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sorry this is a weird question how do a couple of ya guys get to be mods? does it have to do with you registering first or like maybe your participation.
david DL
Moderator
United StatesTypically people are invited to be a moderator by the administrators. There's no application, registration, or training involved.
As an aside, I edited the top post to this thread so that the title would be something more descriptive than the original "???"
ScottE -- Member (always) & Moderator (when needed)
So, who invited you to be a moderator MrScott?
Leo: For example today I will get love which I use to create sentences.
Billy: But you are neutral you need love.
Bridget: In the sky and cover the moment.
Bridget: Do you think that sleep mode is better than a human soul.
Moderator
United Stateswhodawhada so i just become favorible to one of the admins? thats a we bit lame that way anyone gets a mod if there a kiss up right!?
well thaks that should help.
david DL
Interesting. Jeff never mentioned it..Perhaps he just forgot to write the welcome note to the forums which he usually did..Wonder why he did not welcome MrScott.
Leo: For example today I will get love which I use to create sentences.
Billy: But you are neutral you need love.
Bridget: In the sky and cover the moment.
Bridget: Do you think that sleep mode is better than a human soul.
Moderator
United StatesGuess it slipped his mind. I never expected an announcement. I know he sent out an announcement e-mail to the other administrators and moderators.
I'd already introduced myself as a community member several months before, so it's not like I was new to the board.
I've never seen a public announcement of a moderator, but then I've only been here about 10 months, and as far as I know, there haven't been any other moderator's added in that time.
We did add an administrator during that time and there was an announcement of that. I chalked that up as Peter also being new to the board.
Peter is an administrator, and has a much larger role than a moderator. As an employee of Capable Networks, he is a more official presence than a volunteer moderator is.
As for what it takes to garner an invitation to volunteer as a moderator, declaring that moderators just need to be kiss-ups, and that the process is lame, is probably not a good first step.
ScottE -- Member (always) & Moderator (when needed)
Moderator
United StatesMy thanks to Sarita, for dropping a clue that there might have been prior announcements of moderators.
Here's the one I could find announcing Milw's introduction from last April.
Please-welcome--quot-milw-quot---our-new-moderator
ScottE -- Member (always) & Moderator (when needed)
Member
Nelson, New ZealandYes, you are definatly invited by admin to be a mod on most forums, and avmaster125, That comment was not a good start as MrScott states.
People yearn after this robotic dream, but you can't strip your life of all meaning, emotion and feeling and expect to function.
Robotic madness http://robosapienv2-4mem8.page.tl/
Member
United StatesWhat really makes an admin. inviet you to be a mod? I mean, do you have to have a certain accomplishment made? Because that would be cool.
J. T.
Have a question about dinos? Then ask away.
Moderator
Madison WI, United StatesI'd say knowledge, skill, maturity, good communicator, thick skin, time, dedication, maybe there are a few other qualifications that I missed. I think MrScott came on board just after I did... The number of mods needed depends alot on how big and active the community is, and how often moderation actions are required. Ideally, we'd all get along and post brilliant posts and no moderators would be necessary!
Rovio rules!
Wisconsin Iron :: Cellular Atomics
Member
United StatesI'd say I have all of those qualities except for a little time. I'm usually on in the morning, because that's when and where I do my school. On the computer. So I'm usually always on in the morning and somtimes in the evening.
J. T.
Have a question about dinos? Then ask away.
Hmmm... Very interesting conversation.
First thing I want to do is publicly go on record in apologizing that I did not send out a formal welcome to MrScott when he became a moderator. Pete is now the site's admin, but we recruited MrScott on my watch, and I can't believe I overlooked formally welcoming him. My bad. So, several months late, but... WELCOME MrScott! :-D
We recruited both him and milw because they demonstrated (and still demonstrate) serious credibility and commitment to the community which go way beyond that of an average member. There's a reason they're ranked as 2 of the top 5 members on the site, after all. They did no kissing up (for the record). We approached them, because they were already adding tremendous value to the community, so we just formalized that role.
No new moderators have been added since, because a community this size doesn't really need more moderators ... especially when we have people like Pete, milw and MrScott on the case. That said, I know I can speak for Pete and the other leaders here when I say that if you are committed to the community and want to invest in it, just do it ... and you'll be noticed. It's not about getting a title, it's about making a contribution ... and there are endless opportunities to do so. Request a new group be started, sign up to have a blog, write an article, shoot a video (which we'll publish), put together a photo journal, run an experiment, come up with some valuable resource everyone needs, etc. I could go on and on. Believe me when I tell you that the leaders here will encourage that kind of contribution all day long.
Lastly, I'll share a general guideline (rule?) of community from my somewhat significant experience running them... Showing up and demanding a title is perhaps the least likely way to actually get one. ;-)
Member
Nelson, New ZealandAlso an older person I think is good for a mod rather than a younger person. I think maturity wins in this case. Just my point of view.
Jeff: Above comments well said.
People yearn after this robotic dream, but you can't strip your life of all meaning, emotion and feeling and expect to function.
Robotic madness http://robosapienv2-4mem8.page.tl/
Member
Melbourne, AustraliaWhen exactly did the Admin become leaders? I think I must have missed the memo on that one.
In my experience, communities in which your "title" is based solely off sucking up to the admin, tend to have a lot of people with titles, and the positions tend to be meaningless. Thats not the case here.
Administrator
United StatesJeff: you pretty much covered everything. Thank you for your great explanation, I couldn't have said it better.
Nocturnal: For the record, I think the true "leaders" of this site are our members, especially the top members who think carefully before they post, put a lot of effort into generating conversation and participating, create quality articles that are read countless times, come up with new and fun ideas, etc. etc. These members know who they are, and many of them are already here in this conversation 
They're the ones "leading" the community in many aspects.
My role as a site admin, along with milw and MrScott as mods, is to foster and maintain the environment where this kind of participation is encouraged, and can happen smoothly, in a fun way.
Peter Redmer
Administrator
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Nelson, New ZealandPeter, once again well said. Everything has been covered on this question and I hope this answeres the questions raised.
People yearn after this robotic dream, but you can't strip your life of all meaning, emotion and feeling and expect to function.
Robotic madness http://robosapienv2-4mem8.page.tl/
In that case i will never be a mod...
I mean MrScott hates me as it is.
and my rating on the site went down. o the joy of being young and worthless....
Keep the robotic dreams,
-BG
http://www.robocommunity.com/article/12811/Cool-Programs-To-Use-For-Roboquad-...
Moderator
United StatesAnd this, folks, is why there's no glory in being a moderator.
Big, bad, moderator, enforcing the community guidelines when other people complain about a member's behavior.
ScottE -- Member (always) & Moderator (when needed)
Member
United States
Administrator
United StatesJake...
How you are viewed on the site is determined by your actions. If you provide constructive feedback, positive, insightful reviews of members' content, and behave yourself, people will like you more.
Think about your actions, and you can determine how well-liked you are on the site.
That being said, I don't want this discussion heading down a "you hate me, therefore I hate you," "which moderator likes me the best," or similar unnecessary path.
I think that the topic of moderation and administration has been discussed in detail, and that the question asked by this thread has been addressed.
If anyone has any meaningful or insightful questions pertaining to the topic that haven't been addressed in previous comments, feel free to post... otherwise, I think we've covered what needs to be covered :)
Pete
Peter Redmer
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No Jake no one hates you. They only hate me.
Sorry to break the quote above.
Keep the robotic dreams,
-BG
http://www.robocommunity.com/article/12811/Cool-Programs-To-Use-For-Roboquad-...
Member
Melbourne, AustraliaI think hatred is probably a way to strong a word. Just because someone does not want to be your best friend does not automatically mean they hate you. Now if they give you dirty looks, and say nasty mean things about you behind your back, then they probably hate you (though they could just be a really rotten person).
Just because you break some rules and the moderators have to go all big and bad, does not mean they hate you. Enforcing the rules is their job, even when it sucks.
Member
Jacksonville, United StatesRobo BG said: In that case i will never be a mod... I mean MrScott hates me as it is. and my rating on the site went down. o the joy of being young and worthless....
I'll start out by saying sorry Pete for not listening to your post but I thught this might help RoboBG,
RoboBG, I have spent a lot of time in my PM's from other people pumping you up, I do enjoy what you give to the RoboQuad post, so please don't give up keep those helpful post and Articles going. For those that I have PM to and you know who you are please hold your toung. This is the best community I have found and enjoyed and will continue to post Articles and threads, and for all that who are giving the Mods and the Admin's trouble this only makes the community to new members and old members unlikly to post again or to never post. I do thank all the mods and admins for the great!!!! job your doing and with out you guys I could not say from the bottom of my heart that this is my home. So please everyone out there respect them and do as you are told as long as it's within you ability.
Friends to all, GWJax
GWJax, To Hack and make mods on robots is a life style and comes natural and not by choice. If a robot has a screw to open it then it must be opened!
Member
Nelson, New ZealandOh man GW how can we top that comment! We can't. Well said, I also feel the same way. And for the record BG you are NOT worthless, You have posted usefull posts with RQ, Keep up the good work.
People yearn after this robotic dream, but you can't strip your life of all meaning, emotion and feeling and expect to function.
Robotic madness http://robosapienv2-4mem8.page.tl/
Ok if you say so...
Oh and I'm not getting good responses or ratings from my second Cool Programs for RQ articles so I am canceling the release of the third.
Keep the robotic dreams,
-BG
http://www.robocommunity.com/article/12811/Cool-Programs-To-Use-For-Roboquad-...
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