We definitely suffer from that small-nation complex where we're constantly afraid of everything...
Everything feels rigged, honestly. It’s like every single thing is corrupt. You listen to politicians today, and they promise one thing, then flip-flop completely by tomorrow. Even getting a job often depends on whether you're handing over envelopes under the table at any level of government, or if you just happen to be related to the right person.
Maybe we could start earning points on our digital membership cards
Just a little little bonus for hitting certain post counts
Like, hit 500 posts and you get a month of premium access for free
Or for those total forum addicts who hit 10,000 posts, how about free therapy sessions with Dr. Smith and a full retreat at the Blue Lagoon spa & wellness center out in Sedona...
We could also offer discounts on that psychic mud we sell, maybe throw in a free bucket and shovel with every order
Dana Reyes5 said:You’re far too talented, and frankly, that’s your downfall; the mods see you as a threat and won't stop picking on you.😁 I suppose you have to be a bit "off" to actually land a moderator role.☕
Well, Uncle Sam handled that threat with a guillotine. Now I'm just one PDF short...
Samuel Cruz61 said:The media and their insatiable thirst for sensationalism!
And people simply fail to realize they're being manipulated.
They spend all their time watching reality shows like Survivor or Big Brother, obsessing over local gossip like those daytime talk show hosts, or listening to what some random guy said at Starbucks yesterday about a celebrity's outfit on the red carpet. We see millions of dollars poured into massive sports stadiums that will never actually turn a profit because they were built for one single, insignificant event...
A few pop stars sing, a few dancers perform, a few influencers pose—it’s honestly laughable how easily the public is manipulated like this...
So, we’re moderating for free now? Honestly, if this were my forum, I’d make sure all the moderators were getting a decent paycheck too, not just the admins.
Harold Taylor6 said:That’s going to be a tough ask from me, honestly, mostly because I haven't really spent enough time reading through your posts to know your style. My best advice? Reach out directly to the current mod team. Tell them exactly how you think you can help out and why you're interested in the role... But man, seeking a distraction through work might actually be the exact opposite of what you need to deal with your current situation! 👍
I mean, look at someone like Miller over at Amazon—he’s banned there, but he’d be a fantastic moderator. He’d even work for free at first on a trial basis. I’d love to eventually work my way up to an admin position, or whatever you call the roles that come with a steady paycheck.
By the way, when does the forum start paying people?
Harold Taylor6 said:If you’re facing actual struggles in life—real-world stuff—but choose to spend all your energy scrolling through the web and hanging out with "online buddies," honestly? That says way more about your own character than it does about this forum being a distraction. If anything, the site is a goldmine; there's so much useful info tucked away in those downloadable PDFs, while the chat itself is really just a tiny fraction of what's actually here.
I definitely have my share of life struggles, and I've made a lot of great friends on here, so that part is true. But like I mentioned a long time ago, I'd really love to step up and become a moderator on this board. Any chance you could put in a good word for me?
I honestly think it would be fair to give the moderators a little something extra for the massive job they do keeping this place running
Moderating an American forum like this? That’s the dream. Being a moderator... just being one of the inner circle and feeling like you actually have some skin in the game
Does this forum even have a political angle? Where does it stand? Is it leaning left or right, or who's actually backing it up?