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steeleagle70 said:Zgsash hands out those red cutting mats for cured meats. After you snag three of them, you get some top-tier artisanal jerky or maybe some aged bacon after a week or so.🙂
briskbison41 said:Ehh now... why don't you just switch over to the deli salami? 😁
They’re smoother, easier to swallow, much better quality.🤣
I haven't even stepped foot in a Walmart... not since last year.🤣
You haven't even posted enough to claim you're an "exemplary" member.😳
🤣
Eric Collins5 said:I honestly can't believe we're still dancing around this topic. It feels like we’ve been circling the drain on this debate for weeks now! I was sitting in my office earlier—just staring at a stack of paperwork that refuses to organize itself, mind you—and it hit me how much we're missing the forest for the trees. We get so caught up in the minutiae that we forget the core issue. It’s about principle. It’s about the fundamental way things should work in a society as massive as ours. My grandfather used to say that if you don't get the foundation right, the whole house is going to lean, and frankly, I think he was onto something here. We need to stop overcomplicating the simple truths. Let's just be honest with ourselves for once. kaže:
Perhaps it wouldn’t be a bad idea to actually sit down and define what we mean by an "exemplary forum member." It feels like we just float around using the term without any real substance behind it. 😳
Take a quick look through my old posts. If you do, you’ll get a pretty clear picture of what it actually means to be a model forum member. 😳
steeleagle70 said:Zgsash hands out those red cutting mats for cured meats. After you snag three of them, you get some top-tier artisanal jerky or maybe some aged bacon after a week or so.🙂
I actually find myself agreeing with JoW regarding your recent posts too. 😍
You’re clearly just trying to write enough brilliant stuff to impress the absolute elite of this forum. 😉
Eric Collins5 said:I actually find myself agreeing with JoW regarding your recent posts too. 😍
You’re clearly just trying to write enough brilliant stuff to impress the absolute elite of this forum. 😉
*scribbling furiously in my little notebook*
I’ll make sure cosmicskipper39 gets a 1,000 point reward once I finally become an administrator.
☕
cosmicskipper39 said:Just go buy a whiteboard or something because there aren't any reward points here 😉
BTW just look at posts from someone like Emericzy who isn't even a moderator on this forum yet.
Eric Collins5 said:Quality over quantity, always... 😳
Besides that, why are you even chiming in?!?!
😠 😠 😠
Look at this—someone with an avatar featuring a guy suffering from a massive headache is trying to lecture me!
Once I finally make it to Administrator, you’re going to be the first one paying up!!!
😠 😠 😠
Richard Perez3 said:Look, if you want to land a moderator gig, you can't just show up out of nowhere. You’ve gotta actually make a name for yourself first. You need to be active in the subreddits you care about, be a model user—you know, someone who actually knows how to write, isn't a jerk to talk to, and basically just has good vibes. Eventually, if you catch the eye of one of the mods, supermods, or the admins, they might pull you aside and ask if you're down to help run things. That’s pretty much the only way it happens. And hey, the pay? Yeah, it's totally massive.
Richard Perez3 said:Look, if you want to land a moderator gig, you can't just show up out of nowhere. You’ve gotta actually make a name for yourself first. You need to be active in the subreddits you care about, be a model user—you know, someone who actually knows how to write, isn't a jerk to talk to, and basically just has good vibes. Eventually, if you catch the eye of one of the mods, supermods, or the admins, they might pull you aside and ask if you're down to help run things. That’s pretty much the only way it happens. And hey, the pay? Yeah, it's totally massive.
Richard Perez3 said:Look, if you want to land a moderator gig, you can't just show up out of nowhere. You’ve gotta actually make a name for yourself first. You need to be active in the subreddits you care about, be a model user—you know, someone who actually knows how to write, isn't a jerk to talk to, and basically just has good vibes. Eventually, if you catch the eye of one of the mods, supermods, or the admins, they might pull you aside and ask if you're down to help run things. That’s pretty much the only way it happens. And hey, the pay? Yeah, it's totally massive.
Richard Perez3 said:Look, if you want to land a moderator gig, you can't just show up out of nowhere. You’ve gotta actually make a name for yourself first. You need to be active in the subreddits you care about, be a model user—you know, someone who actually knows how to write, isn't a jerk to talk to, and basically just has good vibes. Eventually, if you catch the eye of one of the mods, supermods, or the admins, they might pull you aside and ask if you're down to help run things. That’s pretty much the only way it happens. And hey, the pay? Yeah, it's totally massive.
Richard Perez3 said:Look, if you want to land a moderator gig, you can't just show up out of nowhere. You’ve gotta actually make a name for yourself first. You need to be active in the subreddits you care about, be a model user—you know, someone who actually knows how to write, isn't a jerk to talk to, and basically just has good vibes. Eventually, if you catch the eye of one of the mods, supermods, or the admins, they might pull you aside and ask if you're down to help run things. That’s pretty much the only way it happens. And hey, the pay? Yeah, it's totally massive.
Richard Perez3 said:Look, if you want to land a moderator gig, you can't just show up out of nowhere. You’ve gotta actually make a name for yourself first. You need to be active in the subreddits you care about, be a model user—you know, someone who actually knows how to write, isn't a jerk to talk to, and basically just has good vibes. Eventually, if you catch the eye of one of the mods, supermods, or the admins, they might pull you aside and ask if you're down to help run things. That’s pretty much the only way it happens. And hey, the pay? Yeah, it's totally massive.
Eric Collins5 said:Quality over quantity, always... 😳
Besides that, why are you even chiming in?!?!
😠 😠 😠
Look at this—someone with an avatar featuring a guy suffering from a massive headache is trying to lecture me!
Once I finally make it to Administrator, you’re going to be the first one paying up!!!
😠 😠 😠
Eric Collins5 said:I actually find myself agreeing with JoW regarding your recent posts too. 😍
You’re clearly just trying to write enough brilliant stuff to impress the absolute elite of this forum. 😉
*scribbling furiously in my little notebook*
I’ll make sure cosmicskipper39 gets a 1,000 point reward once I finally become an administrator.
☕
Jamie Reyes73 said:If my way of communicating—for whatever it's worth—isn't up to snuff, then screw it.
I honestly don't know what more I'm supposed to do. 😬
I'm here, alright—not pulling anyone's leg. 😁
I’ve always been the golden child in our two-kid family—the one who actually followed the rules.
Mom always used to say, Jamie Reyes73—we're only this broke because of you.
And according to the PDF, religion is just about the prices... Being broke in reality while living like you're rich in your head—that’s the way it goes.
That’s what religion says. 😬
I’ve got some literacy—three years of hospitality school under my belt—but then again...
Dammit, isn't it obvious from what’s been shown so far? 🤷 😁
Honestly, I've clearly lost my touch... five thousand posts later...
I think Ali Bandy would sooner sell his Dodge than invite me to moderate here. 🤣
casualharbor9 said:... is there any nepotism involved in how moderators are chosen? I mean, at the end of the day, this is just a private forum, isn't it?
cosmicskipper39 said:Just go buy a whiteboard or something because there aren't any reward points here 😉
BTW just look at posts from someone like Emericzy who isn't even a moderator on this forum yet.
Eric Collins5 said:😢
I'm done...
Actually, never mind. I guess I'll just start sucking up to ZgSash. 😳
Henry Evans3 said:Who do I reach out to if I want to apply for a moderator position?
Is there any kind of fee involved?
And how much active time am I expected to put in on the forum if I take on the role?
thanks..👋
cosmicskipper39 said:I’d actually have to side with JoW on this one, especially looking back at all those posts you made. 😍
You've still got a whole lot of "brilliant" stuff left to write before the absolute elite of this forum finally shuts you up. 😉
If he's only out here spreading nothing but trash, then I don't want anything to do with him on this forum. Period. 😉
Steven Clark2 said:Ahm, yeah, you've certainly picked the wrong person to try and butter up. LOL
The response is provided below. Please read it carefully. 🙂
It isn't enough to simply write a lot of intelligent content; you actually have to *be* intelligent. This goes beyond just individual brilliance—it’s about how one conducts themselves in response to the community. You need to remain calm, refusing to be easily provoked, and show genuine respect for others' perspectives, even when you find yourself fundamentally disagreeing with them. When you feel the urge to ban someone because their views clash with yours, you should take a moment to count to ten first. Your goal should be to elevate the atmosphere rather than deepening the divide. A moderator needs to carry themselves with authority, avoiding being a pushover that anyone can manipulate at will. You also need a sense of humor and a genuine appreciation for the sometimes tedious task of reading through the complex outbursts of various personalities. It requires dedicating actual time to cleaning up unnecessary posts, reorganizing threads, and addressing inquiries in the complaints section or via private messages. You must endure minor provocations and insults with grace. Self-control is paramount, especially when you know you are right; after all, it isn't the moderator's job to dictate "the truth." Furthermore, you must stay open to discussion with the reasonable members of the community. For those who aren't quite as balanced, you often need to spend even more time explaining that things aren't always as they seem. You have to be prepared to accept criticism regarding your work—even when critics go overboard—without taking it personally and retreating into a basement of self-defense from which no one can coax you out. A moderator's true character is revealed by how they handle critique; any effective leader must be able to receive it. It is vital to understand and master the specific areas you moderate, and you shouldn't feel slighted when a user proves to be more knowledgeable than you are. You aren't appointed to a moderator position simply because you are the smartest person on the forum—truthfully, the smartest people rarely have the time for this kind of work. You must ensure you never use your position to settle scores with users who hold different ideologies, regardless of what those beliefs may be. Ultimately, you should strive to be a well-rounded individual, staying informed about social trends and current events. Having a solid educational foundation is helpful (though I’ll admit, having more than the basics is certainly an advantage). You need to clearly distinguish between trolling, spam, off-topic remarks, insults, and on-topic discussions—the fundamental nuances of digital communication. And finally, you must know exactly when to slam your hand on the table and say: "Enough!"Enough! " ☕ I refuse to be one of those pushovers who lacks the courage to say "enough." You know, there is a certain danger in constantly playing by everyone else's rules; you lose your own sense of self and your unique identity. You become someone easily swayed, lacking any real substance, and eventually, that lack of character will be your undoing. Why? Because if your moderation style depends entirely on external influences rather than your own principles, it proves you aren't actually in control. Instead of managing the situation, the situation ends up managing you.
If you act like that kind of moderator, you won't earn genuine respect. You certainly won't win over the closeted narcissists—those people who act superior while hiding their true motives behind passive-aggressive comments (since you won't issue warnings or delete posts because, as I've mentioned, you feel you have to tolerate them up to a point, excluding outright insults). Nor will you please the constant trolls and clones who spend their lives hiding behind pseudonyms just to insult others or mock even you. The world is full of fools, and the internet is the perfect playground for them to realize their potential. 😁
Now, if you possess those traits, there are two more things you absolutely need. 😁 First—you must never stop improving. You cannot simply stagnate where you are. The world is constantly evolving through new achievements and ideas; why should you be any different? 🙂
The second, equally vital thing is this: once you step into a moderator role, do not let it go to your head. Don't start acting like some big shot upon whom the entire world depends. Being appointed as a moderator doesn't make you superior to the other users on Reddit (😁); it simply means you appeared at a historical moment when someone with your skills was needed. 😍
P.S. I strongly advise against trying to suck up to the moderators or administrators, because sooner or later, your ulterior motives will come to light. Just be fair, open, and sincere—you have nothing to lose. People will value your opinion much more if you are authentic, rather than being the type of person who pretends to be okay when you truly aren't. An honest and honorable man feels no need to manipulate or flatter anyone. If you believe you are someone capable of bringing positive change to this community and making it better, then you should prove it through your actions. Otherwise, you’ll just look like someone who talks a big game but folds the moment things get difficult. 😍
Steven Clark2 said:Ahm, yeah, you've certainly picked the wrong person to try and butter up. LOL
The response is provided below. Please read it carefully. 🙂
It isn't enough to simply write a lot of intelligent content; you actually have to *be* intelligent. This goes beyond just individual brilliance—it’s about how one conducts themselves in response to the community. You need to remain calm, refusing to be easily provoked, and show genuine respect for others' perspectives, even when you find yourself fundamentally disagreeing with them. When you feel the urge to ban someone because their views clash with yours, you should take a moment to count to ten first. Your goal should be to elevate the atmosphere rather than deepening the divide. A moderator needs to carry themselves with authority, avoiding being a pushover that anyone can manipulate at will. You also need a sense of humor and a genuine appreciation for the sometimes tedious task of reading through the complex outbursts of various personalities. It requires dedicating actual time to cleaning up unnecessary posts, reorganizing threads, and addressing inquiries in the complaints section or via private messages. You must endure minor provocations and insults with grace. Self-control is paramount, especially when you know you are right; after all, it isn't the moderator's job to dictate "the truth." Furthermore, you must stay open to discussion with the reasonable members of the community. For those who aren't quite as balanced, you often need to spend even more time explaining that things aren't always as they seem. You have to be prepared to accept criticism regarding your work—even when critics go overboard—without taking it personally and retreating into a basement of self-defense from which no one can coax you out. A moderator's true character is revealed by how they handle critique; any effective leader must be able to receive it. It is vital to understand and master the specific areas you moderate, and you shouldn't feel slighted when a user proves to be more knowledgeable than you are. You aren't appointed to a moderator position simply because you are the smartest person on the forum—truthfully, the smartest people rarely have the time for this kind of work. You must ensure you never use your position to settle scores with users who hold different ideologies, regardless of what those beliefs may be. Ultimately, you should strive to be a well-rounded individual, staying informed about social trends and current events. Having a solid educational foundation is helpful (though I’ll admit, having more than the basics is certainly an advantage). You need to clearly distinguish between trolling, spam, off-topic remarks, insults, and on-topic discussions—the fundamental nuances of digital communication. And finally, you must know exactly when to slam your hand on the table and say: "Enough!"Enough! " ☕ I refuse to be one of those pushovers who lacks the courage to say "enough." You know, there is a certain danger in constantly playing by everyone else's rules; you lose your own sense of self and your unique identity. You become someone easily swayed, lacking any real substance, and eventually, that lack of character will be your undoing. Why? Because if your moderation style depends entirely on external influences rather than your own principles, it proves you aren't actually in control. Instead of managing the situation, the situation ends up managing you.
If you act like that kind of moderator, you won't earn genuine respect. You certainly won't win over the closeted narcissists—those people who act superior while hiding their true motives behind passive-aggressive comments (since you won't issue warnings or delete posts because, as I've mentioned, you feel you have to tolerate them up to a point, excluding outright insults). Nor will you please the constant trolls and clones who spend their lives hiding behind pseudonyms just to insult others or mock even you. The world is full of fools, and the internet is the perfect playground for them to realize their potential. 😁
Now, if you possess those traits, there are two more things you absolutely need. 😁 First—you must never stop improving. You cannot simply stagnate where you are. The world is constantly evolving through new achievements and ideas; why should you be any different? 🙂
The second, equally vital thing is this: once you step into a moderator role, do not let it go to your head. Don't start acting like some big shot upon whom the entire world depends. Being appointed as a moderator doesn't make you superior to the other users on Reddit (😁); it simply means you appeared at a historical moment when someone with your skills was needed. 😍
P.S. I strongly advise against trying to suck up to the moderators or administrators, because sooner or later, your ulterior motives will come to light. Just be fair, open, and sincere—you have nothing to lose. People will value your opinion much more if you are authentic, rather than being the type of person who pretends to be okay when you truly aren't. An honest and honorable man feels no need to manipulate or flatter anyone. If you believe you are someone capable of bringing positive change to this community and making it better, then you should prove it through your actions. Otherwise, you’ll just look like someone who talks a big game but folds the moment things get difficult. 😍
Richard Perez3 said:It’s not just because he was one and actually asked to step down.
You're new here, right? 😁 😁 😁
Steven Clark2 said:Ahm, yeah, you've certainly picked the wrong person to try and butter up. LOL
The response is provided below. Please read it carefully. 🙂
It isn't enough to simply write a lot of intelligent content; you actually have to *be* intelligent. This goes beyond just individual brilliance—it’s about how one conducts themselves in response to the community. You need to remain calm, refusing to be easily provoked, and show genuine respect for others' perspectives, even when you find yourself fundamentally disagreeing with them. When you feel the urge to ban someone because their views clash with yours, you should take a moment to count to ten first. Your goal should be to elevate the atmosphere rather than deepening the divide. A moderator needs to carry themselves with authority, avoiding being a pushover that anyone can manipulate at will. You also need a sense of humor and a genuine appreciation for the sometimes tedious task of reading through the complex outbursts of various personalities. It requires dedicating actual time to cleaning up unnecessary posts, reorganizing threads, and addressing inquiries in the complaints section or via private messages. You must endure minor provocations and insults with grace. Self-control is paramount, especially when you know you are right; after all, it isn't the moderator's job to dictate "the truth." Furthermore, you must stay open to discussion with the reasonable members of the community. For those who aren't quite as balanced, you often need to spend even more time explaining that things aren't always as they seem. You have to be prepared to accept criticism regarding your work—even when critics go overboard—without taking it personally and retreating into a basement of self-defense from which no one can coax you out. A moderator's true character is revealed by how they handle critique; any effective leader must be able to receive it. It is vital to understand and master the specific areas you moderate, and you shouldn't feel slighted when a user proves to be more knowledgeable than you are. You aren't appointed to a moderator position simply because you are the smartest person on the forum—truthfully, the smartest people rarely have the time for this kind of work. You must ensure you never use your position to settle scores with users who hold different ideologies, regardless of what those beliefs may be. Ultimately, you should strive to be a well-rounded individual, staying informed about social trends and current events. Having a solid educational foundation is helpful (though I’ll admit, having more than the basics is certainly an advantage). You need to clearly distinguish between trolling, spam, off-topic remarks, insults, and on-topic discussions—the fundamental nuances of digital communication. And finally, you must know exactly when to slam your hand on the table and say: "Enough!"Enough! " ☕ I refuse to be one of those pushovers who lacks the courage to say "enough." You know, there is a certain danger in constantly playing by everyone else's rules; you lose your own sense of self and your unique identity. You become someone easily swayed, lacking any real substance, and eventually, that lack of character will be your undoing. Why? Because if your moderation style depends entirely on external influences rather than your own principles, it proves you aren't actually in control. Instead of managing the situation, the situation ends up managing you.
If you act like that kind of moderator, you won't earn genuine respect. You certainly won't win over the closeted narcissists—those people who act superior while hiding their true motives behind passive-aggressive comments (since you won't issue warnings or delete posts because, as I've mentioned, you feel you have to tolerate them up to a point, excluding outright insults). Nor will you please the constant trolls and clones who spend their lives hiding behind pseudonyms just to insult others or mock even you. The world is full of fools, and the internet is the perfect playground for them to realize their potential. 😁
Now, if you possess those traits, there are two more things you absolutely need. 😁 First—you must never stop improving. You cannot simply stagnate where you are. The world is constantly evolving through new achievements and ideas; why should you be any different? 🙂
The second, equally vital thing is this: once you step into a moderator role, do not let it go to your head. Don't start acting like some big shot upon whom the entire world depends. Being appointed as a moderator doesn't make you superior to the other users on Reddit (😁); it simply means you appeared at a historical moment when someone with your skills was needed. 😍
P.S. I strongly advise against trying to suck up to the moderators or administrators, because sooner or later, your ulterior motives will come to light. Just be fair, open, and sincere—you have nothing to lose. People will value your opinion much more if you are authentic, rather than being the type of person who pretends to be okay when you truly aren't. An honest and honorable man feels no need to manipulate or flatter anyone. If you believe you are someone capable of bringing positive change to this community and making it better, then you should prove it through your actions. Otherwise, you’ll just look like someone who talks a big game but folds the moment things get difficult. 😍