What exactly does it take to become a mod?
 

Out of curiosity.

Re: What exactly does it take to become a mod?
 

Chris is the best qualified to field this one....

Answer this question:

Why do you want to be a MoFo mod?

Re: What exactly does it take to become a mod?
 

Once you've answered the question, do the hokey-pokey. :)

Re: What exactly does it take to become a mod?
 

Yeah, Toose's question is a good one.

I'm not speaking for Yoda, of course, but personally I would want to know the person for quite awhile, before I put that much power into their hands.

Just sayin'!

Re: What exactly does it take to become a mod?
 

Every situation is different, but the very first criteria is whether or not it's needed. We've been blessed in that for many years now we've had lots of regulars who were smart and trustworthy and more than qualified for the position, but we've only had a need for a few at any given time, so lots of good candidates never get asked simply because we're still way ahead of the spam to this point.

If one were needed, I would look at tenure and general temperament. In some cases, other factors like schedule would come into play. For example, a bit of spam was getting through overnight because most of the mods and myself were asleep, and I was determined to add one who could cover more of the night. I assumed this would be someone from overseas in a different time zone, but Destiny keeps later hours than most of us, so I asked her to help us out, and she's done a great job. :)

So, each situation is different, but the criteria that never changes is picking someone considerate who can exercise solid judgment, someone who doesn't mind talking decisions out with the rest of us, and someone who's been around long enough to demonstrate that they have a stake in this place.

I don't think we'll need another mod for awhile yet, but our post totals have been quite high this year, so if it continues, we'll certainly have to revisit the issue at some point. :)

I don't. I'm already mod/news-reporter on another movie forum, it just was out of curiosity, seeing that all forums are different.

Re: What exactly does it take to become a mod?
 

You're kidding right?

Re: What exactly does it take to become a mod?
 

The first rule of being a mod, is you don't talk about being a mod.
The second rule of being a mod is... You... Don't... Talk... About... Being... A... Mod.

How many times do I have to tell you all?!

It was out of curiosity, what kind of a forum is this, I make one question that involves the word "mod" and now you're all thinking I want to be one, in which I don't.

Maybe ten or twelve more times would suffice.

A movie one.

Sorry, but perhaps the problem is in the way that you worded your question. Obviously, everyone who responded thought you were asking about becoming a mod here rather than what the general qualifications of being a mod here are. See the difference?

Griping at other users, particularly those who are obviously joking (see honeykid's Fight Club reference), doesn't seem the wisest course of action when it was your choice in wording the question that caused the confusion.

Re: What exactly does it take to become a mod?
 

Aye, honeykid was just kidding. And most people who ask this question are interested. But I think we get you loud and clear now. :)

I didn't know you wanted to be a Mod that badly, well good luck with your efforts in achieving your dream.

Will that's just cheap.

Re: What exactly does it take to become a mod?
 

Calm down.

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http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1227/...6eca8d6e16.jpg

"It takes brass balls."

I am calm, but that is just cheap.

Re: What exactly does it take to become a mod?
 

I think Yods has done a great job picking the Mods we have :yup:

... How can you be an oxymoron?

Re: What exactly does it take to become a mod?
 

You misunderstand.
I thought the word 'oxymoron' describes paradoxes. Like; 'she's pretty ugly' and 'we're alone together'.