Hello Again,
Another silly, but curious/genuine question I need to desperately ask (get it off my chest). So PLEASE kindly bear with me. Though, feel free to LOCK this thread, if this Topic is inappropriate, or against the Forum rules.
Anyways, with that being said, how does one become a FORUM MODERATOR, be it on TOMs HW or any other tech FORUM ? I tried to scour the internet, but couldn't find any concrete answer. BTW, this is just a general question, not just related to TOM"s Hardware forums.
Don't worry, my CV is full with Metal/Rock background experience, so I won't even qualify the first round, LOL. I DON'T want to be a moderator of any forum though.
Anyways, Some quick questions:----------->>>>>>
1. How does one apply for a MOD's position ? How does TOM's HW select any moderator ?
2. Who appoints any MOD here on TOM's ? The Community Managers, or the website team/owners ?
3. Did you guys apply for this JOB, or you were hand-picked by the team/community ?
Or, does the forum select volunteers from the community members to hire them as MODs ? I think STEAM and UBISoft Forums do pick up up long time members from the community. Does this same happen here as well, at TOM's ?
4. Does Technical experience and background also count as well ?? Because you MODS out here are really well-versed with stuff related to PC, Hardware and software alike.
To be VERY honest, the replies and suggestions posted here by the Moderator TEAM really impresses me, each time I visit the forum. I also learned quiet a few things here. You guys have excellent knowledge/experience anything related to TECH, or PC. Hats off !
5. BTW, do the Moderators also get paid by the team/website owners, or this is just a volunteer's work ?
I'm sorry to ask too many silly questions though, but If I can get an answer to these queries, then it would be really nice. I would be THANKFUL to you guys !
NICK.
Another silly, but curious/genuine question I need to desperately ask (get it off my chest). So PLEASE kindly bear with me. Though, feel free to LOCK this thread, if this Topic is inappropriate, or against the Forum rules.
Anyways, with that being said, how does one become a FORUM MODERATOR, be it on TOMs HW or any other tech FORUM ? I tried to scour the internet, but couldn't find any concrete answer. BTW, this is just a general question, not just related to TOM"s Hardware forums.
Don't worry, my CV is full with Metal/Rock background experience, so I won't even qualify the first round, LOL. I DON'T want to be a moderator of any forum though.
Anyways, Some quick questions:----------->>>>>>
1. How does one apply for a MOD's position ? How does TOM's HW select any moderator ?
2. Who appoints any MOD here on TOM's ? The Community Managers, or the website team/owners ?
3. Did you guys apply for this JOB, or you were hand-picked by the team/community ?
Or, does the forum select volunteers from the community members to hire them as MODs ? I think STEAM and UBISoft Forums do pick up up long time members from the community. Does this same happen here as well, at TOM's ?
4. Does Technical experience and background also count as well ?? Because you MODS out here are really well-versed with stuff related to PC, Hardware and software alike.
To be VERY honest, the replies and suggestions posted here by the Moderator TEAM really impresses me, each time I visit the forum. I also learned quiet a few things here. You guys have excellent knowledge/experience anything related to TECH, or PC. Hats off !
5. BTW, do the Moderators also get paid by the team/website owners, or this is just a volunteer's work ?
I'm sorry to ask too many silly questions though, but If I can get an answer to these queries, then it would be really nice. I would be THANKFUL to you guys !
NICK.