How to be a moderator? : Othor Games

» Wed May 02, 2012 11:59 pm

You get to ban people, everyone fears you, and you get to share a bunk with Rohugh (this is not always a benefit).

I thought there was money involved, maybe I'm wrong.

» Wed May 02, 2012 10:57 pm

I thought there was money involved, maybe I'm wrong.

Moderators are volunteers. I think sometimes they get free swag, but nowhere near enough to justify what they do.

» Thu May 03, 2012 2:10 am

Being a mod aint easy breezie, its work.

» Thu May 03, 2012 12:27 am

Moderators are volunteers. I think sometimes they get free swag, but nowhere near enough to justify what they do.

Aye, for the most part we are just unpaid forum janitors, cleaning up the mess and get [censored] for it :tongue:

» Thu May 03, 2012 5:38 am

What are the benefits of being a mod? (not that aspire to be one, just curious)

You get to do lots of work, clear up after spammers, get insulted by other users and have to behave, at least comparatively speaking. Oh, and you get pestered whenever there's a problem, and people like me go " <_<

" at you a lot.

» Wed May 02, 2012 9:22 pm

Wow, I never realized how bad it is to be a mod. These guys must either be super nice people, or are willing to go to great lengths to have some degree of power over others.

» Wed May 02, 2012 7:09 pm

It's invitation only. Some of us (me :dry:

) will never be moderators because we are mean to people :tongue:

^

They don't call me El Heraldo De Muerte for nothing. >)

» Wed May 02, 2012 7:41 pm

...Why would you want to be a mod?

» Wed May 02, 2012 5:50 pm

Yes you did, and the next time we consider new mods (probably in 12+ months) this incident will be at the top of our list. :biggrin:

Well I don't care of being a Forum Janitor so jokes on you! :devil:

» Wed May 02, 2012 7:38 pm

Don't be me.

» Thu May 03, 2012 6:17 am

But why would you even want to be a mod? :blink:

Their world (read; basemant) is a world of darkness. Nothing but the endless screeching of the hamster wheels. Nothing but the smell of your own built up waste. Only the feel of the chains holding you to the floor. Only the endless flood of trolls invading the forum.
It is a dark duty against a relentless enemy. This enemy does not sleep, it does not wait, it does not show mercy. It will stop at NOTHING to destroy this civilised forum and leave only a barren wasteland. The moderators stand alone in the dark against this evil tide.

On the plus side, you get phat loots :biggrin:

» Thu May 03, 2012 9:11 am

You challenge one to a duel. If you defeat them you inheret their titles, powers, and second life lands. Note, though, since you are the challenger, they get to pick the weapon and set the conditions. All I can say is don't challenge HD as he'll harsly defeat you in a banjo duel.

» Thu May 03, 2012 7:17 am

To be moderator, you must see what can not be seen.
Know which is not known.
Think the unthinkable.
Only then will you be able to lock threads.
May your path be clear.

» Thu May 03, 2012 2:38 am

But why would you even want to be a mod? :blink:

Their world (read; basemant) is a world of darkness. Nothing but the endless screeching of the hamster wheels. Nothing but the smell of your own built up waste. Only the feel of the chains holding you to the floor. Only the endless flood of trolls invading the forum.
It is a dark duty against a relentless enemy. This enemy does not sleep, it does not wait, it does not show mercy. It will stop at NOTHING to destroy this civilised forum and leave only a barren wasteland. The moderators stand alone in the dark against this evil tide.

On the plus side, you get phat loots :biggrin:

Ever been to Battlefield 3 forums? This forum is easy mode

» Wed May 02, 2012 11:24 pm

There are few hard requirements for being a mod. Mods do need to be at least 18, and it's uncommon for us to consider someone who has been here for less than a year.

Sometimes we look for people active at certain times of the day, or in certain forums, but these are secondary issues. Really, we're looking for people who have a positive impact on the forums - they're helpful, they follow the rules, and they're not a nuisance.

I hope my memory aren't wrong about this, but wasn't BootySweat a candidate who become a mod even if he hasn't been a member for a year.

» Wed May 02, 2012 8:39 pm

Skyrim complainers will never be moderators, NEVER!

» Wed May 02, 2012 11:07 pm

I hope my memory aren't wrong about this, but wasn't BootySweat a candidate who become a mod even if he hasn't been a member for a year.

Yeah but BootySweat is the bomb obviously.

EDIT: You saw nothing >.>

» Wed May 02, 2012 11:10 pm

This, I have one warning so far for telling a racist joke. So I doubt (Or even want) I would be a moderator.

But here's a tip: Don't post threads like this as it pisses of Lord Todd Howard of Maryland.

I doubt Lord Todd cares

Aye, for the most part we are just unpaid forum janitors, cleaning up the mess and get [censored] for it :tongue:

Don't you get all Bethesda games free?

If that is true, is it only the Game Studios productions, or all published games?

» Wed May 02, 2012 9:37 pm

Pie.

3.14 FTW!!!

» Wed May 02, 2012 11:16 pm

But here's a tip: Don't post threads like this as it pisses of Lord Todd Howard of Maryland.

Yes, you must now go collect 1000 crimson nirnroots or face the wrath of the Daedric Prince of Maryland. :devil:

» Wed May 02, 2012 7:53 pm

Yes, you must now go collect 1000 crimson nirnroots or face the wrath of the Daedric Prince of Maryland. :devil:

Spears for everyone!

Wait, scratch that, spears for no one.

» Thu May 03, 2012 4:36 am

Well I already did that so... I guess I messed up my chances...

Did what?

Never make me a mod, you will regret it :evil:

Oh... well then. Takes Frodo's name out of the hat.

You challenge one to a duel. If you defeat them you inheret their titles, powers, and second life lands. Note, though, since you are the challenger, they get to pick the weapon and set the conditions. All I can say is don't challenge HD as he'll harsly defeat you in a banjo duel.

HD is bad-ASS on the banjo. Fortunately, I chose to duel him with kazoos, I kicked his ass.

To be moderator, you must see what can not be seen.
...

Mostly it's that you can't un-see what has been seen. Or un-read what has been printed in RANDOM ALL caps.

» Wed May 02, 2012 6:23 pm

Mods do need to be at least 18,

So what do you do with the incredibly funny and witty people who say they're 99?

» Wed May 02, 2012 9:39 pm

So what do you do with the incredibly funny and witty people who say they're 99?

Firing squad at dawn.

» Wed May 02, 2012 10:39 pm

Firing squad at dawn.

Seems reasonable.