moderators - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

yabobo · 04-25-2003, 07:33 AM

In real world time. I was wondering how much time our leaders spend on the tfproject? Do they hold other jobs such as Halx with matts models. Do you have any time for family and recreation? What the moderators give is incredible
Artelevevison, JadziaDax, Spectre, SecreatMethod70 and the many others I haven't mentioned. Someone is always there to help.

I know the work load must be overwelming.

ARTelevision · 04-25-2003, 07:43 AM

Since there were BBSes I have been a constant Internet User. My online time is equal to the time I've been on earth since I first dialed into my local BBS.

For me, it's about adding another task to the multitask list.

For the other mods and admins. I can tell you that many many many hours of our time are devoted to the site.

And of course, there are members who are contributing content and contributing to the community on a daily basis for hours at a time...

Peetster · 04-25-2003, 07:47 AM

I'll second the kudo's to the mods, in as much of a non-asskissing way I can. I appreciate all you guys do to make this place work. I look forward to meeting many of you tomorrow at Mr. Smith's!

ARTelevision · 04-25-2003, 08:25 AM

cool.
I neglected to mention I have a few jobs. Each involves Internet use. I'm a Director of Internet Development by day and an Internet Producer the rest of the time.

rogue49 · 04-25-2003, 08:41 AM

Well, during the day, I'm working away as a Database Manager for a 24/7 Telecommunication Company.

I'm mostly on Evenings, but of course, I do allow for time for other fun in my life...going-out, games, dates, etc.

We mods seem to be able to work out, one or another will be here.
It especially helps that many of us are in different time zone.
God-forbid you get us all here at once, then we are really working the board.

You just get to know where to focus your attention.
And you also notice things, as you are having your own fun on the board.

But we love this place, that's why we invest so much into it.

spectre · 04-25-2003, 08:55 AM

I'm a college student, and that usually ends up taking a lot of time. Usually, I have a calc book or something like that sitting next to me as I'm checking the boards.

cheerios · 04-25-2003, 08:59 AM

college student. I code and surf simultaneously, and just leave IRC up

I have a life, or hte resemblances of one. it involves 17 units of school, ~15 hrs of work, cooking, shopping, all those mundane details, maintaining my relationship w/ my boyfriend, and trying to keep in touch w/ my other buddies.

no sweat

*yawn* now, if only sleep was in there, somewhere. But I'm definately around, if not on the site, at least in IRC, at LEAST a good 15? hrs weekly.

i8one2 · 04-25-2003, 09:01 AM

Those darn moderators:

They make me laugh, guide me in new directions, open my eyes, cheer me up, educate me, have kind words, a stern hand and most of all they care about the community and its Brothers and Sisters...JUST LIKE MY MOM!

cdwonderful · 04-25-2003, 09:10 AM

I like the moderators, they do a good job and some of them are pretty quick on the uptake. Then of course there is Wile......
(just funning ya bro)

World's King · 04-25-2003, 11:54 AM

Soon I will be a Mod. Soon I will controll of of you.

redravin40 · 04-25-2003, 12:06 PM

Work as a Voc Rehab Assistant full time. Ride my bike two hours a day. Have a family but I'm divorced so I only get to see the kiddos once a week. My SO is on TFP so that helps. I am also going back to school so that is taking up a lot of my time.

JadziaDax · 04-25-2003, 12:12 PM

* JadziaDax laughs uncontrollably.

Ok.. now that I've gotten that out of my system...

Some already know this, but I'm a high school mathematics teacher full time, all year long (I work summers, too). I am very dedicated to my students, so I find working on the TFP as my down time. This is what I do for enjoyment.

We work well together. We all bring things to the table that helps everyone else. I, like art, have been online for ages. I remember the days of IRC before the Finland split. I remember the days before AOL, and the local bulletin boards. I still have my first external modem (I believe max was 2400 baud) that I used on my Apple //e (still have that, too).

Gee, thanks for making me feel old

Glad-I-Ate-Her · 04-25-2003, 12:21 PM

Thanks to the Mod's for running TFP seamlessly. Without their behind the scenes work, TFP would fall apart immidiately. They make TFP what it is today! Of course with Hal's blessing!!

Glad

Cynthetiq · 04-25-2003, 12:29 PM

awww.. jadz/art.. you mean you aren't all cavorting nakedly??? damn... burst my bubble.

laughter · 04-25-2003, 12:34 PM

Not that I'm aspiring.

But how did the mods come to be so?

spectre · 04-25-2003, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by laughter
Not that I'm aspiring.

But how did the mods come to be so?

There was a post asking for people to apply. I applied, and I'm a mod. That's it.

laughter · 04-25-2003, 12:41 PM

I remember that.

Just when I was beginning to post in earnest.

Damn.

spectre · 04-25-2003, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spectre
There was a post asking for people to apply. I applied, and I'm a mod. That's it.

I forgot to mention that it's rarely this easy. One has to really make themselves known and be willing to follow the rules of the forum if they are to enforce them.

laughter · 04-25-2003, 12:55 PM

Quote:

One has to really make themselves known and be willing to follow the rules of the forum if they are to enforce them.

*runs off to edit some posts*

JadziaDax · 04-25-2003, 01:27 PM

speckieweckie... you should also add that it really helps that you have no warnings to your name...

Wile E · 04-25-2003, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cdwonderful
I like the moderators, they do a good job and some of them are pretty quick on the uptake. Then of course there is Wile......

.....hes the greatest of them all. What a guy.

We all hold down a full time gig. Whether it be work or school, this is secondary for us all. I own and operate an automation and theatre company which takes almost all of my time, but being in front of a computer for most of my day/night, I get quite of exposure to the boards. Not as much as some others, but we all contribute what we can. This is a great place and I'm proud to be able to give back to it whenever possible.

As far as becoming a mod, I was around for all four of the boards and had a pretty good idea of what it was and where it was heading. I was recognized as a regular member and was asked if I was interested in helping out. That was quite a while ago.

b1m2x3 · 04-25-2003, 02:13 PM

wow...reading all of this... where is spleen!? he lives on here (or atleast in the irc channel)

well, you all have my respect........of course, and keep on doin!

-b1m2x3-

ARTelevision · 04-25-2003, 02:15 PM

moderator criteria range from people skills to more elusive qualities such as interpersonal chemistry and the needs of the moment...

ZërØ¢ØØ£ · 04-25-2003, 03:02 PM

well, i guess i hold the most important job out of all the mods/admins and that is being in the United States Marine Corps

i cant spend as much time on the TFP as much as i used to but beleive me, this is probally about the best community on the internet

sixate · 04-25-2003, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ARTelevision
moderator criteria range from people skills to more elusive qualities such as interpersonal chemistry and the needs of the moment...

So how do I fit in?

ARTelevision · 04-25-2003, 03:46 PM

elusive qualities...

SecretMethod70 · 04-25-2003, 03:52 PM

I'm a full-time college student, but I also have a 24/7 internet connection which helps.

This summer should be interesting considering how much time I'm dedicating to working. I probably won't be atround nearly as much.

meanSpleen · 04-25-2003, 04:00 PM

I became a mod because of my wonderful charm, elegance, and supreme intelligance. Sorta.

Anyway - Full time student. I'm graduating this semester, so I need to go find a job. The school part is good, I go to class Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 AM to 10 PM, with a three hour break. When I'm at home ignoring my studying and stuff, you'll usually find me on TFP and the chat. Aside from my usual web surfing habits, TFP is where I spend all my time.

04-25-2003, 07:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
yabobo Lust Puppy Location: in your closet and in your head...	moderators In real world time. I was wondering how much time our leaders spend on the tfproject? Do they hold other jobs such as Halx with matts models. Do you have any time for family and recreation? What the moderators give is incredible Artelevevison, JadziaDax, Spectre, SecreatMethod70 and the many others I haven't mentioned. Someone is always there to help. I know the work load must be overwelming. __________________ Why do they sterilize the needle for lethal injections? Only in America......do we use the word 'politics' to describe the process so well: 'Poli' in Latin meaning 'many' and 'tics' meaning 'bloodsucking creatures'.

04-25-2003, 07:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
ARTelevision I change Location: USA	Since there were BBSes I have been a constant Internet User. My online time is equal to the time I've been on earth since I first dialed into my local BBS. For me, it's about adding another task to the multitask list. For the other mods and admins. I can tell you that many many many hours of our time are devoted to the site. And of course, there are members who are contributing content and contributing to the community on a daily basis for hours at a time... __________________ create evolution

04-25-2003, 08:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
ARTelevision I change Location: USA	cool. I neglected to mention I have a few jobs. Each involves Internet use. I'm a Director of Internet Development by day and an Internet Producer the rest of the time. __________________ create evolution

04-25-2003, 08:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	I'm a college student, and that usually ends up taking a lot of time. Usually, I have a calc book or something like that sitting next to me as I'm checking the boards. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

04-25-2003, 09:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
i8one2 COMPLETED and A TRAINER Location: BEAN_TOWN	Those darn moderators: They make me laugh, guide me in new directions, open my eyes, cheer me up, educate me, have kind words, a stern hand and most of all they care about the community and its Brothers and Sisters...JUST LIKE MY MOM! __________________ LEATHER, LATEX and LACE "SSC" "Nothing That Gives Pleasure is Bad" Quality is for those who know what they want and are at peace with what they have. "S/M is about emotion; the erotic tension between my impulse toward something and my resistance against it."-- Virginia Barker

04-25-2003, 07:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Peetster Right Now Location: Home	I'll second the kudo's to the mods, in as much of a non-asskissing way I can. I appreciate all you guys do to make this place work. I look forward to meeting many of you tomorrow at Mr. Smith's!

04-25-2003, 08:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
rogue49 Loser	Well, during the day, I'm working away as a Database Manager for a 24/7 Telecommunication Company. I'm mostly on Evenings, but of course, I do allow for time for other fun in my life...going-out, games, dates, etc. We mods seem to be able to work out, one or another will be here. It especially helps that many of us are in different time zone. God-forbid you get us all here at once, then we are really working the board. You just get to know where to focus your attention. And you also notice things, as you are having your own fun on the board. But we love this place, that's why we invest so much into it.

04-25-2003, 08:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
cheerios Banned Location: 'bout 2 feet from my iMac	college student. I code and surf simultaneously, and just leave IRC up I have a life, or hte resemblances of one. it involves 17 units of school, ~15 hrs of work, cooking, shopping, all those mundane details, maintaining my relationship w/ my boyfriend, and trying to keep in touch w/ my other buddies. no sweat yawn now, if only sleep was in there, somewhere. But I'm definately around, if not on the site, at least in IRC, at LEAST a good 15? hrs weekly.

04-25-2003, 09:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
cdwonderful another passenger Location: Youngstown, Ohio	I like the moderators, they do a good job and some of them are pretty quick on the uptake. Then of course there is Wile...... (just funning ya bro) __________________ Never try to teach a pig to whistle it wastes your time, and annoys the pig.....

04-25-2003, 11:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
World's King Here Location: Denver City Denver	Soon I will be a Mod. Soon I will controll of of you. __________________ heavy is the head that wears the crown

04-25-2003, 12:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
redravin40 Loser Location: With Jadzia	Work as a Voc Rehab Assistant full time. Ride my bike two hours a day. Have a family but I'm divorced so I only get to see the kiddos once a week. My SO is on TFP so that helps. I am also going back to school so that is taking up a lot of my time.

04-25-2003, 12:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	* JadziaDax laughs uncontrollably. Ok.. now that I've gotten that out of my system... Some already know this, but I'm a high school mathematics teacher full time, all year long (I work summers, too). I am very dedicated to my students, so I find working on the TFP as my down time. This is what I do for enjoyment. We work well together. We all bring things to the table that helps everyone else. I, like art, have been online for ages. I remember the days of IRC before the Finland split. I remember the days before AOL, and the local bulletin boards. I still have my first external modem (I believe max was 2400 baud) that I used on my Apple //e (still have that, too). Gee, thanks for making me feel old

04-25-2003, 12:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
Glad-I-Ate-Her Junkie Location: 1 mile from Ground Zero	Thanks to the Mod's for running TFP seamlessly. Without their behind the scenes work, TFP would fall apart immidiately. They make TFP what it is today! Of course with Hal's blessing!! Glad __________________ I'm "Glad I Ate Her" because the payback was worth it!!

04-25-2003, 12:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	awww.. jadz/art.. you mean you aren't all cavorting nakedly??? damn... burst my bubble. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

04-25-2003, 12:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
laughter Tilted Location: Canada's capital, eh	Not that I'm aspiring. But how did the mods come to be so? __________________ "Laughter is nothing else but a sudden glory arising from some sudden conception of some eminency in ourselves, by comparison with the infirmity of others, or with our own formerly." -Thomas Hobbes

04-25-2003, 12:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
laughter Tilted Location: Canada's capital, eh	I remember that. Just when I was beginning to post in earnest. Damn. __________________ "Laughter is nothing else but a sudden glory arising from some sudden conception of some eminency in ourselves, by comparison with the infirmity of others, or with our own formerly." -Thomas Hobbes

04-25-2003, 01:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	speckieweckie... you should also add that it really helps that you have no warnings to your name...

04-25-2003, 02:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
b1m2x3 Banned	wow...reading all of this... where is spleen!? he lives on here (or atleast in the irc channel) well, you all have my respect........of course, and keep on doin! -b1m2x3-

04-25-2003, 02:15 PM	#23 (permalink)
ARTelevision I change Location: USA	moderator criteria range from people skills to more elusive qualities such as interpersonal chemistry and the needs of the moment... __________________ create evolution

04-25-2003, 03:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
ZërØ¢ØØ£ Sergeant Location: Camp Pendleton, CA	well, i guess i hold the most important job out of all the mods/admins and that is being in the United States Marine Corps i cant spend as much time on the TFP as much as i used to but beleive me, this is probally about the best community on the internet __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin DONATE TO THE TFP

04-25-2003, 03:46 PM	#26 (permalink)
ARTelevision I change Location: USA	elusive qualities... __________________ create evolution

04-25-2003, 03:52 PM	#27 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	I'm a full-time college student, but I also have a 24/7 internet connection which helps. This summer should be interesting considering how much time I'm dedicating to working. I probably won't be atround nearly as much. __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling

04-25-2003, 04:00 PM	#28 (permalink)
meanSpleen Squid hat! Location: A Few Miles Away From Halx	I became a mod because of my wonderful charm, elegance, and supreme intelligance. Sorta. Anyway - Full time student. I'm graduating this semester, so I need to go find a job. The school part is good, I go to class Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 AM to 10 PM, with a three hour break. When I'm at home ignoring my studying and stuff, you'll usually find me on TFP and the chat. Aside from my usual web surfing habits, TFP is where I spend all my time. __________________ Like TFP? Donate To Keep It Alive!!