Do you have to be a Geek to be a mod? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

eyeronic · 05-19-2003, 11:44 AM

I am not a programmer, but would love to help moderate. What is the interface like. How much do I ave to know/learn?

P.S. I mean geek in a loving/admiring way of course.

Halx · 05-19-2003, 11:54 AM

HOW TO BECOME A MOD:

participate in the forums in a positive way
get peoples' attention by being nice and helpful
wait for call for moderator applications
fill out an application and send it in
the moderators vote on who gets promoted, so it should be ovious who's good side you need to be on in order to get the bump

BBtB · 05-19-2003, 11:55 AM

Would think the majority of modding would involve just being here alot and being well respected. But what the hell do I know?

EDIT: When I posted that Halx's post was not there but I think him and I said about the same thing. Of course don't listen to me just listen to whatever he says.

eyeronic · 05-19-2003, 11:57 AM

Thanks Hal. I've seen the call for mods before, but I wimped out because I thought I might not be savvy enough. I know it involves some responibility and I didn't know if it was as easy as using the board or if you have to be a techie.

Halx · 05-19-2003, 04:09 PM

I think that if you participate enough, you begin to understand all that is required.

eyeronic · 05-19-2003, 04:11 PM

Grazie. Between this and Wile_E's explaining in the chat, I think I've got it. I'll definitely submit an application next time.

WhoaitsZ · 05-19-2003, 04:42 PM

i did the same thing. i thought "they'll need a pc geek" and ignored it.

i doubt you'll need me, but if you guys do, i'm here. I'd be gladd to help and i've been helping in BBS for years. mainly keeping the peace and what not. and i pretty much never log off of tfp. I am a homebody and always connected. sofrom 11am central til 11 or 12 that night i should be around.

phredgreen · 05-19-2003, 04:53 PM

take it from me... you need absolutely NO technical savvy to be a mod... just look at me... i don't even capitolize my frigin sentences and hardly ever complete a post without three or four mistypes in it.

*Nikki* · 05-19-2003, 05:21 PM

I am not a geek and I am a MOD.

I guess being hot didn't hurt though.

spectre · 05-19-2003, 05:53 PM

<-- Geek.

eyeronic · 05-19-2003, 05:59 PM

PhredGreen: You do too have tech savvy. You've explained to dozens how to post a pic.

Nikki: Your're not just a Mod, you're a Soooooper Mod.

05-19-2003, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
eyeronic I run E. Location: New York	Do you have to be a Geek to be a mod? I am not a programmer, but would love to help moderate. What is the interface like. How much do I ave to know/learn? P.S. I mean geek in a loving/admiring way of course. __________________ I hold with those that favor fire.

05-19-2003, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	HOW TO BECOME A MOD: participate in the forums in a positive way get peoples' attention by being nice and helpful wait for call for moderator applications fill out an application and send it in the moderators vote on who gets promoted, so it should be ovious who's good side you need to be on in order to get the bump __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

05-19-2003, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
BBtB ClerkMan! Location: Tulsa, Ok.	Would think the majority of modding would involve just being here alot and being well respected. But what the hell do I know? EDIT: When I posted that Halx's post was not there but I think him and I said about the same thing. Of course don't listen to me just listen to whatever he says. __________________ Meridae'n once played "death" at a game of chess that lasted for over two years. He finally beat death in a best 34 out of 67 match. At that time he could ask for any one thing and he could wish for the hope of all mankind... he looked death right in the eye and said ... "I would like about three fiddy"

05-19-2003, 11:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
eyeronic I run E. Location: New York	Thanks Hal. I've seen the call for mods before, but I wimped out because I thought I might not be savvy enough. I know it involves some responibility and I didn't know if it was as easy as using the board or if you have to be a techie. __________________ I hold with those that favor fire.

05-19-2003, 04:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	I think that if you participate enough, you begin to understand all that is required. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

05-19-2003, 04:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
eyeronic I run E. Location: New York	Grazie. Between this and Wile_E's explaining in the chat, I think I've got it. I'll definitely submit an application next time. __________________ I hold with those that favor fire.

05-19-2003, 04:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
WhoaitsZ Crazy Location: right behind you...	i did the same thing. i thought "they'll need a pc geek" and ignored it. i doubt you'll need me, but if you guys do, i'm here. I'd be gladd to help and i've been helping in BBS for years. mainly keeping the peace and what not. and i pretty much never log off of tfp. I am a homebody and always connected. sofrom 11am central til 11 or 12 that night i should be around.

05-19-2003, 04:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
phredgreen who? Location: the phoenix metro	take it from me... you need absolutely NO technical savvy to be a mod... just look at me... i don't even capitolize my frigin sentences and hardly ever complete a post without three or four mistypes in it. __________________ My country is the world, and my religion is to do good. - Thomas Paine

05-19-2003, 05:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nikki ~~~~~~~ Location: Charleston, SC	I am not a geek and I am a MOD. I guess being hot didn't hurt though.

05-19-2003, 05:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	<-- Geek. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

05-19-2003, 05:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
eyeronic I run E. Location: New York	PhredGreen: You do too have tech savvy. You've explained to dozens how to post a pic. Nikki: Your're not just a Mod, you're a Soooooper Mod. __________________ I hold with those that favor fire.