Wanted: More TFP Moderators!
 

Hey there TFP! I wanted to let you all know that from way up here, things are looking good. We're seeing more average daily activity recently than in the recent past, so that means we're getting better. We've got a few policy changes as well as a lot of new features, so I hope everyone is enjoying their time.

We are looking for a few more moderators to fill out our ranks. The moderator job description has changed recently from an enforcer position to more of a community leader position. We're looking for users who can remain active on the boards and continuously work to improve the site through leadership-by-example. We want people who can participate in policy discussions and activity planning. We want people with a lot of energy and passion for nurturing a great community.

Here is what is expected of a moderator:

Duties:
1. Create new content on the forum: post articles, essays, stories, opinions, creative works and discussion pieces.
Frequency: At least 3 times a week.
2. Moderating debates by redirecting wayward discussion, dispensing advice, and in the worst cases, using moderator announcements.
Frequency: Scan the board for opportunities every day.
Protocol: If one moderator has taken action in a thread, you may participate in the thread only as a member. Emphasize maturity in all actions. Big problems may be escalated to an administrator.
3. Cleaning up spam, multiple log-ins, and duplicate threads.
Frequency: Scan the board for opportunities every day.
4. Participate in board policy and activity discussions in moderator forums.
Frequency: Scan the board for opportunities every day.
Protocol: Take initiative to start a discussion if one is not already taking place. Maintain mature discussion guidelines.
5. Guide and organize forum activities. This includes polls, posting themes, and games.
Frequency: Forum activities should be either weekly or monthly programs. Participate as often as activities are scheduled.

Goals:
1. Increase the rate of member participation.
How to accomplish: Create more opportunities for participation. Create comfortable environment for discussion and sharing. Take initiative to share first.
2. Increase standard of posting maturity and intelligence.
How to accomplish: Challenge users to create quality posts. Hold yourself up to higher standards than others. Exercise patience when responding to discussion.
3. Increase donations.
How to accomplish: Contribute to overall quality of forum. Maintain good personal standing with members. Remind users that donations are needed.


If you'd like to apply to become a TFP moderator, please send me a PM with the following info: (as with all applications, please take your time to give us good answers)

Username:

Real Name:

Age:

Tell us about yourself:

How often do you browse the TFP?:

Why do you want to be a moderator?:

What does the TFP mean to you?:

If you had the power, what is the first thing you'd change about the TFP?:

What's the second thing?:

What early 90's hip-hop song best exemplifies your personality?:

Oh darn, I don't any '90s hip-hop songs :sad:.

Seriously, I hope that you hear from many good 'applicants!'

What's the application deadline?

Oct 1st is deadline.

Much like the Wu Tang Clan, I am nuthin' to fuck wit.

Much like the Gravediggaz, I will give niggas brain dimples... draggin they asses on a hook by they temples.

Please PM your applications to Halx. This thread is now about early '90s hip hop music.

you cant touch this...thread

I nominate NoSoup and Elphalba. I feel both candidates exemplify the diverse culture, maturity, objectivity, and good sense conducive to being a GOOD MODERATOR.

Do I get to vote for both or only one? If only one, then I would like to submit my vote for NoSoup. But if possible, I'd like to vote for both.

Thank you.
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Add: Can we recall moderators too? If we can vote them in, I assume we can vote them out too.

I don't read this as a nominate a person, the person must apply.

Why can't you just extend an offer to the person you feel would best be suited for the job and see if s/he agrees? A lot easier that way.

We did that last round and would like to try a different way this round.

Ah, I misunderstood then.

Seems easier and faster.

*shrug*

I appreciate that "Time Demands-Learning To say No" and this thread are both on my 'view new posts' at the moment. :(

Okay that's serendipity isn't it? or is it synchronicity?

Thanks for the vote :D I'll apply and we'll see what happens.

However, you may regret it - If I'm selected I might try to make this a Souptatorship and hunt down every referance to soup in every thread ever made here on the TFP and change it.

might I make a recommendation? I've applied god knows how many times in 5 years and never once has my application been acknowledged....it might be nice for those that are not picked to at least take the time to tell them personally they werent picked before the announcement of new mods is made.....unless of course I was the only one that happened to lol

dont worry, Im not applying anymore :p

Shani, that was done last time. I don't believe you applied then either.

ahh yeah you're right....that was one of the reasons too...glad to see you've implemented it :)

Your love is like bad medicine
Bad medicine is what I need
Shake it up,


/gives a hug to shani.

lol ya'll I wasnt bitching, I was just trying to add constructive advice, but I will gladly take hugs!!

/doesnt know any hip hop songs at all to contribute!!

:::::::::hugs and more hugs for shani!!!::::::::::

cynth would make a swell moderator.

:D

That is too bad. I'm sorry you were ignored. Keep on applying, we have to shake up the establishment and keep them honest. You have my vote Shani.

This thread is getting way too far off track!

I say this because I'm cool like dat - (Digable Planets).

We need more people to apply.


Come on... How could you pass up the chance to work with me?

Considering it. Not sure, though.

How many mods will be added? What's the goal of more moderators? Generating more discussion? Change? Just wondering.

It mostly making sure I take my meds...

OMG! you're probably the only person ive ever heard that knows who these guys are!!!!

sounds somewhat appealing. the theme for me lately has been trying to get out of my comfort zones... i think being a mod would be considered out of my comfort zone. though, not sure if i should apply and jump right in since i've hardly been back...

Oh, come on man, aren't we practically the same age? :) Early 90s baby, yeah!

The goal is to keep building off of what we have. More discussion is a must. Adding a few more voices to the policy discussions and board organization talks. We want people who act as community leaders, looking at the forum in a slightly different light.

Wait!! I do too. Got my nickel bag of funk over here baby! Gotta love that 90s neo soul black renaissance east coast hip hop groove.

Thanks for this response, Hal. I'll be thinking more about it.

Or...

maybe that's why so few have applied. :rolleyes:

Stop posting my ideas before i have them!

I nominate Jorg. :thumbsup:
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I also nominate Shani. And I'm a bit surprised that she's never been chosen, to be honest.

I would apply, but I don't post enough. (;

Gets my vote. :thumbsup: