Moderator Application
 

The TFP is looking to take in 2 or 3 new moderators on an interim basis. We're looking to keep the new moderators for up to 6 months before rotating in new heads. Possible permanent positions on the staff would be available pending performance and any openings in the future.

Moderator duties include:

Welcoming new members
Instruction on board policy
Directing discussions toward civility and growth
Counseling for members
Keeping the board clean of spam

What we're looking for:

Extensive membership and participation
Level-headed discussion skills
Not allergic to Tilted Politics
Love for the TFP and what we do.


Application:


Username:
Real name:
Age:
Reason for applying:
What do you like about the TFP:
What do you want to improve about the TFP:
Which of your children would you sacrifice to ensure the TFP lives on:
Any other info you'd like to add:

Please fill out the application as well as possible and send it to Halx in a PM.

w00t! new blood!

:D

If it means having to work with you, guccilvr (if that's even your real name) I'll be surprised if anyone applies.

disclaimer: I hate emoticons, so here's my wink, indicating that the above was typed in jest and in no way should be construed as being negative or insultory in any manner whatsoever

We should make it clear that re-applications are welcome!

It took me a couple of tries to figure out the right combination of trickery and deceit.

DAMN!

Special consideration will be given to applicants that are still allowed within 100 yards of Alyson Hannigan, and can get a note to her.

How about... I have no real interest in being permanent staff. But the recent discussion about our attitude toward new members has me behaving in totally new ways over in the newbie's forum. I might be interested in a temporary mod stint with an eye toward furthering what I'm seeing is possible in how we relate to new members. Is that sort of application within the realm of what's being asked for here?

Yep. Absolutely. What we're offering is temp positions. Not everyone will be added permanently.

I've considered applying a few times, but, as rat said, I'd be more interested in a temporary thing. Also, I'm concerned about if I could take off my moderator hat and post what I want to say. Obviously, I'd never intentionally break rules or anything (or plagiarize, learned that lesson the hard way), but if I were to be a moderator, I'd also want to set an example which meant that I'd probably tone down my posts especially in places like Politics and Paranoia. So it's really a question of whether I want to help the community out in this way and maybe give up some of my more interesting posts or not.

I can think of a few other people who I think would make excellent moderators, including but not limited to ratbastid.

I'm not applying - I just wanted to see people stroke out when they saw my name on this thread.

People masturbate when they see your name on a thread? I don't know, man. Not to burst your bubble, but the thought has never crossed my mind.

Speak for yourself :thumbsup: haha

I feel dirty.


And I haven't even said anything.

This IS a temporary position.

No, "stroke out" is how we fossils refer to "having a stroke." It's an ancient phrase, so your naivete is excused.

You ain't that pretty.

Is your sister gonna apply?

Wouldn't that be "ignorance" and not "naivete"?

Just so you know, I kinda stroked a bit. But I'm not going to reveal which kind of stroke it was.

Lmfao.................

Doesn't matter how you meant it, I still felt a slight tingle when you posted.

It was both, admit it!

Hey any excuse to stroke works for me. :)

Not unlike life

grateful

y'all keep throwing in the the politics statement just to keep me from applying dont you? :lol:

Nonsense, Shanifaye. You started one of the better topics in Politics. :)

Yeah Shani.... you probably only think you're afraid of politics.

I thought about applying again but I just don't spend the time here that I used to. I'll just stick to reporting bad threads when I see them.

Alrighty, I applied - here's to hoping the third time's the charm. If it doesn't work out this time, I'm thinking perhaps you guys have a staff soup kitchen that I'm not allowed in...

Me too, Shani. :lol: Though I do love me some immigration brawlin'... :D

You seriously do that? How does that work? Do people actually take advantage of that?

Of course
You pay me $200 an hour, and I listen to you bitch.
Absolutely. Now tell me how you feel about that.
/me starts the timer

not your traditional counselling like a therapist...

hmmm maybe we can do that and collect a $10 copay. :thumbsup: :lol:

Weird. I've never heard forum moderators offering counseling to members.

conselling can be as simple as helping someone frame a personal situation into a way that garners a good healthy helpful discussion and not a troll/flamefest.

it's counselling as it applies to the TFP, not help in dealing with your personal problems...that's what the journals are for..

...at least, that's what I've heard...:shy:

Remember... You have to work with me.



Good luck.

Why didn't you just lock the thread, WK? We sure as hell aren't gonna get any more applicants now. :rolleyes:

i've considered applying for this, but am unclear on the amount of time involved with it. my schedule fluctuates in intensity and so it'd be helpful to have an idea.

maybe if i worked in mod-mode, i'd find a way to overcome my loathing of capital letters so i could tell the voices apart.

anyway, i am not sure that i'd be a great mod, but if the time committment doesnt get in the way too much of other things, maybe i'll apply.

i even think i could work with wk. kinda.

It doesn't take much more time then you already spend here. Just a few more things to pay attention to. Like making sure I get my meds in time.

thank goodness we don't have to change diapers or feed him.... :P

substitute meds for vodka.. and I'm good to go.

I'd like to encourage more of our female members to apply. This is in no way any sort of indication that we have a quota on the sex of moderators - we will take on the people who we think are the best choices at this time, regardless of their sex - but it's definitely nice to have the options. So, if you're a female member and on the fence about whether or not to apply, I encourage you to do so. The worst thing that could happen is you don't get picked, which is, of course, no big deal :)

But you won't turn the dudes away just for having the old Y chromosome, right?

Absolutely correct. It'd simply be nice to have lots of options.

Sounds good to me. The lady moderators are wonderful persons.

Yet another instance where I go "oh yeah" . . . long pause . . . "wait a minute here" . . . "WTF!"
I am reading roachboy on multiple levels again. Either I over-think his words, or I am just not able to grasp what he says because he is talking colour to a blind man. Mod him. He's too eclectic and brilliant to not encourage in any way possible :thumbsup:

It's fun to converse with someone smarter than you are. I found out long ago that RB is much smarter than I am. It makes discussions a lot more interesting, and it earns appreciation.

Sorry, my real name cannot be divulged.

(dons his Batman costume)

clarification on real name: first name is fine.

anyway, we're finishing up on this, so if you're on the fence about applying or have been meaning to but haven't yet, you should do so by Friday.

:expressionless:

my personal feeling is that only people who do not ask to be made into moderators should be made into moderators.

That might work with politicians, actually. I've had this discussion a number of times with people, who have all decided that I'm nuts.

It would mean that the whole has to make sure each individual is intelligent and capable.

I concur.

Plastic-headed people with ceramic teeth and starched suits should not be leaders... here in cyberspace or anywhere.

Do not lead for the glory of it, lead because it needs to be done.

Do It because you want to give back to those who have given to you, even those not here yet.

Oops, Joesph Heller already beat you to that concept.

I dont really know who said it first, but there is a pretty well known saying about politicians to this effect.

Kinda surprised that Joseph Heller made a statement about people being administrators of internet message boards... but if you say so of course I'll believe it.

No matter how well the system works...


You'll eventually end up with a leader like me.




Kind of makes your asshole pucker up, doesn't it?

Yeah, but we like you. You can't discount that.

It doesn't matter if you don't know what you're doing, step on toes, piss in cornflakes, and start a war in the Middle East... as long as people like you.

Well, God did tell me to be a Mod.

Someday perhaps, I will apply (if I will be had). But I Need more seasoning.