Modding

[tHa clIpSe]

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[Paint Bulley]

HOLY COW!!!

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First : write a 10 page essay on why you should be a mod
Second: Get a mod to nominate you
Third: Be a good member
Fourth: There must be a need for one.

[UTLadiesMan]

You forgot about the three part test and the $50 test registration fee. You've only been here a few days, so it will take a long time to memorize the manual. You should get on that right away. Get all that done, and I may sponsor you... I don't have much to do anyway...

[UTLadiesMan]

I posted this earlier:

Originally posted by UTLadiesMan
Ok, since I see this question a lot, I am going to once and for all completely outline the mod test. Nobody better ask again.


Ok, the test consists of three parts.

The first part is the essay, which you do on your own time. (most people that want a serious chance to be a mod will spend at least 12 hours on it)

This can be about any topic you like, but it must be a thesis that details an improvement to the modding system or to the boards in general. You need to show why it's broken (or not as good as the proposal), what can be done to fix it, and weigh the benefits versus deficits of each possible solution (don't forget to include the solution "keep it as is"). You need to clear your topic with an admin before you start though, as many have already been done. Remember, this should be written in the proposal rhetoric style. I was joking about the 10 pages earlier. There is no limit or requirement, but mine was about a third of a page under 10 just to give you an idea.



Once you've turned that in, you can take the second and third part. They don't have to be taken back to back, but must be taken within 7 days of each other. You can choose which order you wish to take them in. You have 3 hours to complete each part.

The second part is 300 questions equally divided between True / False; Sometimes / Always / Never; and multiple choice formats. These are mostly to show good judgment and knowledge of the rules.

A quick example of the types of questions for each.

T/F

True or False, the font 'script' is currently supported.

The answer is of course False, as everyone knows the only fonts currently supported are Ariel, Times, Courier, and Century.


S/A/N

Sometimes, always, or never: The following post is spam: "Well, it depends."

Of course it's sometimes, that shouldn't even take explaining.


Multiple choice

The sentence "Multiple accounts is grounds for banishment." is which rule?

a) 21.b-3
b) 22.b-3
c) 22.b-4
d) 21b-4
e) None of the above.

The answer is obviously 'b'.


The third part is 50 short answer. These are mostly procedural questions.

For example:

"As a moderator, what do you do when you find a link to a porn site in a post in a forum which you do not moderate?"


Of course, the super moderator test is much harder, which is why there are only 3. If you would like to take the second and third section, send Andrew your $50 registration fee after your essay has been approved. There is no grade for the essay, just an approved / not approved. Sections two and three need to be passed with an 80% or better efficiency.

Oh, and they will always screw with some part of your test to see if you can adapt quickly. Like I said, several of Ebon's short answer questions were written in wingdings. He skipped them and just did a better job on the rest to exceed the passing score (80) by an amazing 7 points. My EnTiRe SeCoNd SeCtIoN wAs WrItTeN lIkE tHiS. (with colors alternating between bright pink and bright yellow) After 20 questions I could barely read it anymore. On Vayp's test the answers on the multiple choice section were always to the wrong question. After about 20 minutes he figured out the answer banks were offset by 17 questions (with wrap around). So, you just never know what's going to happen. Be prepared!

[DasBaldDog]

Eh.....

Problem is... after the fifty bucks in registration... they have to mail it to you, which is another $20 in shipping and handleing. Then if you want a tracking number, it's more money.

THEN, they charge you monthly rates. The more people you ban, the higher the rate. Mine was ESPECIALLY high.

[Magnus55]

Originally posted by tHa clIpSe
Do you guys need any mods? i kinda want to be one but theres also some other people that would make great mods... I just noticed a shortage in the "mod to user" ratio...

We're managing right now. But hey I'd love to hear your recommendations. PM me with em if you want. :)

[Flanders]

yea it's being talked about

trust me i have my ear to the perverbial door

or perhaps i have a wire on some one on the inside

by the way one of the number 1 ways not to become a mod

is by asking to be one

and for the most part unless you were here at creation and you know some of the otehr mods u have to be here for 6months or more

[Paint Bulley]

Originally posted by Flanders
yea it's being talked about

trust me i have my ear to the perverbial door

or perhaps i have a wire on some one on the inside

by the way one of the number 1 ways not to become a mod

is by asking to be one

and for the most part unless you were here at creation and you know some of the otehr mods u have to be here for 6months or more

no you dont...

how long was Wolverine here before he was a mod?

[Killer Kat]

5 months!

However Wolvie was recommended by me and came with a list of credentials longer then the Magna Carter!:D

[UTLadiesMan]

Originally posted by Killer Kat
5 months!

However Wolvie was recommended by me and came with a list of credentials longer then the Magna Carter!:D

Magna Carter? You ok today, kat?

[BourneKiller]

Originally posted by UTLadiesMan


Magna Carter? You ok today, kat?

Haha, i think he means magna carta. :P Poor KK, he needs to go back to freshman history. :D

[Killer Kat]

Did I say that?:laugh: Yeah! You know what I mean!

[Crime Dog]

Don't forget about the part of the application requiring being bunkered by newbies repeatedly. This exericse gets you ready for newbie questions that continually pelt you from all sides...like, "Which barrel is the best for my Tippmann Custom 98?", a question that always pops up in the Tippmann forum but doesn't belong there...

[UTLadiesMan]

Also... be prepared to sign autographs... Everytime I go to the field, there's some kid who wants me to sign his mask or something. At first it was fun, then it got boring... now it's kind of fun again... regardless I go through so many of those metallic pens.

[Sid]

Originally posted by Killer Kat
Did I say that?:laugh: Yeah! You know what I mean!

LoL.. inside joke boys.. Carter

[BourneKiller]

Originally posted by Flanders
by the way one of the number 1 ways not to become a mod

is by asking to be one

:D Just don't worry about it, and post your best. In time, people will respect you, whether or not your a mod and have the implied knowledge and the current power. There are lots of non-mods that are just spouting w/ knowledge. :)

[DasBaldDog]

Originally posted by BourneKiller
There are lots of non-mods that are just spouting w/ knowledge. :)

Then there are some people who should probably stop spouting at this point.

[Sid]

BourneKiller has it right. If you are not "complete" without the powers, then you certainly won't be "complete" with them.

If we see you can be trusted with a little, then you will be trusted with a lot.

[Paint Bulley]

Originally posted by DasBaldDog


Then there are some people who should probably stop sprouting at this point.


OHHHHHHHHHHH

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tHa clIpSe


you realize this whole thread is riddled with sarcasm, right?

[DasBaldDog]

It's not riddled with sarcasm...

This thread is a true monument to well considered requests.

I'm sure the moderators would give serious thought to copying the styles and tactics of pbnation and giving a mod spot to anyone who asks.

I LOVE threads like this.

Nope, no sarcasm at all.

[Paint Bulley]

Originally posted by DasBaldDog
It's not riddled with sarcasm...

This thread is a true monument to well considered requests.

I'm sure the moderators would give serious thought to copying the styles and tactics of pbnation and giving a mod spot to anyone who asks.

I LOVE threads like this.

Nope, no sarcasm at all.

Oh all right

Pshhhhhh :does the little thing will from fresh prince of bell air did at the end of the hand shake with Jazz:

[CDietz]

Originally posted by tHa clIpSe
Dude now I'm all confused... Do you really have to takw the test and everything or were you guys just messin w/ me?

yes, you definitly deserve all the harrassment you are getting in this thread after that comment

[DasBaldDog]

Originally posted by CDietz


yes, you definitly deserve all the harrassment you are getting in this thread after that comment

Dude now I'm all confused... Does he really deserve all the harassment and everything or are you just messin w/ me?

[Paint Bulley]

Originally posted by tHa clIpSe
Yes, I'm an idiot.

I would agree with you, BUT

your not being harsh enough

[CDietz]

haha i think he has had enough sarcasm guys :laugh: :laugh:

tha clipse- we were just playing with you man

if you want to be a mod, the first rule is "dont ask"

[Paint Bulley]

Originally posted by CDietz
haha i think he has had enough sarcasm guys :laugh: :laugh:

tha clipse- we were just playing with you man

if you want to be a mod, the first rule is "dont ask"

no the first rule is dont do something stupid (such as post jokes making fun of *** people), while at the same time asking to be a mod.

[CDietz]

well if we need to get technical :rolleyes: haha

[DasBaldDog]

Methinks the jest is over, and this thread can be closed now.

[Flanders]

see i was on a good track

then i made what was deemed a "poor decision"

ok that might be a bit easy on ym self

but then again im the kid who when his mom says she loves him, hes say i know i mdo to (refering to himself):D

hehe but umm yea what about the pilliging of other forums that they do

they just go in kill all the poster over the age of 12 and leave it for dead

[Ice]

Methinks that it was stupid for you guys to drag it out...after the first page it was fine. Now I don't think the cllpse will come around anymore :( And he had high potental too

[Flanders]

oh and granny porn is a definate no no

gorsh that was bad