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    ok... just wondering what you are looking for when choosing a mod?


    cause i for 1 do not want any more bad ones.

    not that the current ones are ,they are great
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  2. who is moderating right now??? what prequistes does one need to be a moderator?? how much time does it take???

    who moderates while europe and the states sleep....???
    How long could we maintain? I wondered. How long until one of us starts raving and jabbering at this boy? What will he think then?

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  3. I asked Craig Tucker something in a PM and he said something along the lines of having a good attitude and such...

    ...now go back to the other post tenders and tell me!
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  4. who moderates while europe and the states sleep....???
    Off the top of my head there are four moderators who aren't from Europe or the states; Vitualis (Australian), Offline(Australian), Sefy(Israel) and me (Australian).

    who is moderating right now???
    https://www.videohelp.com/forum/groupcp.php?g=23426

    Thats a list of all the current moderators (although some no longer are here).

    what prequistes does one need to be a moderator?? how much time does it take???
    Their isn't a specific prerequisite as such but it would help if you have a good attitude and know the rules (and how they apply) of the site. As for the time it takes to become one it also varies. I became a mod after something like 2 years whilst others have become one in a year or less.

    It also depends if Baldrick is looking for new moderators or not, in my case (and I think Galactica's) we were brought in because of older moderators not visiting the site anymore and also because of Vitualis going on holidays.
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    Originally Posted by pacmania_2001
    we were brought in because of older moderators not visiting the site anymore and also because of Vitualis going on holidays.
    I thought it was because Bldrick offered moderator status to anyone who wrote a guide that week, no?
    Perhaps I'm mistaken.
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    who moderates while europe and the states sleep....???
    Though in the US I often moderate at night because I work a deep night tech support job. The hours are by choice, there is less work at that time and I've always been a bit of a night person.

    So between 9:30pm CST and 8:30am CST I'm usually off and on the board.

    My lightest days for the board are Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights as those are my days off, but I'm usually still on at SOME Point, kinda like now.

    I thought it was because Bldrick offered moderator status to anyone who wrote a guide that week, no?
    I was given Mod status after writing a Faq for one of the section. (which likely needs updating now) At the time I was just made a Mod in that specific section, but Baldrick offered me the entire board which I turned down, I wanted to make sure that the way things ran around here was for me. It was so later he made my a full mod.

    How to become a mod? No clue, but if you post alot of help people and have a good attitude then I think it will come alot faster, though there is never a promise that it will come.

    Often I pretend not to like the job, but I do. Just remember its a mixed reaction. Whenver something annoying is happening on the board, you can no longer just ignore it. If a thread no longer interest you, then you still have to keep at least a partial eye on it. And most users fight back against your every warning reguardless of how clearly they are breaking the rules.
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  7. Originally Posted by Will Hay
    Originally Posted by pacmania_2001
    we were brought in because of older moderators not visiting the site anymore and also because of Vitualis going on holidays.
    I thought it was because Bldrick offered moderator status to anyone who wrote a guide that week, no?
    Perhaps I'm mistaken.
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    I have never written anything for the web site, but have posted quite a lot in various forums.

    I only became a mod a few weeks ago. Baldrick decided he need a few more Mods, maybe because some older mods were no longer visiting. Anyway, he asked the existing mods for suggestions, and I was one of the ones suggested (By Craig Tucker IIRC).

    Whenever I visit the site (most days), I am both a regular user and a Mod. Being a mod just adds some extra responsibility and 'powers' (for want of a better word), such as the abilities to lock threads etc. It doesn't really require much special attention, though I do take more notice of some threads that wouldn't normally interest me, if they seem to be getting a bit hot!
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    I think they should be voted in by the members. Based on wit and humor I cast my vote for Will Hay, I love reading some of his posts.
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    Having been a mod on a (at the time) major board, I can tell you it's a thankless job. The number of PM's from whiners can be overwhelming! Then there are moderator politics and differences of opinions that can reduce the effectiveness of the system.

    Ultimately this site comes down to Baldric and how he handles the Moderators. Without the benefit of the private forums, I can only see the the results, and they seem to be working. I've never seen a site introduce new ideas so quickly
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    Originally Posted by MikeV
    I think they should be voted in by the members. Based on wit and humor I cast my vote for Will Hay, I love reading some of his posts.
    I'm honoured, and taken aback, although I must confess I don't recognise your username you must be such a nice, quiet chap!
    I fear I may not be such the model member you need to be to be offered such a job, although who knows, if I ever did it may change me into a different person - which nobody would like, right?
    I'm sure I wouldn't post half as much (of the) content I do now
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    The number one deciding factor is need. If the site needs more mods, then Baldrick goes looking for more mods. There is no time requirement. I was made a mod after a little less than 4 months. I had roughly 300 posts at the time, but there was a need for more help in the Mac forum. So Baldrick posted "Is anyone interested in being a mod" and I said yes. So I pm'ed him with why I would do a good job. Once he stopped laughing he felt sorry for me and gave the the position.
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    oh, are we supposed to stop feeling sorry for you at some point......? oops!
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    Originally Posted by flaninacupboard
    oh, are we supposed to stop feeling sorry for you at some point......? oops!
    No no. I still accept pity, but not American Express.
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    I went ahead and split the topic about a the point of derailment. Its in the offtopic seciton now.
    https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=626980#626980
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    Originally Posted by pacmania_2001
    It also depends if Baldrick is looking for new moderators or not, in my case (and I think Galactica's) we were brought in because of older moderators not visiting the site anymore and also because of Vitualis going on holidays.
    Correct, though in my case it was because there were only 2 moderators for the Mac forum, TGPO and Major. Major has been given control over the entire FFMPEGX forums and had little time to moderate the mac forum. TGPO was mostly seen making polls or elsewhere (hahaha just kidding) wanted some help and recommended me. As such, here I am today.
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    Wow,

    All the mods are spending their time here.

    Would one of you allow me to send a post that you locked the thread on, before I could click Submit, because I am such a slow typist?

    I have PM'd Flaystus, but he may be busy-off for the night.

    Should I just start a new thread?
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    Originally Posted by pacmania_2001
    who moderates while europe and the states sleep....???
    Off the top of my head there are four moderators who aren't from Europe or the states; Vitualis (Australian), Offline(Australian), Sefy(Israel) and me (Australian).

    who is moderating right now???
    https://www.videohelp.com/forum/groupcp.php?g=23426

    Thats a list of all the current moderators (although some no longer are here).

    what prequistes does one need to be a moderator?? how much time does it take???
    Their isn't a specific prerequisite as such but it would help if you have a good attitude and know the rules (and how they apply) of the site. As for the time it takes to become one it also varies. I became a mod after something like 2 years whilst others have become one in a year or less.

    It also depends if Baldrick is looking for new moderators or not, in my case (and I think Galactica's) we were brought in because of older moderators not visiting the site anymore and also because of Vitualis going on holidays.
    canada (where im at) is not part of the states either (last time i checked) ...

    we also have one moderator who is off planet is seems ..
    "Each problem that I solved became a rule which served afterwards to solve other problems." - Rene Descartes (1596-1650)
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  18. canada (where im at) is not part of the states either (last time i checked) ...
    My mistake, I know how picky Canadians can be when it comes to being lumped in the with the states.

    I should have said North America.
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    I didn't know Sefy was a mod.

    The only times I've seen his posts was when someone was in dire need of help.

    Have to look for blue text next time.
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    Please don't vote for Willhay, he voted Churchhill out of office in the late 40's. This would set a trend on this site. Just kidding, trying to have a good attitude. By the way Willhay do you live in one of those train crossing houses like in that British KIds Show about the little Blue Engine?
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    Please don't vote for Willhay, he voted Churchhill out of office in the late 40's.
    Oh great, just what I need, another enemy

    Originally Posted by jdizzy40
    By the way Willhay do you live in one of those train crossing houses like in that British KIds Show about the little Blue Engine?
    Yup, it's a very quaint place.
    It's a 300 year old tiny train station with hanging baskets, antique wood everywhere and manual track changes.
    I'll try dig out a pic
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    Originally Posted by jdizzy40
    Please don't vote for Willhay
    I'm hoping this is who tenders (the author) made the thread about
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    I think Will would make a good moderator. He seems to have a good head on his sholders.....his sons :P

    J/K Will.
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    No Willhay not an enemy. I served in the UK for 5 years and enjoyed my stay. Just hated that dam M.O.T. tax as well as the TV tax. I passed through many of your towns that had railway stations and can recall that they each must of had a wonderful history. Take care friend. I live 10 miles south of the Jesse James home. Funny huh?
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    Originally Posted by tgpo
    He seems to have a good head on his sholders.....his sons :P
    Yup, I was cleverer and more tolerant back then

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    J/K Will.
    J/K?
    Does this mean joke, yes?
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    Man, tenders has come over rather silent of late (regarding this thread)
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    Originally Posted by jdizzy40
    No Willhay not an enemy.

    No, I know, I was just kidding

    Originally Posted by jdizzy40
    I served in the UK for 5 years and enjoyed my stay. Just hated that dam M.O.T. tax as well as the TV tax. I passed through many of your towns that had railway stations and can recall that they each must of had a wonderful history. Take care friend. I live 10 miles south of the Jesse James home. Funny huh?
    Just be glad you don't have to pay MOT or TV licence fees every year, or £0.75 per litre for petrol (gas)
    Anyway, I must confess, I don't live on a railway station, I wish I did.
    My username is based on a wonderful comic actor of the 1930's and 40's (even though I'm only 32) who starred in a film (among many others) called Oh Mr porter!, a great film but will no doubt not appeal to many!
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  29. Originally Posted by Will Hay
    My username is based on a wonderful comic actor of the 1930's and 40's (even though I'm only 32) who starred in a film (among many others) called Oh Mr porter!, a great film but will no doubt not appeal to many!
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    No, I have seen the film and liked it. You no doubt remember me asking whether it was available on DVD? And you did give me the url.

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    I think Will would make a good moderator. He seems to have a good head on his sholders.....his sons
    Do you really think so? He is son of Sirius (who wasn't married by the way ). As far as I know Sirius was a weird kind of guy. Excessive proximity to the dementors must have had the effects!
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    Originally Posted by pbhalerao
    Originally Posted by Will Hay
    My username is based on a wonderful comic actor of the 1930's and 40's (even though I'm only 32) who starred in a film (among many others) called Oh Mr porter!, a great film but will no doubt not appeal to many!
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    No, I have seen the film and liked it. You no doubt remember me asking whether it was available on DVD? And you did give me the url.
    You know this post was in response to jdizzy40, right?
    Glad you managed to catch the film, and more so that you liked it.
    Did you actually buy it, or perhaps see it on tv?

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    I think Will would make a good moderator. He seems to have a good head on his sholders.....his sons
    Originally Posted by pbhalerao
    Do you really think so? He is son of Sirius (who wasn't married by the way ). As far as I know Sirius was a weird kind of guy. Excessive proximity to the dementors must have had the effects!

    Yeah, and cooped up in number 10, Grimauld Place for so long can't have been good, nor can changing into a dog so often helped!
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