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I was wondering how one would become one. I'm not sure if I want to be one, but I'd still like to learn more...

Mods are picked by the site administrators based on a number of criteria, and FYI, we have yet to accept a direct solicitation from someone to become a moderator.

So what are we looking for?

We need moderators who spend a lot of time on the site (preferably during hours that our current mods don't frequent -- mainly the middle of the night in the US and on weekends).

We need moderators who have been around a long time. Obviously we don't want to pick a mod who just suddenly stops posting on Dakka.

We need moderators who, as much as possible, remain polite, calm and friendly at all times, even when others are insulting or baiting them.

We need moderators who display a fine command of the written English language, including proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. Because we do all of our communication with members non-verbally, they need to be able to express themselves very clearly through their writing.

We need moderators who are dedicated to the site. Those users who take the time to create and add useful content, give others suggestions on how to improve, etc.

So we are always on the lookout for these types of people to be our moderators. If you truly wish to be a moderator then the best thing I can recommend is to just be a friendly, polite, regular member of Dakka who contributes consistent quality content, writes coherently and always remains cool and calm even in the face of antagonizers.

Ascension to modhood requires dark magics and solemn ritual, culminating in a duel to the death with the mod you wish to replace. Only when you have slain him in single combat and drunk your enemies' blood can you attain his unholy power. Prepare well, for it is a challenge not undertaken lightly.

Thanks Mannahnin

The Dreadnote wrote:Ascension to modhood requires dark magics and solemn ritual, culminating in a duel to the death with the mod you wish to replace. Only when you have slain him in single combat and drunk your enemies' blood can you attain his unholy power. Prepare well, for it is a challenge not undertaken lightly.

"FRAZZLED!!! I CHALLENGE YOU!!!"

*Steps onto his lawn to initiate combat and promtly gets dispatch via shotgun

You're much better off challenging kilkrazy.

I mean, what's he going to do? Attack you with adorable asian girls? It's win/win.

Becoming a mod is much like ascending to daemonhood. You have to undergo trials of acuity, survival, and intelligence.In my case, I had to to guess exactly what is in Malfreds avatar, survive five minutes on Frazzled's lawn, and know Yakface's favourite drink.

Unless you live in Australia, then they will make anyone a [MOD]. No disrespect to those guys from Australia. New Zealand too I guess.

Ketara wrote: I had to to guess exactly what is in Malfreds avatar

What is up with that? I've always wondered what it is, look like a one eyed alien with big hair too me.

We need moderators who spend a lot of time on the site (preferably during hours that our current mods don't frequent -- mainly the middle of the night in the US and on weekends).

I can!

We need moderators who have been around a long time. Obviously we don't want to pick a mod who just suddenly stops posting on Dakka.

I think i fit this too!

We need moderators who, as much as possible, remain polite, calm and friendly at all times, even when others are insulting or baiting them.

I can actually turn myself into GM mode when needed

We need moderators who display a fine command of the written English language, including proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. Because we do all of our communication with members non-verbally, they need to be able to express themselves very clearly through their writing.

Aww... this one got me , 100% failed this part

We need moderators who are dedicated to the site. Those users who take the time to create and add useful content, give others suggestions on how to improve, etc.

I think im very helpful to dakka. No suggestion on how to improve since not DCM .

They need to have a good reputation , or else dakka members will just be like

Lord-Loss wrote:

Ketara wrote: I had to to guess exactly what is in Malfreds avatar

What is up with that? I've always wondered what it is, look like a one eyed alien with big hair too me.

I have always thought that his avatar was some cartoon character,but upon seeing show yourself thread now I know what his avatar is,a bag.
Becoming a mood is a way to damn yourself,you are deluded,your soul is lost forever to yakface,make no mistake because no man can master yakface.



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Ketara wrote:Becoming a mod is much like ascending to daemonhood. You have to undergo trials of acuity, survival, and intelligence.

Failure leads to spawndom... that is, expulsion from the site and setting up your own blog/website to scream gibberish and self aggrandising rhetoric into the cold void of the interwebs forever...

I was under the assumption that ascending to Modhood was more akin to making a bargain with your soul with Yakface for eternal power.

Of course, like most all-or-nothing bargains, you end up on the losing (Winning?) side.

However, being attacked by Adorable Asian Girls is certainly a risk I'm willing to take...

The limit of my existence on dakka, ends at DCM. I have no delusions about this, and I thank all the Mods for keeping a tight ship.

LunaHound wrote:

We need moderators who spend a lot of time on the site (preferably during hours that our current mods don't frequent -- mainly the middle of the night in the US and on weekends).

I can!

We need moderators who have been around a long time. Obviously we don't want to pick a mod who just suddenly stops posting on Dakka.

I think i fit this too!

We need moderators who, as much as possible, remain polite, calm and friendly at all times, even when others are insulting or baiting them.

I can actually turn myself into GM mode when needed

We need moderators who display a fine command of the written English language, including proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. Because we do all of our communication with members non-verbally, they need to be able to express themselves very clearly through their writing.

Aww... this one got me , 100% failed this part

We need moderators who are dedicated to the site. Those users who take the time to create and add useful content, give others suggestions on how to improve, etc.

I think im very helpful to dakka. No suggestion on how to improve since not DCM .

They need to have a good reputation , or else dakka members will just be like

Luna, the grammar is the most important part. I try to at least have capital letters.

Thats why i 100% failed that part :3

It's kind of like the response I got when I PMed Yakface about it.

Ketara wrote:Becoming a mod is much like ascending to daemonhood. You have to undergo trials of acuity, survival, and intelligence.In my case, I had to to guess exactly what is in Malfreds avatar, survive five minutes on Frazzled's lawn, and know Yakface's favourite drink.

I always thought Malfred's avatar was some kind of Mushroom house.

If we do need any more mods we will let people know as and when.

In other news, no "harm" done as such here, but if people could avoid posting in this board except for strictly on topic matters it would make Mr. Legoburner's life a lot easier.

.. and he needs all the help he can get.