Moderator Application for (name)
stormyone aka steve
PROFILE
Why do you want to be a FORU.MS moderator?
I have been a member here for a while and have enjoyed the interaction and discussion. I want to be a moderator to assist the members in engaging in discussion without being sidetracked by flaming, personal attacks or miscommunication.
You are expected to be on FORU.MS for at least one hour four times a week. Are you able to provide this commitment?
Yes I can. The time requirement is not a problem.
Do you have previous experience in moderation?
yes I do. I am currently one of the administrators at Blacksda.com
Are you over 16?
yes I am, 47 yrs old to be exact.
Which Forums do you want to work in?
The SDA Progressive Subforum
Referred by which current Staff Member?
longhair75
Occasionally some members can react badly to having their posts edited or threads closed but you will be expected to maintain a professional and courteous manner and not react in kind. How do you think you will be able to cope with that kind of negativity?
I deal with negative responses tactfully and kindly. I don't take what people are saying personally.
Tell us a little about yourself.
As I stated earlier I am 47 yrs old, I have been online for over a decade. I have been a part of online discussion groups for several years, both religious and hobby oriented.
I am married, 2 kids, and have worked in the mental health field for 20 yrs. I like gadgets which is why I like online discussions and communities.
Anything else you would like to know, just let me know.
MyForu.ms Link: StormyOne.foru.ms (631 views)
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THIS THE CURRENT PROCEDURE
1. This current guideline is only in effect until the community establishes WIKI guidelines for holding moderator elections, and no later than December 31, 2007.
2. Moderators elected under this guideline keep their positions until December 31, 2007.
3. To receive a nomination, a candidate must approach or be approached by a moderator and receive their support.
4. The supporting moderator will start two threads.
6. At the end of the seven days, the votes will be tabulated.
Greater than 70% approval (Yes votes) will result in the candidate being elected.
This option is chosen over a simple majority (50% +1%) to avoid polarizing the fora.
70% or greater demonstrates a wide degree of acceptance of the candidate.
NB: unauthorised votes from non-members or socks will be removed from the final tally and the result amended accordingly
stormyone aka steve
PROFILE
Why do you want to be a FORU.MS moderator?
I have been a member here for a while and have enjoyed the interaction and discussion. I want to be a moderator to assist the members in engaging in discussion without being sidetracked by flaming, personal attacks or miscommunication.
You are expected to be on FORU.MS for at least one hour four times a week. Are you able to provide this commitment?
Yes I can. The time requirement is not a problem.
Do you have previous experience in moderation?
yes I do. I am currently one of the administrators at Blacksda.com
Are you over 16?
yes I am, 47 yrs old to be exact.
Which Forums do you want to work in?
The SDA Progressive Subforum
Referred by which current Staff Member?
longhair75
Occasionally some members can react badly to having their posts edited or threads closed but you will be expected to maintain a professional and courteous manner and not react in kind. How do you think you will be able to cope with that kind of negativity?
I deal with negative responses tactfully and kindly. I don't take what people are saying personally.
Tell us a little about yourself.
As I stated earlier I am 47 yrs old, I have been online for over a decade. I have been a part of online discussion groups for several years, both religious and hobby oriented.
I am married, 2 kids, and have worked in the mental health field for 20 yrs. I like gadgets which is why I like online discussions and communities.
Anything else you would like to know, just let me know.
MyForu.ms Link: StormyOne.foru.ms (631 views)
__________________
THIS THE CURRENT PROCEDURE
1. This current guideline is only in effect until the community establishes WIKI guidelines for holding moderator elections, and no later than December 31, 2007.
2. Moderators elected under this guideline keep their positions until December 31, 2007.
3. To receive a nomination, a candidate must approach or be approached by a moderator and receive their support.
4. The supporting moderator will start two threads.
a. A poll with two options. "Yes" and "Apply Later".
b. A thread for Q&A with the candidate. In this thread there will be no more than ONE primary post per member (questions or statements)--with the ONLY exception being ONE additional post for one of the following reasons:
1. to ask ONE follow up question (must be directly related to the original question)
2. to clarify the orignial question IF asked by the applicatant, or
3. to recant a statement made by the member in the original post the member made.
c. While the application itself is no longer necessary, it might be usefull to use the old mod application to glean some of the questions for the applicant.
5. The poll and Q&A threads will remain open for 7 days. At this point they will be closed.6. At the end of the seven days, the votes will be tabulated.
Greater than 70% approval (Yes votes) will result in the candidate being elected.
This option is chosen over a simple majority (50% +1%) to avoid polarizing the fora.
70% or greater demonstrates a wide degree of acceptance of the candidate.
NB: unauthorised votes from non-members or socks will be removed from the final tally and the result amended accordingly
