Submitting application for moderator

[iceclock]

Just wondering what's the requirements off becoming an admin and what do I have to do to become one. Also is there any openings thanks

 

[k1114]

It's a bad sign when you have to ask.

 

[iceclock]

We'll there's no application form that's why I'm. Asking lol

 

[manofchalk]

The requirements for and what you have to do to become a moderator are the same, participate in the community and be a good human being. You don't have to hit performance criteria, tick boxes or fill in forms.
Potential candidates are usually brought up by a Moderator who thinks they are a good fit for the position, and the rest of the Mods provide their opinions and discussion until a consensus is reached. There is a large human element involved, its not just a matter of having sufficient numbers.

Most I can say is keep answering questions, keep a level head in disputes and be yourself. If someone thinks your a good fit for the job, your name may be raised.

 

[iceclock]

thanks man of chalk seems like u hit the nail on the head. i appreciate the reply and will continue doing good in the toms community and keeping it cool and respectful thanks.

 

[Reynod]

Yeah we made an exception with manofchalk since he donated puppies to all of our children though ...

 

[iceclock]

well thats sweet of him, but dang thats alot of puppies 😀

 

[manofchalk]

You would not believe the looks I got when I showed up at the post office to mail them off. They would have been fine in the parcels I thoughtfully pre-packaged them in, I even poked some air-holes.

 

[iceclock]

thats sweet of u manchalk ive seen u answer alot of questions here before and ur doing a goodjob keep it up, oh and air holes are good 😀

 

[k1114]

If a mod couldn't find the faqs...we're going to have a bad time.

 

[iceclock]

Interesting comment k1

 

[USAFRet]

You would not believe the looks I got when I showed up at the post office to mail them off. They would have been fine in the parcels I thoughtfully pre-packaged them in, I even poked some air-holes.

At the post office, someone had one of these, packaged just like this.

The mailperson slapped a Priority Mail sticker on it, and off it went. Just like this.

 

[iceclock]

thats strange lol

 

[manofchalk]

If a mod couldn't find the faqs...we're going to have a bad time.

This FAQ?
http://www.tomshardware.com/community/faq.html#question4
Like I said, Mods are chosen from among the community by existing Mods. You could send a PM to Jpishgar if you wanted, but to get in you would still have to be vetted by the mod community.

 

[USAFRet]

If a mod couldn't find the faqs...we're going to have a bad time.

This FAQ?
http://www.tomshardware.com/community/faq.html#question4
Like I said, Mods are chosen from among the community by existing Mods. You could send a PM to Jpishgar if you wanted, but to get in you would still have to be vetted by the mod community.

As a Hell's Angel is reported to have said when asked how someone becomes an Angel:
"They don't join, we reconize 'em!"

 

[k1114]

I remember a while back when there was quite a lot of comments over the internet about sending a banana through the mail which people were doing. Plenty of other stuff too; some good stuff for pranks.

 

[iceclock]

that sounds weird, why a banana.

 

[jpishgar]

manofchalk hits the nail on the head here. I actually go through a whole host of criteria when it comes time to pick new moderators. I'd say a little more than half of them are people I hunt down here on the forums, and the rest are recommended through the current moderation team. In no particular order, the qualities I look for are seniority, sound judgment, reason under pressure, subject matter expertise, ability to work with others and on a team, ability to diffuse a situation, an eye for intent, activity, attitude and intelligence. Any and all of these factor in, and it's an informal process.

Usually, someone will be recommended, or I'll put forward a candidate I'm considering to the full moderation team for discussion and vetting. Each current moderator has the ability to veto a candidate for moderator, but if you veto, you have to support your veto with a reasoned argument and cite the merits of your recommendation against. Imbuing a standard user with extended powers is quite a big leap of faith, and we've had minor revolutions and major problems when a mod hasn't worked out after being brought onto the team. Safeguarding the community that is Tom's is my foremost priority, and the mod team is a critical piece of that.

Stick around for a bit. Who knows, you might well be on the list at some point.

-JP

 

[iceclock]

Thanks jpishgar that's what I like hear. I've been here for over four years. Had another account before. And plan to stick a rounds thanks for the positive comment

 

[Mousemonkey]

Using the English language instead of leet speak would be a good thing as well IMHO.

 

[iceclock]

i dunno i speak english, somethimes i joke around but i will try to keep good grammar thanks for the tip monkey, also english is my second language but i try my best.