New Mod maybe???

[ZaichikArky]

Not sure if this is a great idea, but recent events in RWPW have lead me to wonder if it would be in the best interest here to have a new mod since right now a lot of the mods have just not been around and things tend to get crazy in rwpw. I am not saying I want to be a mod nor am I saying the mods we have are bad at doing their job. I'm not a well-established member or anything. I'd just prefer if someone were to be a mod who is around like... all the time. Is anyone up for the idea?

[fa11en87]

I think this subject was brought up before, but I really dont know what happened. =/

[Bliss]

Yeah, someone who is online a lot. The mod's aren't here very often besides Kass. Is Citizen still a Mod?

[ZaichikArky]

I think this subject was brought up before, but I really dont know what happened. =/

I think now is a good time to bring it up again.

[Kwiz]

It would be a good idea to have another mod around. Maybe we can contact Citizen and have him set up a nomination process. I'd like to see the new mod, whoever they may be, to get installed by popular vote.

EDIT: There are a good few frequent posters to look at for this.

[Saitou Hajime]

Yeah, someone who is online a lot. The mod's aren't here very often besides Kass. Is Citizen still a Mod?

Citizen's an admin for some oddball reason or another.

We do need a mod that, you know, actually shows up at least once a day.

[h2orowe]

I believe we NEED a new mod. @_@ Too much crap going on for just one mod who's on like an hour a day. Fujin or Saitou would be good for the job I think.

[Black fist]

Maybe you Kwizard you are on alot. If I wasn't such a menace I probaly could run but I'm on the darkside. Also how about PCP.

[h2orowe]

Ahh, Kwizard is another good choice. He's very responsible.

And no way in hell is Pooka ever getting modship. This forum would have 40 bans a day.

[Saitou Hajime]

I still find it funny that the only reason Citizen became a mod in the first place was because he randomly IMed Az. :rofl:

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Joey.

PS: Pooka would... well, this would become the place for people who like sticking their fingers up animals' butts.

[Black fist]

I still find it funny that the only reason Citizen became a mod in the first place was because he randomly IMed Az. :rofl:

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Joey.

PS: Pooka would... well, this would become the place for people who like sticking their fingers up animals' butts.
What he did that?

[ZaichikArky]

yes. we should begin some nominations. I think fujin would be a good canidate too

[Kwiz]

For various reasons, you (EDIT: Blackfist) and PCP feel a bit low on the prospective mods list.

As for me.. I'm not sure. My school year will be starting up shortly - but given how much I enjoy OP9, logging on once a day to browse new stuff is something I'll be doing regardless.

[Black fist]

For various reasons, you (EDIT: Blackfist) and PCP feel a bit low on the prospective mods list.

As for me.. I'm not sure. My school year will be starting up shortly - but given how much I enjoy OP9, logging on once a day to browse new stuff is something I'll be doing regardless.
But if I was a switched person from the begining I would have a good run. Like a third party representative. How about Joey maybe. Ehhh.

[Saitou Hajime]

Let's not let Blackfist talk seep into a thread not about him. People shouldn't even be nominating members for modship yet, since we don't know if Az wants one or if that is how he will select them.

[h2orowe]

But if I was a switched person from the begining I would have a good run. Like a third party representative. How about Joey maybe. Ehhh.
I don't think too many people would back me being mod, but I could actually be serious enough to do the mod thing. I can be responsible when given responsibilities. :innocent:

[Kwiz]

Saitou's right: the end decision is up to Az. But I do think that the needs and wants of the member body come into consideration.

[Black fist]

I haven't seen Az on in awhile or maybe I don't look in the right forum.

[ZaichikArky]

Let's not let Blackfist talk seep into a thread not about him. People shouldn't even be nominating members for modship yet, since we don't know if Az wants one or if that is how he will select them.

yeah it's true that it's up to az, but he's around rarely as well. I think he would want what is best for the board, especially if most of the members are for the idea, which it sounds like they will be.

[Saitou Hajime]

Saitou's right: the end decision is up to Az. But I do think that the needs and wants of the member body come into consideration.

Yeah, a mod is needed, and he shouldn't ignore that part. We're just jumping the gun here by suggesting people for the position, though.

[Black fist]

They are, if we do get a new mod that on more often, everything would be cleaner.

[Kwiz]

Yeah, a mod is needed, and he shouldn't ignore that part. We're just jumping the gun here by suggesting people for the position, though.

Indeed. We need to wait on this and contact an existing mod about the nomination.

[Saitou Hajime]

ZaichikArky should just send a private message to each moderator and admin since the thread is hers. They can discuss it in their Admin/Mod board that's hidden from the normal members. Remember to remind them to make a thread on it there, since if I recall correctly, Meneer always said that the board was rarely used and communication between the Administrators and Moderators was very loose.

[ZaichikArky]

ZaichikArky should just send a private message to each moderator and admin since the thread is hers. They can discuss it in their Admin/Mod board that's hidden from the normal members.

sure I guess I will do that then.

[Saitou Hajime]

Make sure to read my edited post; I was hoping you wouldn't see it til I was done. XD

[Black fist]

ZaichikArky should just send a private message to each moderator and admin since the thread is hers. They can discuss it in their Admin/Mod board that's hidden from the normal members. Remember to remind them to make a thread on it there, since if I recall correctly, Meneer always said that the board was rarely used and communication between the Administrators and Moderators was very loose.
Have their own board amazing.

[Saitou Hajime]

Eh all boards have that. There's usually boards for long-time users as well, although this forum does not have that. The secret boards are usually nothing special. The site I'm an administrator at once had a thread that started about banning someone degrade into a five-page discussion on whether microwaveable food was yummy or not.

[Kwiz]

The site I'm an administrator at once had a thread that started about banning someone degrade into a five-page discussion on whether microwaveable food was yummy or not.

Haha.. I can just imagine that.

[Black fist]

Eh all boards have that. There's usually boards for long-time users as well, although this forum does not have that. The secret boards are usually nothing special. The site I'm an administrator at once had a thread that started about banning someone degrade into a five-page discussion on whether microwaveable food was yummy or not.

Wow kinda of reminds me about Gamefaqs

[ZaichikArky]

Make sure to read my edited post; I was hoping you wouldn't see it til I was done. XD


oops. kinda too late. sorry. I only was able to tell Kass about doing that because my first pm didn't get through to her. Since she seems to be around the most, maybe she'll engage them all in discussion, though.

[Saitou Hajime]

Haha.. I can just imagine that.

It was a great discussion, actually. XD

We eventually moved the thread to the equivalent of the General Discussion section of the board and it was popular there, too. :rofl:

[Jetsetlemming]

I'm going to recommend a person who'd be a great mod. Mads (The Divine Comedy). :D

[haterllnation]

I would vote kwizard if he were to find himself in the nomination process. I don't know why I felt to post that. Probably some galactic mind trick he has pulled. :watson:

[PopCulturePooka]

I've actually put in an expression of interest a while back, and have the support of... someone.

I know my way around the software quite well, have modded and admined two other boards, one for over 3 years.

Contrary to what Joey says, I wouldnt be ban happy, but I do see the need for faster action taht whats happened in the past (eg paideuo needed to be smacked down BEFORE he goatse.cx'ed).

And I can also easily seperate mod duties from my usual shenanigans here.

Plus I'm here way too much.

[haterllnation]

^That is true. Even though one might assume the itchy ban finger, I would probably vote him too, if given the chance.

[Urban~Ninja]

Im on enough to keep the spam and crap from creating piles of well crap, but i doubt i would be given the duty of modding.

Kwizard is good, i say he personally should get it.

[Annoying MSN Person]

Heaven forbid, once more I am forced back for petty postulations. Stop poking me :/
This board went to hell months ago, but as much as I loathe every fibre of PCP's being, I would recommend him for such a position. Sincerely.

[Decade]

I say Jay.

...if he had a stable living envionment at the moment, which I'm not sure :(


And no way for Pooka, I'd vote K-wizard first anyday (not to compare you two, K)

[Jetsetlemming]

Stop poking me :/
Never. :)

[Candyvan Stan]

Not that I don't like you guys or anything, but none of you in particular really strike me as being able to be a good moderator. Most of you are biased in one way or another. That includes me. That said, I'd not even want to be a moderator unless I got paid like on another forum I frequent. The drama level on this board is too high, and you'd never get to join in on the fun anymore.

Well, actually, there are two or three people I'd not mind having as a mod, but I'm not going to name names. Funnily enough, these aren't people I regurally chat with either.

[Kwiz]

Quick mention: I'm an admin on another board, so I am familiar with the moderator interface.

[Jetsetlemming]

Kwizard, you mod whore. :P

[Kass]

You know, you could report the post if we miss it. I don't read RWPW from work. Too much not worksafe stuff gets posted there that I have to deal with from home.

[Kwiz]

Kwizard, you mod whore.

Oh, I know. Shameless self-promotion for the win.

But really, I just wanted the decidinators to know that I wouldn't have to be trained on how to split a thread.

[The Divine Comedy]

I'm going to recommend a person who'd be a great mod. Mads (The Divine Comedy). :D

Aw, thanks for the vote of confidence! :o I don't think I'm quite well-known enough in all chat areas for any mod position, though. :P

[Jetsetlemming]

Which is probably why I said your screen name, after "Mads". :P But I'm sure an equal amount of people know you that know Citizen, at least! :P

[The Divine Comedy]

Which is probably why I said your screen name, after "Mads". :P But I'm sure an equal amount of people know you that know Citizen, at least! :P

That very well may be true. :)

However, as mentioned above, I don't think we want to jump the gun with all the nominations. Az might have some secret special person in mind or something... Or he might not want one at all. *waits for the Big Man to post*

[Shamu]

I'll give the Dutch mod back after a while...
My vote would go to Pooka if there was a vote.

[The Divine Comedy]

I like Pooka... but I wouldn't really feel comfortable with him as a mod. Just my personal opinion.

[Jetsetlemming]

He'd stink up the forums with his gay perfume!

[ZaichikArky]

No offence, but I wouldn't vote vor Kwizard only because I think he's too young for the job >_<. At least he is the most mature 14 year old I know of.

[Saitou Hajime]

Age shouldn't matter one bit. The site I'm an admin at had a thirteen year old admin and you couldn't tell that he was that young.

[ZaichikArky]

Age shouldn't matter one bit. The site I'm an admin at had a thirteen year old admin and you couldn't tell that he was that young.

I am just uncomfortable with the idea of a 14 year old ruling over a bunch of 20+ year olds. I guess I think mods need to be at least 18 and out of high school. that's another thing. High School is a big disctraction. I guess college is too, but not in the same way.

[Saitou Hajime]

Well, look at it this way. In the "Trial of OP9" thread, you were the one ranting and cursing at BlackFist, and Kwizard was the one calmly talking about it. There's one example of a twenty year old and one example of a fourteen year old.

[ZaichikArky]

Well, look at it this way. In the "Trial of OP9" thread, you were the one ranting and cursing at BlackFist, and Kwizard was the one calmly talking about it. There's one example of a twenty year old and one example of a fourteen year old.

I didn't say he wasn't a mature 14 year old. he's still a 14 year old.

[Saitou Hajime]

And he still is more mature than a twenty year old, and the maturity level is all that should matter. Just because a bunch of twenty-plus members might not like the idea of having to listen to someone younger than them doesn't mean that he shouldn't get the position if mature and qualified, which he is. Swallow your pride for the rest of the forum's sake.

[ZaichikArky]

And he still is more mature than a twenty year old, and the maturity level is all that should matter. Just because a bunch of twenty-plus members might not like the idea of having to listen to someone younger than them doesn't mean that he shouldn't get the position if mature and qualified, which he is. Swallow your pride for the rest of the forum's sake.

There are plently of other members. Arguing with me won't change my mind on the topic. I don't have a problem with him, I just wouldn't like that situation. Besides, I'm only one vote against a bunch and this new mod thing probably won't even work out anyway >_<

[Saitou Hajime]

Seems so, since Kass said to just report the posts. Reporting posts doesn't help if they're not on the see the reports anyway.

[ZaichikArky]

Seems so, since Kass said to just report the posts. Reporting posts doesn't help if they're not on the see the reports anyway.

Yeah I know : (. It took her several days to deal with Blackfist when I reported him. Then he did a lot more damage. It would really benefit the forum to have a new mod who is around a lot.

[Stephy]

I say Jay.

...if he had a stable living envionment at the moment, which I'm not sure :(

And no way for Pooka

... You'd want Jay, but not pooka? That is nutsy.



I wouldn't want anyone. I like the current mods. Citizen could get off his lazy butt once in a while though. The mods are fine. Yes we get spam once in a while but eventually it gets delt with. This is seriously like the third or forth time a thread like this has been made. Annoying already.

Az is the one in control, everything is up to him, but I feel we're fine, we are a small community after all. There are days when this forum is so dead (most days >_>) why another mod? No need really, the current mods just need to get with it, also Matt will be coming back soon. The best mod in my opinion! It will all be better.

[sushi]

I didn't say he wasn't a mature 14 year old. he's still a 14 year old.


Kwizard is 14 :eyepop: i thought he was like 30.

I'd still vote for him even if he were 14, maturity counts more than age.

[Kwiz]

I am just uncomfortable with the idea of a 14 year old ruling over a bunch of 20+ year olds. I guess I think mods need to be at least 18 and out of high school. that's another thing. High School is a big disctraction. I guess college is too, but not in the same way.

Practically everyone has distractions in their life, but your attitude isn't unwarranted. There are so many immature morons who happen to share my age that I would praise you for being anywhere near comfortable with the idea of a 14 (soon to be 15) year old mod.

That being said, mods are more like forum janitors who mostly sweep up spam and other assorted crap. Except occasionally the janitors have to smack the idiots with a leafblower and, in so many electronic words and actions, tell them to sit down and STFU. And pick up their trash.

[Masa the Masta]

I don't want to be a mod.


Please, no one nominate me. Thanks.

- Masa

[yogi]

reverse psychology eh? good luck with that...

[Duke Luke of Juke]

I think the new Moderator, if there should be one, should have to be a long-time member of the forum, with some sense of seniority, and to have garnered the respect of a large percentage of the forum. In that regard, I would absolutely go for Fujin, Pooka, Saitou, Shy, Michael (Prae), or my buddy h2o. They're all responsible enough for the job, I think, and they've been productive members of the forum long enough to have earned that sort of title.

But I tend to think that the poor cleanup of the RWPW lately has been do to Meneer's absence, and that the problem will cease when he comes back from his vacation in the lovely land of my fathers, the United States of America.

[Zonehunter1]

There won't be another mod as long as things don't get too out of hand.
The day there is a mass surge of problems, will most likely be the day a new mod is decided upon.
Till then, sit back, relax, and leave them to proceed as they best think.

[Masa the Masta]

reverse psychology eh? good luck with that...

No. I REALLY don't have the time/effort/patience for something like that.

[Osucka]

Not sure if it`s possible or not, but even without additional mods I think that having membership approval would be an easy way to lower the amount of junk posts.
Many times it`s more than simple to see that an account is a spammer based on name or the included email address.
In any case, were they to have mods I don`t see a problem in Az or current mods picking more than one or two people because really, none of us should have to dedicate our lives to monitoring the boards 4 hours a day (if you happen to already be here that long, good for you though!) but of course in the hour or so that each respective mod is on they could spend 10 minutes or so doing a little clean-up! :clap:

[Decade]

... You'd want Jay, but not pooka? That is nutsy.


Jay knows well enough to stay calm in even the most heated debates and is able to try and cut tension pretty well. Plus, he's well liked by the majority of the forum.

Pooka's...well, I'll just say I don't see em as qualified.


I nominate Bob as another! :rofl:

[ZaichikArky]

I think the new Moderator, if there should be one, should have to be a long-time member of the forum, with some sense of seniority, and to have garnered the respect of a large percentage of the forum. In that regard, I would absolutely go for Fujin, Pooka, Saitou, Shy, Michael (Prae), or my buddy h2o. They're all responsible enough for the job, I think, and they've been productive members of the forum long enough to have earned that sort of title.

But I tend to think that the poor cleanup of the RWPW lately has been do to Meneer's absence, and that the problem will cease when he comes back from his vacation in the lovely land of my fathers, the United States of America.

Yeah, I agree. I kinda forgot about him. jeez what a long vacation. I guess people from europe get longer vacations that over here... It gets really messy in rwpw. A mod is needed who is always around to just check up on it a few times a day. I don't think it's too much to just assign a new mod. Perhaps I will e-mail az about it. I'd really like this to pull through.

[Stephy]

But we -don't- need a new mod. -_-;

[Loc]

I'm going with the no need for a new mod vote but I vote Pooka if this thread turns into anything more than a request.

[ZaichikArky]

But we -don't- need a new mod. -_-;
I think we do because things got really out of hand in rwpw during meener's absence and it was days before it was taken care of. What happens the next time he's gone for a while? Kass really is the only one modding right now and she can only do so much. We honestly need more than her.

[Zonehunter1]

You need to understand. Its the Room With Padded Walls. That kind of stuff is going to happen, even if there are more mods. Its random and uncontrolable. Just let it go, we don't need a new mod just to deal with problems in the rwpw.

[Duke Luke of Juke]

I don't think we need a new Mod, but I don't understand why some people are so adamantly opposed to it. Can someone that's made that sort of opinion known (Zonehunter1 and Shylilsweety, off the top of my head), explain a bit why they're so opposed to it? I'm not disagreeing, necessarily, I'm just curious as to the reasoning for that opinion, or why you seem so adamant about it.

[Zonehunter1]

I'm oppposed to the idea because everytime there has been a call for a new mod, it has been because of a poster or a little more spam. although we have a number of members of the board, a set number post and we know whos-who. for such a small active group, we don't need too watched as much. So, why need more mods than what is needed?

[Saitou Hajime]

It's all just a matter of opinion whether the site "needs" another moderator or not. I think the factor it comes down too is reaction time. Some people want action instantly, whereas others don't mind if they have to wait a few days for a thread to be locked or a member banned. I don't think anything has happened so far that would require immediate attention. Look at it this way: After putting up with General Admission for so long (also a matter of personal opinion), I think most people can be put up with for quite some time.

[Stephy]

I think we do because things got really out of hand in rwpw during meener's absence and it was days before it was taken care of. What happens the next time he's gone for a while? Kass really is the only one modding right now and she can only do so much. We honestly need more than her.

We do not need a new mod, simply because we have enough for this small community. We just need our current mods to shapen up is all. Why the need for new mods? It is not necessary. Meneer is coming back soon, you will see things will return to normal and will be better. Everytime there is a little spam and it takes only a day or so to be noticed everyone freaks, and that is the only time people start crying out, "omg we need a new mod," and it isn't even the whole forum, it is just the RWPW's. It is not a large problem and it gets delt with sooner or later. No big deal. So this is pointless, especially since this won't get any where like the last 3 or 4 threads made on this very same topic. =\

Not at all trying to sound rude. :) Just trying to indicate a point is all. Sorry to say but people REALLY need to start using that ignore feature and start maturing around here, and this is sad that it is coming from me.


Edit: O.o I just reread that. I do hope I do not sound mean. I really am not trying to! Sorry! Very sorry if I do.

[ZaichikArky]

We do not need a new mod, simply because we have enough for this small community. We just need our current mods to shapen up is all. Why the need for new mods? It is not necessary. Meneer is coming back soon, you will see things will return to normal and will be better. Everytime there is a little spam and it takes only a day or so to be noticed everyone freaks, and that is the only time people start crying out, "omg we need a new mod," and it isn't even the whole forum, it is just the RWPW's. It is not a large problem and it gets delt with sooner or later. No big deal. So this is pointless, especially since this won't get any where like the last 3 or 4 threads made on this very same topic. =\

Not at all trying to sound rude. :) Just trying to indicate a point is all. Sorry to say but people REALLY need to start using that ignore feature and start maturing around here, and this is sad that it is coming from me.


Edit: O.o I just reread that. I do hope I do not sound mean. I really am not trying to! Sorry! Very sorry if I do.


naw. you're not mean. I do get what you're saying. It sounds like this community is split on the topic. Anyway, you'll probably have it your way anyway since right now I can't really see anyone doing anything. And I think things will be a bit calmer when Meener comes back.

[Stephy]

Yep! Just give it time. Also the forum seems a lot calmer and pleasent now. I think the main problem of this week was banned for a short period of time. So patience is all I ask. :)

Also the forum is a bit sleepy now, so I don't think there will be much problems for a while.

[Jetsetlemming]

WAKE UP, FORUMS! Did that help? No? Well, I'm going to bed then, too.

[Citizen]

I love it when these threads pop up.

I've already suggested this to Az. Twice, I think. It's being considered. If Az decides that an additional mod is needed, then so be it. If not, oh well.

I doubt that any new staff members will be selected by popular vote, however, if Az does decide to allow the members of OP9 choose, then one of us will set up a poll (or perhaps even a temporary section). And of course, you'll have to have a valid reason for nominating a member. No "I like him, he's my friend!" crap.

Also, contrary to popular belief, I'm on almost every day, and have been for some time now. I just don't post. I still take care of my PMs (mostly minor problems and name change requests), members awaiting moderation (which was recently added, to help counter spammers), and bans. I also do things like suggesting that new mods be added. You know, kinda like what you've all been asking for, right here in this thread.

[Saitou Hajime]

members awaiting moderation (which was recently added, to help counter spammers)

Like when your friend registered, you approved him, and then ignored the rest until you were asked to activate them? :P

[Citizen]

Actually, USERNAME got accepted at the same time as several other members who were awaiting moderation. He got no special treatment.

The new members that I accepted upon shylilsweetie's request were a fluke. I didn't check the admin CP right away when I got on, that night. There also shouldn't have been that many users waiting. I was probably the only one to check it.

[Saitou Hajime]

All I know is that they were waiting for days before USERNAME even signed up. :P

[Citizen]

Yes, I saw. However, I had only found out about the change the day before, when I stumbled upon it in the admin CP. I knew that Az was going to add it, but I didn't know when. That's what happens, when there's little communication between staff members. And no, I didn't take care of them, then. I take the blame, for that. I was on my way out. Ya got me. The next day, I took care of it.

If they had been waiting for days before that, bring it up with Az or Kass. Or just Az. Could be that Kass didn't know about it, either.

Anything else you'd like to add, or can the topic continue?

p.s. USERNAME is on the verge of being banned. If I see him causing any trouble over the next month or so, I'll be banning him, myself. Favoritism at work, huh?

[Saitou Hajime]

Anything else you'd like to add, or can the topic continue?

I always have something to add, foo'.

Has there ever been any discussion of a warning system? I don't think something like that is needed now, but if it ever was, warning systems are very effective.

[Citizen]

I think we talked it over, once, a while ago. Might have even been on the old forums. If we did, we obviously decided against it.

I don't think OP9 is anywhere close to needing a warnings system, but if we ever are, it's a decent option. I hope that we don't ever need one, though. One new mod would really be more than enough to get everything balanced out again.

[Psychochink]

I gotta say, traffic's pretty low on this site.

That having been said, the only person I can think of who garners universal respect around here is ruardhi - but I doubt he'd be interested (and he's probbaly too diplomatic for the job).

That's the problem with figuring out a mod, very few people are capable of neutrality and those that are tend to be too forgiving - so most mods will be biased in some way.

[PopCulturePooka]

Plus, he's well liked by the majority of the forum.

I really had to lol at that.


If by well liked you mean not trusted, despised and conspired against then yeah I agree.

[Saitou Hajime]

Conspired! :D

And yeah, that really cracked me up too. I thought he might have been stuck on the Bizarro forum, InThread 6.

[Riinuka]

I'm good at moderating forums, having modded for 3 in the past. But, age might be a factor, seeing as how I'm younger than some people on the forums. I noticed that age was mentioned earlier..

There's a warning system on a forum that I'm a member of, and there are only 20-30 active members, moreso perhaps. Warning systems work wonders for any size community, not just larger/more active ones...

If we do get a new mod, then I hope that it's someone who comes on everyday. I'm on at least -once- with plenty of time to spare, but I don't think enough people know me, though. xD Also, I only frequent RWPW, ATJ, and GD.. Ah well.

[jindojim]

Well, I'm about 2 months away from 1 year of almost regular posting...so I'd like to make a comment if I may.

All the mods are people that have been on the forums longer than me, are older than me (cept for Citizen, so I guess age isn't that important to me), know what they're doing and talking about, and seem to visit the forum regularly. IF a new mod has to be chosen, I would rather have someone who meets those expectations of mine. Or no new mod at all.

[Decade]

I think the general concensus has convinced me another mod isn't needed, so I'll go with that.

And not to derail the thread or anything, but I think it's pretty fair to say there's a good amount of people on these forums who actually like Jay.

He likes you too :innocent: