Spontaneous Mod Appreciation Thread

[~Shard~]

Although I realize threads like this have been done before, I thought it was time to give our Mods and Gods another big thank you for all their hard work here on MacRumors. I thought it was fitting as well due to the recent appearance of our founder on CNBC today. :cool:

Out of the many forums I have visited I have to honestly say that MacRumors is the best site I have come across when it comes to moderation and overall administration. The Mods do an excellent job of keeping things clean, tidy and well-organized and the end result is a fun, entertaining and informative online community. Matters such as spam and offensive language/posts/members are dealt with swiftly and accordingly and even the little day-to-day “behind the scenes” tasks such as removing images from quotes, post merging and the like really make a difference in my opinion. I want the Mods to know these somewhat thankless tasks do not go unnoticed. :cool:

And lastly, let’s not forget the Editors as well who do an excellent job of collecting, processing and compiling the myriad of data which is out there and presenting it in a timely manner for everyone at MacRumors to become informed about, discuss, argue and get frustrated over. ;) What would the site be without the rumors after all! :D

So, thanks to the entire MacRumors crew (http://forums.macrumors.com/showgroups.php). It makes it easy for me to justify contributing to a site like MacRumors when it is run so efficiently and is such a welcoming place populated with great, knowledgeable and entertaining fellow members. :cool:

And that's all I wanted to say. ;) :)

[kretzy]

Sucking up are we?

:p ;) I of course agree with everything you said though.

[Sun Baked]

Sucking up are we?

I still waiting to see if ~Shard~ loves the mods enough to swallow afterwards.

[spicyapple]

That's quite an explosion of spontaneous words. :)

[katie ta achoo]

I agree. :)

They do so much for the site, yet do they get paid? No(t that I know of)!

Y'all are awesome. Y'all keep macrumors functioning. :)

[bousozoku]

They always do a great job. The forums are always useful without the rubbish other forums display.

[MacNut]

Yes, I think this is needed after the horror show that is the games forum.

[EricNau]

Very good idea ~Shard~.

It's very true; the Mods here at MacRumors keep this the best forum around.

Thanks Mods! :)

[Doctor Q]

They do so much for the site, yet do they get paid? No(t that I know of)!Here's a clue: Our salaries double every month! ;)

On behalf of the "staff" here, I thank you for your kind words, ~Shard~ and others, as well as for your support of the site and participation in the forums. The moderators aren't volunteering their assistance for profit or glory, or even for the pleasant threads like this one, but because they too are Apple or Macintosh fans, are part of the community here, and believe it's worth the effort to help keep the forums in tip-top shape.

Even though only the moderators can push the magic buttons to edit, move, or remove threads and posts by other members, the efforts to keep the forums running smoothly rely on the cooperation of our regular members, as well as the help that many members provide by pointing out problems and making suggestions for improvements. So we return your thanks and applaud your efforts as well.

And, of course, none of us would be here without Fearless Leader arn, who orchestrates our work and is always planning yet another great new idea. We moderators salute arn too!

[mad jew]

I wanna thank all of them except jsw 'cause he's smelly. You all do a fantastic job of keeping the spammers, the newbies, the tyrants, the offensive and ~Shard~ under control. :)

[kretzy]

I wanna thank all of them except jsw 'cause he's smelly. You all do a fantastic job of keeping the spammers, the newbies, the tyrants, the offensive and ~Shard~ under control. :)

They're still struggling to contain you though aren't they? :p

[bousozoku]

Yes, I think this is needed after the horror show that is the games forum.

Yes, notice that what's-his-name isn't here thanking the moderators for their help. :D

[MacRumorUser]

I agree with you ~Shard~ but I choose my appreciation in a more discrete way by continuing to contribute well in advance... :D :)

Yes, notice that what's-his-name isn't here thanking the moderators for their help. :D

No need for the sly attack on Abulia - Bousozoku. An ex-mod should know better ;)

[dmw007]

A big Thank You to all of the great Mods & Gods that keep this place running so smoothly! :) :) :)

[iAlan]

'nuf said :p

[~Shard~]

I wanna thank all of them except jsw 'cause he's smelly. You all do a fantastic job of keeping the spammers, the newbies, the tyrants, the offensive and ~Shard~ under control. :)

Are saying that I'm not an offensive tyrannical spammer? :mad:

[savanahrose]

Yes, I would like to add my thanks to the mods and gods. I have been on other forums and this one is by far the best one of them all.

This thanks would also include the numerous posters on this forum that help the newbies out with their patience and understanding.

:D

[mad jew]

Are saying that I'm not an offensive tyrannical spammer? :mad:


No, you're far too attractive for that title.

[~Shard~]

No, you're far too attractive for that title.

Thank you. The same goes for you mate. :cool:

[srf4real]

much love to the mods. It doesn't seem to take very long for some threads (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=237954) to get outa control.:rolleyes: :D

[~Shard~]

much love to the mods. It doesn't seem to take very long for some threads (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=237954) to get outa control.:rolleyes: :D

I was so sad to see that one get wastelanded... ;) :D

[thedude110]

Mods.

Thanks for your open minds and your patience. You make this place great.

[imacintel]

I actually made a deal with jsw that if a mod seat opened, I would be higly considered. :) So if a seat opens, I may be a new moderator here at MacRumors forums.


And still, great job to our current moderators. They keep our forum very clean.

[bousozoku]

...
No need for the sly attack on Abulia - Bousozoku. An ex-mod should know better ;)

Hey, maybe I was talking about someone else. :D Actually, there a lot of those someone elses.

Still, thanks for spelling the name correctly.

[iGary]

So if a seat opens, I may be a new moderator here at MacRumors forums.

I'll jump off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge the day it happens.

[benthewraith]

I'll jump off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge the day it happens.

I imagine you won't be jumping then? :P

[SMM]

I must confess, I am unknowledgeable, but not unappreciative, of the work which goes into maintaining this (or any) robust site. It seems to have a very nice balance of allowing all levels of discussion, intelligent management and most of all fun. That is why I decided to support it financially. However, I am not sure I support it much by my posts. I should have used the moniker "Thread_Killer". I have noticed I am the last post on many threads :o

I am slowly beginning to identify members, but I miss most of the nuances exchanged between the 'inner-sanctum'. Regardless, there is a certain addiction to this site. I spend more time here than in all the others I used to frequent. I have received several emails wondering if I were OK. I replied, "yes, just enjoying Mac addiction".

Thanks for the work making this a great board!

[bousozoku]

I'll jump off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge the day it happens.

Do they charge a toll for that?

I get the feeling you'll be safe, though.

[backsidetailsli]

thanks for the recent ban
lol
well i guess i learned my lesson. although i didnt miss this forum either

[~Shard~]

thanks for the recent ban
lol
well i guess i learned my lesson. although i didnt miss this forum either

If you don't have anything nice to say... :p :cool:

[MacNut]

If you don't have anything nice to say... :p :cool:...go to the political forums.:p :D

[dmw007]

If you don't have anything nice to say... :p :cool:
...go to the political forums.:p :D

Exactly MacNut! :D ;)

[~Shard~]

...go to the political forums.:p :D

Precisely, thanks! ;) :D

[ibook30]

Mods.

Thanks for your open minds and your patience. You make this place great.

I second that...

I've (noticed that I have) been edited once by a mod, and it was very appropriate. Thanks for keeping this place nice!

[dmw007]

I second that...

I've (noticed that I have) been edited once by a mod, and it was very appropriate. Thanks for keeping this place nice!


We have all been edited at one point or another....whether we knew about it or not. ;) :D

http://upload.yo-momma.net/uploads/smilies/dogeyes.gif

[bousozoku]

thanks for the recent ban
lol
well i guess i learned my lesson. although i didnt miss this forum either

So, you were a banned member, as well as a band member?

[sushi]

Although I realize threads like this have been done before, I thought it was time to give our Mods and Gods another big thank you for all their hard work here on MacRumors. I thought it was fitting as well due to the recent appearance of our founder on CNBC today. :cool:

<snip>
Well said ~Shard~! :)

I couldn't agree with you more.

[Nermal]

They're still struggling to contain you though aren't they? :p

I can hit him with the ban stick at will :p

Thanks for your kind words, everyone :)

[imacintel]

I'll jump off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge the day it happens.

:rolleyes:

iGary, you have always been kind of a cyberjerk to me.

[spicyapple]

iGary, you have always been kind of a cyberjerk to me.
I like you, imacintel. :)

Becoming a mod takes cunning, skill and lots of patience. You just can't ram your way through the selection process. It also helps if you're a Canadian. :p

ps. Did I mention the mods do an excellent job?

[mad jew]

I can hit him with the ban stick at will :p


...But then who's gonna tell you to use full stops (periods) at the end of your sentences? :(

[Nermal]

...But then who's gonna tell you to use full stops (periods) at the end of your sentences? :(

You haven't done that in months, so I'm not too worried. :p

[imacintel]

I like you, imacintel. :)

Becoming a mod takes cunning, skill and lots of patience. You just can't ram your way through the selection process. It also helps if you're a Canadian. :p

ps. Did I mention the mods do an excellent job?

I know that, and I understand. and I am a canadian...lol

I just am sick of iGary treating me like cybercrap. Done deal.

[mad jew]

You haven't done that in months, so I'm not too worried. :p


I can hit him with the ban stick at will :p



I can't think why...





imacintel, don't let iGary get to you. It's difficult to portray tone on a forum. :)

[imacintel]

I can't think why...





imacintel, don't let iGary get to you. It's difficult to portray tone on a forum. :)

I love to hear words of wisdom from you, MJ. You must know how he can sometimes be jerky. He and eva01 have never been nice to mem since I was a newbie. I am a 65816 now, and I joined in March, and they still aren't nice to me. I have tried to help hm in his thread about the LCD, and he just doesn't have any respect for his fellow MR members. I think he takes his Demi God title too far and thinks he has all the power in the world. Now that my friend, is one ofworthy of one of his jerky eyerolls. :eyeroll:

I hope iGary reads this and realizes soemthing. :)

[MrSmith]

I love to hear words of wisdom from you, MJ. You must know how he can sometimes be jerky. He and eva01 have never been nice to mem since I was a newbie. I am a 65816 now, and I joined in March, and they still aren't nice to me. I have tried to help hm in his thread about the LCD, and he just doesn't have any respect for his fellow MR members. I think he takes his Demi God title too far and thinks he has all the power in the world. Now that my friend, is one ofworthy of one of his jerky eyerolls. :eyeroll:

I hope iGary reads this and realizes soemthing. :)
It's an Internet forum. Put him on your ignore list and he goes away. *Puff*. Gone.

[MacNut]

Do we have to get Dr Phil in here.:)

[Grakkle]

Macrumors is definitely the best mac site on the net. And it's more fun 'cause we post about other stuff too - not just macs.:D

[srf4real]

Do we have to get Dr Phil in here.:)

Um, I think we need a moderator over here in the mod appreciation thread.

[iGary]

I think he takes his Demi God title too far and thinks he has all the power in the world.

I paid $25. That simple.

I have the same rights and priveleges on this board as you do; I have the power to do zip point squat.

Like saying that I'd jump off a bridge if you become a moderator. :D

No go out and have fun on the forum. :)

[Chundles]

I have the same rights and priveleges on this board as you do; I have the power to do zip point squat.


Except we get an invitation to Steve Jobs' & Arn's "Insanely Great Rockin' Christmas Hoe Down" where everybody gets Mac Pros from Santa Steve.

But Shhhhh, we don't want everyone knowing.

[MacRumorUser]

I have the power to do zip point squat.

Is that a part of the new exercise programme :p :D

[Josias]

How come you're still on ye iBook Chundles?:D

I still remember the 400 wasteland threads imacintel made when we were both regulars (and 6502's for that matter).:p

I dunno why, but it feels like I've been here half my life. I know this place in and out, and I wouldn't have the same GPA I have now if it weren't for all the frenchies on the forum.:D

Hail to mods, arn, macrumors and the french!

[Chundles]

How come you're still on ye iBook Chundles?:D


Um because it's November. I only ascended the Ivory Tower about 6 days ago.

[Josias]

Um because it's November. I only ascended the Ivory Tower about 6 days ago.

mimimimi *it's november* mimi:D

BTW, why is bakedbeans banned? and is it temporarily or permanent. i was banned myself for 24 hours:rolleyes:

[Chundles]

mimimimi *it's november* mimi:D

BTW, why is bakedbeans banned? and is it temporarily or permanent. i was banned myself for 24 hours:rolleyes:

*something Danish* bakedbeans *more Danish* 24 *Danish* :rolleyes:

:D :D :D

[Josias]

*something Danish* bakedbeans *more Danish* 24 *Danish* :rolleyes:

:D :D :D

damn you apologize, or I shall grind you into the earth like a pastry:D

hvad er der galt med dansk? tosse!

[Chundles]

damn you apologize, or I shall grind you into the earth like a pastry:D

hvad er der galt med dansk? tosse!

Did you just call me a tosser? :D

Gee I wish I could remember how to speak Danish - I learnt it from a neighbour in Phoenix in America at the same time as I was basically learning how to speak. I was reasonably fluent (for a child's vocabulary) by the time we left the states to come back here - never had anyone to keep teaching me so it all went away pretty quickly.

I've been fluent in Bahasa/Malay as well but forgot most of it when we came back here from Singapore.

EDIT - And there's nothing wrong with the Danes, I know a certain Tasmanian Bar-fly who chose the Danes over the Aussies.

[spicyapple]

BTW, why is bakedbeans banned? and is it temporarily or permanent.

this post (http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=2764519&postcount=23). Seems like trolling? But maybe he had a long-standing feud with another member. We never crossed paths so I don't really know what happened.

[Josias]

Did you just call me a tosser? :D

Gee I wish I could remember how to speak Danish - I learnt it from a neighbour in Phoenix in America at the same time as I was basically learning how to speak. I was reasonably fluent (for a child's vocabulary) by the time we left the states to come back here - never had anyone to keep teaching me so it all went away pretty quickly.

I've been fluent in Bahasa/Malay as well but forgot most of it when we came back here from Singapore.

EDIT - And there's nothing wrong with the Danes, I know a certain Tasmanian Bar-fly who chose the Danes over the Aussies.

:p

BTW, I wrote:
what's wrong with Danish? tosse!

I really like australian and speak it flluently:D

[Chundles]

:p

BTW, I wrote:
what's wrong with Danish? tosse!

I really like australian and speak it flluently:D

Don't blame me, blame the rotten online translator. :)

Talk strine eh? Garn, gis a go.

[Josias]

Don't blame me, blame the rotten online translator. :)

Talk strine eh? Garn, gis a go.

Damn you, I just dropped my MacBook from laughing an that awful and completely ridiculous set of words you just put up there!:p

Nah, what does it mean?:confused: :rolleyes:

[jsw]

this post (http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=2764519&postcount=23). Seems like trolling? But maybe he had a long-standing feud with another member. We never crossed paths so I don't really know what happened.
Let's just say that most posts that get people banned tend not to stay visible.

[Chundles]

Damn you, I just dropped my MacBook from laughing an that awful and completely ridiculous set of words you just put up there!:p

Nah, what does it mean?:confused: :rolleyes:

Talk strine eh:

Talk Australian eh? -> Talk 'strayan eh? -> Talk strine eh?

Garn, gis a go.

Go on, give us a go. -> Go'orn give's a go. -> Garn gis a go.

Basically it says "So you say you speak Australian colloquial slang? Well then young man, show us an example of your linguistic mastery of the antipodean language."

[imacintel]

I paid $25. That simple.

I have the same rights and priveleges on this board as you do; I have the power to do zip point squat.

Like saying that I'd jump off a bridge if you become a moderator. :D

No go out and have fun on the forum. :)

Okay, but try not to interfere with my fun on MR. :)

[jsw]

Okay, but try not to interfere with my fun on MR. :)Well, you should know that iGary's threat to jump off a bridge did markedly increase your chances of becoming a mod. ;)

[Josias]

Talk strine eh:

Talk Australian eh? -> Talk 'strayan eh? -> Talk strine eh?

Garn, gis a go.

Go on, give us a go. -> Go'orn give's a go. -> Garn gis a go.

Basically it says "So you say you speak Australian colloquial slang? Well then young man, show us an example of your linguistic mastery of the antipodean language."

You have to posta video on youtube pronouncing that. oh, I forgot, you have dialup:p

[spicyapple]

Okay, but try not to interfere with my fun on MR. :)
So you and iGary have put aside your differences? That's great. :)

The best part of breaking up is making up. :cool: < that was also a Shanice song


Let's just say that most posts that get people banned tend not to stay visible.I had keys to the candy store, but didn't take any candy.

[Chundles]

You have to posta video on youtube pronouncing that. oh, I forgot, you have dialup:p

Well, I spaced it out for your benefit. If I were to write it completely phonetically it would be:

Garngisago.

The typical greeting here is:

Gdaymatehowreyagoinalrighteh? Said as one long word, the lips don't move for fear of letting the flies and the heat in and if you're really skilled (or a farmer) you can roll a cigarette from one side of your mouth to the other whilst saying it.

[Josias]

Well, I spaced it out for your benefit. If I were to write it completely phonetically it would be:

Garngisago.

The typical greeting here is:

Gdaymatehowreyagoinalrighteh? Said as one long word, the lips don't move for fear of letting the flies and the heat in and if you're really skilled (or a farmer) you can roll a cigarette from one side of your mouth to the other whilst saying it.

I have now decided to move from the comfort of my couch to my desk, to avoid any more MB dropping due to crazy aussie traditions:D

[srf4real]

Talk strine eh:

Talk Australian eh? -> Talk 'strayan eh? -> Talk strine eh?

Garn, gis a go.

Go on, give us a go. -> Go'orn give's a go. -> Garn gis a go.

Basically it says "So you say you speak Australian colloquial slang? Well then young man, show us an example of your linguistic mastery of the antipodean language."
Quite a cunning linguist...:D

[~Shard~]

He and eva01 have never been nice to mem since I was a newbie. I am a 65816 now, and I joined in March, and they still aren't nice to me. I have tried to help hm in his thread about the LCD, and he just doesn't have any respect for his fellow MR members. I think he takes his Demi God title too far and thinks he has all the power in the world.

Since this is my thread, I feel the need to address this.

First of all, iGary has a lot of respect for his fellow MacRumors members - I've seen this demonstrated time and time again over the past several years. You've only been around since March, so I understand if you haven't been around long enough to appreciate this yet.

You need to lighten up and not take things so seriously - I mean, it's an Internet forum after all! If you can't handle things here you definitely won't be able to handle things in the real world. At some point you'll come to the realization that you can't be everyone's friend and not everyone will like you in life. My advice is don't get so emotional and take things so personally - just have some fun here and leave it at that. :cool:

Lastly, this is an appreciation thread for the Mods, for all of us to say thanks to them. I'd appreciate it if you did not crap on my thread any further with this off-topic whining and nonsense. :mad:

[imacintel]

Well, you should know that iGary's threat to jump off a bridge did markedly increase your chances of becoming a mod. ;)

Most...confusing....sentence....ever

I just remember sendung you a PM and asking if a mod seat was open but there wasn't so JSW said I would be highly considered. :)


or something along those lines...

[Josias]

Lastly, this is an appreciation thread for the Mods, for all of us to say thanks to them. I'd appreciate it if you did not crap on my thread any further with this off-topic whining and nonsense. :mad:

Sorry, we'll stop now. But you gotta admit, it's some funny stuff Chundles' comin' up with:D

(Give me an M! Give me an O! Give me a D!)

[imacintel]

Sorry, we'll stop now. But you gotta admit, it's some funny stuff Chundles' comin' up with:D

(Give me an M! Give me an O! Give me a D!)

Chundles was coming up with crazy stuff. It was ummm...hilarious?

[Mord]

May I add my general mod appreciation, thanks for not banning me, thanks for helping me with various issues over the years (more so recently, thanks Dr Q :) ) and thanks for banning *********, that guy was an A class jerk.

Keep up the good work :D


~quietly wonders how close she's ever come to being considered for a 24 hour ban.....~

[imacintel]

Since this is my thread, I feel the need to address this.

First of all, iGary has a lot of respect for his fellow MacRumors members - I've seen this demonstrated time and time again over the past several years. You've only been around since March, so I understand if you haven't been around long enough to appreciate this yet.

You need to lighten up and not take things so seriously - I mean, it's an Internet forum after all! If you can't handle things here you definitely won't be able to handle things in the real world. At some point you'll come to the realization that you can't be everyone's friend and not everyone will like you in life. My advice is don't get so emotional and take things so personally - just have some fun here and leave it at that. :cool:

Lastly, this is an appreciation thread for the Mods, for all of us to say thanks to them. I'd appreciate it if you did not crap on my thread any further with this off-topic whining and nonsense. :mad:
I get the point, ~Shard~. No neead for long, annoying whiney posts like yours. We will keep them seperate/

I just wanted to make a point that I may be a moderator some day, and I didnt like the comment iGary made. simple as that. :)

So, shard, I do apologize for this.

*slaps self*

[~Shard~]

Sorry, we'll stop now. But you gotta admit, it's some funny stuff Chundles' comin' up with:D

(Give me an M! Give me an O! Give me a D!)

Oh I have no issues whatsoever with the Chundles discussion - I always love a good laugh as well! :D I was referring specifically to imacintel's earlier comments where he was hijacking the thread and getting all pouty and personal re: iGary's comments - that's why I quoted him directly. :cool:

No neead for long, annoying whiney posts like yours.

Pot, meet kettle... :rolleyes:

Glad you got the message. Obviously you misunderstand or misinterpret people's comments here from time to time, hence why I tried to be detailed enough so you wouldn't misunderstand me (hence the length of the post). :)

So, shard, I do apologize for this.

Apology accepted. As I said earlier, just don't take things so seriously in the future. ;)

Now let's just get back to thanking the Mods and other fun off-topic chat with Chundles and leave this, shall we? :cool:

[imacintel]

Oh I have no issues whatsoever with the Chundles discussion - I always love a good laugh as well! :D I was referring specifically to imacintel's earlier comments where he was hijacking the thread and getting all pouty and personal re: iGary's comments - that's why I quoted him directly. :cool:



Pot, meet kettle... :rolleyes:

Glad you got the message. Obviously you misunderstand or misinterpret people's comments here from time to time, hence why I tried to be detailed enough so you wouldn't misunderstand me (hence the length of the post).

Now let's just get back to thanking the Mods and other fun off-topic chat with Chundles and leave this, shall we? :cool:
Okay. You and iGary are very good MacRumors members. Still don't know about eva01 though...
Enjoy your time at MR, I just sometimes don't realize that.

And our current mods are excellent. They keep MacRumors very clean.


*hugs powerbook like it is ~Shard~*

Oh and by the way...really good respect for your fellow Canadian. ;)

[Lau]

I just remember sendung you a PM and asking if a mod seat was open but there wasn't so JSW said I would be highly considered. :)

jsw has a fantastic signature. :p

Oh, and yes, I loves me some mods. <rubs thighs in appreciation>

[MacNut]

I just remember sendung you a PM and asking if a mod seat was open but there wasn't so JSW said I would be highly considered. :)


or something along those lines...
jsw has a fantastic signature. :pIt's so hard to convey sarcasm over the internet.:rolleyes: :p

[rdowns]

Okay. You and iGary are very good MacRumors members. Still don't know about eva01 though...
Enjoy your time at MR, I just sometimes don't realize that.

And our current mods are excellent. They keep MacRumors very clean.


*hugs powerbook like it is ~Shard~*

Oh and by the way...really good respect for your fellow Canadian. ;)

Your posts in this thread are testimony that you don't have what it takes to be a moderator IMO. Lighten up Francis.

I'll take the plunge with Gary off that bridge if you become a moderator.

[Mord]

My view on moderator powers:

There are three types of people, those who want power but wouldn't handle it well, those who don't want power due to the responsibility because they are mature enough to recognise that, and those who are mature enough to accept that power and use it wisely for the most part, the latter is very very rare, and from my interactions with Dr Q and a few other mods they firmly fall into the last category.

Personally I'm in a second group, if being a mod was offered (which I doubt, I'm far too unstable) I'd decline. I've moderated forums a fraction the size of this before and I simply don't have the time nevermind the fact that I'd probably end up abusing it when I'm drunk/in a fowl mood.

It's not just the ability to get back at any poster that annoys you it's a huge responsibility which entails allot of work, the whole point of this thread is to recognise that work and show our appreciation, not create more work for them by bickering and trying to make out like you could be a mod like it's just a status symbol badge one wears.

Oh and I'll join igary and rdowns with the bridge jumping.

[MacNut]

Plus the fact that Im sure Arn and the others will want someone who has been here for a while to be a Mod and not someone that hasn't proven to be worthy of holding such power.

Now I haven't seen the application but I would assume that the longer you have been an active member here the better the chances for consideration are. As well as other factors that I don't think anyone but they now of.

[Mord]

Plus the fact that Im sure Arn and the others will want someone who has been here for a while to be a Mod and not someone that hasn't proven to be worthy of holding such power.

I'm not so sure that's so important, sure wait until they've got to grips with the forum, but if someone sticks around for a while and demonstrates the maturity and is the best candidate if there is a need for another mod I see no reason why they need to of been around for more than a year or have over 2000 posts, it's not like you automatically get offered a moderator position if you stay around for 4 years and have 10,000 posts, and it's no insult to any poster that has done.

I would guess that the mods just discuss candidates in the mod forum and then PM said members simple as, a whole batch became mods a while back and unless one leaves I see no reason to have any more, unless the workload is getting extreme or something.

[MacNut]

I think they look at the overall body of work but I would bet that they would rather someone who has been here 2 years as opposed to 6 months.

[imacintel]

Forget it. On with mod appreciation.:)

Your posts in this thread are testimony that you don't have what it takes to be a moderator IMO. Lighten up Francis.

I'll take the plunge with Gary off that bridge if you become a moderator.

Why exatly are you calling me Francis? Or do you call evverybody francis.


Anyways, I don't appreciate those comments. I wish I was a mod so I could delete them and move on with mod appreciation. :)

[~Shard~]

Anyways, I don't appreciate those comments. I wish I was a mod so I could delete them

You are entitled to expressing your feelings just as we all are, however just because you don't appreciate a member's comments does not mean those members are not entitled to make them, nor are you subsequently entitled to delete those comments as a Mod for your own personal reasons. That would be abuse of your Mod privileges and would demonstrate behavior of someone who shouldn't be a Mod in the first place. Deleting comments just because you don't like them is wrong. It's a matter of objectivity versus subjectivity. :cool:

And thanks for ignoring my request to quit discussing this specific matter in my thread. Can't you just take the high road and leave other people's comments alone, or do you always need to reply and get in the last word? No wait, don't answer that... :rolleyes:

Moving on (I hope)...

[imacintel]

You are entitled to expressing your feelings just as we all are, however just because you don't appreciate a member's comments does not mean those members are not entitled to make them, nor are you subsequently entitled to delete those comments as a Mod for your own personal reasons. That would be abuse of your Mod privileges and would demonstrate behavior of someone who shouldn't be a Mod in the first place. Deleting comments just because you don't like them is wrong. It's a matter of objectivity versus subjectivity. :cool:

And thanks for ignoring my request to quit discussing this specific matter in my thread. Can't you just take the high road and leave other people's comments alone, or do you always need to reply and get in the last word? No wait, don't answer that... :rolleyes:

Moving on (I hope)...


Okay. I won't say anything else, and I will leave this thread(but never MR ;) )

[pseudobrit]

I just remember sendung you a PM and asking if a mod seat was open but there wasn't so JSW said I would be highly considered. :)


or something along those lines...

The first rule of becoming a moderator is not to ask to become a moderator.

[imacintel]

The first rule of becoming a moderator is not to ask to become a moderator.

Leave the matter alone. Back to Chundles jokes and mod appreciation, ok? :)

[Blue Velvet]

I actually made a deal with jsw that if a mod seat opened, I would be higly considered.


*chuckle*

And yeah. Mods. Nice one. :D

[imacintel]

*chuckle*

And yeah. Mods. Nice one. :D
Please stop. :)

[Chundles]

Leave the matter alone. Back to Chundles jokes and mod appreciation, ok? :)

You want a joke? Ok but you might not like it....

[imacintel]

You want a joke? Ok but you might not like it....

Chundles jokes not related to me being a mod...:p

[Chundles]

Damn *scrunches up list*.

Um, OK.

What did one farmer say to the other farmer?

Highlight for Answer -> How's your farm?

[imacintel]

Damn *scrunches up list*.

Um, OK.

What did one farmer say to the other farmer?

Highlight for Answer -> How's your farm?

The stupidity of that joke made me laugh :p

[~Shard~]

How about this one:

A man walked into a bar. Ouch.

Nothing?

[sushi]

How about this one:

A man walked into a bar. Ouch.

Nothing?
Don't quit your day job! :p ;) :D

[~Shard~]

Don't quit your day job! :p ;) :D

Don't worry, I don't plan to! ;) :D

[sushi]

Don't worry, I don't plan to! ;) :D
Good to hear. I was getting a bit worried! :p :p :D

Anyhow, back on topic, the mods really make this board.

On a side note, I was really surprised to see Arn. I had assumed he was an older Unix guy with beard and little hair on the top and a possible pony tail that had moved to the Mac later in his career. Nice to see what he really looks like. Arn has definitely created a wonderful forum environment for us to have fun exchanging ideas! :)

[Blue Velvet]

Further to the post from Mord, I just wanted to add that there seems to be a perception that being a moderator is a good thing.

In conversation, a few people I think would make a sterling job of it have resisted such a role, recognising that the task is not necessarily an easy one and might erode the pleasure they take from participating here.

I've been here a couple of years and have seen a few people given mod status, some of whom rarely post any more and one of which voluntarily relinquished their role, and whether that's due to life pressures or other reasons, it needs pointing out that becoming a mod would dramatically alter your relationship with these forums. Changing it from one where you can come here and post all sorts of stuff to your heart's content, (almost) regardless of the consequences to one of coming here and doing some work.

You think it's an easy life? Getting embroiled in arguments, cleaning up after all the crap that goes on, being on your best behaviour, carefully diplomatic not to take sides when needed? I would imagine that the qualities that this demands is so far from an ego-trip that, as has been pointed out, those who ask almost automatically rule themselves out.

Sooner or later, some more moderators will be appointed and you can bet your bottom dollar that they'll come from the ranks of those who have made themselves useful around here and have displayed the necessary patience and skills necessary to do the job.

So hats off to those who put the time and effort in. And no, this is emphatically not an application...