cognos Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 First of all, I would NOT qualify, as I have WAY too many faults, and would not covet the position in any case, however I am pondering the question ..how does one become a Moderator or a SUPER Moderator? I assume you have to be a friend of George's, but assuming (makes an ass of U and me) anything on Thai Visa would be a large mistake. From what I can gather, intelligence and a rational perspective at all times seems to be one possible attribute necessary to join this "exclusive" club, as would being a LOS expat I would think. If the Mods are looking for more prospective Mods, I would nominate someone like "Ian", but I am quite certain he would not be interested, as he is too busy spending his time writing thoughtful and insightful posts, in between consorting with blissful members of the opposite sex. The only trolling I am interested in,btw, is trolling for the coho(salmon) that are congregating around Vancouver as we speak, waiting for the rains to enable them to "moderate" their way to their spawning grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 A better question is who would WANT to be a moderator? There is no pay and very little thanks. And, you always look like the bad guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 And, you always look like the bad guy. dont they say women loveeeeeeee bad boys? might be worth doing a poll to ask the MODs if they get a lot of attention from gals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cognos Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 have to go to bed quick, or the wife will be mad..its almost 10 pm in Vancouver..but I will add that I have nothing but respect for the Mods that have been in touch with me the few times.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 have to go to bed quick, or the wife will be mad..its almost 10 pm in Vancouver..but I will add that I have nothing but respect for the Mods that have been in touch with me the few times.. thought this subject was taboo?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) might be worth doing a poll to ask the MODs if they get a lot of attention from gals "Hey handsome. Talk dirty to me" "Err...OK......Holidays will be handed out....err......please keep on topic....err....one reference to the monarchy has been deleted.....err...keep it civil please....err..." "Ooh daddy! That's what I like!" Edited October 24, 2009 by mca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junki3korean Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 When I think of MODS on Thaivisa the first image that pops into my head is Agent Smith.... Mr anderson.... I don`t hate MOds but I am scared of them......some of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozsamurai Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Any figure in authority is bound to have an unenviable job, as someone has to be right and someone wrong! But I too have wondered about the selection process for MODS, anyone can answer this and put it to a timely rest? Mr. Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Any figure in authority is bound to have an unenviable job, as someone has to be right and someone wrong! But I too have wondered about the selection process for MODS, anyone can answer this and put it to a timely rest?Mr. Smith I dunno but the psychological profiling and FBI checks must cost a fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Any figure in authority is bound to have an unenviable job, as someone has to be right and someone wrong! But I too have wondered about the selection process for MODS, anyone can answer this and put it to a timely rest?Mr. Smith I dunno but the psychological profiling and FBI checks must cost a fortune. We have been debating whether to bring in retrospective psychological assessments for members of ThaiVisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Thaivisa forum Mods on a day trip to Cha Am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I am suprised this has not been closed as discussing the moderators is not allowed, you know free speech and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Any figure in authority is bound to have an unenviable job, as someone has to be right and someone wrong! But I too have wondered about the selection process for MODS, anyone can answer this and put it to a timely rest?Mr. Smith Well the selection process, is initiated by admin or senior moderators. They get recommendations or recommend someone to the position in the appropriate forum. Criteria encompasses many aspects,your involvement in this particular forum, your input, your knowledge of fellow members & the locality. Again your general behavior is a determining factor,your responses to questions or debates, your attempts at level headed behavior, which can be taxing at times,all these are factors are taken into consideration in the selection process. Well these are just some of the criterias, I'm sure some people in admin or other mods can shed more light on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I am suprised this has not been closed as discussing the moderators is not allowed, you know free speech and all that. This is not a discussion of moderation , it's simply an honest inquiry of the process of becoming a moderator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I am suprised this has not been closed as discussing the moderators is not allowed, you know free speech and all that. This is not a discussion of moderation , it's simply an honest inquiry of the process of becoming a moderator. Yet another example of top quality moderating Roo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Ah yes, it's the old debate of content versus essential overhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 To simply this discussion, if you ever want to be asked to be a mod, don't post like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I would not like being a mod, i was one of a few forum b4 but like others say your always in the middle and your never doing it right (according to others). Doing a job here on this board would be even harder because of all the rules and thai libel lawas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 The simple answer to how I became a mod: George asked me. The long answer? Show you are a reasonable sensible person, not giving to baiting, flaming, nastiness, trolling and general hate mongering. Show a concept of why the rules are in place and why they need to be enforced. Behave like a civilized human being with good manners and maybe we will punish you enough to subject you to the general abuse and nastiness that some people feel is part and parcel of being a member of a forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luang Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Memory however does not appear to be a prereqisite from my limited experience with the mods on here. After requesting why a recent post was pulled i eventually got the feedback over a week later only to be informed that the mod. couldn't remember why they pulled it! 5..4...3.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 And this is why they never last. Some people just can't help themselves and have to start discussing each and every individual moderator action. Pity that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 The simple answer to how I became a mod: George asked me. The long answer? Show you are a reasonable sensible person, not giving to baiting, flaming, nastiness, trolling and general hate mongering. Show a concept of why the rules are in place and why they need to be enforced. Behave like a civilized human being with good manners and maybe we will punish you enough to subject you to the general abuse and nastiness that some people feel is part and parcel of being a member of a forum. Have there ever been a mod 'go bad'..........and revert back to using the topics in the 'long answer'........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonrakers Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 The simple answer to how I became a mod: George asked me. The long answer? Show you are a reasonable sensible person, not giving to baiting, flaming, nastiness, trolling and general hate mongering. Show a concept of why the rules are in place and why they need to be enforced. Behave like a civilized human being with good manners and maybe we will punish you enough to subject you to the general abuse and nastiness that some people feel is part and parcel of being a member of a forum. That rules me out then. Another pre-requisite for people like myself must be to not PUI (posting under the influence), a rule that I would break regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiggy Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) Just like any thing else in life there are good and bad. However I believe some prerequisites, are be able to hold a discussion and well be moderate in views and actions. Edited October 24, 2009 by Rooo Removed swipe at moderator, Rooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassienie Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Some other points: Is being a moderator a full time job? And are there any incentives to being a moderator? I would think that this job is very time consuming. What about the legal aspects? How does admin know that a moderator is suitable for, well, being a moderator? Does one have to be tried and tested first, or can anyone apply? What about job vacancies, such as in admin. Do any appear from time to time and if so, where are these advertised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 To simply this discussion, if you ever want to be asked to be a mod, don't post like me. We could have a poll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Some other points:Is being a moderator a full time job? And are there any incentives to being a moderator? I would think that this job is very time consuming. What about the legal aspects? How does admin know that a moderator is suitable for, well, being a moderator? Does one have to be tried and tested first, or can anyone apply? What about job vacancies, such as in admin. Do any appear from time to time and if so, where are these advertised? Part-time; as you have time. Mods circle the globe. No real incentives other than community service, seeing your name in red, a few free meals per year, etc.No need to apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Some other points:Is being a moderator a full time job? And are there any incentives to being a moderator? I would think that this job is very time consuming. What about the legal aspects? How does admin know that a moderator is suitable for, well, being a moderator? Does one have to be tried and tested first, or can anyone apply? What about job vacancies, such as in admin. Do any appear from time to time and if so, where are these advertised? Is being a moderator a full time job? And are there any incentives to being a moderator? I would think that this job is very time consuming. These are my views & not those of Thaivisa. Well it's up to your circumstances if you make it a full time job.Some Mods have the constraints of work,family etc....some have more time on their hands. So I think at the end it balances out. Some moderators can spend a considerate amount of time on occasions, depending on issues being discussed, from a few hours to 16 hours a day. As for incentives, besides the around the world trip once a year no more then what members have in the form of a TV get together. What about the legal aspects? How does admin know that a moderator is suitable for, well, being a moderator? Does one have to be tried and tested first, or can anyone apply? Well , you do not apply, you are approached to become a moderator.You have been observed over a period & in general your character is assessed through your posts & general behavior on the forum. As for legal aspects, as long as you adhere to forum rules & guidelines, you are pretty much a safe bet. What about job vacancies, such as in admin. Do any appear from time to time and if so, where are these advertised? I am not very Au fait with that aspect, so maybe someone from admin can help with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I applied for the job once but was turned down because of my looks and personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 And are there any incentives to being a moderator? I got a free T Shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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