topic or you will be reported as anyone else.

Earthquake heresies are not quite pavilion soup. I will thank you for making me a favorite as I have art.

Originally posted by SonoraUndergroundLabs

 

 

So then how did I get an off topic warning? Abuse of power? This is off topic as I may add. So you put yourself deeper into hipocracy. But I will be laughing when people like you apply for a job at my place of business.

So mods what do you get out of being a moderator on ATS?

I get helping to run a place I genuinely love and have a passion for.

Are there any perks too being a mod?.

Yes. I was allowed to pitch my idea to promote the site via a weekly internet radio show using unproven technology to the owners, they trusted me with the use of their Site Name behind it and allowed me to try it, we proved it worked and we are now on Internet, AM and Satellite every Saturday night with a potential AM Tune in audience of millions.

In doing so have interviewd the likes of Travis Walton and Stanton Friedman - and other outstanding guests - and connected with people all over the world.

I'd say thats a fairly cool perk. Potentially we have more listeners to the Saturday show than some of the major radio stations in the UK draw in on a daily basis.

Do you get paid or get any freebies for your time and effort?

Nope.

Do you enjoy being a mod?

In the main, yes I do, but sometimes its sad to see peoples ego's get the better of them. It happens far too often.

Are there any drawbacks to being a mod?

Yep. Some people think you shouldn't have an opinion on subjects and if you display one they will automatically accuse you of bias, or allege you are undermining or censoring a subject. Happens a lot and it sucks.

Also does your ATS page set up look different to us normal members, just like non members ATS page looks different to a members page set up.

I would imagine mine looks worse. I keep messing up the MYATS and losing my subscribed threads in fits of trying to keep up with things and topics for the show. Not brilliant