Revy ~ Two Hands 862 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 (edited) I put myself forward as moderator on the grounds that I have several years experience in the role. I have moderated several Facebook, reddit, and google+ groups, along with 2 forums on the behalf of my YouTube network. Not to put too fine a point on it but you're not going to find someone else with this much experience. You can contact me via PM. Edited August 4, 2014 by Gamer Twilight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King 5,625 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 Some of the time, sites like to recruit people with some ground of experience on forums. But seeing that you guys not minding non experienced users really out shines the others. You guys are willing to see if this person can make a difference or even have a better style of moderating from past users. As SCS said, experience doesn't make the best candidate right off the bat. Whilst someone may have experience moderating a forum, they don't have experience moderating MLPF. Experience is always a plus, but its not the defining factor.If someone has the skill set and personality we're looking for, then they deserve a chance at coming aboard and becoming a productive member of the staff team. 1 Goddamn right, you should be scared of me Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkMysteryMan 670 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 As SCS said, experience doesn't make the best candidate right off the bat. Whilst someone may have experience moderating a forum, they don't have experience moderating MLPF. Experience is always a plus, but its not the defining factor. If someone has the skill set and personality we're looking for, then they deserve a chance at coming aboard and becoming a productive member of the staff team. What I meant was that you guys choose people who look like they could handle many situations on this forum with how they behaved in the past and all that stuff. If it sounded like I only meant that you guy's go for experienced users only, sorry. I didn't mean it to sound like that. What I was to say was that you guys do the normal thing that other forums don't follow: Capabilities over relationships. Every site I went through always put thier closest friends before the people who actually might have real potential into moderator positions, regardless if they are any use for the better good or will do thier job properly. 1 Signature created by: Gone Airborne Imagine if you will being on your death bed – And standing around your bed – the ghosts of the ideas, the dreams, the abilities, the talents given to you by life. And that you for whatever reason, you never acted on those ideas, you never pursued that dream, you never used those talents, we never saw your leadership, you never used your voice, you never wrote that book. And there they are standing around your bed looking at you with large angry eyes saying "We came to you, and only you could have given us life! But now. We must die with you FOREVER! The question is – if you die today, what ideas, what dreams, what abilities, what talents, what gifts, would die with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightning-spark 34 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 i am about to change my display name, will that effect my profile URL? MARVEL alliance here to help my latest DJ mix - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drago Ryder 641 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 Just applied. I hope I'm accepted. https://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/maia-r9687 http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/dark-opal-r3543[/url] http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/dawn-fukamoto-r7991http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/gale-r5960 http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/tempest-sol-r3432 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeraphStar 398 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 Good luck to everyone applying - can't wait to see who gets chosen. ♪If I could find you now, things would get better, We could leave this town and run forever, I know somewhere, somehow we'll be together, Let your waves crash down on me and take me away♪ ~Yellowcard Bangarang, Peter Pan. May you find Neverland. Thank you for teaching me how to fly. ~???(RIP Robin Williams) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proton 565 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 Applied. Let's see how this goes. "Walk always in shadows, so that you will see your foes before they see you." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/ 651 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 (edited) I'm currently obviously not qualified for the job. Maybe in 5-10 years or so... I still express interest in moderating at some point, and wish to aid the community at some time in some way. Edited August 4, 2014 by V . 1 Enter the Forest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 Well, I went ahead and submitted an application. I highly doubt that I will be picked, though, but, hey, if they do pick me, I'll will attempt to do my best. I put myself forward as moderator on the grounds that I have several years experience in the role. I have moderated several Facebook, reddit, and google+ groups, along with 2 forums on the behalf of my YouTube network. Not to put too fine a point on it but you're not going to find someone else with this much experience. You can contact me via PM. You could also perhaps submit an application, like they asked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codelyy 1,286 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 I've send my application Now i just wait but i have a quick question Is this everyone competing for a moderator place or are there multiple moderator places? Thank you Cherribomb for the Signature! https://twitter.com/Codelyy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starflower 323 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 I just saw this and at first I was a bit...skeptical about it! xD I applied, I don't see myself getting a position but...it's worth a shot I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verily British 145 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 I've just applied myself. It will be interesting to see how this all turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCS 7,524 August 4, 2014 Author Share August 4, 2014 Is this everyone competing for a moderator place or are there multiple moderator places? There are currently more than one moderation positions open. Even if we end up filling all current openings, other applications will still be saved so we can turn to them at any point in the future when we need new moderators. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wander 125 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 I might be interested at a future date, due to the fact that I'm new here and want people to get to know me first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift 4,272 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 I'll give it a shot, what the hell. 1 Have the courage to think and act on your own. And have the courage to disobey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaoios 1,970 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 (edited) Every site I went through always put thier closest friends before the people who actually might have real potential into moderator positions, regardless if they are any use for the better good or will do thier job properly. Oh yes, you have no idea how must that pisses me off. The "popularity" selection type of thing. Once I see that, I know there reliability is down the drain. In addition, when that occurs, 85% of the time, they will ABUSE there power, and when members report it, someone will come back and say, "oh, don't worry. He's just trying to make the community better". I for one, from my past experience, look for certain individuals b/c I go for those who are experienced However, with misc. I choose ones who are "willing" to accept the responsibility and enjoy there position, b/c if they don't, that's a problem . Edited August 4, 2014 by Thunder-Wing XBL: Riot Rojas 3DS Friend Code: 5300 - 9568 - 7902 WEB/CHANNEL: THREADS: Youtube - ThunderColt Studios MLP:FIM - Wrath of the Ancients Fan Fictions Weebly - ThunderColt Studios MLP:FIM: The Day Equestria Stood Still - Volunteers Wanted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,816 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 Oh yes, you have no idea how must that pisses me off. Not a fan of the whole patronage thing either, I have seen it go horribly far too many times with it encouraging a culture of cronyism. Very pleased this place dosen't work that way. Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayoUni2847 528 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 Since we're treating this like a job application, I want to know what a person will be expected to do if they are hired for the position. What role(s) will we be expected to accomplish if we are hired? How much time shall we be expected to dedicate towards the work? What exactly are the do-s and don't-s of the position? How much past experience does the employer prefer? Does the position come with 401(k) and health benefits? Nothing wrong with knowing the facts before submitting something. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalTao 68 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 Just did it, I do hope that I can submit another one in two years time. KEEP IT CLEAN AND KEEP IT COOL! LIVE AND LEARN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind Chaser 4,768 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 (edited) Well, I just took a look at the application, and... count me out of it! (don't mind me just passin' through the topic) Edited August 4, 2014 by Unknown Pegasus #211 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windseeker 546 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 This is very suspenseful... this takes me back to basketball tryouts where there was a bunch of us, only very few joined the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkMysteryMan 670 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 (edited) So is everyone who participate in the application going to receive the message if they got the spot or not or are you just limiting it t just this thread? Edited August 4, 2014 by TheDarkMysteryMan Signature created by: Gone Airborne Imagine if you will being on your death bed – And standing around your bed – the ghosts of the ideas, the dreams, the abilities, the talents given to you by life. And that you for whatever reason, you never acted on those ideas, you never pursued that dream, you never used those talents, we never saw your leadership, you never used your voice, you never wrote that book. And there they are standing around your bed looking at you with large angry eyes saying "We came to you, and only you could have given us life! But now. We must die with you FOREVER! The question is – if you die today, what ideas, what dreams, what abilities, what talents, what gifts, would die with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Twilight Sparkle ✨ 8,526 August 4, 2014 Founder Share August 4, 2014 That's well said there, SCS. Some of the time, sites like to recruit people with some ground of experience on forums. But seeing that you guys not minding non experienced users really out shines the others. You guys are willing to see if this person can make a difference or even have a better style of moderating from past users. The big issue with requiring prior experience to get a particular position is that it perpetuates a chicken-and-egg problem. If everyone who can give you experience wants you to already have some, how do you get a foot in the door? If you have relevant experience, it's certainly good for us to know about - the "other comments" field in the application form is the perfect place to list it - but it's not a "weeding signal" if you don't have it. Even an inexperienced volunteer can be an excellent teammate if they're a cultural fit with an organization. i am about to change my display name, will that effect my profile URL? Your old profile URL's will continue to work if you change your display name - that's what the ID number in it is for. I put myself forward as moderator on the grounds that I have several years experience in the role. I have moderated several Facebook, reddit, and google+ groups, along with 2 forums on the behalf of my YouTube network. Not to put too fine a point on it but you're not going to find someone else with this much experience. You can contact me via PM. If you're interested in a moderator position, please submit an application through the form. As I mentioned above, the form's "other comments" question is an excellent place to detail your prior experience. 8 Avatar credit: robinrain8 Signature credit: Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltoist 303 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 Apparently i'm not a good enough guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift 4,272 August 4, 2014 Share August 4, 2014 @@baltoist, What makes you think you're not a good enough guy? At least apply, hey, who knows, you might get in. Have the courage to think and act on your own. And have the courage to disobey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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