Becoming a MOD

Dempsey

Since everyone on boards is nearly a mod of some sort, What do you have to do to be a MOD?

leeroybrown

Rumour has it that posting stupid threads in Admin doesn't help

Karl Hungus

You have to take the AMP TEST.

If you pass it, you get free choice of any board you want to mod.

Dempsey

Originally posted by leeroybrown
Rumour has it that posting stupid threads in Admin doesn't help

Maybe, we'll see

Originally posted by AngelWhore
You have to take the AMP TEST.

AMP Test? Explain yourself

Typedef

Just do as I did.

Slip DeV 20 quid, hey presto, you're a mod.

Then suddenly it dawns on you that you've been had.
You actually 'have' to spend time modding your forum.... it's not like you can run around posting what you like and insulting people... even though on the face of it... that's what modding may seem to be.

mmmm...

vote yes to this sort of trolling.
trolling is good for ireland.
The Germans love everybody.

Mercury_Tilt

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kaimera

make sense of this!

Typedef

Dempsey

wtf? That link, didn't answer his question but he got to be a mod...........? www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=77462

So far the possibilities are: AMP Test
Sexual favours to Dev
Money to Dev

There seems to be a trend here!!:D

Typedef

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?postid=669668#post669668

indeed.

Dempsey

Typedef, what is that image suppose to mean?

LoGiE

But who cares? Why not try spamming your way to Modship ? Your half way there with starting this thread, now all you must do is make 500+ posts in the next month and average 10.45 per day! Simple;)

Dempsey

Originally posted by LoGiE
But who cares? Why not try spamming your way to Modship ? Your half way there with starting this thread, now all you must do is make 500+ posts in the next month and average 10.45 per day! Simple;)

I could be bothered to make that sort of effort. The main reason why mods posts per day is high because they are mods.

sceptre

Originally posted by dempseyt
Typedef, what is that image suppose to mean?

Some say it's something to do with Dr Strangelove.

I'd prefer to think it's more something to do with mad Hungarian computer scientists who spend their free time trying to get people to make a first strike against the USSR, designing the future of computing, originating game theory and applying it to economics and looking up women's skirts. The relevance is clear:D (do you have a mechanical arm?)

ozt9vdujny3srf

its funny how i have been posting here for a very short time and i have seen so many moderator requests.

Seriously, it can't be THAT good.

daveirl

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DeVore

To become a mod:

1. Show some form of level headed maturity or at least an understanding of how Boards.ie works and the culture here.

2. Have a genuine interest in the topic.

3. Have the enthusiasm to visit your board at least once every two days and be proactive to link sites you think will be of interest to the community.

4. Not hassle the admins for moderatorship status.



We've said this a BILLION TIMES BEFORE... its like the red and blue pill in the Matrix... if you ACTUALLY knew what being a Mod involved.... you'd tell us to stick it up our asses.

Its more work, harrassment from annoyed users, no power money fame or women and feck all thanks. I mean, when was the last time any of you thanked the mods on your favourite boards?

DeV.

][cEMAN**

Originally posted by DeVore
To become a mod:
3. Have the enthusiasm to visit your board at least once every two days and be proactive to link sites you think will be of interest to the community.

What about the people who've now become addicted to this website? Where they feel the need to click on it and refresh every 15 seconds in the hope that someone has bothered to reply to a post....any post - anything will do (btw i'm not addicted, honest...i'm not. I can kick the habit /me shakes)

Originally posted by DeVore
no power money fame or women and feck all thanks.

Yeah you have to have these in coming to boards already, then when you find you're addicted you lose them all. Then you wake up some day and realise that your life has started revolving around that refresh button.

OK I need to get out more

dahamsta

Show some form of level headed maturity

...

We've said this a BILLION TIMES BEFORE

heh

DeadBankClerk

ban castor troy

MindPhuck

Originally posted by DeVore
To become a mod:

1. Show some form of level headed maturity or at least an understanding of how Boards.ie works and the culture here.

hahah, me?

2. Have a genuine interest in the topic.

Couldn't be arsed in fairness. Seriously like!

3. Have the enthusiasm to visit your board at least once every two days and be proactive to link sites you think will be of interest to the community.

As if!!

4. Not hassle the admins for moderatorship status.

who ?

I would denounce my adminshipythingymagig, except Tom makes me stay as punishment!

amp

Eh, that's "amp test" not AMP test. There's no need to shout. And I'd have thought that an ideal requirement of being a mod is to read the Newbie FAQ which dempseyt obviously hasn't.

Gordon

amp test

Typedef

Originally posted by amp
Newbie FAQ which dempseyt obviously hasn't.

Newbie FAQ?

what is that a joke

Q_Ball

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=98

I hope to god that wasn't a joke or i'm gonna look a right fool :eek:

Victor

Originally posted by DeadBankClerk
ban castor troy

You can't ban him ... he's been banned already (about a month ago, by DeV).

Caesar_Bojangle

Originally posted by DeadBankClerk
ban castor troy

no need to, john travolta took care of business

DeVore

Yeah MP cos you really arent into online gaming


Da Hamsta... those requirements are for the Mods...

For the admins the main requirement is to be as daft as brush. Regularly explode into fits of tantrums. Have no respect for your own money and be able to take abuse!

DeV.

WhiteWashMan

Originally posted by DeVore
Yeah MP cos you really arent into online gaming


Da Hamsta... those requirements are for the Mods...

For the admins the main requirement is to be as daft as brush. Regularly explode into fits of tantrums. Have no respect for your own money and be able to take abuse!

DeV.

and how long have i been asking.....

Runfree

Yay my old thread got post. Well I became a MOD(don't know why but hey)

And you don't want to be a MOD. You have to read all the threads. Visit it twice a week and post atleast one new topic a week.

Well I'm happy with my forum at the moment.

main thing don't ask to be a MOD.

WhiteWashMan

Originally posted by Runfree
Yay my old thread got post. Well I became a MOD(don't know why but hey)

And you don't want to be a MOD. You have to read all the threads. Visit it twice a week and post atleast one new topic a week.

Well I'm happy with my forum at the moment.

main thing don't ask to be a MOD.

500 posts in under 2 months.
impressive.

this coming from the man who wanted to be a MOD, oh, about 20 days ago?

as for why you became a MOD, well it was because you were so annoying that they gave yo8 a corner away from everyone else to shut you up.

now go away again.

GoneShootin

as for why you became a MOD, well it was because you were so annoying that they gave yo8 a corner away from everyone else to shut you up.

1) It Begins
2) The Fruition

So WWM, i dispute your theory on the grounds that I am bored.

Runfree for Admin !!

conZ

its easy,...
Just start a new post in ADMIN -> Bugs/Suggestions with the title : Board suggestion

Then just write a load of crap in the following message and get everyone in IRC to reply saying 'thumbs up' or 'i heartily endorse this product and/or service' or some sh1t like that.

then, suggest yourself to be mod, and just arse around then for a bit.

Runfree

UMMM no me not for admin. That is way too much work.

And WWM loose the attitude it don't suit you.

Cheers folks.

Typedef

Originally posted by Runfree
UMMM no me not for admin. That is way too much work.

And WWM loose the attitude it don't suit you.

Cheers folks.

not a bit of it old chap, what would the world be without a not-so-subtley constructed troll for the not-so-subtley constructed?

Mercury_Tilt

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GoneShootin

And WWM loose the attitude it don't suit you.

WWM without Attitude just would not be WWM


btw Runfree, you should borrow a SARCASM DETECTOR

daveirl

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Dustaz

Originally posted by Runfree

And WWM loose the attitude it don't suit you.

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Typedef

ha ha...

Paddy20... you tell that joke so well.

Ste-

Originally posted by Gone Shootin
a SARCASM DETECTOR

[sarcastic] oooh a sarcasim detector what a usefull invention :rolleyes: [/sarcastic]

Dustaz

Originally posted by Typedef


Paddy20... you tell that joke so well.

Cheers. Ive always been a big fan of your music Sinead

memphis

Originally posted by DeVore
To become a mod:

Memphis: DeV, you may or may not yet have seen, but I posted up a thread on the Tipp Inst forum, where I am an active poster, to see if others thought I should be allowed become mod of the forum, however without getting anyones opinion, Our man in Moscow closed the thread after just one reply, saying NO. I wanna know why?

I ask you DeV, do you believe I would make a good mod, and if so please try persuade the current mods on the forum to consider it. I'm very serious about taking on the roll.

Thanks!!!

1. Show some form of level headed maturity or at least an understanding of how Boards.ie works and the culture here.

Memphis: Maybe I'm not 100% mature but I do have a good understanding of boards.ie and it usage, and believe I'd make a good mod of the Tipp Inst forum.

2. Have a genuine interest in the topic.

Memphis: What is there to say here, I've been in the college for almost 3 years, and am a Tipp man by nature, I think I have an interest in the topic!!!

3. Have the enthusiasm to visit your board at least once every two days and be proactive to link sites you think will be of interest to the community.

Memphis: I visit boards about 2 times daily (sometimes even more).

4. Not hassle the admins for moderatorship status.

Memphis: This is the last time I'll hassle ya..... honest!!! I promise.



We've said this a BILLION TIMES BEFORE... its like the red and blue pill in the Matrix... if you ACTUALLY knew what being a Mod involved.... you'd tell us to stick it up our asses.

Memphis: I'm willing to take that risk!!

Its more work, harrassment from annoyed users, no power money fame or women and feck all thanks. I mean, when was the last time any of you thanked the mods on your favourite boards?

DeV.

Rabies

memphis... i don't think dev said all of that. talk about putting words in to someones mouth....
learn to use the quote tags....

i don't think you should be a mod of the tipp inst board. it already has two mods. they are doing an ok job. maybe our man in moscow should have gave a reason for locking the thread but he was right to tell you NO!!!!!!!..... did you think about sending him a pm and ask why

I'm very serious about taking on the roll.

ha ha.... ya right... are you on a power trip.....

Runfree

hmmm we are all so friendly aren't we.

Mercury_Tilt

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Dempsey

Err........Maybe I should of shut my mouth and not be so curious in future:rolleyes:

WhiteWashMan

Originally posted by Runfree
UMMM no me not for admin. That is way too much work.
.

thats a real shame, i was involved in a boards.ie discussion with the other admins down the pub earlier int he week, and we felt you showed enthusiasm and a spark that would make you a good admin.

Originally posted by Runfree


And WWM loose the attitude it don't suit you.

thank you very much for the advice.
however, that is not attitude. what i said was pretty much the truth. if youd would like to discuss it further, could you please start up a seperate thread where i would be happy to talk to you in a more meaningful manner.
perhaps you could tell me about my attitude, and you could let me know how to rehabilitate myself to becoming a more productive member of this society, and i will recipricate with some informal dialog on easy it is to annoy other users by being over enthusiastic, and showing a spark.......

Originally posted by Runfree


Cheers folks.

this would imply that people were listening........


hold on, lets see if you can spot my device?

DeVore

Originally posted by dempseyt
Err........Maybe I should of shut my mouth and not be so curious in future:rolleyes:

Dempseyt... absolutely NOBODIES opinion here is worth any more then yours or anyone elses... except of course mine, regis, cloud, vexorg or tr1n1ty's.

Some people are mods, the vast majority of Mods are good people but they are subject to the same rules as other users.

They have my gratitude for doing a dirty job for no clear "benefit" but that doesnt mean they have some superior position here.

Dont confuse that with the fact that MOST mods are all pretty smart and usually bang on the money when they post. Thats just a coincidence of them being reasonably intelligent

The only answer here that matters a damn on THIS thread is mine. Thats not a power trip, thats the gods honest truth as mods cannot create other mods and generally have little input into the Mod creation process (to avoid a clique forming).

Dont be afraid to ask questions here and ignore the smartarses

DeV.

Runfree

here here

ozt9vdujny3srf

Originally posted by Runfree
here here

But runfree, you ARE one of the smartarses :P