How to become a Mod.

[PilatusInc]

My freind and roomate KegCanMan just recently became a Moderator in the Buy&Sell forum. He does an excelent job and contributes alot of his time to keep this site undercontrol and growing. I know this is probably why he became a Mod but my question is what the actual process that one must go through to become a moderator?

-Peace, PilatusInc

[G19]

Try this thread here.

It's fairly recent. I can't guarantee it's filled with a ton of usefull info, but it's a large thread with a few posts from the mods themselves. Generally, the idea has always been a superior knowledge of the topic in general and some social intelligence to boot. The idea I get from the info is that you are approached to accept the title rather than ask yourself. Mind, you making yourself appear eager to contribute can't hurt either IMO.

[scott]

Originally posted by PilatusInc
My freind and roomate KegCanMan just recently became a Moderator in the Buy&Sell forum. He does an excelent job and contributes alot of his time to keep this site undercontrol and growing. I know this is probably why he became a Mod

-Peace, PilatusInc

I'm thinkin' it's because he's buddies with Catalyst, because back during the time I spent everyday reading and posting here, I, for the life of me, don't recall KegCanMan contributing all that much. Just my $.02. I can name a handful of people I consider to be mod material, and he's not on the list because before I noticed he was a moderator, I never heard of him. Oh Well, I'm sure KCM can clue you in.

[dudewth]

It's like a secret society at an Ivy League...they recruit you.

[CaTaLyST]

I dont really know kegcanman. Cranch suggested him, and i checked him out, and felt we could use his help.

[scott]

Originally posted by CaTaLyST
I dont really know kegcanman. Cranch suggested him, and i checked him out, and felt we could use his help.

Wouldn't be the first time I was wrong. He seems to be doing an excellent job, so it was a good choice.

[PilatusInc]

Thanks for the help guys, was just curious to what the policy was and how things are operated here. I guess he is only the Mod for the Buy & Sell and hes pretty honest and fair when he conducts buisness. But when it comes to fixing his computer when he can't figure it out he comes running to me. I have to be honest though, I have also asked for his opinion many of times. About the Mods that run the Q/A, can anybody tell me what qualifications they have or why they were chosen. Just want to know what I have to strive for.

[KegCanMan]

Originally posted by scott



I'm thinkin' it's because he's buddies with Catalyst, because back during the time I spent everyday reading and posting here, I, for the life of me, don't recall KegCanMan contributing all that much. Just my $.02. I can name a handful of people I consider to be mod material, and he's not on the list because before I noticed he was a moderator, I never heard of him. Oh Well, I'm sure KCM can clue you in.

WOW....i seem to detect a little negativity there. yes, i dont know all there is to know about computers, and yes, i do have to ask my roomate questions from time to time....but that make me not qualified? hmmm. i conduct myself well on these forums, i spend a lot of time in fs/ft....never had a bad transaction, and i do give sound advice from time to time. and when i need advice/help i ask.

[scott]

Originally posted by KegCanMan


WOW....i seem to detect a little negativity there.

Not at all. I just remarked that up until a few months ago I didn't even know who you were. Obviously you've been here and have posted a bit but *I* just don't recall. I haven't posted much lately so that probably has something to do with it. As far as the "mod material" comment, that came off a little negative sounding. But what I meant is, because I never heard of you, there were other names that came to mind before yours.